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Shanklin beach forms part of Sandown Bay, which is famous for its long sandy beaches and safe bathing areas. The beach is well served by amenities and leisure pursuits, catering for all tastes.
Shanklin beach is situated towards the south of Sandown Bay on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight. The southern half of the sandy beach slopes gently up to the cliffs with a rock ledge at its extremity, while the northern half is backed by the resort's esplanade. A stream flows to the beach from Shanklin Chine.
The beach is popular with anglers and offers a range of activities, including safe bathing, paddling, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Visitors can also enjoy traditional and modern leisure pursuits, such as crazy golf, go-carts, bowling, and amusement arcades.
The beach is lined with an Esplanade featuring cafés, beach shops, and traditional beach huts. There is a slipway down to the beach and a garden with a food kiosk. Visitors can also reach the beach on foot by walking down the traffic-free road (The Chine) from Shanklin Old Village. The beach offers plenty of parking, and the south end is overlooked by small hotels, pubs, and restaurants.
Shanklin Beach is a family-friendly destination, with soft yellow sand and safe bathing areas, making it ideal for families with young children. Visitors can enjoy a classic day on the beach, with plenty of amenities and activities to keep everyone entertained.
Shanklin Central Beach is adjacent to the Isle of Wight Coast Path.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
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The tide at Shanklin Central Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:11 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:37 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
312 car parking spaces are available for a charge.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer and monthly the rest of the year.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Shanklin
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ586814
Coordinates: 50°37'46"N 1°10'18"W
Mapcode: GBR 9DS.JJS
What 3 Words: writings.blazing.companies
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: Shanklin
Nearest postcode: PO37 6BH
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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