Watersports & water-based activites

Since 1991 2XS has supervised the safe enjoyment of watersports on West Wittering Beach. 2XS offers annual and guest membership with:

  • Clubhouse facilities

  • Tuition

  • Equipment hire & shop

2XS have a rescue jet-ski on standby 7 days a week from 1st March to 31st October.

WWE Beach Lifeguards operate between mid-May and mid-September. Always comply with their advice and direction.

Before partaking in any water-based activity, it is your responsibility to check the weather, wind speed & direction, and tidal state.

Car park terms and conditions still apply. All vehicles must be off site by 6:00pm GMT or 8:30pm BST.

General Rules

  • • Watersports of any kind are not permitted in the lifeguard supervised red & yellow flagged safe swimming & bodyboarding zone

    • Stand up paddleboarding and surfing are permitted in the black & white flagged hardcraft zone

  • All wind sport activities fall under 2XS’s remit. Members and non-members must sign in before entering the water. Guest pass charges apply.

  • • You must be a full 2XS member to kitesurf

    • You enter the water at your own risk, avoid the red flag area

    • If you see anybody in difficulty – dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard

Watersport specific rules & guidance

  • Kitesurfing - restricted to full 2XS members only

    • Overflying the beach is not permitted under any circumstances
    • No launching at high tide
    • Kitesurfers must launch and land in the yellow buoyed area
    • Kitesurfers must maintain a distance of at least 50 metres from the shore
    • Kitesurfing is not permitted in Chichester Harbour

  • Windsurfing - restricted to full 2XS & 2XS guest pass members only

    • Windsurfers are advised to launch and land in the yellow buoyed area. If launching from the western end of the beach, users must sign in with 2XS. Please note: Harbour dues must be paid if heading into the harbour
    • Windsurfers must maintain a distance of at least 50 metres from the shoreline and swimmers

  • Wingfoiling - restricted to full 2XS & 2XS guest pass members only

    • Wingfoilers are advised to launch and land in the yellow buoyed area. If launching from the western end of the beach, users must sign in with 2XS. Please note: Harbour dues must be paid if heading into the harbour
    • Wingfoilers must maintain a distance of at least 50 metres from the shoreline and swimmers

For everyone’s safety windsport users are not to enter the red & yellow flagged zone under any circumstances. If you are passing this zone you must be at least 75 metres upwind from the nearest swimmer. Please turn at the red “Fanatic” buoys.

Watersport guidance continued

  • Surfing - permitted year-round to all visitors

    Avoid 2XS wind-watersports zone(s), red-flag area, strong tides & offshore winds. Always comply with lifeguards & signage. Safest area is always the black & white flagged hardcraft zone.

    Do not enter the red & yellow flagged zone

  • Stand up paddleboarding - permitted year-round to all visitors

    Avoid 2XS wind-watersports zone(s), red-flag area, strong tides & offshore winds. Always comply with lifeguards & signage. Safest area is always the black & white flagged hardcraft zone.

    Do not enter the red & yellow flagged zone

  • Open water swimming

    • Wetsuits are essential for warmth & buoyancy
    • WWE strongly advise not swimming independently, always tell someone when going
    • Avoid 2XS watersports zone(s), red-flag area, strong tides & offshore winds. Always comply with signage
    • Be aware of changing depths, the sand regularly shifts
    During summer, always check in with the lifeguards for advice/supervision. If lifeguards not present, check in with 2XS

    View more detailed guidance here