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6.3

Pleasant

Goring-by-Sea beach

Goring by Sea, United Kingdom

#502 out of 570 in England

6.3

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light pebble Pebbles bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Goring-by-Sea • 1 km

Map of beach

Cafe Sea Lane Cafe

9 - Excellent 70m

Fast Food Restaurant KFC Goring - Goring Road

6.4 - Pleasant 790m

Bar Mulberry

8 - Very good 800m

Meal Takeaway Domino's Pizza - Goring-by-Sea

7.2 - Good 820m

Restaurant Toby Carvery Worthing

8.4 - Very good 840m

Cafe The BlueBird Cafe

9 - Excellent 910m

Bar Bull

8 - Very good 1km

Bar Goring Conservative Sports and Social Club

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Coffee Shop The Orange Tree

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Park Goring Greensward

110m

Park Goring Gardening Services

180m

Park Marine Gardens

700m

Park Fernhurst Recreation Ground

900m

Park Public Footpath

1km

Park Goring Recreation Ground

1.1km

Park Field Place

1.7km

Hiking Area The Greensward

1.7km

Park Tarring Park

2.1km

Playground Ferring Playpark

1.5km

Dog Park Paw Paddock - Worthing

2.2km

Sports Complex Homefield Park Skatepark. (Worthing)

3.1km

Playground Lancing Beach Green

6.2km

Playground Lions Den Playground - East Beach

6.6km

Playground Lancing Manor

7.2km

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

790m

Supermarket Iceland Supermarket Worthing

950m

Supermarket Tesco Express

970m

Supermarket Tesco Express

1.4km

Convenience Store Premier

2km

Supermarket Asda Ferring Superstore

2.2km

Grocery Store Wing Wah Oriental Food Market

2.3km

Discount Store Poundland

2.4km

Supermarket Tesco Express

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Worthing Pier

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Rustington Museum

8.8 - Excellent 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Mewsbrook Park Pedalo & Boat Hire

8.8 - Excellent 5.7km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Cissbury Ring

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Beach Huts

8.8 - Excellent 6.4km

Tourist Attraction The Long Bench

8 - Very good 6.7km

Tourist Attraction St Catherine's Church, Littlehampton

9.2 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Littlehampton Museum

8.8 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction East Beach

7km

Bowling Alley Hollywood Bowl Worthing

8 - Very good 2.3km

Movie Theater Dome Cinema

2.7km

Amusement Park Harbour Park Amusements

7.1km

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About

Goring-by-Sea beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 16th place out of 17 beaches in the West Sussex region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with blue water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Goring-by-Sea beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Ferring Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Goring-by-Sea beach is located in West Sussex within Goring-by-Sea, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

7.7 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Goring-by-Sea • 1 km

Map of beach

Cafe Sea Lane Cafe

9 - Excellent 70m

Fast Food Restaurant KFC Goring - Goring Road

6.4 - Pleasant 790m

Bar Mulberry

8 - Very good 800m

Meal Takeaway Domino's Pizza - Goring-by-Sea

7.2 - Good 820m

Restaurant Toby Carvery Worthing

8.4 - Very good 840m

Cafe The BlueBird Cafe

9 - Excellent 910m

Bar Bull

8 - Very good 1km

Bar Goring Conservative Sports and Social Club

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Coffee Shop The Orange Tree

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Park Goring Greensward

110m

Park Goring Gardening Services

180m

Park Marine Gardens

700m

Park Fernhurst Recreation Ground

900m

Park Public Footpath

1km

Park Goring Recreation Ground

1.1km

Park Field Place

1.7km

Hiking Area The Greensward

1.7km

Park Tarring Park

2.1km

Playground Ferring Playpark

1.5km

Dog Park Paw Paddock - Worthing

2.2km

Sports Complex Homefield Park Skatepark. (Worthing)

3.1km

Playground Lancing Beach Green

6.2km

Playground Lions Den Playground - East Beach

6.6km

Playground Lancing Manor

7.2km

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

790m

Supermarket Iceland Supermarket Worthing

950m

Supermarket Tesco Express

970m

Supermarket Tesco Express

1.4km

Convenience Store Premier

2km

Supermarket Asda Ferring Superstore

2.2km

Grocery Store Wing Wah Oriental Food Market

2.3km

Discount Store Poundland

2.4km

Supermarket Tesco Express

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Worthing Pier

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Rustington Museum

8.8 - Excellent 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Mewsbrook Park Pedalo & Boat Hire

8.8 - Excellent 5.7km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Cissbury Ring

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Beach Huts

8.8 - Excellent 6.4km

Tourist Attraction The Long Bench

8 - Very good 6.7km

Tourist Attraction St Catherine's Church, Littlehampton

9.2 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Littlehampton Museum

8.8 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction East Beach

7km

Bowling Alley Hollywood Bowl Worthing

8 - Very good 2.3km

Movie Theater Dome Cinema

2.7km

Amusement Park Harbour Park Amusements

7.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Large family house in Worthing - 5 mins from beach

1.3km from the beach

9 Excellent

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Worthing • 2.6km from center

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2.4km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

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Located at nearest locality

Goring-by-Sea • 3.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

What to do in Goring-by-Sea beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Goring-by-Sea beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 1.8km 24 min walk

Worthing Beach Worthing Beach

7.2 Good

Popular beach 2.7km

Ferring Beach Ferring Beach

8.2 Very good

4.8km

East Preston beach East Preston beach

6.8 Good

Popular beach 6.3km

Lancing Beach Lancing Beach

7.2 Good

9km

East Beach Littlehampton East Beach Littlehampton

7.4 Good

10.3km

Shoreham beach Shoreham beach

6.8 Good

Popular beach 11.3km

Climping beach Climping beach

6.8 Good

13.2km

Elmer beach Elmer beach

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Goring-by-Sea • 1km

Transport

Airport

BSH • 8.8km

Bus Station

Lancing Station • 6.7km

Train Station

Durrington-on-Sea • 1.3km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.3 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

6.3 Pleasant

Nolan Bower

8 Very good

I only took a stroll along the beach, which was safe but had a path and some rocky areas. There was plenty of parking available, but it was quite crowded. The beach had large grassy sections, where many parties and people were enjoying picnics. At one end, there was a bustling cafe. It's a place that dog lovers would particularly enjoy.

September 2023

Dylan Davidson

10 Exceptional

Just a few meters from my house, this beach has nothing to dislike. With a temperature of 27 degrees Celsius today, it's absolutely perfect for kayaking and pleasantly uncrowded. 👌

September 2023

Reinhardt Vanderhoof

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely lovely, with clean footpaths and conveniently located shops that offer delicious ice cream and refreshing drinks.

September 2023

Zara Lin

10 Exceptional

This beach is a wonderful spot to relax and let go of your worries. While there may not be many amenities in the area, you'll be rewarded with a peaceful and uncrowded coastal walk, a lush meadow, a pleasant café with public restrooms, and ample free or affordable parking options. It's a great place to spend a day with your family, thanks to its charming pebble beach. I highly recommend it.

September 2023

Elena Hayes

10 Exceptional

It's a fantastic spot to relax on the weekends. They offer free parking and it's a family-friendly beach. Plus, you can bring your dogs along and there's even a designated area just for them. We had a delightful picnic there and enjoyed our time in the water. It's not as crowded as other beaches, which is something I really appreciate. And the best part is, it's less than a two-hour drive from London.

September 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Goring-by-Sea beach?

The beachline of Goring-by-Sea beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Goring-by-Sea beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Goring-by-Sea beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Goring-by-Sea beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Goring-by-Sea beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Goring-by-Sea beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Goring-by-Sea beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Goring-by-Sea beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Goring-by-Sea beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Goring-by-Sea beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Goring-by-Sea beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sea Lane Cafe is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Goring-by-Sea beach?

There are 295 places to stay in the Goring-by-Sea beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Goring-by-Sea beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Goring-by-Sea beach from parking?

The Goring-by-Sea beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Goring-by-Sea beach?

There are 1 attractions near Goring-by-Sea beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Worthing Pier located in 3.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Goring-by-Sea beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Goring-by-Sea beach is August. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Goring-by-Sea beach (West Sussex) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Goring-by-Sea beach (West Sussex) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Goring-by-Sea beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.