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. Local surf schools including The Beach Watersports also make this a popular place to learn.
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.
