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Lancing Green Beach

West Sussex, England


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Lancing Green Beach, situated on the south coast of West Sussex, is a popular shingle beach utilised by various water sports enthusiasts.

The bathing water at Lancing Green Beach is located on the south coast in West Sussex, backed by an urban area. The beach is primarily a shingle beach but with gently shelving sand exposed at low water. Wooden groynes and boulder breakwaters protect the beach. Above the bathing water is a line of beach huts with a large grassed area behind.

South Lancing is a shingle beach between Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing. At low tide, a vast section of wet, compact sand is revealed which is popular with dog walkers. At the back of the beach are a number of pastel coloured beach huts. South Lancing is home to a sailing club and the beach is popular with sailing enthusiasts, windsurfers, and kite-surfers. The surfing conditions are at their best here during the winter months. The beach is divided into zones to keep watersport enthusiasts away from the bathers. A café, serving hot food, cakes, and beverages can be found right on the beach.

Behind the beach is Lancing Beach Green, which has a children’s play area and a new BMX and skate park. The green is occasionally used for funfairs, car boot sales, and seasonal markets.

Lancing Beach is located near Widewater Lagoon on the West Sussex Coast. This beach is mainly shingle but when the tide is out, a sandy beach is exposed. It is a great place for a coastal walk with dogs, and is dog friendly all year round. There is even a dog-friendly café on the beach. You can swim at Lancing beach, and each year between May and the end of September, there is a designated swimming zone, marked with buoys. Kitesurfers come to this beach and you will often see them out in the water. There is a designated zone for windsurfing and kitesurfing here. The Lancing Sailing Club is located on the beach front, offering opportunities to learn sailing.

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Weather and tides for Saturday 19 July

Today
Chance of rain 90%
Max temp. 22°C
(feels like 21°C)
Wind 9mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 54%
Min temp. 17°C
(feels like 16°C)
Wind 9mph

The tide at Lancing Green Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:06 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:16 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   17.2°C  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Toilets
  • Popular Activities

    Kitesurfing Sailing Sunbathing Surfing Wind surfing
  • Parking

    There is a car park off Brighton Road.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Good water quality

    Good water quality

Recommended holiday cottages near Lancing Green Beach

Things to do and see in the area

TeamSport Go Karting Brighton (0.5 miles)
HeliFly UK Ltd (1.6 miles)
Virtual Aerospace (1.8 miles)
Dome Cinema (2.2 miles)
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery (2.3 miles)
Brooksteed Alehouse (2.5 miles)
Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station (3.2 miles)
English Martyrs Catholic Church (4.7 miles)
Highdown Gardens (4.7 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: South Lancing,

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TQ183036

County: West Sussex

Country: England

Local Authority: Adur

Parish: Lancing

Nearest postcode: BN15 8EX

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