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The safe sheltered bay is flanked by magnificent chalk headlands on either side. The gently sloping sands form a good 2km family beach with a promenade, providing all the facilities of a small seaside resort. This part of the beach is further away from the town centre and the Bull and Boat sits just behind the beach.
The clean, white sands combined with sheltered, clear waters of the bay make Swanage an ideal destination for a bucket and spade excursion. The bay is flanked by magnificent chalk headlands on either side, and views out over the Isle of Wight make Swanage a good place for soaking up the sun’s rays whilst admiring the views. The gently sloping beach has a clearly marked designated swimming area. Although there are no lifeguards, beach wardens patrol in summer. The calm, clear waters make the bay popular with swimmers, windsurfers and scuba divers. There are some interesting wrecks out at sea for experienced scuba divers to explore.
The charming resort has an old world Victorian appeal. There is a promenade alongside the beach and a selection of classic seaside town amusements, such as Punch and Judy shows, crazy golf and more. Facilities at the beach are very good and there is a seasonal lifeguard service. Deck chairs, pedalos and kayaks can be hired. As well as toilets/ disabled toilets, there is a first aid point and even a lost child centre.
Swanage Central Beach, also on the Dorset coast, is an award winning sandy beach perfect for swimming and a day out with the family. This popular tourist destination has lots on offer along the promenade and diving, sailing and windsurfing are popular here. To the southern end of the beach is the beautiful Victorian Pier, built in 1896 to accommodate the paddle steamers. The area by the pier is also known for being one of the best scuba diving areas on the south coast. Dive clubs and schools as well as individuals regularly dive to see the marine wildlife and wrecks in the area. You will also see people fishing as it is a popular place for anglers too.
Swanage North Beach is adjacent to the Bournemouth Coast Path and the South West Coast Path.
Sand
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 21°C |
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| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
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The tide at Swanage North Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:28 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:26 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking available. Disabled parking is along the seafront past the clock tower - more spaces in the town.
Dogs not allowed June 1st to September 30th
Beach cleaned daily during the summer.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile south as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile south as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles north as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 17 miles west as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 20 miles west as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles west as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 21 miles west as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 21 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 22 miles west as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 22 miles west as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 22 miles west as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 22 miles west as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 22 miles west as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 23 miles west as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
Location: New Swanage, Swanage
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ031796
Coordinates: 50°36'59"N 1°57'24"W
Mapcode: GBR 459.B2J
What 3 Words: stubborn.napped.clarifies
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.
County: Dorset
Country: England
Local Authority: Purbeck
Parish: Swanage
Nearest postcode: BH19 1LH
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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