British Beaches

Visitor information for every beach in the UK

"Drive with me, past the city and down to sea "

Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay

Somerset, England


Rate this beach!
Approximate Location Map

Use two fingers to pan or zoom the map

Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay, located on the Somerset coast, is a sand and shingle beach resort overlooking the Bristol Channel. .

Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay is approximately five kilometres wide and backed by sand dunes. The beach features a saltmarsh at its northern end, adjacent to the National Trust headland at Sand Point. Sand Point Headland is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

The beach is relatively wild and offers good views across the Bristol Channel to South Wales. It is a popular spot for dog walkers. Amenities are sparse, with a few local food outlets and a car park available. The beach is situated between Weston Woods and the National Trust headland at Sand Point.

The town of Weston-super-Mare, which became a popular Victorian seaside holiday destination in the 19th Century, is now a well-established seaside resort. It offers a range of entertainment options for the whole family. Notably, Weston has the second-highest tidal range in the world. The town features a wide sandy beach with seafront entertainment, pubs, and restaurants, as well as the famous Weston Donkeys.

Visitors to Weston-super-Mare can enjoy various activities, including a visit to the seaquarium, water sports such as kite surfing, jet skiing, windsurfing, and sailing. The Grand Pier, which was rebuilt after a fire in 2008, is a main attraction with world-class rides and attractions. The beach is dog-friendly during the winter, with summer restrictions in place between Royal Sands and the Grand Pier from 1st May until 30th September.

Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 99%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 23mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 27%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 22mph

The tide at Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:13 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:01 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Detailed weather and tides »

Recommended holiday cottages near Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Sand Bay (1 miles)
The Playhouse (1.8 miles)
Weston Museum (1.9 miles)
Weston Sand Sculpture Festival (2.4 miles)
Water adventure park (2.5 miles)
The Helicopter Museum (2.8 miles)
Lock & Code Escape Rooms (3.1 miles)
Uphill Local Nature Reserve (3.5 miles)
Puxton Park (4 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Kewstoke

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: ST331644

Coordinates: 51°22'30"N 2°57'43"W

Mapcode: GBR J7.SMMW

What 3 Words: pools.microfilm.most

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: England

Local Authority: North Somerset

Parish: Kewstoke

Nearest postcode: BS22 9UP

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

Important! Beach information is compiled from a variety of different sources and is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of compilation. However, information may be incorrectly supplied by our sources or go out of date after publication. BritishBeaches.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy of any information on this page.

Stuff you might want for the beach!

(Or après-beach. Or pre-beach. Or, just because you might want stuff)

Visitor information for Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay, Somerset, England. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

British Beaches is a Good Stuff website.

216.73.216.53 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:05:07 +0100