Seaton Sluice, a picturesque coastal town in Northumberland, boasts a stunning sandy beach with dramatic views of the North Sea. The beach's excellent water quality, consistently rated by the Environment Agency, makes it an ideal spot for swimming and sunbathing. During the summer months, the water temperature typically ranges from 15°C to 18°C, perfect for a refreshing dip.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Seaton Sluice (Northumberland) & surrounds
Rural Retreats
From £688
Mallow Lodge is a contemporary eco-lodge situated in a quarry, with stunning views of the sheer stone walls. With a secluded, south-facing decking area outside and a cosy, open-...
Rural Retreats
From £688
Mallow Lodge is a contemporary eco-lodge situated in a quarry, with stunning views of the sheer stone walls. With a secluded, south-facing decking area outside and a cosy open-p...
Rural Retreats
From £714
A secluded, single-storey property with a substantial, fully-enclosed garden on the peaceful Eslington Park Estate; a peaceful hideaway with easy access to all of Northumberland...
Rural Retreats
From £1,313
Historic grandeur meets modern comfort with Eslington East Wing, a beautiful Grade ll listed Georgian country house in Northumberland set in stunning private grounds, complete w...
Rural Retreats
From £568
Courtyard House is a restored wing of a large Victorian farmhouse. Tastefully renovated to a high standard while maintaining many of the original features. Set in a beautiful ru...
Rural Retreats
From £976
Deriving its name from the beck that runs at the bottom of the garden, Beckside at Ribba Hall Farm is a lovingly restored Grade II listed rural hideaway in the heart of Bishopda...
Rural Retreats
From £938
Set in the charming village of Brandsby, 30 minutes from York and exuding oodles of Yorkshire charm, Virginia Cottage is a luxurious and welcoming hideaway for couples or famili...
Rural Retreats
From £445
Renovated to a high standard, White Rose Cottage is a delightful romantic cottage for two within the pretty village of Constable Burton, just a short drive from the market town ...
Harmonic astronomical predictions, tidal coefficients & flow rate
| Day | High & Low Tides (Local Time) | Tidal Range | Coeff / Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov | ▲ High 16:15 (4.99m)▼ Low 22:32 (1.24m) | 3.75m | Spring (92) |
| Today | ▲ High 04:36 (4.79m)▼ Low 10:47 (1.47m)▲ High 16:47 (4.90m)▼ Low 23:07 (1.35m) | 3.55m | Spring (87) |
| Fri 13 Nov | ▲ High 05:13 (4.62m)▼ Low 11:20 (1.66m)▲ High 17:22 (4.76m)▼ Low 23:44 (1.49m) | 3.27m | Coeff 80 |
| Sat 14 Nov | ▲ High 05:54 (4.43m)▼ Low 11:55 (1.86m)▲ High 18:00 (4.59m) | 2.73m | Coeff 65 |
| Sun 15 Nov | ▼ Low 00:26 (1.65m)▲ High 06:41 (4.24m)▼ Low 12:37 (2.05m)▲ High 18:45 (4.41m) | 2.76m | Coeff 66 |
| Mon 16 Nov | ▼ Low 01:14 (1.81m)▲ High 07:36 (4.07m)▼ Low 13:27 (2.23m)▲ High 19:38 (4.24m) | 2.43m | Coeff 57 |
| Tue 17 Nov | ▼ Low 02:12 (1.93m)▲ High 08:38 (3.97m)▼ Low 14:29 (2.35m)▲ High 20:40 (4.15m) | 2.22m | Coeff 51 |
The shoreline consists primarily of sand. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.
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.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
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.
Northumbrian Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Northumberland area.
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