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Shell Bay North Beach

Dorset, England

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Located at the very tip of the Studland Peninsula at the mouth of Poole Harbour.

Shell Bay is a beautiful beach easily accessed by road, or, for those who enjoy boat trips, by ferry from Sandbanks spit. The bay forms part of the Purbeck Heritage Coast.

Shell Bay North Beach is on the Purbeck Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the Bournemouth Coast Path and the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Sunday 18 August

Tonight
Chance of rain 1%
Min temp. 15°C
(feels like 12°C)
Wind 18mph
Tomorrow (Monday)
Chance of rain 31%
Max temp. 20°C
(feels like 14°C)
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Shell Bay North Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 11:33 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:49 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   18.9°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Shell Bay North Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Brownsea Island (0.5 miles)
Land & Wave (0.7 miles)
Jetski Safaris (2.1 miles)
Studland beach and Nature Reserve (2.2 miles)
Studland Stables (2.3 miles)
Old Harry Rocks (2.7 miles)
RNLI College Discovery Tour (3.2 miles)
Durdle Door & White Nothe Circular Walk (3.7 miles)
U-Escape (3.9 miles)
Dorset Day Trips (4.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Sandbanks,

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: SZ037864

County: Dorset

Country: England

Local Authority: Purbeck

Parish: Studland

Nearest postcode: BH19 3BA

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