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Littlehampton Sea Road Beach

West Sussex, England

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Littlehampton Sea Road Beach, located on the south coast of England in West Sussex, is a well-developed beach resort that offers a unique combination of shingle and sandy shores, making it an ideal destination for families and water sports enthusiasts.

The beach at Littlehampton Sea Road is predominantly composed of shingle, but as the tide recedes, large areas of sand are revealed. The beach is situated adjacent to Littlehampton Harbour and features a promenade with a large grassed area behind it. The River Arun flows across the beach at its western end.

The beach is a popular destination for families, with a range of facilities and activities available. These include a theme park, fair, and various places to eat. The award-winning 'East Beach Café', designed by Thomas Heatherwick, is located on the sea front. The beach is also a favourite among kitesurfers and watersport enthusiasts, who can participate in activities such as canoeing, windsurfing, surfing, sailing, and jet skiing.

The beach has designated safe swimming areas, making it a family-friendly destination. Dogs are allowed on the beach from September to April, but are restricted from May 1st to September 30th.

Littlehampton East Beach, also known as Littlehampton Coastguards Beach, is another popular beach in the area. This sand and shingle beach is a favourite among all age groups and offers a range of facilities and activities, including a funfair and theme park.

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Weather and tides for Sunday 27 September

Today
Chance of rain 65%
Max temperature 20°C
feels like 23°C
Wind 17mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 46%
Min temperature 13°C
feels like 18°C
Wind 16mph

The tide at Littlehampton Sea Road Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:22 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:23 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Littlehampton

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TQ039013

Coordinates: 50°48'7"N 0°31'35"W

Mapcode: GBR GL4.RP2

What 3 Words: waddled.vibes.coach

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: BN16 2NA

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

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