Rye, East Sussex, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Winchelsea

Located on the south coast of England, Winchelsea Beach is a serene coastal area within a rural resort. The beach is mostly composed of shingle, but during low tide, a vast expanse of sand and mud is revealed.

Visitors to the beach can enjoy picturesque views of Camber Sands, Dungeness headland, and Fairlight's red cliffs. The nearby Rye Bay Caravan Park provides convenient access to the area.

Winchelsea, a historical town that suffered from floods in the 13th century, is situated one and a half miles inland from Winchelsea Beach. For nature enthusiasts, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is a short walk to the east.

Discover accommodation options near Winchelsea Beach and enjoy serene views of Camber Sands and Fairlight's red cliffs.

The beach offers free parking with disabled spaces and amenities such as toilets, bars, and restaurants. Winchelsea Beach is an ideal destination for a peaceful and scenic day at the beach.

What to do at Winchelsea?

Amenities

Winchelsea 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.

Where to Stay near Winchelsea?

Visitors to Winchelsea Beach often stay in the nearby Rye Bay Caravan Park, which offers convenient access to the serene coastal area. Many also choose accommodations in the historic town of Rye, enjoying its charm and proximity to both Winchelsea Beach and the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

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

Where is Winchelsea?

Latitude: 50.949708 / Longitude: 0.73726

Winchelsea is located in Rye. The following map of Winchelsea shows the exact location.


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Winchelsea: Weather Today

📅 Monday, September 7, 2026
Today at Winchelsea offers a bit of a mixed bag, making it a better day for a coastal walk than a traditional beach outing. You can expect a fair amount of cloud cover throughout the day, which keeps the sun mostly tucked away. While the air temperature hits a pleasant 22.6 °C, the conditions are quite breezy, with strong winds likely to make it feel chilly once you step out of shelter. The sea remains brisk at 19.9 °C, so it is definitely not the day for a swim. With waves reaching moderate heights and the wind picking up, it will be a dynamic day by the shore, but you might want to keep your towel packed away and stick to exploring the dunes instead.
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Air

Low / High17°C/22.6°C
Feels Like (High)22.1°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature19.9 °C
Wave Height1.0 m
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Rain

Rain Chance6%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset06:19/19:29
Sunshine Hours5.8 hrs
UV Index3.3
Cloud Cover68%
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Wind

Speed25.9 km/h
Gusts47.2 km/h
DirectionSW

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