Claremont Pier South Beach (Suffolk)

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The Claremont Pier South beach, also known as Lowestoft South beach, is a sandy beach backed by a promenade.

Facilities at the beach include car park, summer lifeguards, shops, food, toilets.

Claremont Pier South Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Claremont Pier South beach has dog restrictions.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have no beaches around Lowestoft, 13 beaches in Suffolk, or check our list of Suffolk Dog Friendly Beaches.

Beach Water Quality

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.

Our weather forecast for Lowestoft in Suffolk is split into two widgets. The first shows a timeline containing temperature, wind, sunrise/sunset and chance of rain, whilst the second shows the forecast for the week ahead including severe weather alerts when available.

Lowestoft Kitesurfing

0.27 km

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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 defence system commonly found on the UK coast which can make landing difficult. Two Piers are on the beach so consider the wind direction before launching and if it is blowing towards the pier it is best to move down to Pakefield to give yourself some more room.

Claremont Pier

0.45 km

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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.

Claremont Pier North Beach

0.77 km

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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

Lowestoft lifeboat station

1.26 km

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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.

Pakefield Beach

1.54 km

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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.

Lowestoft Lighthouse

2.92 km

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Trinity House responded to petitions regarding the dangerous sandbanks and shoals around the East coast by constructing Lowestoft lighthouse.

South Broads lifeboat station

2.95 km

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South Broads lifeboat station was established in 2001 and operates an inshore lifeboat.

Gunton Denes Beach

3.91 km

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Gunton Denes beach is a sandy beach backed by sand dunes and is good for bird watching within the dunes. Facilities: parking, toilets, campsite.

Kessingland Beach

5.12 km

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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 include toilets, cafe/restaurant, pub, Caravan park and campsite. The car park is a little back from the beach in the village and if you have a lot of kit it is best to drop off and then go and park the car.

The Waterfront Restaurant

5.7 km

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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.