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Allonby

Cumberland, North West
Good Water Quality
Data last verified: 12 Nov 2026

Allonby Beach, situated on the stunning Cumbrian coast, boasts a picturesque shoreline of sand and shingle. The beach is blessed with a Good water quality rating, as tested by the Environment Agency, making it an ideal spot for a refreshing summer swim. With average summer water temperatures around 17°C, Allonby Beach is perfect for families and water sports enthusiasts alike.

1.6°C
Air Temp
6.8 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide (1.87m)
in 6h 2m (06:55) • Spring Tide
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Live Water Quality

80
Good
Safe for swimming
• Updated 10 mins ago
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Air Temp

1.6°C
Comfortable

Weather

Partly cloudy
1.6°C

Tide

Low Tide (1.87m)
in 6h 2m (06:55) • Spring Tide

Water Quality

Good
Safe for swimming

Pollution Alerts

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Quick Overview

Sandy beach
Family friendly
Dog friendly
(year-round)
Parking nearby
Toilets
Café
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Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Good
Avg. Air Temp
1.6°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 87
Current Water Level
High Tide (Slack) • (7.74m)
5% through current tide cycle (LAT)
Upcoming High & Low
▲ High: 12:51 (7.91m • in 11h 58m)
▼ Low: 06:55 (1.87m • in 6h 2m)
Tidal Range & Coefficient
Range: 6.04m (Coeff 87/120)
Large tidal range — faster tidal currents and higher high water.
Current Tidal Flow
Slack Water (Calmest)
Rule of Twelfths: fastest flow occurs in mid-tide hours 3 & 4.
📈 24-Hour Harmonic Tide Curve (LAT)
Station: Workington
8.9m 5m 1.1m 23:0003:0007:0011:0015:0019:00 Low 06:55 (1.9m)High 12:51 (7.9m)Low 19:18 (1.9m) NOW
📅 7-Day High & Low Tide Table
Day High & Low Tides (Local Time) Tidal Range Coeff / Phase
Wed 11 Nov ▼ Low 18:43 (1.71m) --
Today ▲ High 00:35 (7.77m)▼ Low 06:55 (1.87m)▲ High 12:51 (7.91m)▼ Low 19:18 (1.90m) 6.04m Spring (87)
Fri 13 Nov ▲ High 01:11 (7.51m)▼ Low 07:28 (2.12m)▲ High 13:26 (7.69m)▼ Low 19:56 (2.13m) 5.57m Coeff 79
Sat 14 Nov ▲ High 01:49 (7.20m)▼ Low 08:04 (2.39m)▲ High 14:03 (7.41m)▼ Low 20:37 (2.36m) 5.05m Coeff 70
Sun 15 Nov ▲ High 02:31 (6.88m)▼ Low 08:44 (2.67m)▲ High 14:45 (7.10m)▼ Low 21:24 (2.59m) 4.51m Coeff 61
Mon 16 Nov ▲ High 03:19 (6.56m)▼ Low 09:33 (2.93m)▲ High 15:35 (6.80m)▼ Low 22:20 (2.77m) 4.03m Coeff 52
Tue 17 Nov ▲ High 04:17 (6.31m)▼ Low 10:32 (3.13m)▲ High 16:36 (6.57m)▼ Low 23:22 (2.84m) 3.73m Neap (47)
Reference Station: Workington • Model: Primary Harmonic Gauge (TICON) • Datum: LAT Tide predictions via TidesAtlas
Next 4 Tides
Spring Tide
Low 06:55 1.87m
High 12:51 7.91m
Low 19:18 1.90m
High 01:11 7.51m
Current: High Tide (Slack) (7.74m) • Slack Water (Calmest)
Sediment Type
Sand

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.

Annual Rating
Good

Water quality is clean and fully compliant with safety directives. It regularly meets bacterial limits under standard environmental conditions.

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
United Utilities Water Limited

United Utilities 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
Cumberland

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

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