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Hunstanton is the only coastal town in East Anglia to face west, and its south beach is part of a long stretch of predominantly sandy coastline that stretches from Snettisham. The beach varies in size depending on the state of the tide, and can become crowded in the summer months. The wide, sandy beach is backed by a lengthy promenade with cafes, fairground rides, and amusements.
The south beach is known for its striking red and white striped cliffs, calm waters, and spectacular sunsets. The town has a good range of attractions, including a Sea Life Centre, a leisure centre, and an indoor market. Visitors can also arrange wildlife-spotting boat trips to maximise their chances of seeing some of the marine life in the bay. For nature lovers, coastal tours on ‘Wiley, the Wash Monster’ amphibious ex-military vehicle, or a visit to the Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary are available.
Hunstanton Sands, also known as Sunny Hunny, is a family-friendly sandy beach with plenty of sea front entertainment along the promenade, including amusements parks and the Hunstanton Fun Fair. The beach is perfect for families with traditional seaside attractions, beach huts available to rent, and a great beach to explore when the tide goes out, revealing rock pools around the groynes. The beach is also ideal for watersports, such as windsurfing, kite-surfing, water-skiing, and sailing, due to its ideal wind conditions.
The Norfolk Coast Path runs from Hunstanton South Beach all the way to Sea Palling. Visitors can take a boat trip from Hunstanton beach to observe Europe’s largest colony of common seals. The beach is dog friendly, with restrictions in the summer from the power boat ramp to the northern end of the promenade. There is a choice of holiday cottages and accommodation available nearby.
Sand
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| Chance of rain | 79% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
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| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 18mph | |
The tide at Hunstanton South Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 5:17 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:39 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Pay-on-entry parking is available.
Dogs not allowed during summer.
Beach cleaned regularly
No information available
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north-northeast 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-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 24 miles east as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 31 miles east as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 71 miles by road.
around 19 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 78 miles by road.
around 21 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 79 miles by road.
around 24 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 81 miles by road.
around 25 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 82 miles by road.
around 28 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 80 miles by road.
around 30 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 82 miles by road.
Location: Hunstanton
Location type: Town
OS Grid: TF665396
Coordinates: 52°55'41"N 0°28'36"E
Mapcode: GBR P31.FC5
What 3 Words: informer.century.width
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: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parish: Hunstanton
Nearest postcode: PE36 5BA
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