Sandhaven in South Shields is a sandy beach with dunes backed by cliffs. It is popular with families and walkers, but most notably has been recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the high number of sea birds present in the area.
Quality standards are set by the EU Bathing Water Directive to make sure bathing waters are clean and healthy.
Bathing water quality requirements
Requirements set out by the Bathing Water Directive.
Complies with the highest standards
Complies with the high standards
Meets the standards
Fails to meet the standards
Overflow statuses and meanings
Normal conditions
No overflow points
An overflow has occurred which may affect bathing water quality
There is currently no information available from the monitors
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