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Marsden

South Tyneside, North East
Excellent Water Quality
Data last verified: 12 Nov 2026

Marsden's stunning coastline boasts a dramatic shoreline character, with a mix of rock and sand beaches. Visitors can enjoy Excellent water quality, as tested by the Environment Agency, making it an ideal spot for a refreshing summer swim. With its North Sea location, the water temperature typically ranges from 14-17°C during the summer months.

5.7°C
Air Temp
24.1 mph
Wind Speed
High Tide (4.83m)
in 3h 49m (04:42) • Spring Tide
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Live Water Quality

95
Excellent
Safe for swimming
• Updated 10 mins ago
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Air Temp

5.7°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
5.7°C

Tide

High Tide (4.83m)
in 3h 49m (04:42) • Spring Tide

Water Quality

Excellent
Safe for swimming

Pollution Alerts

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Quick Overview

Sand & Rocky beach
Family friendly
Dog friendly
(winter)
Parking nearby
Toilets
Café

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Beach Type
Rock, Sand
Water Quality
Excellent
Avg. Air Temp
5.7°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Reference Information

🌊 Live Tide Curve, Tidal Range & 7-Day Schedule

Harmonic astronomical predictions, tidal coefficients & flow rate

Spring Tide • Coeff 88
Current Water Level
Rising ↑ (2.30m)
37% through current tide cycle (LAT)
Upcoming High & Low
▲ High: 04:42 (4.83m • in 3h 49m)
▼ Low: 10:52 (1.47m • in 9h 59m)
Tidal Range & Coefficient
Range: 3.58m (Coeff 88/120)
Large tidal range — faster tidal currents and higher high water.
Current Tidal Flow
Peak Flooding Flow
Rule of Twelfths: fastest flow occurs in mid-tide hours 3 & 4.
📈 24-Hour Harmonic Tide Curve (LAT)
Station: North Shields (5.93 km)
5.5m 3.2m 0.8m 23:0003:0007:0011:0015:0019:00 High 04:42 (4.8m)Low 10:52 (1.5m)High 16:53 (4.9m) NOW
📅 7-Day High & Low Tide Table
Day High & Low Tides (Local Time) Tidal Range Coeff / Phase
Wed 11 Nov ▲ High 16:21 (5.01m)▼ Low 22:39 (1.22m) 3.79m Spring (94)
Today ▲ High 04:42 (4.83m)▼ Low 10:52 (1.47m)▲ High 16:53 (4.91m)▼ Low 23:14 (1.33m) 3.58m Spring (88)
Fri 13 Nov ▲ High 05:17 (4.65m)▼ Low 11:22 (1.65m)▲ High 17:25 (4.78m)▼ Low 23:49 (1.47m) 3.31m Coeff 81
Sat 14 Nov ▲ High 05:55 (4.46m)▼ Low 11:53 (1.85m)▲ High 18:01 (4.61m) 2.76m Coeff 67
Sun 15 Nov ▼ Low 00:27 (1.63m)▲ High 06:37 (4.27m)▼ Low 12:29 (2.05m)▲ High 18:42 (4.42m) 2.79m Coeff 68
Mon 16 Nov ▼ Low 01:12 (1.79m)▲ High 07:28 (4.09m)▼ Low 13:14 (2.25m)▲ High 19:35 (4.25m) 2.46m Coeff 59
Tue 17 Nov ▼ Low 02:11 (1.92m)▲ High 08:33 (3.96m)▼ Low 14:20 (2.41m)▲ High 20:44 (4.14m) 2.22m Coeff 53
Reference Station: North Shields • Model: Primary Harmonic Gauge (TICON) • Datum: LAT Tide predictions via TidesAtlas
Next 4 Tides
Spring Tide
High 04:42 4.83m
Low 10:52 1.47m
High 16:53 4.91m
Low 23:14 1.33m
Current: Rising (2.3m) • Peak Flooding Flow
Sediment Type
Rock, Sand

The shoreline consists primarily of rock, sand. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.

Annual Rating
Excellent

Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.

Rainfall Impact
High Risk

Bacterial levels are highly susceptible to storm runoff. Heavy rainfall in the local catchment is likely to trigger storm overflows and agricultural runoff, rendering the water temporarily unsafe.

Monitoring Authority
Environment Agency

Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.

Water Body Type
Coastal Beach

Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.

Sewerage Provider
Northumbrian Water Limited

Northumbrian Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.

Designated Year
1988

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
South Tyneside

Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the South Tyneside area.

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