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Camber Sands Beach in East Sussex

Camber Central Beach

Camber Central is a very popular foreshore containing the only sand dunes in East Sussex. It's an ideal family beach with a wide expanse of sand.

Lifeguard patrol times 2023

Easter Bank Holiday 07-10 April
Weekends and Bank Holidays Only
29 April-21 May
Daily 27 May-01 October
Patrol times 10am-6pm

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Beach information

Stay safe on the beach

  • Wherever possible, swim at a lifeguarded beach. Find your nearest RNLI lifeguarded beach, or the Irish Water Safety website.
  • When on a lifeguarded beach, find the red and yellow flags and always swim or bodyboard between them – this area is patrolled by lifeguards.
  • Never swim alone.
  • If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help.
  • If you see someone in difficulty, don't attempt a rescue. Tell a lifeguard, or, if you can't see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.
  • For more advice about having fun and staying safe on the beach, see our beach safety advice.

Ready to change lives working as an RNLI lifeguard?

Join the team and you’ll be trained, respected and well paid. You will boost your fitness and train with like-minded people, earn a decent hourly rate from the start, and learn valuable skills that will stay with you for life. 

All of this and you’ll be on the beach helping to save lives every day.  

Have you got what it takes?

If you’re fit, aged 16+ and can swim 400m, why not give it a go? Help with qualification training might be available if you’re new to beach lifeguarding.

So whether you’re qualified or just getting started, visit our recruitment site for info and vacancies, find out more about lifeguard training.

You can help save lives and make our waters safer for everyone.

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News and media from Camber Central Beach

Photo of RNLI rescue board: There will be no RNLI lifeguard service at Bexhill-on-Sea this summer.
Article Lifeguards
No RNLI lifeguard service to operate at Bexhill-on-Sea in 2023
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RNLI Lifeguards on jet skis
Article Beach safety
RNLI Lifeguards Return to Camber Central Beach from Easter weekend
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Photo of RNLI lifeguard on a beach with rescue board
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RNLI on the lookout for new beach lifesavers in East Sussex
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RNLI Lifeguard on rescue watercraft (RWC) or jet ski
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End of the busy summer season for RNLI lifeguards in East Sussex
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