Brighton, East Sussex, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Kemptown Beach

Kemptown Beach is situated in Brighton, a well-known coastal town in the UK. The town offers typical resort activities and a lively café scene.

Kemptown Beach is less crowded than Brighton Central Beach and runs towards Brighton Marina. The beach is a mix of shingle and sand, making it suitable for swimming, surfing, and sunbathing. The area closer to the marina is designated as a naturist beach.

Explore accommodation options near Kemptown Beach and enjoy the charm of Regency and Victorian architecture.

The beach is accompanied by Regency and Victorian style buildings, adding to the area's allure. Parking is abundant, but fees are usually applicable. On-site amenities include toilets, bars, and restaurants. Dogs are permitted on the beach.

What to do at Kemptown Beach?

Amenities

Kemptown Beach amenities include toilet.

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

Restaurants

You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beauty of the beach, the availability of public toilets and friendly locals. Visitors enjoy the lively atmosphere, entertainment options, fresh seafood and ice cream. However, some complain about the lack of maintenance of public toilets.

Where to Stay near Kemptown Beach?

If you’re visiting Kemptown Beach, consider staying in the vibrant Kemptown neighborhood itself, known for its charming Regency and Victorian architecture. Many visitors also choose accommodations in the nearby Brighton Marina area for its scenic views and close proximity to the beach.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Kemptown Beach?

Latitude: 50.8188889 / Longitude: -0.1352778

Kemptown Beach is located in Brighton. The following map of Kemptown Beach shows the exact location.


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Kemptown Beach: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, December 13, 2025
Today is not the best day for the beach at Kemptown Beach. The maximum air temperature is 10.8 °C, and the sea temperature is 10.9 °C, so swimming is not recommended. Expect a fair amount of cloud cover. The wind will be moderate, with stronger gusts at times. The wave height is moderate. The UV index is low.
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Air

Low / High6.5°C/10.8°C
Feels Like (High)8.3°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature10.9 °C
Wave Height0.8 m
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Rain

Rain Chance0%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:54/15:54
Sunshine Hours6.0 hrs
UV Index1.15
Cloud Cover51%
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Wind

Speed16.4 km/h
Gusts33.1 km/h
DirectionW

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