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Westhaven Beach is a small, sandy beach surrounded by rocks, which protect it from the strongest currents, making it a good place for bathing in the relatively shallow water. The beach is also home to many rock pools, which are perfect for exploring signs of marine wildlife, an activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
The beach is located on the western edge of the town of Carnoustie, and there is a small car park at the end of East Row, a short walk from the beach. Additional parking can be found in the centre of Carnoustie, about half a mile from the beach. The town of Carnoustie offers many amenities, including shops, places to eat, and places to stay. A railway station with regular services to Dundee is also available.
Carnoustie was once a very popular tourist destination, but it declined as cheaper international holidays became available. However, it has successfully reinvented itself as a golf resort. The area to the south of the beach is used by the military for firing ranges.
Bay Sand Rock
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 82% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 47% |
| Max temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 28mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Westhaven Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:15 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:19 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »Parking limited.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 12 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 12 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 14 miles south as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 17 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles south as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 20 miles south as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 20 miles south as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
Location: Carnoustie
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NO573348
Coordinates: 56°30'12"N 2°41'37"W
Mapcode: GBR VS.B88Z
What 3 Words: reputable.beast.elbowed
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Angus
Nearest postcode: DD7 6BG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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