Dover Beach

Christ Church · south coast

Before you swim

Check the flag flying at the beach

Lifeguards fly a coloured flag showing the conditions in the water. It is the only reliable guide to how safe it is to swim right now.

What the flags mean

Beach camera

All 2 angles

View from the Dover 1 camera at Dover Beach — A recent capture from the Dover 1 camera, operated by IWCP Inc.. Open the camera page to watch it.

About this beach

A wide, popular stretch of sand beside St Lawrence Gap. Good swimming most of the year, with a reliable breeze that suits small craft. It is one of the busiest beaches on the south coast, so the lifeguard tower is staffed through the day in season.

Facilities

Toilets
Showers
Lifeguard tower
Parking
Snackette

Hazards

Moderate swell in winter months
Small craft near the shore

Getting there

Beside St Lawrence Gap, Christ Church. Parking on Dover Road.