West Sussex, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

West Wittering Beach

West Wittering Beach, located in West Sussex, United Kingdom, is a sandy beach situated at the mouth of Chichester Harbour. The beach is divided by groynes to prevent coastal erosion and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Visitors can enjoy the multi-coloured beach huts that line the beach, which can be hired for the day. The beach is ideal for sunbathing, paddling, and watersports such as surfing, windsurfing, and kite-surfing. Amenities include toilets, showers, parking, and a café, with lifeguards present during summer months.

Visitors can walk along the beach into Chichester Harbour or head east to the shingle beach at Bracklesham. The beach is also a popular spot for bird-watching during migratory season, and shallow lagoons of warm water are formed as the tide retreats.

Discover the perfect place to stay near West Wittering Beach and enjoy the vibrant colors of the iconic beach huts by browsing accommodation options.

There are 5000 pay parking spaces available, including disabled spaces, making West Wittering Beach an excellent destination for a day out in the sun.

What to do at West Wittering Beach?

Amenities

West Wittering 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 that the beach is a beautiful and well-maintained place with good facilities, including clean toilets. Visitors enjoy spending time with family and friends, walking their dogs, and the shallow water is great for kids. However, some visitors complain about the windy and chilly weather, while others had a disappointing experience with the fish and chips, and the disabled toilet facilities.

Where to Stay near West Wittering Beach?

Visitors to West Wittering Beach often stay in the nearby village of West Wittering, which offers a range of accommodations within walking distance of the beach. Alternatively, some choose to stay in Chichester, a historic city known for its cathedral and cultural attractions, and make day trips to the beach.

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

Where is West Wittering Beach?

Latitude: 50.7751732 / Longitude: -0.9076283

West Wittering Beach is located in West Sussex. The following map of West Wittering Beach shows the exact location.

West Wittering Beach: Weather Today

📅 Monday, June 8, 2026
Today is an unsuitable day for a beach visit to West Wittering, so it is best to plan your seaside activities for another time. With persistent rain expected throughout the day and thick clouds dominating the sky, conditions remain quite gloomy. Strong breezes are whipping across the shore, making the beach environment uncomfortable and blustery. The water is far too cold for swimming, as the temperature is currently 14.6 °C, and the choppy waves are better suited for watching from a distance rather than heading into the surf. With a maximum air temperature of 17.6 °C, it will feel quite chilly by the coast. Please stay indoors and avoid the shoreline while these wet and windy conditions persist.
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Air

Low / High12.6°C/17.6°C
Feels Like (High)14.3°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature14.6 °C
Wave Height0.7 m
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Rain

Rain Chance100%
Rainfall5.1 mm
Rain Duration12 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset04:50/21:15
Sunshine Hours9.3 hrs
UV Index5.05
Cloud Cover81%
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Wind

Speed25.6 km/h
Gusts42.5 km/h
DirectionW

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