Undeterred by the Met Office’s heat warning, beach-goers made the most of the hot weather in the seaside towns, which peaked at 30 degrees Celsius.
Our photographer, Steve Robards, was there to capture some smiling faces on the seafronts and beaches today.
Can you spot yourself or someone you know in the picture gallery below?
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1. People enjoying the heatwave at Littlehampton beach 18/07/22. Pic S Robards SR2207182
People enjoying the heatwave at Littlehampton beach 18/07/22. Pic S Robards SR2207182 Photo: S Robards
2. People enjoying the heatwave at Worthing beach 18/07/22. Pic S Robards SR2207181
People enjoying the heatwave at Worthing beach 18/07/22. Pic S Robards SR2207181 Photo: S Robards
3. People enjoying the heatwave at Worthing beach 18/07/22. Pic S Robards SR2207181
People enjoying the heatwave at Worthing beach 18/07/22. Pic S Robards SR2207181 Photo: S Robards
4. People enjoying the heatwave at Worthing beach 18/07/22. Pic S Robards SR2207181
People enjoying the heatwave at Worthing beach 18/07/22. Pic S Robards SR2207181 Photo: S Robards