West Wittering Beach
Information
West Wittering beach overlooks the Solent and Chichester Harbour and has the South Downs as a beautiful backdrop.
This is an excellent family destination with a sandy beach and large grassy area for parking and sunbathing. There are tidal pools which are ideal for children to explore and go crabbing in. Although it is mostly a sandy beach there are patches of shingle and some sand dunes.
Back in the 1950s this area of beach and grassland was purchased by locals to protect it from developers. At low tide the ocean runs out giving you about a quarter of a mile of sand backed by some amazing dunes and grassland.
This beach is popular with windsurfers and kite surfers, while shallow lagoons are left on extensive sandy flats at low tide. The whole area is internationally recognised for its wildlife, birds and unique beauty.
Facilities include toilets, cafe, restaurant, beach huts, deckchair hire, surfboard hire, pay parking and lifeguards in summer months.
West Wittering Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 7 beaches around Chichester, 27 beaches in West Sussex, or check our list of West Sussex Dog Friendly Beaches.
Beach Water Quality
- 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.
Weather
West Wittering Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Chichester, West Sussex
Expect a temp in the range 11.8℃ to 13.5℃ with wind speed 7.3 m/sec (W)
Expect a temp in the range 11.6℃ to 12.8℃ with wind speed 6.2 m/sec (W)
Expect a temp in the range 10.3℃ to 11.4℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (WNW)
Expect a temp in the range 11.7℃ to 12.5℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (WNW)
Expect a temp in the range 10.1℃ to 11.9℃ with wind speed 6.3 m/sec (W)
Expect a temp in the range 10.4℃ to 12.3℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (WNW)
Expect a temp in the range 9.9℃ to 11.8℃ with wind speed 4.6 m/sec (WNW)
Chichester weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
West Wittering Beach tide times.
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