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The beach is situated in a half-moon bay and consists of a mix of sandy and shingle areas, with the sand becoming more prominent towards the water's edge, particularly at the southern end. The beach is bounded by the mouth of Cowie Water to the north and the harbour wall to the south, where the Carron Beach becomes rockier. A pedestrian bridge allows visitors to cross the mouth of the River Carron at the southern end, although it is also possible to cross by foot at low tide.
The beach is popular for water sports and swimming, with an electric sign displaying the current water quality during the summer months. Visitors can access the beach via a short flight of stairs from the pedestrian promenade, which runs along the beachfront. Parking is available in the town centre, a short walk from the beach, and facilities such as shops, pubs, restaurants, and toilets can be found in the town centre, less than 100 meters behind the beach. Additional facilities, including parking and the Tolbooth Museum, can be found to the south of the harbour.
Bay Sand Shingle Rock
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 92% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 14% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 23mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Stonehaven Central Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:24 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:53 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Slipway
Free parking.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Good water quality
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 4 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 13 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 20 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 21 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 25 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 25 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 28 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
Location: Stonehaven
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NO875858
Coordinates: 56°57'50"N 2°12'24"W
Mapcode: GBR XK.2RHT
What 3 Words: doormat.mainframe.players
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: AB3 2BD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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