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Thorney Bay beach is situated on Canvey Island, which is located in the Thames Estuary off the south east coast of Essex. The island is separated from the mainland by a channel. The beach itself is made up of sand and mud and offers views of the Kent coastline.
The beach is a small, sheltered sandy area that faces into the River Thames estuary a few miles upstream from the sea. Behind the beach, there is a large flat grassy area with a play park, making it an ideal spot for families. The sand is particularly good for making sandcastles.
There are several amenities available at Thorney Bay Beach, including a seafront cafe, picnic benches, and a children's playground. The beach is also surrounded by open grassy areas, perfect for picnics. To the eastern side of the beach is the Thorney Bay Caravan Park.
There is a pay and display car park by the beach at the end of Thorney Bay Road leading to Western Esplanade.
Bay Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 91% |
| Max temperature | 20°C |
| feels like | 22°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 11mph |  |
The tide at Thorney Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:14 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:06 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
There are a few car parking spaces at The bay cafe and more off Thorney Bay Road.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 23 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 4 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 57 miles by road.
around 17 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 62 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 66 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 66 miles by road.
around 25 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 69 miles by road.
around 25 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 69 miles by road.
around 26 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 70 miles by road.
around 26 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 71 miles by road.
Location: Canvey Island
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TQ795825
Coordinates: 51°30'47"N 0°35'10"E
Mapcode: GBR PND.50D
What 3 Words: gentle.trickling.shocks
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: Essex
Country: England
Local Authority: Castle Point
Parish: Canvey Island
Nearest postcode: SS8 0AG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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