What is the water and sand quality of the Carnoustie Beach?

The coastline of Carnoustie Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Carnoustie Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Carnoustie Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Carnoustie Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>

Is the Carnoustie Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Carnoustie Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Carnoustie Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Carnoustie Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Carnoustie Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Carnoustie Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Carnoustie Beach?

The bar is located right on the Carnoustie Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chillies of Carnoustie is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Carnoustie Beach from parking?

The Carnoustie Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Carnoustie Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Carnoustie Beach is August. Its average value reaches 16°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 7°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Carnoustie Beach (Angus) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Carnoustie Beach (Angus) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Carnoustie Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Carnoustie Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Carnoustie Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Carnoustie Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Carnoustie Beach amenities area

Photo of Carnoustie Beach and the settlement

Photo of Carnoustie Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Carnoustie Beach

Carnoustie, United Kingdom

8.3

#34 out of 298 in Scotland 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Carnoustie • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Sandy Sensations

90m

Playground Playpark Lethnot Green

1.1km

Playground Henry Cotton Pl, Playground

1.3km

Playground Playground Pitskelly Rd

1.4km

Playground Blue Seaway Monifieth

6.7km

Playground Wellbank place

6.7km

Playground Ashludie East Playpark

6.7km

Playground Ashludie West Playpark

6.9km

Park Carnoustie Rest Gardens

170m

Park Carnoustie War Memorial

380m

Park Maule Street Petanque Court

660m

Park Carnoustie House Grounds

770m

Park Carnoustie House Grounds

830m

Park panda lane community garden

930m

Park Chapman Community Park

1.2km

Park Carnoustie High School Grounds

1.3km

Park Pitskelly Park

1.4km

Restaurant Chillies of Carnoustie

9 - Excellent 60m

Cafe Madisons at Carnoustie Beach Front

7.6 - Very good 150m

Indian Restaurant Ganges Indian Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant Maxibell Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 300m

Meal Takeaway Efes

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Indian Restaurant The Indos

7 - Good 350m

Meal Takeaway New Golden Wok

7.6 - Very good 360m

Thai Restaurant Thai Kitchen

9.8 - Exceptional 370m

Restaurant Carnoustie Chippie

8.8 - Excellent 430m

Convenience Store Premier

310m

Convenience Store Premier

1km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

6.8km

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About

Carnoustie Beach is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 2th place out of 9 beaches in the Angus region The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Carnoustie • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Sandy Sensations

90m

Playground Playpark Lethnot Green

1.1km

Playground Henry Cotton Pl, Playground

1.3km

Playground Playground Pitskelly Rd

1.4km

Playground Blue Seaway Monifieth

6.7km

Playground Wellbank place

6.7km

Playground Ashludie East Playpark

6.7km

Playground Ashludie West Playpark

6.9km

Park Carnoustie Rest Gardens

170m

Park Carnoustie War Memorial

380m

Park Maule Street Petanque Court

660m

Park Carnoustie House Grounds

770m

Park Carnoustie House Grounds

830m

Park panda lane community garden

930m

Park Chapman Community Park

1.2km

Park Carnoustie High School Grounds

1.3km

Park Pitskelly Park

1.4km

Restaurant Chillies of Carnoustie

9 - Excellent 60m

Cafe Madisons at Carnoustie Beach Front

7.6 - Very good 150m

Indian Restaurant Ganges Indian Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant Maxibell Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 300m

Meal Takeaway Efes

8.8 - Excellent 350m

Indian Restaurant The Indos

7 - Good 350m

Meal Takeaway New Golden Wok

7.6 - Very good 360m

Thai Restaurant Thai Kitchen

9.8 - Exceptional 370m

Restaurant Carnoustie Chippie

8.8 - Excellent 430m

Convenience Store Premier

310m

Convenience Store Premier

1km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

6.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Transport

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ZDU • 15.7km

Bus Station

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Carnoustie Beach

Carnoustie, United Kingdom

Playground Sandy Sensations

Playground Playpark Lethnot Green

Playground Henry Cotton Pl, Playground

Playground Playground Pitskelly Rd

Playground Blue Seaway Monifieth

Playground Wellbank place

Playground Ashludie East Playpark

Playground Ashludie West Playpark

Park Carnoustie Rest Gardens

Park Carnoustie War Memorial

Park Maule Street Petanque Court

Park Carnoustie House Grounds

Park Carnoustie House Grounds

Park panda lane community garden

Park Chapman Community Park

Park Carnoustie High School Grounds

Park Pitskelly Park

Restaurant Chillies of Carnoustie

Cafe Madisons at Carnoustie Beach Front

Indian Restaurant Ganges Indian Restaurant

Restaurant Maxibell Restaurant

Meal Takeaway Efes

Indian Restaurant The Indos

Meal Takeaway New Golden Wok

Thai Restaurant Thai Kitchen

Restaurant Carnoustie Chippie

Convenience Store Premier

Convenience Store Premier

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

About

Weather

Carnoustie, Scotland, Angus

Playground Sandy Sensations

Playground Playpark Lethnot Green

Playground Henry Cotton Pl, Playground

Playground Playground Pitskelly Rd

Playground Blue Seaway Monifieth

Playground Wellbank place

Playground Ashludie East Playpark

Playground Ashludie West Playpark

Park Carnoustie Rest Gardens

Park Carnoustie War Memorial

Park Maule Street Petanque Court

Park Carnoustie House Grounds

Park Carnoustie House Grounds

Park panda lane community garden

Park Chapman Community Park

Park Carnoustie High School Grounds

Park Pitskelly Park

Restaurant Chillies of Carnoustie

Cafe Madisons at Carnoustie Beach Front

Indian Restaurant Ganges Indian Restaurant

Restaurant Maxibell Restaurant

Meal Takeaway Efes

Indian Restaurant The Indos

Meal Takeaway New Golden Wok

Thai Restaurant Thai Kitchen

Restaurant Carnoustie Chippie

Convenience Store Premier

Convenience Store Premier

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Carnoustie • 340m

Transport

ZDU • 15.7km

Arbroath bus station • 10.2km

Carnoustie • 430m

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

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