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The beach is composed of dark-golden sand backed by dunes, and its sheltered position means that it provides a safe location for bathing. At high tide, the beach appears modest, but as the tide goes out, it joins up with neighbouring Earlsferry to form almost a mile of sand.
Being located in a sheltered bay, by the harbour, Elie Harbour beach is a great spot for watersports, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and windsurfing. There are places to hire equipment if you fancy taking to the water, and lifeguards are on duty during the summer months.
With plenty of facilities close to hand, it is no surprise that this safe, sandy beach is a popular spot for families. Although it can get busy during the holidays, the expansive beach at low tide means that it rarely feels overcrowded.
Elie Harbour Beach is situated near Earlsferry in Fife, and is easily accessible for those looking to enjoy a day at the beach.
Bay Sand
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| Chance of rain | 48% |
| Max temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 6mph |  |
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| Min temperature | 5°C |
| feels like | 8°C |
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The tide at Elie Harbour Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:34 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:00 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Slipway
Parking is available next to the beach, off South Street.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned frequently during the summer.
Lifeguard cover is provided at certain times.
Excellent water quality
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles south as the seagull flies, around 75 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 76 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 76 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 78 miles by road.
around 10 miles south as the seagull flies, around 71 miles by road.
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles north as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 81 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
Location: Elie
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NT490998
Coordinates: 56°11'17"N 2°49'22"W
Mapcode: GBR 2Q.G1RM
What 3 Words: wiped.loosens.warthog
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: Fife Council
Nearest postcode: KY9 1DW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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