Western Norfolk
13 of 13 beaches scored, 0 good now
3.2PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Snettisham Scalp, 5.6
- Water
- 14°C57°F
- Wind
- 15 km/h9 mph
- Waves
- 0.5 m1 ft
Holkham Beach, NorfolkNorfolk beaches
Which Norfolk beach is best right now? 15 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.
- Beaches15
- Good now0 of 15
- Water13 to 15°C55 to 58°F
- Best nowSnettisham Scalp5.6Good
Updated 9:03 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.
- 15°C58°Fwater nowNo photo yet. Add one15.6Good
Snettisham Scalp
Norfolk
Best 11 am to 12 pm- Air
- 12°C54°F
- Water
- 15°C58°F
- Wind
- 14 km/h9 mph
- Waves
- 0.3 m<1 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 3.6 
Timelapse24.0FairHunstanton Beach
Norfolk
Best 11 am to 12 pm- Air
- 12°C54°F
- Water
- 15°C58°F
- Wind
- 16 km/h10 mph
- Waves
- 0.4 m1 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 3.2
34.0FairStubborn Sand
Norfolk
Best 11 am to 12 pm- Air
- 12°C54°F
- Water
- 15°C58°F
- Wind
- 16 km/h10 mph
- Waves
- 0.4 m1 ft
Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 10 am, 3.2
Norfolk today
A poor day for the beach across Norfolk: 0 of 15 scored beaches are good right now, water is 13 to 15°C55 to 58°F, and wind averages 15 km/h10 mph (gentle breeze). Read at 9:03 am; everything below is computed from that reading.
Eastern Norfolk
2 of 2 beaches scored, 0 good now
3.3PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Cart Gap, 3.3
- Water
- 14°C57°F
- Wind
- 18 km/h11 mph
- Waves
- 1.4 m5 ft
- 15°C58°FNo photo yet
- 15°C58°FNo photo yet
Best hours
Norfolk averages 3.9 Poor this hour. The best hour today is 10 am (5.7); the weakest is 5 pm (2.1).
The strongest stretch runs 10 am to 11 am.
Norfolk tomorrow: the best hour is 9 am (3.6) and the weakest is 4 pm (1.3).
No stretch reaches a good score.
7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour
All Norfolk beaches
Every Norfolk beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.
- 15°C58°FNo photo yet5.6Good
Snettisham Scalp
Norfolk
Flat water, gentle breeze and 15°C58°F water.
- Water15°C58°F
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves0.3 m<1 ft
- Paid parking
- Timelapse
4.0FairHunstanton Beach
Norfolk
Flat water, gentle breeze and 15°C58°F water.
- Water15°C58°F
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves0.4 m1 ft
- Free parking
4.0FairStubborn Sand
Norfolk
Flat water, gentle breeze and 15°C58°F water.
- Water15°C58°F
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves0.4 m1 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
3.0PoorBrancaster Beach
Norfolk
Flat water, gentle breeze and 14°C56°F water.
- Water14°C56°F
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind13 km/h8 mph
- Waves0.5 m2 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
2.9PoorBob Hall's Sand
Norfolk
Small waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air13°C55°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves0.5 m2 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
2.9PoorHolkham Beach
Norfolk
Small waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air13°C55°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves0.5 m2 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
2.9PoorWest Sands
Norfolk
Small waves, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air13°C55°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves0.5 m2 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
2.8PoorHolkham Naturist Beach
Norfolk
Flat water, gentle breeze and 13°C55°F water.
- Water13°C55°F
- Air12°C54°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves0.5 m2 ft
- Dogs on a leash
2.7PoorHigh Sand
Norfolk
Small waves, gentle breeze and 13°C56°F water.
- Water13°C56°F
- Air13°C55°F
- Wind17 km/h11 mph
- Waves0.6 m2 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
2.7PoorLong Hills
Norfolk
Small waves, gentle breeze and 13°C56°F water.
- Water13°C56°F
- Air13°C55°F
- Wind17 km/h11 mph
- Waves0.6 m2 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
2.7PoorWarham Hole
Norfolk
Small waves, gentle breeze and 13°C56°F water.
- Water13°C56°F
- Air13°C55°F
- Wind17 km/h11 mph
- Waves0.6 m2 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
2.5PoorEast Sands
Norfolk
Flat water, gentle breeze and 14°C58°F water.
- Water14°C58°F
- Air12°C53°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves0.4 m1 ft
- No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
2.5PoorWest Sands
Norfolk
Flat water, gentle breeze and 14°C58°F water.
- Water14°C58°F
- Air12°C53°F
- Wind14 km/h9 mph
- Waves0.4 m1 ft
- Paid parking
3.3PoortomorrowCart Gap
Norfolk
1.4 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 14°C58°F water.
- Water14°C58°F
- Air13°C55°F
- Wind16 km/h10 mph
- Waves1.4 m5 ft
- Paid parking
3.3PoortomorrowHorsey Beach
Norfolk
1.4 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 14°C57°F water.
- Water14°C57°F
- Air13°C55°F
- Wind19 km/h12 mph
- Waves1.4 m5 ft
- Paid parking
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Norfolk beach questions
Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.
What is the best beach in Norfolk right now?
Snettisham Scalp has the top Beach Score right now: 5.6 Good, with 14 km/h (9 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.
What is the water temperature in Norfolk today?
Sea water is 13 to 15°C (55 to 58°F) across the 15 scored beaches. The warmest is Snettisham Scalp, at 15°C (58°F).
Where is the sea calmest in Norfolk right now?
Snettisham Scalp has the smallest waves, at 0.3 m (<1 ft) with 14 km/h (9 mph) of wind.
Which Norfolk 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 Norfolk today?
Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 10 am, at 5.7 Good, and the strongest stretch runs 10 am to 11 am. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.
Are there live beach cams in Norfolk?
No live cams are listed for Norfolk yet. If you run one, you can list it free.
How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Norfolk?
All 15 beaches in our data for Norfolk are scored live on this page.
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