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Morecambe North

Lancaster, North West
Sufficient Water Quality
Data last verified: 27 Sep 2026

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.

15.1°C
Air Temp
27 mph
Wind Speed
Low Tide
in 0h 28m
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Live Water Quality

60
Sufficient
Safe for swimming
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Air Temp

15.1°C
Comfortable

Weather

Clear sky
15.1°C

Tide

Low Tide
in 0h 28m

Water Quality

Sufficient
Safe for swimming

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Quick Overview

Rock & Shingle beach
Family friendly
Dog friendly
(winter)
Parking nearby
Toilets
Café

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Beach Type
Rock, Shingle
Water Quality
Sufficient
Avg. Air Temp
15.1°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
Low 19:06 -4.2m
High 00:33 4.8m
Low 07:28 -4.5m
High 12:53 4.5m
Sediment Type
Rock, Shingle

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.

Annual Rating
Sufficient

Water complies with minimum legal safety limits. However, higher bacterial levels are occasionally recorded, indicating moderate vulnerability to runoff.

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
Estuary / Transitional Water

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.

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
Lancaster

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

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