suttononsea.infoThe beach at Sutton on Sea stretches for miles in each direction so there is plenty of space for long walks as well as playing in the soft golden sand.
Can Dogs go on the Beach at Sutton on Sea?
Sutton on Sea’s beach is dog friendly, however a short section around the village centre is restricted between May 1st to September 30th. Signs are displayed on the promenade to help you avoid the area which stretches from the Colonnade Building to the south and the zig-zag in the prom to the north at the point the chalets begin to be behind a grass bank. You can still walk your dog along the prom to access the quieter areas to the North and South where your dogs are welcome to enjoy the sand and surf.
Sutton on Sea Beach Parking
There are no sea view car parks, but several are close to the main pullover at the end of the High Street. For example, you will find one to the immediate north of the pullover behind the Beach Bar. A small council run one is located on the opposite side of the road to the pullover accessed via Marine Avenue. The largest car park is available behind The Colonnade Building on Broadway.
See our Car Parks in Sutton on Sea page for more information.
Swimming on the Beach at Sutton on Sea
The waves and tides are fairly gentle at Sutton on Sea, but it is recommended that you swim between the flags in full view of the lifeguards that watch the beach through the summer. If you’re not ready for swimming in the sea why not visit the Mablethorpe Swimming Pool, The Lincolnshire Aquapark, or for the little ones, there is a popular Maple Leaf Splash Pool in the Pleasure Gardens.
RNLI Beach Safety Advice
A day at the beach should be fun, but the sea can be unpredictable. Follow these simple tips to help keep yourself and your family safe:
Check the conditions and always swim at a lifeguarded beach
Mablethorpe and Skegness Beaches are patrolled by RNLI lifeguards between the end of May and beginning of September, between the hours of 10am and 6pm daily. Sutton On Sea is then patrolled from mid-July to September. Lifeguards are on hand to answer any questions or provide assistance with first aid, missing people as well as keeping an eye on swimmers in the water.
Remember: Float to Live
If you get into trouble in the water, fight your instinct to swim hard. Instead, float on your back, tilt your head back until your ears are in the water, relax, control your breathing and use your hands to stay afloat. Once calm, call for help or swim to safety.
Understand the hazards
Before visiting the beach, check the tide times, weather conditions and be aware of risks such as rip currents, changing tides, strong waves and cold water shock. Mablethorpe is a wide beach with a large tidal range that causes strong currents along the coastline. On warm days, especially at low tide, there can be an increased risk of weever fish stings.
There is also a large rocky structure called the Outfall on central beach. This is not only slippery and dangerous to climb on, but also creates dangerous rip currents in the water around it. For this reason, it is important to listed to lifeguard advice and always swim between the flags.
Look out for the beach flags
- Red and yellow flags – Safe area for swimming and bodyboarding, supervised by lifeguards.
- Red flag – Danger. Do not enter the water.
- Orange windsock – Do not use inflatables as the wind is blowing out to sea
For more information on how to stay safe at the coast, please visit the RNLI’s dedicated beach safety website.