West Mersea Beach

West Mersea is a small Island connected to the mainland by a causeway, it is situated between the estuaries of the Colne and Blackwater rivers. The beach has sand and pebbles and is backed by grassland and beach huts. At low water there is a large expanse of mud. There are views over the Blackwater estuary.

Beach type: Sand/pebbles

Nearest town: West Mersea

Local authority: Essex County Council

OS Grid Reference: TM024123

Awards

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Things to see and do near West Mersea Beach

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Weather and Tides

Forecast for Thursday 17 August

06:00

Chance of rain	49%
Max temp.	17°C
(feels like	14°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph.	SSW
Pressure	1011
Humidity	94%
UV Index
Air Quality

09:00

Chance of rain	46%
Max temp.	18°C
(feels like	16°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 6mph.	SW
Pressure	1012
Humidity	89%
UV Index
Air Quality

12:00

Chance of rain	10%
Max temp.	20°C
(feels like	17°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 6mph.	SW
Pressure	1011
Humidity	76%
UV Index
Air Quality

15:00

Chance of rain	5%
Max temp.	21°C
(feels like	18°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph.	SW
Pressure	1011
Humidity	66%
UV Index
Air Quality

18:00

Chance of rain	1%
Max temp.	21°C
(feels like	18°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph.	SW
Pressure	1010
Humidity	69%
UV Index
Air Quality

21:00

Chance of rain	4%
Max temp.	18°C
(feels like	15°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph.	SW
Pressure	1011
Humidity	83%
UV Index	n/a
Air Quality

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.

Five Day Weather and Tides

Accomodation near West Mersea Beach

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

• Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester Five Lakes

  
  Set in 320-acres of countryside, The Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester Five Lakes offers scenic views, an indoor pool and spa, and two 18-hole golf courses. Guests can enjoy dining in the award-winning restaurant. Details...

• Wivenhoe House Hotel

  
  Surrounded by pretty manicured woodland and tranquil lakes, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus. It offers a unique brasserie restaurant, luxurious accommodation, free WiFi and free parking on site. Details...

• Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

  
  Situated within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the centre of historic Colchester. Details...

• Brook Red Lion Hotel

  
  The Red Lion Hotel was built in 1465 and is in the centre of Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded town. The historical building has original Tudor features, including wooden beams. The Red Lion Hotel is one of the oldest inns in the area. Details...

• The George Hotel

  
  Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout and on-site public parking free of charge. Details...

• The North Hill Hotel

  
  Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town. Details...

Self-catering

• 3 Worcester Court

  3 Worcester Court is a lovely apartment situated in the seaside resort of Clacton-on-Sea. Set on the ground floor, this apartment sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one four poster double with en-suite and a twin room, as well as a separate shower room. Details...

• Little Haven

  Little Haven is a single-storey cottage in the quiet area of Holland-on-Sea, two miles from popular Clacton-on-Sea. The cottage has a double bedroom with dressing room and access to the garden, and a room with adult bunks. Details...

• The Cart Lodge

  Full of charm, this detached wooden holiday property sits in the grounds of the owner's home in Nayland, Suffolk. The cottage is warm and cosy, with a woodburner in the sitting area of the open plan living room, along with a separate shower room, and a comfy double bedroom. Details...

• Little Thatch

  Little Thatch is a semi detached thatched cottage just a short walk from the beach in the Essex seaside town of Walton on the Naze. Details...

• 12a East Row

  12a East Row is in Holbrook, a village in the Suffolk countryside, and offers cosy family accommodation. This end terraced cottage has a double room and a room with adult bunks, and a shower room on the ground floor. Details...

• The Bungalow

  The Bungalow is a detached single storey property on the owners?? fishing farm in Suffolk, with shared use of a unheated outdoor swimming pool. There is one double bedroom which can also be offered as a twin, as well as a bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Details...

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