Suffolk Heritage Coast, England

Southwold & Dunwich
conditions & visit score

No more piecing together five different forecasts. CoastMetric combines weather, tides, swell, air quality, and transport into a single visit score — so you can plan the perfect trip to Southwold & Dunwich.

🌊Tidal data
🚌Live transport
🍃Air quality
⚠️ Soft, eroding clay cliffs — keep well back from edges, especially after rain

About Southwold & Dunwich

Plan your visit with confidence

CoastMetric is a real-time conditions app for Southwold & Dunwich, Suffolk Heritage Coast, England. Check live weather, tides, swell, and coastal conditions before you visit.

Soft, eroding clay cliffs — keep well back from edges, especially after rain. Conditions can change rapidly — always check the forecast and plan accordingly.

Activities & Tours

Things to do near Southwold & Dunwich

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Walking Routes

Suggested walks at Southwold & Dunwich

Check the live Visit Score before you set out — conditions here change fast.

Moderate 10 km 3–4 hrs
Southwold to Dunwich Heath

Coastal path via Walberswick marshes and RSPB Minsmere viewpoints.

Easy 5 km 1.5–2 hrs
Southwold Harbour & River Blyth

Flat riverside walk with rowing-boat ferry crossing.

Plan Your Visit

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Key Features

What to see at Southwold & Dunwich

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Southwold Lighthouse

White lighthouse in the centre of town — open for tours.

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Dunwich

Medieval city lost to the sea — museum tells the story of coastal erosion.

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RSPB Minsmere

Premier birdwatching reserve between Southwold and Dunwich.

Live Data

What CoastMetric monitors here

All data is fetched from authoritative UK sources and recalculated every few minutes.

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Weather & Wind
Open-Meteo · hourly
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Tidal Predictions
UKHO Admiralty
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Water Quality
Environment Agency
Sea State & Swell
Open-Meteo Marine
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Live Transport
TransportAPI · NaPTAN
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Air Quality & Pollen
Open-Meteo AQ
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Flood Alerts
Environment Agency · live

Safety Information

Before you go

⛑️ Important safety notes

• Observe all warning signs and barrier tape
• Keep to marked paths — cliff edges may be unstable
• Wear appropriate footwear with good grip
• Check tide times before descending to beaches
• Tell someone your plans and expected return time

All data, scores, and recommendations provided by CoastMetric are for informational purposes only. Always use your own judgement and check official sources before visiting.

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