Whitstable, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Tankerton Beach

Tankerton Beach is a scenic beach situated in Tankerton, Whistable, Kent, UK. The beach presents an old-fashioned ambiance with wooden groynes and multi-coloured beach huts. It is bordered by a promenade and grassy slopes and features a natural causeway named "The Street" during low tide.

Nearby amenities include a cafe, restrooms, and a skatepark. Visitors have access to on-street free parking. On the beach, there are toilets, bars, and restaurants.

Explore charming places to stay near Tankerton Beach and enjoy its unique old-fashioned ambiance and multi-coloured beach huts.

Tankerton Beach is an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful beach day with numerous amenities and activities available nearby.

What to do at Tankerton Beach?

Amenities

Tankerton Beach amenities include toilet.

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

Restaurants

You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the lovely beach and great promenade for walking, cycling, and running. Visitors enjoy the amazing views, fresh seafood, and colorful beach huts. However, some visitors complain about the lack of boat trips and the wind on blustery days.

Where to Stay near Tankerton Beach?

Visitors to Tankerton Beach often choose to stay in the charming seaside town of Whitstable, known for its vibrant arts scene and fresh seafood. Many accommodations in Whitstable are within walking distance to the beach, making it convenient for beachgoers.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Tankerton Beach?

Latitude: 51.3655648 / Longitude: 1.0431506

Tankerton Beach is located in Whitstable. The following map of Tankerton Beach shows the exact location.

Tankerton Beach: Weather Today

📅 Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Today is unfortunately not a good beach day at Tankerton Beach. Expect continuous moderate rain throughout the day. The wind will be strong, with even stronger gusts. The sea temperature is 6.1 °C, so it's far too cold for swimming. The wave height is moderate. With cloud cover high, the UV index is very low.
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Air

Low / High5.2°C/9°C
Feels Like (High)5.8°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature6.1 °C
Wave Height1.1 m
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Rain

Rain Chance100%
Rainfall16.8 mm
Rain Duration13 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:40/16:36
Sunshine Hours0.0 hrs
UV Index0.35
Cloud Cover86%
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Wind

Speed33.6 km/h
Gusts69.1 km/h
DirectionSE

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