St Mildred's Bay, Westgate

A designated Kent, Essex or East Sussex bathing water at St Mildred's Bay, Westgate, classified Good in the latest published annual assessment.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Good

Lifeguard: Seasonal lifeguards operate at some principal beaches; verify the exact patrol zone and dates.

Hazards: Cold water, currents, groynes, piers, harbour traffic and fast-changing tides.

Amenities: car-park · toilets · cafe

Dogs

Official source: View the rule at source →

Family

Established visitor facilities and access, but tide, current, water-quality and zone-specific safety notices must be checked.

Fishing

Thanet permits fishing-boat launching from St Mildred's slipways outside stated summer hours, but no adequate exact shore-fishing evidence was found for species, tides or tactics. Do not convert boat-launching permission into a shore mark.

Crabbing

recommended with supervision — Visit Thanet explicitly describes the tidal pool as a good crabbing location. Children must remain supervised around pool walls and slippery chalk reef; use hook-free lines and release crabs promptly.

Access & parking

Use established signed beach, promenade or foreshore access; check tides, current warnings and temporary closures.