Elie (Harbour) and Earlsferry

BeachFife Council🐾 Dog-friendly all year

A 1.3km sandy Firth-of-Forth beach at Elie, rated Excellent after sewage-pumping-station improvement works.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Hazards: Rainfall-driven sewer overflow pollution risk.

Dogs

One low-quality secondary summary incorrectly claimed a 1 May-30 September ban at Elie Harbour beach, but this could not be corroborated — the actual UK Beach Guide detail page for Elie Harbour states simply 'Dogs allowed' with no date restriction, and Fife Council's own beach listing does not mention a ban either. Treat as dog-friendly but worth a follow-up check.

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

Long, gently sloping sandy beach with the pretty village of Elie right behind it.

Fishing

The Forth sand, shingle and rocky features can support flatfish, winter codling and whiting, with bass and mackerel in warmer periods.

Species reported: Flounder, Plaice, Dab, Codling, Whiting, Bass, Mackerel

Crabbing

recommended with supervision

Access & parking

unknown

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=4556

https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/south-scotland/fife/elie-harbour.htm

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.