Hunstanton is a popular Norfolk coastal holiday resort with a largely sandy beach and is one of the few beaches in Norfolk to face west. The tide retreats to expose a wide sandy beach, with some stones and rock pools near the red and white striped cliffs at the north end. The majority of beach exposed at low tide is very gently shelving. Tidal movement stirs up sand and sediment in the sea and makes it look cloudy. The beach is backed by a promenade and the town.
Beach type: Sand
Nearest town: Hunstanton
Local authority: Norfolk County Council
OS Grid Reference: TF671405
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Hunstanton
Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
The Green
Norfolk
England
PE36 6BQ
Phone 01485 532 610
Email hunstanton.tic@west-norfolk.gov.uk
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Forecast for Friday 20 April
06:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 11°C |
(feels like | 8°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 6mph. | ![]() NNW |
Pressure | 1022 |
Humidity | 88% |
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09:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 14°C |
(feels like | 13°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 4mph. | ![]() WNW |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 78% |
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12:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 17°C |
(feels like | 16°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph. | ![]() WNW |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 57% |
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15:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 19°C |
(feels like | 18°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph. | ![]() NNE |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 56% |
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18:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 17°C |
(feels like | 15°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph. | ![]() ENE |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 65% |
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21:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 13°C |
(feels like | 12°C) |
Wind 1mph, gusting to 2mph. | ![]() NE |
Pressure | 1025 |
Humidity | 80% |
UV Index | n/a |
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Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point and may not be accurate for this location. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.
In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use. Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.
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