Stay well away from the harbor wall. The best riding is 3 hours either side of low tide. The shore break can be very nasty around high tide when there is a swell, sometimes almost impossible to get out if the wind is dead onshore. Rock groynes (apart from the Eastern end of the beach) are a hazard at high tide when the sea state is rough (or when wind is from the south). Along with Lancing, the beach is the best in the area for low tide sailing as it is sand bottom and not to shallow (never a long walk to the water). The beach is zoned in summer, stay in the kite zone and watch out for the bucket and spade brigade.

1.5 km of clear beach to launch and land. Mainly pebbles but sand at low tide.

This spot works best in Southwest winds, but Southeast is good too, both sideonshore.

Head to Brighton seafront. When you're there head west along the coast road. Shoreham is around 20min away. Connections by train or bus are not good. By car easy entry from London via the A23/A24 via the A27 coastal road. Exit at Shoreham Flyover, follow signs into Shoreham By Sea. Straight over roundabout by the two pubs (Red Lion and Amsterdam). Next roundabout take last exit (over river bridge), next roundabout take first exit onto Shoreham Beach.

There is a designated Windsurfing area located at the west end of the beach. Look for signs to Widewater Car Park when entering Shoreham Beach from the roundabout. Car Park charges only apply during April to September and is £1.00 per day. Please note that there is a 2m height barrier on the car park entrance.

Two pubs (Red Lion and Amsterdam) close by.