Longsands Beach

Golden sand beach in Tynemouth

Venue
location
Address

Longsands Beach
North Tyneside
NE30 4JF
United Kingdom

Venue notes

Hazards and rules

  • Beware of rip currents
  • Beware of the rising tide
  • Beware of large breaking waves
  • Beware of surfers and other surf craft users
  • Do not kite surf
  • Do not launch motorised watercraft or jet skis
  • Do not use inflatables when wind is blowing out to sea
  • Children must be supervised especially near the water
  • Only swim in lifeguard supervised area between the red and yellow flags
  • Do not swim when red flags are flying
  • Adhere to surf board and water craft zone between the black and white chequered flags

Lifeguard service

  • May to September: 10am - 6pm

Dog access

  • Dogs are not permitted on the south end of this beach between 1 May - 30 September
  • Dogs are permitted on the northern end of this beach year-round
  • Please see signage for dog ban area

Beach code of conduct

  • Please don't take glass bottles onto the beach
  • Please take litter home, recycle it or put it in the bins provided
  • Take dogs only to permitted areas of the beach; keep them under close control; clean up and dispose of mess in the bins provided
  • Bag and bin sanitary items, nappies and plastic products; do not dispose of them down the toilet
  • Camping is not permitted
  • Driving of unauthorised vehicles is not permitted
  • Please only launch and retrieve motorised leisure craft in the permitted launch zones on appropriate beaches

In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coast Guard. To help identify the exact location, please refer to the code on the nearest beach sign.