East Sussex Windsurfing beaches

The beach guide has 12 windsurfing beaches listed in East Sussex. Check here for all windsurfing beaches in the UK

Contents
  1. Camber Sands
  2. Birling Gap
  3. Brighton Beach
  4. Cuckmere Haven Beach
  5. St. Leonards
  6. Bexhill
  7. Fairlight Glen
  • Camber Sands ©

    1. Camber Sands Beach

    Camber Sands is a little unusual for a Sussex beach and the reason is right there in the name. Yes, sand! Unlike most beaches along the Sussex coast which are lined with pebbles and shingle held in place by a series of groynes, Camber…

  • Pevensey Bay ©

    2. Pevensey Bay

    This rural, shingle beach about 5 miles north-east of Eastbourne is known to be the place where William the Conqueror landed in 1066 before the Battle of Hastings. During the 12th century, the former harbour was a busy commercial port,…

  • Bexhill ©

    3. Bexhill Beach

    The traditional south coast seaside resort of Bexhill is maybe not in its prime these days but it is still a good spot for a family day at the beach.

    Those of you familiar with the beaches of Sussex will not be surprised to read…

  • St. Leonards ©

    4. St. Leonards Beach

    Popular sand and shingle beach just to the west of Hastings. The beach has something of a traditional British seaside feel and is backed by a promenade. There are plenty of facilities nearby.

    St Leonards-on-Sea is a popular family…

  • Pett Level Beach ©

    5. Pett Level Beach

    Pett Level is a quiet beach situated just beyond the the cliffs at Fairlight Cove, between Rye and Hastings. As with the majority of beaches along the Sussex coast Pett…

  • Broomhill Sands ©

    6. Broomhill Sands Beach

    Just east of Camber Sands is the lesser known Broomhill. Whilst it may not be nestled amongst the sand dunes in quite the way as its neighbour Broomhill is still one of the best…

  • Winchelsea ©

    7. Winchelsea Beach

    Winchelsea Beach is a small, rural resort, much quieter than many of the more developed resorts along this stretch of the south coast. It was first developed as a resort in the early 20th century. The gently sloping beach is made up of…

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    8. Royal Parade Beach (Eastbourne)

    Located just away from Eastbourne's main stretch is Royal Parade beach. This shingle beach is popular with both residents and visitors alike although usually somewhat quieter than the main Pier beach. There are plenty of facilities here,…

  • Cooden Beach ©

    9. Cooden Beach

    Cooden is your typical Sussex beach, so expect a long stretch of shingle divided up by wooden groynes and you won't be disappointed. At low tide there are some sandy flats exposed.

    This stretch of coast is popular with kite surfers…

  • Seaford Bay ©

    10. Seaford Bay

    This wide stretch of shingle beach stretches nearly 4 miles between Newhaven harbour and Seaford Head. Seaford has a somewhat laid-back feel to it and is an ideal place to relax and avoid some of the summer crowds that flock to other south…

  • Birling Gap ©

    11. Birling Gap Beach

    The beach at Birling Gap is set at the base of the imposing, sheer chalk cliffs known as the Seven Sisters. Despite being set between the well known seaside resorts of Eastbourne and Brighton this is one of the longest stretches of…

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    12. West Quay Beach (Newhaven)

    West Quay beach is located on the western side of the port of Newhaven's breakwater. A passenger ferry service runs from here to the port of Dieppe in France. The beach is composed of a bank of pebbles and shingle above the high water…