This year’s boxing day dip will take place as usual on Sunny Sands Beach on Monday 26th December.
Author
Chris Lightwing
Swimming not advised due to basking shark sighting
Swimming is not advised due to a suspected sighting of a basking shark off shore.
Channel Triathlon to be held on 4th September 2022
The annual Channel Triathlon will be held on September 4th 2022.
The Folkestone Air Display returns for 2022
The 2022 Folkestone Air Display will take place on Sunday 21st August, featuring the Red Arrows.
Fourth Channel Triathlon to be held on 5th September 2021
The fourth annual Channel Triathlon will be held on September 5th 2021.
The Folkestone Air Display returns for 2021
The 2021 Folkestone Air Display will take place on Sunday 8th August, featuring the Red Arrows.
Weather warning issued for weekend due to storm Bella
Storm Bella is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain over the weekend.
Folkestone Rescue closed for winter after Channel Tri
The Channel Tri took place this morning, an event also marking the end of our 2020 Season.
Third Channel Triathlon to be held on 13th September
The third annual Channel Triathlon will be held on September 13th 2020.
Five people on drifting inflatables rescued from sea
After searching for a missing kayak, our lifeboat spotted five people drifting out to sea on inflatables.
Pleasure Craft Speed Limit
No Restriction
Speed limit applies from 1st May to 30th September
Watercraft must not be driven in a dangerous manner
Maximum Fine: £1,000
Watercraft must not be driven in a dangerous manner
Maximum Fine: £1,000
Dogs on Folkestone Beaches
Folkestone Tide Times
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Low Tide
06:45
(0.22m)
High Tide
11:22
(7.24m)
Low Tide
19:03
(0.38m)
High Tide
23:35
(7.49m)