The beach is situated on the north Kent coast adjacent to the village of Birchington. It is a gently shelving sandy beach with some rocks and shingle exposed at low water. A promenade sits above the beach with grassed areas behind and a tidal pool at the eastern end. The sea reaches the promenade on most high tides.
Water quality is classified as "Excellent" based on samples taken from the previous 4 years, 2021 through to 2024.
For tide times and marine weather for this beach, check out the UK & Ireland beaches app:
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