A long stone arm guarding the ferry port, deep water at the head, fast tides, a forgiving wall for first-timers. Bass, wrasse, pout and mackerel through summer; cod, whiting and pouting through winter. A favourite Sussex spot for night sessions in autumn.
Target species here
Tide times for Newhaven West Breakwater
EA gauge · Newhaven
Next high tide at Newhaven West Breakwater is 12:00 (6.0 m). Next low tide 18:00 (1.8 m).
| ↓ Low | 05:00 | 1.7 m |
| ↑ High | 11:00 | 5.9 m |
| ↓ Low | 18:00 | 1.8 m |
Fishes best on the flood.
Access & rules
Free access. Park at the West Quay car park. Watch for fast tides at the head and ferry-wake along the wall.