Did you know? We celebrate our beaches tomorrow
30 August is a day where we can celebrate our beaches and appreciate the natural coastal environments that are so vital to our planet's health and biodiversity.
Many people mark the occasion with beach clean-ups, educational activities, and simply enjoying time by the sea.
Be sea-safe
We are asking those visiting the beach to be sea-safe, especially in the dangerous river-mouth area in Littlehampton. The first bay, between the pier and the groins by the river mouth is a NO SWIM area. Unfortunately, some members of the public still swim in this area despite warnings not to.
Bathing, paddling and use of watercraft equipment is banned in this area for public safety. RNLI lifeguards have warnings in place to inform people of these dangers and to show the safe bathing area between the red and yellow flags a few bays to the east along the promenade.
Please read Float To Live - What To Do In An Emergency - which provides vital RNLI advice.
Seagulls don't need feeding!
If you are visiting the coast, please don't feed them fish and chips or bread crusts - which aren't good for them. It can lead to them attacking people, which can be serious, so please think twice.
We offer plenty of information about our beaches including beach safety, rules and water quality, which is checked every six days.
Our beaches | Arun District Council