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East Wittering Beach

West Sussex, England


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East Wittering Beach is a typical south coast shelving shingle beach located in West Sussex, England, offering a range of activities and scenic views for visitors. .

East Wittering Beach is characterised by its shelving shingle and wooden groynes, with waves that tend to 'dump' at high tide. At low tide, the beach reveals extensive sandy shallows, perfect for building sandcastles and playing ball games. The beach is family-friendly, easily accessible from Shore Road and Tamarisk Walk, and offers multiple paths through the grass-covered dunes. However, dogs are banned from the main beach in summer, and there are no lifeguards on duty.

The adjoining village of East Wittering offers a range of facilities, including cafes, shops, restaurants, and public houses. Sailing and beginner surfing are popular activities at the beach, with a low beach gradient and lack of hazards such as rips and rocks. Scotts Farm campsite is a 10-minute walk from the beach, providing a convenient option for those looking to stay nearby.

Bracklesham Bay, located nearby, is a sandy bay backed by shingle and a sea wall, perfect for long walks and a range of water sports. The bay is a popular destination for surfers, windsurfers, and kitesurfers, thanks to its wide open waters and steady coastal breeze. Visitors can also enjoy fossil hunting, with shark teeth, shells, and ancient marine life embedded in the soft clay cliffs and shoreline.

Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 89%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 26mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 68%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at East Wittering Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:51 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:02 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near East Wittering Beach

Things to do and see in the area

The Complete Worx (0.3 miles)
Fluid Adventures (0.8 miles)
Pagham Harbour Local Nature Reserve (3.8 miles)
Hayling Seaside Railway (4.1 miles)
The Crab Pot (4.3 miles)
The Seal (4.3 miles)
Bosham Quay (4.4 miles)
Holy Trinity Church (4.4 miles)
Jungle Paradise Adventure Golf (4.4 miles)

Places to eat near East Wittering Beach

Samphire (350 yards)

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Location: East Wittering

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SZ793968

Coordinates: 50°45'56"N 0°52'32"W

Mapcode: GBR CG3.TPF

What 3 Words: cosmic.flush.gentle

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: West Sussex

Country: England

Local Authority: Chichester

Parish: East Wittering

Nearest postcode: PO20 8DU

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