Safety at Hive Beach
- Published:
- 28 July 2024
Do you love spending time at Hive Beach? We advise following a few simple guidelines to help ensure that your visit is safe as well as enjoyable.
Swimming and water sports
Please note that Hive Beach is not an RNLI life-guarded beach
- The water is clear and inviting but please take care. It is a deep shelving beach with strong currents and large surf or high breaking waves on occasion. This can make exiting the water difficult and dangerous.
- Always read the warning signage on the beach entrance
- Consult the National Coastwatch Institute before making the decision to enter the water. They have a lookout station in the white hut that is manned seven days a week.
- Dial 999 in an emergency and ask to speak to the coast guard
Cliffs and rocks
- Beware of unstable cliffs.
- Please keep away from the base of the cliffs and obey all warning signs at the entrance to the beach; rock falls and landslides can happen at any time.
- Do not take unnecessary risks; stay away from the edge of the cliff top.
- Do not climb or walk over landslide or rock-fall debris, especially after wet weather.
- Do not climb on the sea defenses at any time.
Tide times
Be aware of tide times. The sea comes in and out twice a day and it is possible to get cut off by the incoming tide or forced up against the cliff.
Care for the coast and countryside
Issues such as littering, wildfires and fly-camping can all cause significant harm to landscapes and wildlife. With your help, these problems can be avoided so that these places can be protected for generations to come.
When you visit the coast and countryside, we ask that you please follow the Countryside Code