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Good range of local shops, restaurants and a small harbour from which a local shellfishing fleet operates. The Neptune pub sits virtually on the beach, and is a nice spot for a pint and lunch.
Whitstable West Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.
Shingle
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Chance of rain | 5% |
Max temp. | 11°C |
(feels like | 8°C) |
Wind 2mph | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 5% |
Min temp. | 7°C |
(feels like | 5°C) |
Wind 9mph | ![]() |
The tide at Whitstable West Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:59 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:07 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
7.4°C
Parking available off Island Wall.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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Whitstable SUP (0.2 miles)
Whitstable Town Centre (0.5 miles)
The Black Dog (0.6 miles)
Playhouse Theatre Whitstable (0.6 miles)
Whitstable Harbour (0.7 miles)
Tankerton Slopes (1.4 miles)
The Tankerton Arms (1.5 miles)
Birdies (380 yards)
Harbour Street Tapas (340 yards)
All distances are approximate
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles east as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 17 miles east as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles east as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
Location: Lower Island, Whitstable
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TR099659
County: Kent
Country: England
Local Authority: Canterbury
Nearest postcode: CT5 1FB
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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