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Southwick Beach

West Sussex, England


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Southwick Beach is a shingle beach located near Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex, England, offering a range of activities and amenities for visitors. .

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.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Tonight
Chance of rain 61%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 21mph
Tomorrow (Friday)
Chance of rain 17%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 17mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Southwick Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:32 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:55 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Southwick Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station (0.7 miles)
Virtual Aerospace (2.3 miles)
HeliFly UK Ltd (2.4 miles)
The Therapy Shop (2.7 miles)
Pier Pressure Brighton Escape Rooms (3.8 miles)
Hatt Adventures (4.1 miles)
Gustamps (4.1 miles)
Brighton & Beyond Tours (4.1 miles)
Oliver's Brighton (4.1 miles)
Brighton Bike Tours (4.2 miles)

All distances are approximate

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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

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