South Sands,
sandy beach
South Sands is a sandy beach in Devon, backed by cliffs. Here’s everything to know before you drive — and the live picture in the app.
Location50.2255°N, 3.7838°W · TQ8 8LL
Water quality (EA)Excellent
DogsAllowed now
Know before you go
🐕
Dogs
Dogs are welcome all year round.
Allowed today💧
Water — EA Excellent
Designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.
EA Excellent🅿️
Facilities
Car park · toilets · café
Difficult access roadFood & drink nearby
- Bo's Beach Cafe69 m
- The Old Coach House303 m
- Winking Prawn485 m
Check South Sands live before you drive
Live approach-road traffic, crowd reports and one honest verdict — for South Sands and 5,000+ other UK beaches. Free on iOS and Android.
Download BeachGo — freeNearby beaches
South Sands, answered
Are dogs allowed on South Sands beach?
Dogs are welcome all year round.
Is the sea clean at South Sands?
South Sands is a designated bathing water rated Excellent by the Environment Agency. Live sewage-overflow alerts are shown in the BeachGo app.
What facilities does South Sands beach have?
South Sands has a car park, toilets, a café.