Kingsdown Beach Swimming Forecast
Kingsdown · United Kingdom
Kingsdown Beach scores 80/100 for swimming today at its best ability level (expert). The beach faces E. A quiet, unsupervised shingle-and-chalk cove on an east-facing English Channel shore, backed by chalk cliffs. Lacking consistent surf, it suits flatwater paddleboarding and kayaking, and is one of only two designated PWC launch points in the district, capped at 8 knots within 300 m of shore. Low tide exposes a chalk shelf and rock pools. Swimming is discouraged due to steep shingle shelves and strong currents; there is no lifeguard cover.
Today's swimming score by ability
Today's conditions at Kingsdown Beach
- Wave
- 0.4 m
- Wind
- 10 kn
- Water temp
- 20°C
- Facing
- E
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