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The jetty at Cockleshell Hard on the Medway EstuaryCockleshell Hard, Medway

Medway beaches

Which Medway beach is best right now? 7 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 9:04 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

Ranked by live Beach Score right now, then by the best stretch ahead.

  1. The jetty at Cockleshell Hard on the Medway Estuary12.0Poor

    Cockleshell Hard

    Medway

    No good stretch left today
    Air
    12°C54°F
    Water
    15°C59°F
    Wind
    26 km/h16 mph
    Waves
    0.4 m1 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 5.3
  2. The Flats, Grain22.0Poor

    Grain Beach

    Medway

    No good stretch left today
    Air
    12°C54°F
    Water
    15°C59°F
    Wind
    26 km/h16 mph
    Waves
    0.4 m1 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 5.3
  3. The beach at Egypt Bay, Thames Estuary31.8Poor

    Egypt Bay Beach

    Medway

    No good stretch left today
    Air
    12°C53°F
    Water
    15°C59°F
    Wind
    27 km/h17 mph
    Waves
    0.4 m1 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 5.3

Medway today

A poor day for the beach across Medway: 0 of 7 scored beaches are good right now, water is 15°C59°F, and wind averages 28 km/h18 mph (breezy). Read at 9:04 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Western Medway

3 of 3 beaches scored, 0 good now

1.8PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Egypt Bay Beach, 1.8
Water
15°C59°F
Wind
28 km/h18 mph
Waves
0.4 m1 ft
Better right now

Eastern Medway

4 of 4 beaches scored, 0 good now

1.9PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Cockleshell Hard, 2.0
Water
15°C59°F
Wind
28 km/h17 mph
Waves
0.4 m1 ft

Best hours

Medway averages 1.9 Poor this hour. The best hour today is 12 pm (2.4); the weakest is 2 pm (1.6).

No stretch reaches a good score.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Medway beaches

Every Medway beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

7 beaches listed · 7 of 7 scored live

  1. The jetty at Cockleshell Hard on the Medway Estuary
    2.0Poor

    Flat water, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. The Flats, Grain
    2.0Poor

    Flat water, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  3. The beach at Egypt Bay, Thames Estuary
    1.8Poor

    Flat water, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  4. St Mary's Beach (2)
    1.8Poor

    Flat water, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  5. Shoreline of Allhallows at Low Tide Allhallows Caravan Holiday Park on left. Standing on sand, shingle and shells.
    1.8Poor

    Flat water, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind30 km/h19 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. 1.8Poor

    Flat water, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind30 km/h19 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  7. Marker Beacon in River Thames This marks where Yantlet Creek meets the Thames. Taken from beach near Sea Wall. Part of Allhallows is seen on lefthand side.
    1.8Poor

    Flat water, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind30 km/h19 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Map of Medway beaches with live score pins

Coastlines: Natural Earth, public domain. Pins are live scores.

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Medway beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Medway right now?

Cockleshell Hard has the top Beach Score right now: 2.0 Poor, with 26 km/h (16 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Medway today?

Sea water is 15°C (59°F) across the 7 scored beaches. The warmest is Cockleshell Hard, at 15°C (59°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Medway right now?

Cockleshell Hard has the smallest waves, at 0.4 m (1 ft) with 26 km/h (16 mph) of wind. 1 other beach is level with it.

Which Medway beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Medway today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 12 pm, at 2.4 Poor. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Medway?

No live cams are listed for Medway yet. If you run one, you can list it free.

How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Medway?

All 7 beaches in our data for Medway are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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