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Southsea East Beach stretches from Old Portsmouth to Eastney, offering a vibrant and traditional resort experience. The beach is primarily composed of flinty shingle, with a stretch of sand exposed at low tide. The beach slopes fairly rapidly into the sea, and is backed by a promenade and a recreation area featuring a popular canoe lake.
The name "Southsea" originates from the 16th-century Southsea Castle. In the early 19th century, Southsea became a fashionable destination for bathing and other seaside leisure activities. Today, the town remains a lively destination with plenty of visitor attractions, including the D-Day Museum, Cumberland House Natural History Museum, and the Blue Reef Aquarium.
The beach offers a range of activities, including swimming, paddleboarding, and windsurfing. Paddleboard rentals are available during the summer months, and lifeguards are on duty to ensure safety for swimmers and beachgoers. The promenade is perfect for walking, cycling, or skating, and the area is lined with cafes, restaurants, and ice cream shops. Canoe Lake, located behind the beach, is a popular spot for families, offering a play area and opportunities to see various marine wildlife.
From the beach, visitors can enjoy views out across the Solent towards the Isle of Wight, as well as the series of four large forts known as "Palmerston's Folly", built in the 1860s to defend against the risk of invasion.
The area offers a variety of dining experiences, from casual beach cafes to more upscale restaurants, with many serving fresh seafood and traditional British fare.
Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 20°C |
| feels like | 21°C |
| Wind 11mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 5% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
The tide at Southsea East Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:31 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:39 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking available - a charge applies.
Dogs are welcome but please check beach signs for restrictions.
Daily - 2nd July - 4th September
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 15 miles east as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 17 miles east as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 18 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 20 miles east as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 23 miles east as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 24 miles east as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 24 miles east as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 28 miles east as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 30 miles east as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 31 miles east as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Southsea, Portsmouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ653981
Coordinates: 50°46'45"N 1°4'26"W
Mapcode: GBR VTQ.NT
What 3 Words: also.remain.statue
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: PO4 0ST
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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