For visiting boats
Brighton Marina is a breakwater harbour cut into the chalk coast half a mile east of Brighton, with direct open-sea access and more than 1,300 berths – a natural stop between Dover and the Solent and a jumping-off point for France. Visitors berth in the outer harbour on pontoons 10 and 11; the Inner Harbour behind a lock takes boats drawing up to 3 m. The site has a self-service fuel pontoon, pump-out, 24-hour laundries in the jetty bathroom blocks, a 60-tonne boat hoist with mast crane, a chandlery and marine trades, and Brighton city centre is a short bus ride away. Watch for sand building up at the entrance after southerly storms.
- Guest berths
- Call Brighton Marina on VHF 80 or 37 (or 01273 819919) for a berth, or go to visitor pontoons 10 and 11 to port inside the inner entrance. Give the western breakwater end a wide berth; in heavy weather many approach from the south. Entrance channel dredged to 1.7 m below CD but sand shoals after storms. 5-knot limit. The Inner Harbour (draught up to 3 m) is reached by lock, on demand 07:00–19:00. Self-service fuel 08:00–18:00 in summer, daylight in winter.
- Berths
- 1,300
- Radio
- VHF channel 80 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 50°48.61′ N 0°5.96′ W (50.81014, -0.09941)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel and petrol
- Phone
- +44 1273 819919
Prices
| Visitor berth 8m–12.5m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £4.50 per m / day |
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| Visitor berth 12.6m–16.0m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £4.75 per m / day |
| Visitor berth 16.1m–20.0m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £5 per m / day |
| Visitor berth 20.1m–24.0m LOA per metre per night (midday to midday), incl. VAT; minimum charge 8 m; Wi-Fi and £10 of electricity included | £6.50 per m / day |
| Short stay up to 4 hours per metre per visit, incl. VAT; 8 m minimum charge; no electricity | £1.48 per m / day |
Included in the berth price: wifi, water and electricity. Price list (PDF) → · checked 19 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Fareham – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 80. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Brighton Marina?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Fareham 999. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.