UK & Ireland Beaches

Discover the best of the UK and Ireland's beaches. Get tide times, marine weather, water quality ratings and more. Easily search for beaches by name, see those that are closest to your location or browse using the map.

The following information is provided for each beach:

- Photos, description and location of each beach.

- Stay informed about the cleanliness of the water with the bathing water quality annual classification (from 'Poor' to 'Excellent') and visibility of recent water quality sample results where available (between May - September for monitored beaches in England, Ireland and Wales).

- Live tide forecasts and tide times for the next three days.

- Current weather conditions and forecast (including wave heights, swell and wind directions, air and water temperatures).

- Sunrise / sunset times.

- Moon phase.

A great companion for visiting the beach, whether you're swimming, surfing, fishing or relaxing by the sea.