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Southwick Beach is a predominantly shingle beach situated near the historic Shoreham Harbour, where the River Adur enters the sea. The beach is a shingle spit deposited over time by longshore drift, blocking the southerly flow of the River Adur which turns east at this point and eventually meets the sea further along the coast. The pebble beach is predominantly groyned, gently sloping and offers a wide area for bathing with some sand exposed at low water.
The beach is used for fishing, windsurfing, and bathing, although there is no zoning here. A promenade behind the beach features a café, and concrete steps lead down to the beach. The beach is safe for swimming, and each year between May and the end of September, a designated swimming zone is marked with buoys. Visitors can also enjoy refreshments at the Carats Cafe Bar on the seafront.
Southwick Beach lies immediately to the east of historic Shoreham Harbour and is near to a variety of facilities and public transport. The beach is located on the border of East and West Sussex, making it easily accessible for visitors from both counties.
Shingle
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| Chance of rain | 91% |
| Max temperature | 20°C |
| feels like | 21°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
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The tide at Southwick Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:21 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:31 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Parking near Carats Cafe Bar.
Dogs are allowed.
Adur District Council cleans the beach manually.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 17 miles west as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 18 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road or 21 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Southwick
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TQ244046
Coordinates: 50°49'42"N 0°14'5"W
Mapcode: GBR JNT.TPT
What 3 Words: gone.reveal.year
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: Adur
Nearest postcode: BN4 1WD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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