Jersey Tides
Beach guide

Jersey beaches and bays

Jersey’s coastline changes dramatically with the tide. Wide stretches of sand, rocks and causeways exposed at low water can be covered again just a few hours later. Explore the island’s beaches and bays, with today’s tide times and practical information for each one.

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St Ouen's Bay1Plémont Bay2Grève de Lecq3Bonne Nuit Bay4Bouley Bay5Rozel Bay6St Catherine's Bay7Archirondel Bay8Anne Port Bay9Royal Bay of Grouville10La Rocque11Petit Port12Green Island13Havre des Pas14Havre des Pas Bathing Pool15St Aubin's Bay16Victoria Marine Lake17La Haule18Belcroute Bay19St Brelade's Bay20Ouaisné Bay21Beauport Bay22Portelet Bay23N
St Ouen's Bay1West

St Ouen's Bay

Jersey's long Atlantic beach, with miles of sand, strong surf and several distinct access points. The sea retreats a long way at low tide, while higher tides bring the waves close to the sea wall in places.
Surfing · Bodyboarding · Long beach walks
Plémont Bay2North-west

Plémont Bay

A steep-sided sandy cove on Jersey's north-west coast. Low tide reveals caves, rocks and pools, while high water can cover the beach completely.
Low-tide exploring · Rock pools · Sea caves
Grève de Lecq3North

Grève de Lecq

A compact sandy north-coast bay with a steeper shore than Jersey's broad west-coast beaches. The water remains relatively close at low tide, with rocks and pools around the sides.
Swimming in suitable conditions · Paddling · Rock pools
Bonne Nuit Bay4North

Bonne Nuit Bay

A small working harbour beneath Jersey's north-coast cliffs. Low tide reveals sand below the upper shingle, while higher water fills the harbour and brings the sea close to the pier.
Harbour swimming in suitable conditions · Kayaking · Picnics
Bouley Bay5North

Bouley Bay

A steeply shelving shingle bay known for deep-water swimming and scuba diving. The tide changes the width of the shore, but the water remains comparatively close throughout the day.
Experienced swimming · Scuba diving · Snorkelling
Rozel Bay6North-east

Rozel Bay

A small north-east fishing harbour where the tide reveals sand and shingle between the boats. Higher water fills the harbour, while low tide exposes much of its working shore.
Harbour views · Short beach visits · Food by the water
St Catherine's Bay7North-east

St Catherine's Bay

A rocky and shingle bay dominated by Jersey's long breakwater. It is widely used for swimming, kayaking, sailing and fishing rather than as a conventional sandy beach.
Sea swimming · Kayaking · Sailing
Archirondel Bay8East

Archirondel Bay

A pebbly east-coast beach with a broad sandy lower shore. Low tide exposes shallow sand and rock pools, while high water covers the sand and brings the sea close to the upper beach.
Swimming · Paddling · Sunrise visits
Anne Port Bay9East

Anne Port Bay

A quiet east-facing shingle bay where fine sand appears as the tide falls. The gently shelving shore suits swimming and paddling, while high water covers most of the sand.
Morning swimming · Paddling · Quieter beach visits
Royal Bay of Grouville10East

Royal Bay of Grouville

A long, gently shelving east-coast beach where the sea retreats a considerable distance at low water. Higher water is better for swimming close to shore, while low tide reveals an extensive intertidal landscape.
Swimming around higher water · Paddling · Long beach walks
La Rocque11South-east

La Rocque

A small south-east harbour beside Jersey's vast intertidal coast. High water brings the sea to the harbour beach, while low tide exposes sand, rocks, channels and reefs stretching far offshore.
Higher-tide swimming · Harbour views · Rock pooling
Petit Port12South-west

Petit Port

A small south-west cove reached from Rue du Grouet. It is quiet and lightly serviced, with the easiest swimming access around higher water.
Quieter swims · Short beach visits · Coastal views
Green Island13South-east

Green Island

A south-facing sandy beach framed by rocks and pools. The sea retreats a long way at low water, exposing a route towards La Motte, while higher water brings better swimming and paddling closer to shore.
Swimming near higher water · Paddling · Rock pooling
Havre des Pas14South

Havre des Pas

An urban south-facing beach a short walk from St Helier. Sand, rocks and shallow pools appear as the tide falls, while higher water brings the sea close to the promenade and surrounds the neighbouring Lido.
Swimming near higher water · Paddling · Rock pooling
Havre des Pas Bathing Pool15South

Havre des Pas Bathing Pool

A historic seawater bathing pool that fills on the high tide and retains water as the surrounding sea recedes. It provides swimming through the lower tide, with terraces, changing facilities and a separate children’s pool.
Lane-style open-air swimming · Lower-tide swims · Family visits
St Aubin's Bay16South

St Aubin's Bay

A broad sandy bay stretching between St Helier and St Aubin. Low tide exposes a huge beach and sends the sea far from the promenade, while higher water brings swimming and watersports closer to shore.
Long beach walks · Cycling beside the shore · Swimming near higher water
Victoria Marine Lake17South

Victoria Marine Lake

A historic tidal seawater pool at West Park, built in 1897 to retain swimming water when the tide retreats across St Aubin's Bay. The lake is currently closed and unsafe: do not swim in, enter or walk around it.
Viewing from the promenade · Local history
La Haule18South

La Haule

The western end of St Aubin's Bay, with a broad sandy beach at low tide and the sea close to La Haule slip around higher water. It is an active launching point for boats and powered watersports rather than a quiet bathing beach.
Beach walks · Watersports · Launching small craft
Belcroute Bay19South

Belcroute Bay

A small south-facing cove close to St Aubin, with pebbles near high water and a sandy lower beach as the tide falls. The surrounding headlands shelter it from some prevailing weather, but the beach loses afternoon sun relatively early.
Swimming · Paddling · Kayaking
St Brelade's Bay20South-west

St Brelade's Bay

A broad, south-facing sandy bay with seasonal lifeguards, watersports and extensive seafront facilities. Low tide creates a wide beach and links the western end with Ouaisné, while higher water brings swimming closer to shore.
Swimming · Paddling · Beach days
Ouaisné Bay21South-west

Ouaisné Bay

A sandy south-west bay adjoining St Brelade's at low water but quieter and less developed. The beach remains broad through much of the tide, with rocks and pools around the headlands and Ouaisné Common immediately behind it.
Swimming · Quieter beach visits · Walking
Beauport Bay22South-west

Beauport Bay

A south-facing sandy cove enclosed by high cliffs and reached by a steep stepped path. It retains an attractive sandy shore through much of the tide, but has no lifeguards or beach-level facilities.
Swimming in settled conditions · Snorkelling · Quieter beach visits
Portelet Bay23South-west

Portelet Bay

A south-facing sandy cove below steep cliff steps, with a tidal islet in the centre of the bay. Sand remains through much of the tide, while low water exposes a route to Île au Guerdain and additional rocks and pools.
Swimming · Snorkelling · Rock pooling