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Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach is a secluded and sheltered sandy beach located on the Dorset coast, offering a range of activities and scenic views.
The Portland Harbour beaches, including Sandsfoot Castle Beach, are small and secluded, situated on a spit that starts at the ruins of Castleton Castle. The beach is approximately 300 metres wide and is backed by cliffs.
The beach is privately owned and offers a sheltered and sandy environment, making it popular for a range of watersports, including swimming, sailing, snorkelling, and diving. There is a cafe nearby and a network of coastal footpaths for visitors to enjoy.
In addition to Sandsfoot Castle Beach, there are other beaches in the Portland Harbour area, including Castle Cove and Hamm Beach. Castle Cove is a small, privately owned sandy beach backed by cliffs, while Hamm Beach is a shingle beach located on the eastern side of the causeway linking Portland to Weymouth.
The Portland Harbour beaches are located on a spit, similar to the neighbouring Chesil Beach, and offer scenic views of the surrounding area. The beaches are situated in Portland Harbour on the Dorset coast.
Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach is on the Jurassic Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 15% |
| Max temp. | 20°C |
| (feels like | 19°C) |
| Wind 11mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 81% |
| Min temp. | 17°C |
| (feels like | 14°C) |
| Wind 18mph |  |
The tide at Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:00 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 1:37 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
17.8°C
Food available
Toilets
There is a small amount of free on-road parking by the beaches.
Beach is not cleaned
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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Weymouth Bay Rib Charters (1 miles)
Weymouth Harbour (1 miles)
Chesil Bank (Chesil Beach) (1 miles)
Stuart Wiltshire Glass (1.2 miles)
Nothe Gardens (1.2 miles)
Nothe Fort (1.3 miles)
Gladstones Family Jewellers (1.3 miles)
Jurassic Safari (1.4 miles)
Moonfleet Adventure Sail Training (1.7 miles)
Crab House Cafe (310 yards)
Time for Tea (330 yards)
Chorntong Thai Cuisine (350 yards)
Manbo's (350 yards)
Crustacean (350 yards)
Fish 'n' Fritz (290 yards)
All distances are approximate
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
Location: Southlands, Weymouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SY672772
County: Dorset
Country: England
Local Authority: Weymouth and Portland
Nearest postcode: DT4 9JP
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