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Pagham

BeachArun District Council🐾 Dog-friendly all year

A designated Solent, Sussex or Isle of Wight bathing water at Pagham, classified Good in the latest published annual assessment.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Good

Lifeguard: Seasonal patrols operate at some principal resort beaches; confirm exact current dates and zones.

Hazards: Cold water, currents, groynes, piers, shingle and rapidly changing tides.

Amenities: car-park

Dogs

Pagham is outside Arun's three seasonal dog-exclusion zones and is identified by current local visitor guidance as dog-friendly.

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

Established access and visitor facilities where available, but tide, current, cliff and live water-quality warnings still require checking.

Fishing

Solent and harbour-influenced beaches can support bass, flounder, mullet and plaice, with whiting in colder periods.

Species reported: Bass, Flounder, Grey mullet, Plaice, Whiting

Access & parking

Use established signed beach, promenade, country-park or harbour access; check tides and temporary closures.

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://www.experiencewestsussex.com/dog-friendly-beaches-in-west-sussex/

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bathing-waters-in-england-compliance-reports/bathing-water-classifications-2025

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.