It was a misty start to the seaside day in Brighton, but the fresh sea air awakened me after a tedious kind of drive down the A23. Found this little beach, lifeguards and all and sat to enjoy the damp, salty atmosphere. The sea was right in, with mesmerising breakers beating against the shore shingle. The usual Brighton flinty rocks mixed with a particularly boring type of shell.! 

The sea reflected the grey sky, making it green/grey with quite a heave on it from the Northernly blowing wind. The water turns the shingle into golden nuggets that rasp together with the undertow. 

Air temperature today 16°C

Water temperature 13°C

Wind 8mph

Damp atmosphere 94% humidity 

Didn’t actually get all in. Felt it up to my waist. I’m not acclimatised, so have to be patient. It was beautiful and a great day out.