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Worthing East Pier Beach

West Sussex, England


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Worthing East Pier Beach, located in West Sussex on the South East coast of England, offers a unique combination of shingle and sandy coastline, popular with water sports enthusiasts and those looking for a traditional seaside experience. .

This beach, situated on the eastern side of Worthing Pier, forms part of a five-mile stretch of shingle coastline, interspersed with groynes, which slopes gently into the sea. At low tide, an expanse of sand is exposed, providing a varied beach experience. The beach is used for various activities, including fishing, bathing, sailing, and windsurfing.

Nearby Worthing Pier, built in 1862, features a theatre, an amusement arcade, and recently renovated tea rooms. Worthing Lido Entertainment Centre is located on the western side of the pier, while Splashpoint Leisure Centre, behind the beach, offers an indoor swimming facility. The town centre of Worthing is just a short walk away, providing access to large shops, restaurants, and cafes.

Worthing hosts an annual festival on the last full weekend of July, which attracts visitors from across the region. The area around Worthing has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back at least 6,000 years. The region is also notable for containing Britain's greatest concentration of Stone Age flint mines, some of the earliest mines in Europe.

The seafront in Worthing features a five-mile award-winning promenade, lined with palm trees, and offers a range of traditional seaside entertainment options. The beach is family-friendly, with plenty of activities and attractions to enjoy, including Worthing Pier and the amusements at Worthing Lido.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Tonight
Chance of rain 65%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 22mph
Tomorrow (Friday)
Chance of rain 20%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 17mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Worthing East Pier Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:37 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:46 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Dome Cinema (0.1 miles)
Worthing Museum and Art Gallery (0.4 miles)
Brooksteed Alehouse (0.9 miles)
TeamSport Go Karting Brighton (1.8 miles)
English Martyrs Catholic Church (2.6 miles)
Highdown Gardens (2.8 miles)
HeliFly UK Ltd (3.8 miles)
Virtual Aerospace (3.9 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Worthing

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TQ150023

Coordinates: 50°48'32"N 0°22'4"W

Mapcode: GBR HMP.9S4

What 3 Words: buyers.arrow.less

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: Worthing

Nearest postcode: BN11 3FJ

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