Brighton beach is a long pebble beach attached to a vibrant town on the south coast under an hour’s journey from London. Although not one of the prettiest beaches in the UK it boasts an excellent location within Brighton and Hove.
As one of the best entertainment stretches in the UK you have plenty to do in the day and also at night with pier, seaside arcades, funfairs and the classic Regency architecture of Brighton itself.
The historic seafront Volks Electric Railway runs all the way to Brighton Marina from Brighton Pier regularly during the Summer season.
If you include Brighton and Hove Beach you have nearly 11km of the seafront.
Facilities are wide ranged as would expect: toilets, cafe, restaurants and bars, Brighton Pier, promenade, seaside arcades, funfair, electric railway, entertainment, beach volleyball.
Brighton Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Dog Friendly Beach?
Brighton beach has dogs restrictions in place between May 1st and September 30th.
Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as: - Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest - Good: generally good water quality - Sufficient: meets minimum standards - Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
Brighton Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast
Today Expect a temp in the range 15.9℃ to 18.3℃ with wind speed 8.5 m/sec (NE)
Thursday, Jun 01 Expect a temp in the range 10.3℃ to 11.4℃ with wind speed 10.3 m/sec (NE)
Friday, Jun 02 Expect a temp in the range 10.8℃ to 11.5℃ with wind speed 9.4 m/sec (NE)
Saturday, Jun 03 Expect a temp in the range 8.8℃ to 10.4℃ with wind speed 7 m/sec (NE)
Sunday, Jun 04 Expect a temp in the range 10.5℃ to 11.9℃ with wind speed 6.5 m/sec (NNE)
Monday, Jun 05 Expect a temp in the range 10.6℃ to 11.6℃ with wind speed 6 m/sec (NE)
Tuesday, Jun 06 Expect a temp in the range 10.6℃ to 11.3℃ with wind speed 6.6 m/sec (NE)
Brighton weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Brighton Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Brighton Beach is at Brighton Marina 3.11 km (1.93 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.
Wed 31 May Low Tide at 02:09 (Height 1.75m) High Tide at 08:00 (Height 5.44m) Low Tide at 14:27 (Height 1.67m) High Tide at 20:25 (Height 5.80m)
Thu 01 Jun Low Tide at 02:54 (Height 1.49m) High Tide at 08:47 (Height 5.72m) Low Tide at 15:12 (Height 1.46m) High Tide at 21:10 (Height 6.04m)
Fri 02 Jun Low Tide at 03:37 (Height 1.27m) High Tide at 09:32 (Height 5.96m) Low Tide at 15:56 (Height 1.29m) High Tide at 21:53 (Height 6.23m)
Sat 03 Jun Low Tide at 04:18 (Height 1.09m) High Tide at 10:16 (Height 6.15m) Low Tide at 16:38 (Height 1.15m) High Tide at 22:35 (Height 6.37m)
Sun 04 Jun Low Tide at 05:00 (Height 0.95m) High Tide at 11:00 (Height 6.31m) Low Tide at 17:20 (Height 1.04m) High Tide at 23:16 (Height 6.47m)
Mon 05 Jun Low Tide at 05:42 (Height 0.85m) High Tide at 11:43 (Height 6.41m) Low Tide at 18:03 (Height 0.97m) High Tide at 23:58 (Height 6.49m)
Tue 06 Jun Low Tide at 06:26 (Height 0.81m) High Tide at 12:28 (Height 6.44m) Low Tide at 18:48 (Height 0.96m)
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