Camber Sands beach is hidden behind dunes and is a popular family sandy beach, with picturesque dunes and interesting wildlife. Camber Sands is very popular as it offers golden sand and dunes rather than the more traditional Sussex pebble beach.
The beach is divided into zoned areas (bathing, dog restricted, watersports), please check the beach signs.
The dunes are formed from the sand that is blown inland which builds up around plants, debris and fences. A large section of the western end sits within the Camber Sands and Rye Saltings Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), while the rest is designated a Site of Nature Conservation Importance
The marram grass that you see covering much of the dunes has a deep root system which helps to hold the sand in place. Traditional chestnut fences along the beach help sand to build up more quickly. The combination of plants and fences at Camber Sands prevents the dunes from moving and burying the village.
Facilities at the beach include seasonal lifeguards, public telephone, toilets with disabled access, children’s play area, slipway, Coastal Control Office for lost children, first aid, cafe and deckchair hire.
The village of Camber is very close to the beach and you have a selection of holiday parks to the east of the village. In Camber Village you have a selection of cafes, chip shops, general stores, a post office and a couple of pubs.
There are three main car parks, the Western car park on New Lydd Road, the Central car park, and the car park on Old Lydd road. Both Western and Central also have large overflow car parks. Only Central has direct access to the beach. You have to tackle steep soft sandy paths over the dunes to reach the beach from the Western car park, making this unsuitable for those with prams, or wheelchairs.
Dog Friendly Beach?
You can bring your dog to Camber Sands although dogs are not permitted in zoned areas between 1 May and 30 September.
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.
7 Day Weather Forecast
Today Expect a temp in the range 8.7℃ to 9.3℃ with wind speed 9.6 m/sec (NNE)
Monday, Apr 03 Expect a temp in the range 4.1℃ to 4.8℃ with wind speed 5.9 m/sec (N)
Tuesday, Apr 04 Expect a temp in the range 1.7℃ to 4.2℃ with wind speed 6.1 m/sec (E)
Wednesday, Apr 05 Expect a temp in the range 0℃ to 5.1℃ with wind speed 2.1 m/sec (NNE)
Thursday, Apr 06 Expect a temp in the range 7℃ to 7.6℃ with wind speed 1.5 m/sec (SW)
Friday, Apr 07 Expect a temp in the range 6.8℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 0.6 m/sec (ESE)
Saturday, Apr 08 Expect a temp in the range 5℃ to 6.2℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (NE)
Rye weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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