Hastings Beach

Visit Hastings Beach

Hastings Beach is a vibrant seaside destination in East Sussex, on the southeast coast.

The shingle beach stretches along the town’s seafront, either side of Hastings Pier. At low tide, revealing wide sandy areas, perfect for beach games and building sandcastles.

The beach is popular for swimming, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding. Especially during the summer months when the weather warms up. You can rent watersports equipment here. Several local sports rentals offer a range of equipment for hire, including stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and windsurfing gear.

RNLI lifeguards are on duty between July and September. (Always swim between the red and yellow flags that mark the lifeguard patrol zone.)

Hastings Pier is always buzzing with activity! It is the venue for fun events throughout the year, including family fun days, live music concerts, and festivals. So there’s always something exciting going on for everyone to enjoy.

The town of Hastings has a wide selection of cafes, restaurants and things to see. after a day at the beach you can stop in grab a bite to eat and have a quick wander around the town.

This beach is dog-friendly, but restricted between the pier and the harbour arm, from 1st May to 30th September. However, there are dog-friendly zones further along the beach where dogs can enjoy the sand and sea, especially outside of the peak summer months. Dogs must be on a lead at all times when walking along the promenade.