Explore Lowestoft (Suffolk) Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Lowestoft is a seaside town on the North Sea coast and is the most easterly town of the United Kingdom and the second largest town in Suffolk after Ipswich. Lowestoft's main beaches are to the south of the harbour along with the pier.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 13 beaches in Suffolk. You can even take a look at our list of Suffolk dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Lowestoft Suffolk Coast Map

Lowestoft Suffolk Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Claremont-Pier-North-beach

Claremont Pier North Beach

The beach to the North of Claremont Pier is a sandy beach with zones in place for watersports. Facilities include beach chalet hire, summer lifeguards, toilets, shops, food, parking Read more…
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Lowestoft lifeboat station

Lowestoft first had a rowing lifeboat in 1801, a sailing iifeboat in 1807 and the Lowestoft lifeboat station established in 1855. The station now operates an all weather boat. Station open daily and shop open daily Easter to December. Read more…
Kessingland-beach

Kessingland Beach

Kessingland beach is less popular and more barren than the nearby Suffolk beaches at Lowestoft and therefore is less popular with families but attracts sports like kitesurfing, buggying and landboarding. A WD Council and Kiteboarding UK’s approved teaching/ kite zone with strict rules, the buggy area is located a short distance away from the kite zone. Facilities at the beach Read more…
Gunton-Denes-beach

Gunton Denes Beach

Gunton Denes beach is a sandy beach backed by sand dunes and is good for bird watching within the dunes. Facilities: parking, toilets, campsite. Read more…
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South Broads lifeboat station

South Broads lifeboat station was established in 2001 and operates an inshore lifeboat. Read more…
Place to eat

The Waterfront Restaurant

Beach: Kessingland Beach View: A restaurant with a waterfront view over Kessingland’s coastline, one of Suffolk’s best rural beaches. What’s on the menu?: Modern British & European cuisine. Don’t miss their paella nights on a Thursday or their Sunday roasts. Read more…
Lowestoft-Lighthouse

Lowestoft Lighthouse

Trinity House responded to petitions regarding the dangerous sandbanks and shoals around the East coast by constructing Lowestoft lighthouse. Read more…
Things to see and do

Lowestoft Kitesurfing

Lowestoft is a popular kitesurfing spot on the East coast but is only permitted from September to May. The restrictions are due to the popularity of the Lowestoft beaches for tourists in the summer that make it impossible to launch safely. To kiteboard on Lowestoft main beach you must consult the Beach Warden/Life Guard. Lowestoft has a wooden groyne sea Read more…
Claremont-pier

Claremont Pier

Claremont Pier was constructed in 1902/03 and used originally as a mooring for Belle steamers. The pier was designed by D. Fox at 182 m in length and 11 m in width. In 1912, it was extended to a length of 230 m. A storm in 1962 washed a section of it away, reducing its length to 218 meters. Read more…
Lowestoft-South-beach

Lowestoft South Beach

The South Beach at Lowestoft is also known as Claremont Pier South beach, is a sandy beach backed by a promenade. Facilities at the beach include a car park, summer lifeguards, shops, food, and toilets. Read more…
Pakefield-beach

Pakefield Beach

At Pakefield the wooden groynes stop and the beach has more shingle/pebbles than the pure sand of Lowestoft. Cliffs and beach attract fossil hunters. A Waveney District Council/KiteboardingUK.com approved Kite Zone that starts at the last wooden groyne at Lowestoft and goes onto to Kessingland beach. Facilities include car park and small selection of shops in the village. Read more…
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