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Carnoustie Beach is a small sand and rock beach situated a short walk from Carnoustie Railway Station. The beach slopes gently into the sea, and at high tide, the water can come all the way up to the sea wall. Conversely, at low tide, the distance to the water's edge can be as much as 300 metres, making it essential to check the tide times before visiting.
The beach is backed by a small town and a famous golf course, with several golf courses in the area, including the renowned Carnoustie Golf Course, which has hosted the Open Championships. There are multiple car parks nearby, as well as a leisure centre and children's play area with a paddling pool, located just behind the beach. The beach has three access points, with the main one being from the boat club, which features steps and a slipway leading onto the beach. Visitors can take a 2-mile stroll along the sands to Buddon Ness.
It is worth noting that bathing water quality samples taken by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency on 3 and 8 July 2006 did not meet legal minimum standards. For the latest water quality test results, visitors can refer to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency website.
Shops, places to eat, and other limited facilities can be found in the small town of Carnoustie. Additionally, the area to the south of the beach is used by the military for firing ranges, and visitors should be aware of this when planning their visit.
Bay Sand Rock
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 88% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
The tide at Carnoustie Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:22 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:12 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Slipway
Free Parking available on the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Good water quality
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 7 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 13 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 14 miles south as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 17 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 18 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 19 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 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 as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
Location: Carnoustie
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NO565342
Coordinates: 56°29'54"N 2°42'28"W
Mapcode: GBR VR.QK0W
What 3 Words: showering.unlocking.victory
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 7JB
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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