Bracklesham Bay is a peaceful hidden gem on the West Sussex coast, close to Chichester, Goodwood, and East Wittering, offering a relaxed seaside escape with stunning sea views and a welcoming coastal atmosphere. This beautiful British beach destination is known for its wide mix of shingle and sand, making it ideal for families, walkers, surfers, and nature lovers looking.
With only a small public car park, Bracklesham Bay beach remains largely unspoilt and uncrowded, allowing local residents and holidaymakers staying nearby to enjoy a more private and tranquil coastal experience. Wellies & Windbreaks manage some of the area’s finest beachfront holiday accommodation along East and West Bracklesham Drive, offering guests uninterrupted sea views and direct beach access.
Whatever the weather, Bracklesham Bay is perfect for year-round seaside enjoyment. On calm, sunny days, families can paddle, build sandcastles, and play beach games, while at low tide visitors often enjoy fossil hunting, searching for the area’s famous prehistoric shark’s teeth. When conditions are windier, the bay becomes a hotspot for surfing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, and kitesurfing, with reliable waves and open waters attracting enthusiasts from across the region.
Whether you’re trying surfing for the first time or looking to build confidence in the water, The Beach Bracklesham Surf Club offers relaxed, high-quality surf experiences on the beautiful Sussex coast. They run small-group surf lessons, private coaching, and social surf sessions for adults and children — all focused on confidence, connection, and enjoying the ocean in a friendly, supportive environment. Their experienced coaches tailor each session to the conditions and the group, making it a brilliant option for complete beginners and returning surfers alike. Surf lessons and coaching include all equipment, so you can simply turn up, get suited up, and enjoy your time in the water. For those who already surf, they also offer social surf sessions — a great way to meet like-minded people and share waves.
Private Concierge Surf Experience
Exclusively for guests staying at Wellies & Windbreaks properties in Bracklesham Bay and the Witterings.
Enjoy a relaxed, private surf experience with The Beach Watersports, delivered directly to your stay. Their experienced instructors meet you at your nearest beach access point and bring all the equipment with them. Sessions are carefully timed around the best tide conditions to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for all abilities. For more information and details on how to take advantage of this experience, take a look at our blog or view Surf Sessions.
DISCOUNT FOR WELLIES & WINDBREAKS GUESTS
Enjoy 10% off all surf sessions and services when you quote WELLIES10 and let the team know which property you’re staying at.
Bracklesham is surrounded by unspoilt coastal scenery, with scenic walking routes leading towards East Head, Medmerry Nature Reserve, Selsey, and West Wittering. These coastal paths offer excellent opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and enjoying panoramic views of the Sussex shoreline.
Visitors to Bracklesham Bay are well catered for with a range of cafés, shops, and seaside restaurants. Popular spots include GOAT Coffee Co for artisan coffee and pastries, Stone & Skillet for wood-fired food, and The Beach Café, (was Billy’s on the beach) a glass-fronted diner overlooking the waves—perfect in both summer sunshine and winter storms. While Little Monster by the Bay serves craft beer and pizza in summer, and Moby’s offers traditional fish and chips.
For wellness and unique coastal experiences, guests can enjoy sea swimming and relaxation at Rewild Sauna, located directly on the beachfront.
With its peaceful setting, excellent facilities, watersports opportunities, and beautiful surroundings, Bracklesham Bay in West Sussex is the perfect destination for seaside holidays, coastal walks, family beach days, and adventure by the sea.
