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The beach is situated in the historic old town of Portsmouth, close to the 15th century Round Tower, which now houses an art gallery. The beach stretches from the Round Tower to Victoria Pier and is backed by the historic Portsmouth City wall. The pebble beach offers stunning views of Portsmouth Harbour and is close to various attractions, including historic pubs and the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to notable ships like HMS Victory.
While swimming is not recommended due to strong currents in and out of Portsmouth Harbour, the beach is ideal for fishing and leisurely walks along the scenic coastline. There are lifeguarded beaches at Southsea, located just along the coast, which provide safer swimming conditions. The beach is a popular spot for fishing, and Victoria Pier is also a well-known fishing spot.
The beach is close to shops, cafes, and the Hotwalls studios artisan market on Broad street. The Portsmouth Millennium Promenade Walk, a scenic route of just under 2 miles, passes by this beach and links Portsmouth's historic waterfront. The walk starts from Spur Redoubt near Clarence Pier in Southsea and finishes at The Hard.
The beach can sometimes be affected by heavy wash from passing ships, which may impact the beach conditions.
Shingle
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 6mph | |
The tide at Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:49 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 1:40 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
There is parking available for around 300 cars - a charge applies.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 15 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 16 miles east as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 19 miles east as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 19 miles east as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 20 miles east as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 21 miles east as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 25 miles east as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 25 miles east as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 25 miles east as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 30 miles east as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ630992
Coordinates: 50°47'20"N 1°6'23"W
Mapcode: GBR VNL.CR
What 3 Words: gifted.radar.herbs
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: Portsmouth
Nearest postcode: PO1 2ND
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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