Coast protection and beach management
Within the district there are two lengths of coastline either side of Eastbourne. These are the nationally recognised chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters to the west and the low lying Pevensey Bay to the east where the shingle beach protects the Pevensey Levels from flooding. The Council is both the Coast Protection Authority and also the leaseholder of the foreshore.
The chalk cliffs at Birling Gap are eroding at some 0.75 metres annually. The Council, after considerable investigation and discussion, has decided that it would be inappropriate to take action to reduce the erosion at Birling Gap.
Coast protection
Find out who is responsible for the sea defenses at Pevensey Bay & the plans for the Cuckmere Haven.
How are the beaches managed?
Includes information about the Shoreline Management plans.
How clean are the beaches in Wealden?
Information about the annual Seaside Awards.
Tide Timetables
(External link)
Uk tides. Sign up or use the free 6 day tidal predictions.
The service provides tidal data for over 6000 ports worldwide.
If you would like further information call 01892 602454 or email works@wealden.gov.uk