Morecambe North boasts a picturesque shoreline of rock and shingle, offering breathtaking views of the estuary. The beach's water quality is classified as Sufficient by the Environment Agency, making it a great spot for a refreshing summer dip. With a typical summer water temperature of around 15°C, Morecambe North is perfect for a cool and invigorating swim.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Morecambe North (Lancaster) & surrounds
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Cleabarrow Cottage is a stunning, fully renovated and extended Lakeland property accommodating 12 guests. With magnificent views across the Windermere Fells and beyond, a memora...
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Larch Retreat is located in the stunning grounds of Blencowe Hall, within a secluded woodland overlooking open fields. With incredible views of the Lake District National Park, ...
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Maple Retreat is located in the village of Melmerby within a secluded woodland overlooking open fields. With incredible views of the Pennines and Eden Valley, this hideaway is t...
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This stunning cedar wood lodge with its light and airy, open-plan layout and romantically placed hot tub, delightfully complements the sweeping Cumbrian landscape it is set with...
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This unique property near the hamlet of Watermillock, Ullswater, was once the hunting lodge for the Duke of Norfolk. Its elevated site provides exceptional views of Lake Ullswat...
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This Grade II listed Cumbrian longhouse was out of domestic use for hundreds of years before its 5 Star Gold Award winning restoration. Its history is evident in its thick sands...
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Hause Hall Farm is located part way up Hallin Fell at the south end of Ullswater. It offers spectacular views over the fells and up into the valleys. With the adjacent Cruik Bar...
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Elm Retreat is set in the beautiful grounds of Blencowe Hall, in a secluded spot on the banks of the River Petteril. This architect designed little hut is the perfect romantic s...
Harmonic astronomical predictions, tidal coefficients & flow rate
| Day | High & Low Tides (Local Time) | Tidal Range | Coeff / Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov | ▼ Low 18:46 (1.52m) | -- | |
| Today | ▲ High 00:33 (8.22m)▼ Low 06:55 (1.70m)▲ High 12:50 (8.32m)▼ Low 19:17 (1.65m) | 6.67m | Spring (86) |
| Fri 13 Nov | ▲ High 01:08 (7.80m)▼ Low 07:24 (1.87m)▲ High 13:24 (7.97m)▼ Low 19:50 (1.79m) | 6.18m | Coeff 78 |
| Sat 14 Nov | ▲ High 01:44 (7.37m)▼ Low 07:59 (2.04m)▲ High 13:59 (7.60m)▼ Low 20:28 (1.94m) | 5.66m | Coeff 69 |
| Sun 15 Nov | ▲ High 02:21 (6.96m)▼ Low 08:40 (2.23m)▲ High 14:38 (7.23m)▼ Low 21:13 (2.09m) | 5.14m | Coeff 61 |
| Mon 16 Nov | ▲ High 03:11 (6.58m)▼ Low 09:29 (2.43m)▲ High 15:34 (6.88m)▼ Low 22:05 (2.24m) | 4.64m | Coeff 52 |
| Tue 17 Nov | ▲ High 04:22 (6.31m)▼ Low 10:25 (2.60m)▲ High 16:51 (6.66m)▼ Low 23:04 (2.31m) | 4.35m | Neap (48) |
The shoreline consists primarily of rock, shingle. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water complies with minimum legal safety limits. However, higher bacterial levels are occasionally recorded, indicating moderate vulnerability to runoff.
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 transitional or estuarine bathing water. Estuarine sites experience a mix of tidal ocean flushing and river discharge, causing fluctuating salinity and water quality.
United Utilities 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 Lancaster area.
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