Discover the picturesque Margate Fulsam Rock, a stunning coastal gem in Thanet, England. Enjoy the excellent water quality, rated by the Environment Agency, and bask in the warm summer waters, estimated to be around 18°C. The rock and sand shoreline creates a unique and breathtaking scenery, perfect for a relaxing day out.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Margate Fulsam Rock (Thanet) & surrounds
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From £691
Fernwood offers families and couples a perfect base to explore the beautiful Kent countryside with its many picturesque villages and stunning coastline. Located on the edge of a...
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From £574
This charming former Kent ragstone coach house feels like something straight out of a fairytale. Peacefully located in a quiet hamlet near Sevenoaks, this beautiful area provide...
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From £443
The Mews is a beautiful cottage situated in the heart of the pretty village of Goudhurst. Tucked away behind the main street, this charming bolthole offers a tranquil and warmin...
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From £634
On the North Foreland Lighthouse site above Broadstairs, this delightful cottage features entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen, sitting room, dining room, bathroom, double bedroo...
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From £1,079
Just moments from Whitstable’s seafront, 2 Pier Avenue is a stylish and spacious coastal retreat, perfect for relaxed gatherings by the sea. With light filled living spaces, bea...
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From £428
A charming, detached, weather-boarded cottage, set in a secluded location on the edge of the historic village of Wittersham, Tufton Croft is as romantic for couples as it is ide...
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From £645
On the North Foreland Lighthouse site above Broadstairs, this delightful cottage features entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen, sitting room, dining room, bathroom and two double...
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From £654
Nestled amongst farmland and woodland, Hensill Farmhouse is a wonderfully isolated, 19th century cottage incorporating elements from a neighbouring Tudor house. Situated on the ...
Harmonic astronomical predictions, tidal coefficients & flow rate
| Day | High & Low Tides (Local Time) | Tidal Range | Coeff / Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov | ▲ High 13:01 (4.61m)▼ Low 19:04 (0.85m) | 3.76m | Spring (89) |
| Today | ▲ High 01:13 (4.52m)▼ Low 07:19 (0.80m)▲ High 13:33 (4.43m)▼ Low 19:36 (1.02m) | 3.72m | Spring (88) |
| Fri 13 Nov | ▲ High 01:41 (4.41m)▼ Low 07:53 (0.88m)▲ High 14:03 (4.26m)▼ Low 20:09 (1.17m) | 3.53m | Coeff 82 |
| Sat 14 Nov | ▲ High 02:09 (4.30m)▼ Low 08:30 (0.97m)▲ High 14:35 (4.09m)▼ Low 20:46 (1.31m) | 3.33m | Coeff 75 |
| Sun 15 Nov | ▲ High 02:41 (4.19m)▼ Low 09:11 (1.06m)▲ High 15:13 (3.95m)▼ Low 21:29 (1.43m) | 3.13m | Coeff 68 |
| Mon 16 Nov | ▲ High 03:20 (4.07m)▼ Low 09:59 (1.14m)▲ High 15:59 (3.81m)▼ Low 22:22 (1.53m) | 2.93m | Coeff 62 |
| Tue 17 Nov | ▲ High 04:09 (3.94m)▼ Low 10:55 (1.20m)▲ High 16:58 (3.72m)▼ Low 23:22 (1.59m) | 2.74m | Coeff 55 |
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.
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.
Southern Water Services 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 Thanet area.
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