Viking Bay, United Kingdom - Beach Guide, Info, Photos

Located in Kent, UK, Viking Bay is a well-known beach in the seaside town of Broadstairs. The beach is composed of fine sand and shingles, making it an ideal spot for sunbathing and building sandcastles.

Other nearby beaches include Joss Bay. Traditional seaside features such as changing huts, a promenade, and a pier are present. The harbour overlooks Bleak House, where Charles Dickens wrote David Copperfield.

Viking Bay offers excellent facilities for safe bathing, including a lifeguard service during the summer. Broadstairs town is situated behind the beach, providing access to shops and cafes.

Visitors can use a cliff-side elevator at the southern end of the beach if they prefer not to climb up to town. The beach provides amenities such as toilets, bars, and restaurants, and parking is available for those who travel by car.

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What to do at Viking Bay?

Amenities

Viking Bay 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 stunning beauty of the beach and its cleanliness, making it a great spot for spending time with family and building memories. However, some visitors complain about the tide washing away sandcastles and the lack of facilities such as showers.

Where to Stay near Viking Bay?

Visitors to Viking Bay often stay in the charming town of Broadstairs, which is conveniently located behind the beach and offers a variety of accommodations within walking distance. Many also explore nearby towns like Ramsgate and Margate, which are known for their unique attractions and can easily include a visit to Viking Bay as part of their itinerary.

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

Where is Viking Bay?

Latitude: 51.3579215 / Longitude: 1.4432621

Viking Bay is located in Broadstairs. The following map of Viking Bay shows the exact location.

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Viking Bay: Weather Today

📅 Monday, June 8, 2026

Summary
Full Forecast

Today is unfortunately not a great day for a visit to Viking Bay, as the weather is quite unsettled and better suited for staying indoors. You can expect frequent light rain showers throughout the day, accompanied by a noticeable and blustery breeze that makes the beach environment feel chilly. The sky will remain mostly blocked by thick clouds, and with a maximum air temperature of 17.6 °C, it will feel quite cool by the water. The sea is definitely too cold for swimming at 14.0 °C, and the conditions are overall uninviting for lounging on the sand. Given the combination of wet weather and strong winds, it is best to postpone any coastal plans until more stable conditions return.

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Air

Low / High	12.3°C/17.6°C
Feels Like (High)	16.6°C

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Sea

Sea Temperature	14.0 °C
Wave Height	0.5 m

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Rain

Rain Chance	96%
Rainfall	9.2 mm
Rain Duration	15 h

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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset	04:40/21:07
Sunshine Hours	7.2 hrs
UV Index	2.85
Cloud Cover	93%

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Wind

Speed	26.3 km/h
Gusts	46.4 km/h
Direction	SW

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