Monifieth
A sandy Angus coast beach adjoining Monifieth town, 5km from Dundee, that has had recurring E. coli/sewage pollution problems including an active bathing advisory as recently as July 2026.
📍 View on the mapBeach & safety
Water quality: unknown
Hazards: History of high E. coli/sewage-linked pollution incidents; SEPA issued a fresh advisory against bathing/paddling here in July 2026.
Amenities: car-park
Dogs
Official source: View the rule at source →
Family
Recurring pollution advisories make this a less reliable choice for young children.
Fishing
Sand and estuary flow support flounder, dab, bass, codling and whiting, with sea trout subject to current licensing and season rules.
Species reported: Flounder, Dab, Bass, Codling, Whiting
Crabbing
unknown
Access & parking
Monifieth esplanade parking.
Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer
https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=10307
https://www.angus.gov.uk/directories/public_toilets_and_radar_keys/monifieth_toilets
https://wheresthefish.uk/scotland
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.