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The beach is situated near the River Yare and can only be reached by walking south from the main beach further up, as there is no access from the road. This beach forms the southern end of the sandy stretch of coastline next to the traditional seaside resort of Great Yarmouth.
The beach offers a wide stretch of clean, flat, golden sand, backed by low dunes. Behind the dunes lies the power station, which dominates the view and gives the beach its name. Some may find the industrial landscape behind the beach detracts from the otherwise pleasant views. However, the beach is less busy than other sandy beaches in the area, making it a good spot for sunbathing, watersports, or splashing about in the waves.
The beach provides a good chance of spotting gannets, guillemots, little auks, and other seabirds. Occasionally, seals can be seen bobbing up and down in the offshore waters. From the beach, Scroby Sands windfarm can be seen in the distance. The beach is ideal for watersports enthusiasts, bird spotters, and ship watchers.
Great Yarmouth itself has all the facilities and amusements that one would expect of a town which has been a holiday destination since the 1760s. There are two piers, nightclubs, arcades, and plenty of cafes, pubs, and restaurants. The Pleasure Beach theme park can be found close to the northern end of this beach. There is on-street paid parking available, along with public toilets and disabled access.
This beach is dog friendly all year round.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 73% |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 20°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 11mph |  |
The tide at Great Yarmouth Power Station Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:34 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:38 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
There is a car park off Lower Esplanade.
Dogs not allowed during summer.
Beach cleaned regularly.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile north as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile south as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles north as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles north as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles north as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles south as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles north as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 12 miles south as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 18 miles south as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 19 miles south as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 22 miles south as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 24 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 28 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 30 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 30 miles south as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
Location: Gorleston-on-Sea
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TG532050
Coordinates: 52°35'2"N 1°44'14"E
Mapcode: GBR YR8.VHD
What 3 Words: wonderfully.strict.rope
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.
County: Norfolk
Country: England
Local Authority: Great Yarmouth
Nearest postcode: NR30 3QH
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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