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Cruden Bay stretches along the coastline for approximately 2 miles and features a wide, golden, sandy beach. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, with an electronic board providing up-to-date information on the current water quality. Water sports, including surfing, are also a favourite among visitors.
The small village and harbour of Cruden Bay are situated at the northern end of the beach. Visitors can park either by the harbour or in the village centre. A small pedestrian bridge over the river mouth connects the village to the beach. The village offers a range of amenities, making it an ideal base for those looking to explore the area.
The beach is backed by Cruden Bay Golf Club, making it a popular destination for golf enthusiasts. To the north of the beach, visitors can explore the ruins of Slains Castle, perched on a cliff top overlooking the sea.
Harbour Sand
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 93% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 27% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Cruden Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 10:40 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:13 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
Slipway
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Poor water quality - bathing not advised
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 17 miles north as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 19 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 19 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 20 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 20 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 30 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 30 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
Location: Cruden Bay
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NK091357
Coordinates: 57°24'43"N 1°50'57"W
Mapcode: GBR P9S4.3G7
What 3 Words: buzzards.calendars.trail
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: Aberdeenshire
Nearest postcode: AB42 0HF
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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