British Beaches

Visitor information for every beach in the UK

"I sailed an ocean, unsettled ocean"

Cooden Beach

East Sussex, England


Rate this beach!
Approximate Location Map

Use two fingers to pan or zoom the map

Cooden Beach, situated in the village of Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, is a scenic and tranquil destination along the South Coast Path, offering a unique blend of leisure activities and natural beauty. .

Cooden Beach provides a long, shingly foreshore divided by wooden groynes, with sandy flats exposed at low tide. The beach is a popular spot for kite surfers and windsurfers, who have a designated area separate from the bathing area, with an 8-knot speed limit in place.

The beach is ideal for walkers, offering a long stretch of shoreline perfect for taking in the ocean views across Pevensey Bay. Visitors can walk towards Bexhill or head west for more secluded sections of coastline. The beach is less crowded than its neighbours in Brighton or Hastings, making it a great escape for those seeking peace and quiet.

Getting to Cooden Beach is convenient, with a railway station located practically on the beach. For those arriving by car, there is free parking available on the beachfront. The beach has its own small train station, one of the few on the south coast with such easy rail access, making it perfect for day-trippers.

The beach is suitable for a low-key family day out, with no arcades or big attractions, but its simplicity appeals to those looking for a traditional beach experience. Visitors can bring a bucket, spade, and a picnic to enjoy. The west-facing beach offers stunning sunsets, perfect for a romantic stroll or photo opportunity. Dogs are allowed on most of Cooden Beach year-round, but certain sections may have seasonal restrictions.

Jet skis are currently prohibited from launching and landing at Cooden Beach. Visitors are advised to check local signage for any seasonal restrictions on dogs and to be aware of the 8-knot speed limit for water sports.

Sand

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 88%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 25mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 46%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at Cooden Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:38 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:18 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Detailed weather and tides »

Recommended holiday cottages near Cooden Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Egerton Park (1.6 miles)
The Observatory Science Centre (4.5 miles)
East Sussex Falconry (4.9 miles)
Sussex Voyages (5.3 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Cooden, Bexhill

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TQ712064

Coordinates: 50°49'54"N 0°25'51"E

Mapcode: GBR NW0.MV8

What 3 Words: tags.wordplay.smug

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: East Sussex

Country: England

Local Authority: Rother

Nearest postcode: TN39 3GF

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

Important! Beach information is compiled from a variety of different sources and is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of compilation. However, information may be incorrectly supplied by our sources or go out of date after publication. BritishBeaches.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy of any information on this page.

Stuff you might want for the beach!

(Or après-beach. Or pre-beach. Or, just because you might want stuff)

Visitor information for Cooden Beach, East Sussex, England. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

British Beaches is a Good Stuff website.

216.73.216.53 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:22:19 +0100