Guernsey Les Amarreurs tide times & beach guide
A small sandy harbour on the eastern shore of Le Grand Havre, with a stone jetty and a children’s playground immediately behind the beach.
- Coast
- North · faces north-west
- Shore
- Soft upper sand, firmer lower shore and rocky harbour edges
- Popular for
- Swimming · Snorkelling · Fishing · Family visits
- Food nearby
- Seasonal kiosk beside the playground
- Facilities
- Free parking behind the beach; public toilets beside the playground; playground
- Dogs
- Dogs are permitted throughout the year. Keep them under control, clear up after them and prevent them from disturbing wildlife.
Tide times at St Peter Port
These predictions use St Peter Port, Guernsey’s standard reference port. Local timing and conditions at Les Amarreurs can vary slightly with weather and coastal geography. Times are shown in local Guernsey time.
Les Amarreurs
Les Amarreurs is a small harbour and anchorage on the eastern side of Le Grand Havre, with a sandy beach, moored boats and a low stone jetty. A children’s playground, seasonal kiosk, public toilets and free parking sit directly behind the beach, making it a convenient family stop. The playground includes swings, slides, climbing equipment, roundabouts and a sandpit, although access across sand and grass includes some steep slopes.
The anchorage is popular for swimming and snorkelling in settled conditions. Small boats share the water, so swimmers and snorkellers should remain visible and stay clear of craft approaching the jetty or beach. A steep concrete path leads from the car park to the beach; its cobbled edges are uneven and there is no handrail, so the natural beach is not wheelchair-accessible.
At lower water, more sand, shale and rocky harbour foreshore are exposed. As the tide rises, the anchorage fills and the sea moves closer to the jetty and upper beach. On larger tides, parts of the low jetty and harbour edge may be covered or overtopped. Do not assume the water is deep or clear enough for jumping based on the tide time or predicted height alone. Check the actual water, submerged stonework, boats, swimmers and your exit route each time.
Tides. Tide predictions are forecasts. Actual sea level is affected by atmospheric pressure, wind and waves. Always observe the sea and your surroundings.
Swimming. Sea swimming carries risks: currents, waves, rocks, submerged structures, boats and cold water. This page is for planning and does not confirm conditions are safe. Do not assume the beach is lifeguarded.
Facilities. Facilities and café opening hours change seasonally. Check directly before making a journey specifically to use them.