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Block Sands

Hartlepool, England, United Kingdom

Block Sands 3 photos

  • Block Sands, Hartlepool Headland Apparently the name was applied locally as concrete blocks used in the construction of the Heugh Breakwater were manufactured here. The houses behind are on South Cres

    Block Sands, Hartlepool Headland Apparently the name was applied locally as concrete blocks used in the construction of the Heugh Breakwater were manufactured here. The houses behind are on South Cres. Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source

  • Playpark, Block Sands and the Heugh Breakwater Work started on the breakwater in 1851 when it was constructed to a length of 750 feet. Twenty years later a further 600 feet was added. Today there is s

    Playpark, Block Sands and the Heugh Breakwater Work started on the breakwater in 1851 when it was constructed to a length of 750 feet. Twenty years later a further 600 feet was added. Today there is s. Mick Garratt, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source

  • Paddling pool, Block Sands Emptied of water (and children) for the winter months.

    Paddling pool, Block Sands Emptied of water (and children) for the winter months.. Andrew Curtis, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source

Today at a glance

Calmest: 2 pm to 5 pm, sunset 5:47 pm
8 am
1.2
35 km/h22 mph wind, Poor
9 am
1.2
34 km/h21 mph wind, Poor
10 am
0.9
30 km/h19 mph wind, Poor
11 am
1.0
28 km/h17 mph wind, Poor
12 pm
2.8
10 km/h6 mph wind, Poor
1 pm
3.1
12 km/h8 mph wind, Poor
2 pm
3.2
12 km/h7 mph wind, Poor
3 pm
3.3
7 km/h4 mph wind, Poor
4 pm
3.2
14 km/h9 mph wind, Poor
5 pm
2.1
27 km/h17 mph wind, Poor

This page puts what matters first for today's conditions.

Where to stay near the beach

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Forecast, hour by hour

Beach score for daylight hours, today and tomorrow. Wind in km/hmph underneath.

Air
10°C51°F
Water
13°C55°F
Wind
2817 km/hmph E
Gusts
4930 km/hmph
Waves
1.0 m3 ft
UV
0 low
Tide
falling
Rain
71%
Sunset
5:47 pm
Today
1.2Poor8 am3522
1.2Poor9 am3421
0.9Poor10 am3019
1.0Poor11 am2817
2.8Poor12 pm106
3.1Poor1 pm128
3.2Poor2 pm127
3.3Poor3 pm74
3.2Poor4 pm149
2.1Poor5 pm2717
Sat
4.0Fair8 am149
4.0Fair9 am149
4.1Fair10 am149
3.1Poor11 am2113
2.3Poor12 pm2314
1.5Poor1 pm2616
1.2Poor2 pm3119
1.2Poor3 pm3220
1.2Poor4 pm3924
1.2Poor5 pm4226
Green, 7 and upYellow, 4 to 7Red, under 4Calmest stretch

Tide, next 24 hours

Tide falling now. Low at 8 am, -2.0 m. High at 2 pm, 1.4 m. Low at 8 pm, -1.8 m. High at 2 am, 1.5 mLow 8 am, -2.0 m6 ftHigh 2 pm, 1.4 m4 ftLow 8 pm, -1.8 m6 ftHigh 2 am, 1.5 m5 ftNow12 pm6 pm12 am6 am
  • Low 8 am, -2.0 m6 ft
  • High 2 pm, 1.4 m4 ft
  • Low 8 pm, -1.8 m6 ft
  • High 2 am, 1.5 m5 ft

Tide is modeled, not measured. Rip current and water quality data are not available for this beach yet.

The days ahead

Best score each day, with the stretch to aim for.

  • Sun4.2 FairNo standout stretchWind up to 61 km/h38 mph, rain 42%
  • Mon4.1 FairNo standout stretchWind up to 34 km/h21 mph, rain 67%
  • Tue3.6 PoorNo standout stretchWind up to 49 km/h30 mph, rain 37%
  • Wed4.5 FairNo standout stretchWind up to 35 km/h22 mph, rain 3%
  • Thu5.9 GoodBest 12 pm to 3 pmWind up to 23 km/h14 mph, rain 4%

Beach info

Facilities and the beaches next door.

Facilities

  • Restrooms240 m800 ft away
  • Parking4 within 500 m0.3 miNearest 240 m790 ft. Listed as free
  • Food and drink8 within 1 km0.6 miNearest 260 m840 ft
  • Picnic tables340 m0.2 mi away
  • Playground50 m170 ft away
  • Boat ramp440 m0.3 mi awayWater Slipway Basin
  • SurfaceSand

Getting there

Nearest bus stop
450 m0.3 miFriar Terrace A
Nearest town
2.3 km1.4 miHartlepool (town)
Nearest airport
26 km16 miTeesside International Airport (MME)

Nearby places

  • Poppy's TearoomFood and drink
    260 m840 ft
  • Mary Rowntrees Tea RoomsRegional
    340 m0.2 mi
  • VerrillsFish and chips
    390 m0.2 mi
  • Norma's Tea ShopFood and drink
    510 m0.3 mi
  • Tasty PizzaPizza
    520 m0.3 mi

Facilities from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Check posted signs; details change. Data sources

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