South-east

Green Island

South-facing sand and rock-pool beach that traps the sun, with plenty of facilities nearby and the tide pulling far out across the flats.

Mixed coastShelter 78Safety 72

Directions

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Swim

Why this score

Access91/100
Comfort83/100
Shelter78/100
Gust comfort72/100

Usable swim option because the tide is outside this beach's strongest swim window and wind exposure takes some of the comfort away.

Poor

Usable swim option because the tide is outside this beach's strongest swim window and wind exposure takes some of the comfort away.

Paddleboard

Why this score

Comfort87/100
Water stability84/100
Access79/100
Shelter78/100

Paddleboarding conditions are mixed because the NE wind is too lively for easy paddling, this is one of the more sheltered water options, and the tide is away from the stronger paddleboarding window.

Poor

Paddleboarding conditions are mixed because the NE wind is too lively for easy paddling, this is one of the more sheltered water options, and the tide is away from the stronger paddleboarding window.

Surf

Why this score

Comfort87/100
Gust comfort72/100
Safety72/100
Access68/100

Surf setup is mixed because the NE wind is workable but not ideal, this beach is not one of the stronger surf-exposed spots, and the tide is away from the better surf window.

Fair

Surf setup is mixed because the NE wind is workable but not ideal, this beach is not one of the stronger surf-exposed spots, and the tide is away from the better surf window.

Relax

Why this score

Access98/100
Scenery88/100
Shelter78/100
Comfort74/100

Mixed relaxed beach stop because it should feel comfortable to stay put for a while and beach space is tighter than the better relaxed-beach window.

Fair

Mixed relaxed beach stop because it should feel comfortable to stay put for a while and beach space is tighter than the better relaxed-beach window.

Walk

Why this score

Visible beach100/100
Scenery88/100
Access87/100
Terrain fit82/100

Great for walking now because the tide is low enough to expose plenty of walking space. Keep an eye on the incoming tide.

Good

Great for walking now because the tide is low enough to expose plenty of walking space. Keep an eye on the incoming tide.

Run

Why this score

Visible beach100/100
Comfort87/100
Terrain fit84/100
Gust comfort72/100

Good for a beach run because there should be enough exposed sand for a proper beach run and the shoreline shape is more workable for running. Keep an eye on the incoming tide if you plan to go far.

Good

Good for a beach run because there should be enough exposed sand for a proper beach run and the shoreline shape is more workable for running. Keep an eye on the incoming tide if you plan to go far.

Dog walk

Why this score

Visible beach100/100
Comfort87/100
Access78/100
Gust comfort72/100

Useful for a dog walk because dog access is less convenient here and the shoreline has usable room now.

Fair

Useful for a dog walk because dog access is less convenient here and the shoreline has usable room now.

Family

Why this score

Family fit100/100
Access100/100
Comfort87/100
Shelter78/100

Family conditions are strong because it is one of the easier family picks, access, parking, and facilities support a family visit, and wind comfort matters here.

Good

Family conditions are strong because it is one of the easier family picks, access, parking, and facilities support a family visit, and wind comfort matters here.

Picnic

Why this score

Amenities100/100
Family fit100/100
Comfort83/100
Shelter78/100

Useful picnic option because access and nearby basics are stronger here and the current weather is fairly workable for staying put.

Good

Useful picnic option because access and nearby basics are stronger here and the current weather is fairly workable for staying put.

Explore

Why this score

Tide opportunity100/100
Terrain interest90/100
Scenery88/100
Access77/100

Worth exploring because varied coastline is on show and lower water is opening up more of the coast.

Good

Worth exploring because varied coastline is on show and lower water is opening up more of the coast.

Tide and weather

Tide

2.5 m

Next high at 17:32 and next low at 00:05. The tide is currently rising.

Weather

14.3°C

Water: 12.8°C

Cloudy. 20 mph NE.

Wind: Strong north-easterly.

Gusts 31 mph · Strong.

No rain is flagged right now across Jersey.

UV 5 · Humidity 71% · 1022 hPa

Coastal context

Mixed shoreline gives a blend of sand, rock, and bay shelter, so the best activity depends more on tide stage. South and east Jersey are treated as lower-lying with larger visible tidal change.

Best times today

Picnic

82

14:09–16:09

Family

81

14:09–16:09

Swim

76

16:09–18:09

Relax

75

14:09–16:09

Walk

75

12:09–14:09

Explore

75

12:09–14:09

Run

74

12:09–14:09

Dog walk

65

12:09–14:09

Surf

62

14:09–16:09

Paddleboard

38

14:09–16:09

Sunrise and sunset

Sunrise

Tomorrow 05:52

Fair

Tomorrow

Next sunrise is tomorrow morning: mixed sunrise pick because this coast catches early light well. The forecast looks clear enough for colour.

Watch around

05:3406:16

Arrive by

Tomorrow 05:23

Forecast then: Mainly clear. 22 mph E.

Sunset

Today 20:20

Poor

Later today

Later today: mixed sunset pick because the sunset angle is decent here, but not as strong as the western headlands. Cloud or rain may flatten the light.

Watch around

19:5220:38

Arrive by

Today 19:56

Forecast then: Mainly clear. 22 mph NE.

Official beach info

Sourced from the official Visit Jersey beach listing when available.

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Key features

IndoorOutdoorFamily friendlyCouplesPet friendlyCateringWheelchair accessParkingAccessible parking or drop-off pointAccessible toiletsLevel accessPartial wheelchair accessRamp to main entranceSuitable for visitors with limited mobility

Hazard notes

The tide goes out a long way and then races back over the flats, so swimming and paddling are best close to high water. Rocks and seaweed show once more shore opens up.

Indicative only, not a precise marine map or flood model.

Live conditions checked

Today 12:09

Tide and weather refresh from the live feeds every 15 minutes.

Beach info last synced

24 April 2026

Features, accessibility, descriptions, and static beach rules come from the seeded beach dataset.

SourcesWhere the information comes from

Live rankings are built from the sources below. Production uses live tide and weather feeds rather than simulated conditions.

Tide

Current tide, next high, next low, and tide trend come from Jersey Met tide feeds.

Weather and wind

Temperature, conditions, rain signals, wind, gusts, sea temperature, humidity, pressure, and coastal wind context come from Jersey weather feeds, with Open-Meteo filling hourly forecast gaps.

Beach and bay info

Beach features, accessibility, and listing metadata come from official Visit Jersey beach pages.

Coastal context

Static beach descriptions, access context, and terrain heuristics are seeded from these references.