Folkestone Rescue

Keeping people safe on Folkestone's coast

Chris Lightwing

Lifeguard watching Sunny Sands beach.

Coastal visitors asked to use caution during pandemic

Posted on May 27, 2020 in Updates • Add Comment

We are asking people to use caution and consideration during the pandemic, after thousands of people visited the coast last weekend.

Beach visitors warned about Coronavirus over Easter

Posted on April 9, 2020 in Updates • Add Comment

Avoid visiting the beaches on easter weekend

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Coastguard
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Current Flag at Sunny Sands
No Flag
No Lifeguards on Duty

No Tombstoning

No Tombstoning

Danger of Death

Maximum Fine: £2,500

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

Dogs on Folkestone Beaches

Dogs Allowed

Dog Control Zones: Sunny Sands & Mermaid Beach
Dogs banned from 1st May to 30th September

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)