Southend Station

Station News

In 2008, we obtained our DFS Certificate (Declared Facility Status). This means that we have been examinded by HM Coastguard representative as having reached the required standard and having the necessary equipment on the station, to become a recognised member of the United Kingdom Search and Rescue organistion. We now have additional VHF facilities meaning that we are able to communicate quickly with the various rescue organisations. We are sure that this will improve the service that we are able to offer to beach and water users on Shoebury East Beach. In July 2009 we had a re-assessment which means that we have maintained our standards and have again been approved by HM Coastguard

Due to the closure of the Empire Theatre Southend we are no longer able to run our annual concerts. In the future we may be able to offer someting, which will not only provide entertainment, but also enables us to raise funds to enable us to operate in the way that we want to do.  

Tides. Outside our station we have a tidal board that gives times for high and low water at Southend. If you need more information please make contact with the watchkeeper who will be able to assist you.

The Tide Board gives our telephone contact information as well as the web address of this site. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance.

Weather Station: We have recently installed a new Davis weather Station which is able to display very comprehensive details of current weather as well as historic data. We are working on the possibility to display this data here on our website.