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Kingsgate Bay

Beach

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
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Editor's Notes
Kingsgate is a hamlet in St Peter's parish, Broadstairs, Kent. The name Kingsgate is related to an incidental landing of Charles II on 30 June 1683 (‘gate’ referring to a cliff-gap) though other English monarchs have also used this cove, such as George II in 1748. Kingsgate is the location of Holland House built between 1762 and 1768 by Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, of Holland House in Kensington, which was accessed from the beach through a stone arched gate originally named Barthelmas Gate and renamed later to Kings Gate.

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. offshore buoy 62304, as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM UTC
Water temp
69°F
21°C

No official beach-advisory feed for South East England yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from offshore buoy 62304 (24.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Kingsgate Bay

H: 65° L: 61°
Sunny
Sunny
64°
|
Feels like 57°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
63%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
0.5
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
3 AM
Light rain shower
62°
6 AM
Cloudy
61°
9 AM
Overcast
61°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
3 PM
Sunny
65°
6 PM
Sunny
64°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kingsgate Bay?
Kingsgate Bay is a beach in South East England.
What is the water temperature at Kingsgate Bay?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Kingsgate Bay in South East England is 69°F (21°C), measured by offshore buoy 62304, 24.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Kingsgate Bay?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Kingsgate Bay have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Kingsgate Bay include Swimming.

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Location & Contact

South East England

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Amenities

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