Southwick's coastal beach offers a picturesque setting with soft sand and shingle, backed by rolling hills. The Environment Agency has rated the water quality as Excellent, ensuring a safe and enjoyable swim this summer. Typical summer water temperatures hover around 18°C, making it perfect for a refreshing dip.
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Harmonic astronomical predictions, tidal coefficients & flow rate
| Day | High & Low Tides (Local Time) | Tidal Range | Coeff / Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 11 Nov | ▼ Low 18:11 (0.95m) | -- | |
| Today | ▲ High 00:23 (5.83m)▼ Low 06:25 (1.22m)▲ High 12:33 (5.78m)▼ Low 18:43 (1.12m) | 4.71m | Spring (87) |
| Fri 13 Nov | ▲ High 00:55 (5.66m)▼ Low 06:59 (1.42m)▲ High 13:03 (5.55m)▼ Low 19:15 (1.33m) | 4.33m | Coeff 79 |
| Sat 14 Nov | ▲ High 01:26 (5.46m)▼ Low 07:36 (1.62m)▲ High 13:35 (5.30m)▼ Low 19:51 (1.55m) | 3.91m | Coeff 69 |
| Sun 15 Nov | ▲ High 02:01 (5.25m)▼ Low 08:17 (1.83m)▲ High 14:12 (5.05m)▼ Low 20:33 (1.76m) | 3.49m | Coeff 59 |
| Mon 16 Nov | ▲ High 02:42 (5.03m)▼ Low 09:08 (2.00m)▲ High 14:57 (4.81m)▼ Low 21:27 (1.95m) | 3.08m | Coeff 50 |
| Tue 17 Nov | ▲ High 03:33 (4.83m)▼ Low 10:13 (2.11m)▲ High 15:55 (4.61m)▼ Low 22:36 (2.05m) | 2.78m | Neap (43) |
The shoreline consists primarily of sand, shingle. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.
This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.
Southern Water Services Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Adur area.
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