Southwold - The Denes Beach

Southwold Pier has for many years been a much-loved holiday resort.  The non-commercialised sand and shingle beach with its array of colourful huts continues to attract visitors and residents alike.  The refurbished pier is privately owned and fishing is now permitted.  The beach has a full lifeguard service during the busy summer months and there is a special area reserved for water sports, which include water skiing and windsurfing.

Beach type: Sand/Shingle

Nearest town: Southwold

Local authority: Suffolk

OS Grid Reference: TM509753

Awards

Blue Flag Beach

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Things to see and do near Southwold - The Denes Beach

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Weather and Tides

Forecast for Wednesday 15 August

06:00

Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	15°C
(feels like	14°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	WSW
Pressure	1017
Humidity	89%
UV Index
Air Quality

09:00

Chance of rain	4%
Max temp.	19°C
(feels like	17°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	WSW
Pressure	1017
Humidity	72%
UV Index
Air Quality

12:00

Chance of rain	8%
Max temp.	22°C
(feels like	20°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	WSW
Pressure	1017
Humidity	63%
UV Index
Air Quality

15:00

Chance of rain	1%
Max temp.	23°C
(feels like	20°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 6mph.	WSW
Pressure	1016
Humidity	61%
UV Index
Air Quality

18:00

Chance of rain	4%
Max temp.	22°C
(feels like	20°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	SSW
Pressure	1015
Humidity	67%
UV Index
Air Quality

21:00

Chance of rain	1%
Max temp.	19°C
(feels like	18°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 6mph.	SSW
Pressure	1015
Humidity	80%
UV Index	n/a
Air Quality

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point and may not be accurate for this location. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.

In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use. Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.

Five Day Weather and Tides

Accomodation near Southwold - The Denes Beach

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

• The Swan Hotel

  
  This 4-star hotel is in Southwold town centre, 200 metres from the sea. It has free parking, a bar offering local Adnams ales, and an à la carte restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes. Parts of the Swan Hotel date back to the 14th century. Details...

• Crown Hotel

  
  Located on Southwold’s High Street, in the county of Suffolk, the Crown Hotel offers en suite accommodation, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. The property is just at 4 minutes’ walk from the seaside and free Wi-Fi is also available. Details...

• Sutherland House

  
  With historical features dating back to 1455, Sutherland House is believed to be one of the oldest buildings in Southwold. Decorated with a delicate blend of Victorian and Georgian furnishings, it has free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Details...

• Blyth Hotel

  
  Blyth Hotel is located in the seaside town of Southwold, on the Suffolk coast. This beautifully restored Edwardian property offers an à la carte restaurant, a bar and free parking. Details...

• The Ship At Dunwich

  
  In the heart of Dunwich, this traditional inn offers home-cooked food and real ales. There is free private parking, and the beach is a brief walk from The Ship. The traditional rooms at The Ship inn all have tea/coffee facilities, TVs and... Details...

• The Westleton Crown

  
  Midway between Southwold and Aldeburgh, this modernised, rustic inn has an excellent restaurant and refurbished, stylish rooms. It is an ideal base for exploring the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Details...

Self-catering

• Corner Cottage

  Just five miles from the lively town of Southwold, in the centre of the charming little village of Wangford, visitors will find the attractive, nineteenth century detached house which has been aptly named, 'Corner Cottage'. Details...

• 28 Stone Cottage

  28 Stone Cottage is a wonderful, stone-built, semi-detached, Grade II listed cottage, situated on the former Thorington Hall Estate in High Street near Thorington. The cottage has a double room, a room offering triple bunks with an en-suite bathroom, and a family bathroom. Details...

• Sunshine Cottage

  Sunshine Cottage is a terraced cottage close to the beach in the Suffolk village of Kessingland. The cottage sleeps four people and has one double bedroom, one twin and a family bathroom. Details...

• Driftwood

  Driftwood makes a great family holiday base, perched on a cliff-top in Kessingland in Suffolk. There is a double with en-suite shower room, a further double and a room with bunk beds, and a family bathroom. Details...

• Virginia Cottage

  Virginia Cottage is a semi-detached cottage in the coastal village of Kessingland. The cottage has a double bedroom with an additional folding bed for a child, along with a separate single room. Details...

• Sunrise

  Sunrise makes a great family holiday base, perched on a cliff-top in Kessingland in Suffolk. There is a double and a twin room, and a family shower room. Details...

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