West Wittering Beach
West Sussex, England
The finest beach in the south-east outside of East Sussex — a broad, clean, privately managed beach on Chichester Harbour with exceptional flat sand and very calm, sheltered water.
The finest beach in the south-east outside of East Sussex — a broad, clean, privately managed beach on Chichester Harbour with exceptional flat sand and very calm, sheltered water. The sand quality here is excellent: firm, medium-grained, and ideal for everything from simple moats to ambitious pool systems. The private management keeps the beach clean and well-maintained. A favourite of families who take their digging seriously.
Best Seasons
Beach Type
Fine to medium grain
Tides
Sheltered harbour location means gentle tidal conditions. Large tidal range exposes extensive firm sand at low water — ideal for ambitious builds.
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At a Glance
| Nearest town | Chichester |
|---|---|
| Region | West Sussex, England |
| Family rating | |
| Facilities | Parking, Toilets, Café, Lifeguard |
Recommended Holes
Dig Guides for West Wittering Beach
Tailored advice for every hole type on a Flat Sandy Beach.
Castle Moat
The classic — a sandcastle's best friend
Treasure Hole
Dig deep, hide well, find glory
Sand Pool
Build your own private paddling pool
Tunnel
The engineering challenge — meet in the middle
Volcano
Pour water in, watch it erupt
Channel and Dam
Control the water — redirect the sea
Den or Foxhole
Excavate a hideout and disappear
Buried Alive
The timeless classic — bury a sibling
Spiral Vortex Pool
Dig a spiral, fill it with water, and watch it swirl
Fossil Dig Pit
Bury it, map it, and excavate it like a real palaeontologist
Sea Wall
Build a defence and see how long you can hold back the tide
Igloo Den
A carved dome hideout, built up rather than dug down
Time Capsule Hole
Bury a message, a memory, or a wish — and dig it up another day