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West Wittering beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 1th place out of 17 beaches in the West Sussex region The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal blue water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
West Wittering beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is East Wittering beach, which has a rating of 7.4.
West Wittering beach is located in West Sussex region (Witterings sub-region) within West Wittering, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise water
Pagham 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue pure water, Pebbles bottom
Aldwick 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom
Calshot 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
Lepe 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise water
Kingston Gorse 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue water, Pebbles bottom
Mengham 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue water, Pebbles bottom
Selsey 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise water, Fine pebbles bottom
Portsmouth 2.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Nettlestone 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Bognor Regis 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Blue water
Gosport 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Yaverland 0.3 km
What to do in West Wittering beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the West Wittering beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that West Wittering beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than West Wittering beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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The West Wittering beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the West Wittering beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The West Wittering beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
West Wittering beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the West Wittering beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
West Wittering beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the West Wittering beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Drift-in is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
There are 548 places to stay in the West Wittering beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of West Wittering beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The West Wittering beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near West Wittering beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are National Trust - East Head located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in West Wittering beach is August. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.
West Wittering beach (West Sussex) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.West Wittering beach (West Sussex) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
St. Ives 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Bournemouth 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Old Hartley 5.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Newquay 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
St. Levan 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Newquay 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Margate 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water
Hastings 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
West Lulworth 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Eastbourne 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Folkestone 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom
Rottingdean 1.2 km
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