Beaches in Seaside Heights typically open at 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. when lifeguards leave for the day, Vaz said.

It has the unfortunate reputation of being Norfolk's 'most noxious beach' - but is Heacham's water really that bad?

I didn't really think about it and just dived into the water. I think it would have died if it had stayed there much longer.' ...