The Denes beach at Southwold is a quiet shingle beach backed by sand dunes and marshes less busy than the main Southwold beach. The beach is between the mouth of the river Blyth and the historical seaside town of Southwold.
Popular with walkers or those wanting a rural beach.
The beach has toilets, parking and summer lifeguards with more facilities just a short walk away at Southwold.
Dog Friendly Beach?
Southwold The Denes Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.
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 8.4℃ to 10.6℃ with wind speed 5.3 m/sec (WNW)
Saturday, Apr 01 Expect a temp in the range 7.6℃ to 8.2℃ with wind speed 7.8 m/sec (NW)
Sunday, Apr 02 Expect a temp in the range 5.5℃ to 6.8℃ with wind speed 9.1 m/sec (NNE)
Monday, Apr 03 Expect a temp in the range 4.1℃ to 4.8℃ with wind speed 7.3 m/sec (ENE)
Tuesday, Apr 04 Expect a temp in the range 0.5℃ to 3.5℃ with wind speed 1.9 m/sec (S)
Wednesday, Apr 05 Expect a temp in the range 6.4℃ to 7.2℃ with wind speed 1.8 m/sec (W)
Thursday, Apr 06 Expect a temp in the range 8.1℃ to 9.6℃ with wind speed 5 m/sec (W)
Southwold weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Southwold The Denes Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Southwold The Denes Beach is at Southwold 0.97 km (0.60 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height. These times are not adjusted for BST.
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Beach: Southwold Beach View: Located on Southwold seafront at the steps of the Lord Nelson pub, enjoy the sunshine at one of the outside sheltered tables gazing at the stunning views. What’s on the menu?: Open during the summer months, this sassy beach café serves the best Italian coffee, paninis/snacks, fab ice-creams. Read more…
Beach: Southwold Beach View: Enjoy the fabulous restored pier at Southwold which stretches into the sea and gives fabulous views back over the town and out into the North Sea. What’s on the menu?: Breakfasts, snack, drinks, cake and ice-creams, to eat in or take away. Read more…
Beach: Dunwich Beach View: This is a beach hut directly on the sands. What’s on the menu?: Truly great fish and chips, to eat in their retro feel, diner-style restaurant or to take away. Read more…
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…
Walberswick beach is a sandy beach with some pebbles that sits on the opposite side of the River Blyth to the much busier Southwold. The beach is popular with walkers as it is rural and consists of a sandy beach, backed by sand dunes and the Walberswick Nature Reserve. There is a small ferry in the summer that takes you across the river Read more…
Southwold beach is on a section of the Suffolk coast that is declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This is a sandy beach with well maintained wooden groynes and beach huts make it the families choice. Walk along the beach away from the huts and you will see sand dunes at The Denes beach. You have all the facilities Read more…
Dunwich Heath Coastal Centre and Beach. Remote and beautiful stretch of Suffolk coastline. Coastal lowland heath sandy cliffs and beach, rich in wildlife, offering tranquility and excellent views. The shingle beach backs onto a heath, large reedbeds and woodland. Click here for more details on the National Trust website Parking (free at beach but charged at Heath), toilets, good food, Read more…
Southwold lifeboat station was established in 1841 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station only open by appointment, no shop. Lifeboat training most Thursday evenings. Read more…
Southwold Lighthouse is a coastal mark for passing shipping and guides vessels into Southwold Harbour. The lighthouse is situated near the centre of the seaside resort of Southwold, midway between Lowestoft and Orford, the round white tower stands amongst rows of small houses. Lighthouse has a visitor centre. Read more…
Southwold pier was built in 1900 and was 810 feet (250 m) with a T-shaped end. The pier end was practically destroyed by a gale in 1934, with the T-shaped end being swept away. A series of events during the Second World War and a further major storm in 1979 reduced the pier to approximately 100 feet (30 m). The Read more…
Dunwich although today is a small village has a lot of history. Over the centuries Dunwich has been a Roman fort, the capital of a Saxon Kingdom. During the 11th century it was a large port and market town on the east coast. All of it has been lost to the North Sea except for the ruins of the 13th Read more…
