Rye Harbour: closures and restrictions
Closures and restrictions affecting boaters at Rye Harbour.
Channel obstructed by a shingle bank
Recent storms have deposited a large shingle bank in the area of Beacon No.4 position 50.55.700N 0.46.449E.

Aerial photograph of Rye Harbour with the shingle bank area marked in red. It is at top right of the text box.

Photograph of a large shingle bank at Rye Harbour. It extends 7 metres from land into the channel.
Strand Quay: visitor moorings closure
The visitor moorings will be open from 1 April to 2 October 2023.
A limited number of visitor berths are available.
You should arrange a mooring in advance by contacting the harbour office.
Contact the harbour office
Email rye.harbour@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Call the Rye Harbour office on 01797 225225.
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Removed information about a channel that was obstructed by a shingle bank.
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Added information about a channel that's obstructed by a shingle bank.
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Updated the information as the moorings will be open April to October 2023.
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The visitor moorings in Strand Quay are closed October 2022 to late March 2023.
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Removed old restriction
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new notice for Rye Harbour
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Update history
2023-12-01 15:23
Removed information about a channel that was obstructed by a shingle bank.
2023-11-23 17:31
Added information about a channel that’s obstructed by a shingle bank.
2023-03-28 17:04
Updated the information as the moorings will be open April to October 2023.
2022-11-11 14:48
The visitor moorings in Strand Quay are closed October 2022 to late March 2023.