If you live in Surrey and are looking for an active day out by the sea, The Beach Watersports offers beginner friendly watersports experiences on the West Sussex coast at Littlehampton and Bracklesham Bay.
Whether you want to try kitesurfing or surfing for the first time, enjoy a relaxed paddleboarding session, or plan a family day by the beach, our watersports centres make it easy to enjoy time on the water and time off it as part of the same visit.
Surrey is close enough to the coast to make watersports a realistic day trip rather than a full holiday. Many people travel down for a morning or afternoon session and stay for food, a walk along the beach, or time to relax afterwards.
Our centres are part of The Beach Company, which means you are arriving at a proper beachfront setup rather than a temporary operation. With experienced instructors, welcoming teams, and places to eat and spend time, the whole experience feels relaxed and well organised.
We operate two watersports centres on the South Coast, each offering something slightly different depending on what you want to do.
Littlehampton is a great location for learning and progressing in kitesurfing, as well as paddleboarding and winging. The conditions here are well suited to beginners, and the centre has a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
The watersports centre sits alongside The Beach Littlehampton, bringing watersports and beachside hospitality together in one place. With food and drink available on the seafront, indoor seating, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the sea, it is easy to turn a session on the water into a full day out.
Littlehampton is usually the best choice if you are coming from Surrey to learn kitesurfing in a safe and structured environment.
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Bracklesham Bay is one of the few beaches on this stretch of the South Coast that regularly offers surfable waves. It is a popular spot for surfing, alongside paddleboarding on calmer days.
The centre is based alongside The Beach Bracklesham, with a beachfront restaurant and bar, beachside seating overlooking the bay, and an onsite car park right by the beach. It is an easy place to arrive, get in the water, and enjoy time by the sea before or after your session.
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If you are not sure which activity is right for you, here is a simple way to decide.
Kitesurfing is ideal if you want an exciting new sport with a clear learning pathway and the chance to progress over time. Littlehampton is the best location for this.
Surfing is a great choice if you like the idea of a classic beach day with waves, a friendly surf scene, and a relaxed surf club feel. Bracklesham Bay is the place for this.
Paddleboarding works well if you want something accessible and social that suits beginners, families, and mixed ability groups. Both locations offer paddleboarding depending on conditions and preference.
We also run sessions for younger riders, including kids surf sessions and seasonal kids clubs. These are designed to be fun, confidence building, and well supported, making them a great option for families travelling from Surrey.
It allows families to plan a day by the sea where everyone has something to do, whether that is joining a coached kids session, getting in the water together, or relaxing on the beach nearby.
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Both Littlehampton and Bracklesham Bay work well as day trips from Surrey by car.
If you prefer public transport, many visitors travel by train to Chichester and then continue by taxi or local bus to Bracklesham Bay. Trains also run to Littlehampton station, with onward options to reach the seafront.
If you like to check conditions before setting off, our live webcam hub shows real time views of the beach along with tide information for both locations.
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A big part of what makes our centres different is the overall experience. We aim to combine great sessions on the water with the chance to relax, eat well, and enjoy being by the sea.
It is ideal for individuals, couples, families, and groups who want an active day out that still feels unhurried and enjoyable.
If you are coming from Surrey and would like help choosing the best activity or location, get in touch and we will happily point you in the right direction based on what you want to do.
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