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Littlehampton Coastguard Station Beach

(Littlehampton East Pier Beach)

West Sussex, England

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Littlehampton Coastguard Station Beach is a popular seaside destination that offers a range of facilities and activities for visitors of all ages.

Littlehampton Coastguard Station Beach is a Seaside award and Blue Flag beach, boasting a large expanse of sand and shingle at low tide. The beach has been recognised for its cleanliness and good facilities, thanks to devoted management initiatives. The beach is overlooked by a coastguard tower, which features an up-to-date first aid and lost children centre unit.

The beach offers a range of facilities and activities, including a modern funfair and theme park, as well as the award-winning 'East Beach Café' designed by Thomas Heatherwick. A Kid Care scheme operates throughout the season, and beach lifeguards are present between May and September. Visitors can also enjoy a range of water sports, including kitesurfing, canoeing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, and jet skiing.

The beach features a mile-long promenade, amusements, well-maintained seafront gardens, and the UK's longest bench, which stretches for 1,000 feet. The beach is patrolled by RNLI Lifeguards during the summer months, and a Kidcare wristband scheme operates to make the beach super safe for families. The sand revealed at low tide is perfect for sandcastle-making.

The beach is dog-friendly from September to April, but dogs are restricted from May 1st to September 30th. The beach is suitable for families and all age groups, with a designated safe swimming area.

Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Thursday 8 October

Today
Chance of rain %
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 15mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 72%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 6°C
Wind 21mph

The tide at Littlehampton Coastguard Station Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:27 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:52 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Littlehampton

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TQ029013

Coordinates: 50°48'7"N 0°32'26"W

Mapcode: GBR GL4.N4N

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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: Arun

Parish: Littlehampton

Nearest postcode: BN17 5LH

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Visitor information for Littlehampton Coastguard Station Beach, West Sussex, England. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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