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.
There are 5000 pay parking spaces available, including disabled spaces, making West Wittering Beach an excellent destination for a day out in the sun.
West Wittering Beach amenities include toilet.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
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.
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.
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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.
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| Low / High | 15.4°C/18.8°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 16.4°C |
| Sea Temperature | 18.9 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.9 m |
| Rain Chance | 28% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:28/19:33 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 11.7 hrs |
| UV Index | 5.1 |
| Cloud Cover | 51% |
| Speed | 23.2 km/h |
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| Gusts | 36.4 km/h |
| Direction | SW |
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