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Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach

Dorset, England


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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.

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Weather and tides for Saturday 19 July

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  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Toilets
  • Popular Activities

    Bird watching Sailing Snorkelling Sunbathing Swimming Walking
  • Features

    Nature reserve
  • Parking

    There is a small amount of free on-road parking by the beaches.

  • Beach Cleaning

    Beach is not cleaned

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Awards

    Marine Conservation Society Recommended

  • Water Quality

    Excellent water quality

    Excellent water quality

Recommended holiday cottages near Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach

Things to do and see in the area

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)

Places to eat near Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach

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

Other beaches nearby

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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