The reason why beaches make such good locations for metal detecting in the summer is the sheer number of people who have used them over the years. People playing beach sports, swimming or even just lazing around have dropped personal items: coins, chains, rings and so on.
You want to time it well when it comes the busy summer holidays – ideally arrive before sunset or right after the main beach crowd has disappeared, towards the end of the day. You may find even more luck after a storm has occurred; sometimes objects that have been wedged under the water dislodge nearer the surface or on the shoreline.
Public beaches usually allow
Metal Detector Accessoriesuse along the beachfront or water, however you should try to get permission beforehand, and you may need to get a permit for offshore metal detecting. You can sometimes also get permission to
use private beaches. Inland lakes are another good bet but you’re often only allowed to metal detect before or after swimming hours.