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The beach within the breakwater is composed of sand, while to the western side of the breakwater, the beach is made up of shingle, backed by cliffs. This forms part of a quiet and long beach, with Castle Hill reserve, near Newhaven Fort, situated behind Newhaven.
West Quay beach is located near Newhaven Harbour, from which a passenger ferry service runs to the port of Dieppe in France. However, the beach is currently inaccessible to the public due to safety concerns and a fence has been erected to prevent entry.
Newhaven Fort, situated above the cliffs behind the beach, played a significant role in both world wars and is now an award-winning visitor attraction with a 1940s-themed tea-room. Visitors can explore the fort and discover the tunnels leading down to the beach.
The River Ouse enters the sea at Newhaven, and the town boasts two marinas, one on the river and one at West Quay. The West Quay Marina provides berthing for yachts and features a modern apartment block with a nautical-themed tower.
Newhaven West Quay Beach is dog-friendly all year round, making it a great place to walk your dog and escape the crowds. Visitors can also take a day trip to France from Newhaven Harbour or explore the local area.
The beach has been the subject of controversy in the past, with local campaigners attempting to have it awarded village green status in 2015. However, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Newhaven Port and Properties (NPP), the French company that owns the beach.
Sand Shingle
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 22°C |
| Wind 9mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Newhaven West Quay Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 11:21 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 5:45 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Litter bins
Slipway
There is parking for 60 cars at the beach - a charge applies.
Dogs are allowed.
Beach is not cleaned
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 11 miles east as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles west as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road or 18 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 17 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
Location: Harbour Heights, Newhaven
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TV446998
Coordinates: 50°46'49"N 0°3'1"E
Mapcode: GBR LSF.TX9
What 3 Words: reclusive.emporium.shampoos
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: East Sussex
Country: England
Local Authority: Lewes
Parish: Newhaven
Nearest postcode: BN9 9HD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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