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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 | % |
| Max temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 8°C |
| Wind 11mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 69% |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 4°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
The tide at Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:16 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:55 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
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
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 15 miles east as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 18 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
Location: Southlands, Weymouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SY672772
Coordinates: 50°35'38"N 2°27'50"W
Mapcode: GBR PY.FDPH
What 3 Words: prom.breed.frock
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.
County: Dorset
Country: England
Local Authority: Weymouth and Portland
Nearest postcode: DT4 9JP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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