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Camber Sands — United Kingdom
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Camber Sands

Camber, East Sussex · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Miles of dune-backed low-tide sand that has stood in for the Sahara on screen.

In season the water at Camber Sands (Camber, East Sussex, United Kingdom) reaches about 17°C. Best months: Jun-Sep.

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Sea temperature
~17°C in the warm season
Water
Shallow and quick to warm over huge low-tide flats
Sand
Golden sand backed by the South East's only big dune system
Swimming
Gently shelving, but incoming tides refill the channels fast; heed the flags
Surf
None; a kitesurfing favourite
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
Marram-grass dunes east of Rye Harbour, with the shingle of Dungeness on the horizon
Beach type
City & resort
Region
Europe

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Camber Sands: frequently asked questions

Where is Camber Sands?

Camber Sands is at Camber, on the coast of United Kingdom.

What is the sea temperature at Camber Sands?

In the warm season the sea at Camber Sands reaches about 17°C. Shallow and quick to warm over huge low-tide flats.

When is the best time to visit Camber Sands?

The best time to visit Camber Sands is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Camber Sands have?

Camber Sands has golden sand backed by the South East's only big dune system.

Is Camber Sands good for swimming?

Gently shelving, but incoming tides refill the channels fast; heed the flags.

Can you surf at Camber Sands?

None; a kitesurfing favourite.

Photo: Shaun Ferguson (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source