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Colwell Bay is a relatively quiet beach, despite being popular, and is situated on the western shore of the Isle of Wight. The beach is a mix of sand and shingle and offers panoramic views of the Solent and the mainland, including Hurst Castle just over the Hampshire/Dorset border.
The beach is unspoilt and relatively quiet, making it ideal for those looking for a relaxing day out. It offers a variety of water sports, including windsurfing, jet skiing, and pedaloe hire. The water is generally calm and clear, making it suitable for swimming and snorkelling. Beach huts and deck chairs are available for hire, and there is a long promenade on the sea wall that continues to Totland Bay to the south. A car park with about 40 spaces, including 2 disabled spaces, provides access to the beach via a small slipway. There are also toilets, a beach shop, and a café, as well as a restaurant and an adjacent holiday park.
The beach is cleaned daily and is reputed to be one of the cleanest on the island. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including windsurfing, canoeing, and swimming. The beach is also suitable for families, with an amusement arcade and cafes available. A short walk along the sea wall links Colwell Bay to Totland Bay, providing a gentle and scenic stroll.
Colwell Bay is adjacent to the Isle of Wight Coast Path.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 17% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 32mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 52% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 24mph | |
The tide at Colwell Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:03 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 4:06 PM.
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Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Slipway
Road parking with payment and disabled spaces available.
To the right of the slipway the beach is dog friendly.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 17 miles east as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 17 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles east as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles east as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles east as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 19 miles east as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 19 miles east as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 20 miles east as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 21 miles east as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 3 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
Location: Colwell
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SZ327879
Coordinates: 50°41'23"N 1°32'17"W
Mapcode: GBR 78W.MXY
What 3 Words: politics.piglets.instant
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Isle of Wight
Parish: Freshwater
Nearest postcode: PO40 9RR
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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