Guide · Beach · Fri 16 Oct

Cullercoats vs Whitley, today

Same line. Different water class.

Last updated 4 October 2026

Do not treat Cullercoats and Whitley Bay as one beach. They are one stop apart on the yellow line and they do not share a water class.

Cullercoats is still classed Poor (2025) — the yearly class, not a spill. Whitley Bay is Excellent. No storm overflow is running this morning. Beach Aware reads Normal at all five beaches. Sources: EA Cullercoats, EA Whitley Bay.

Friday 16 October: sunny intervals, 13°C. Mostly dry this morning; shower risk from mid-afternoon. Gusts up to 23mph. Sea 13.0°C. Weekend sunny intervals, about 12°C. A bit breezier Saturday morning. Full briefing: Beach.

Beach today Cullercoats Whitley Bay

Metro

Yellow line to Cullercoats or Whitley Bay. They are neighbouring stops.