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Swanage South Beach

Dorset, England


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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.

Swanage South Beach is adjacent to the Bournemouth Coast Path and the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Friday 13 December

Today
Chance of rain 14%
Max temp. 7°C
(feels like 4°C)
Wind 9mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 19%
Min temp. 5°C
(feels like 3°C)
Wind 4mph

The tide at Swanage South Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:03 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:36 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   12.1°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Swanage South Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Pursenalities Handbags & Accessories (0.1 miles)
Swanage Railway (0.2 miles)
Durlston Country Park (1 miles)
Cumulus Outdoors (2.1 miles)
Studland Stables (2.4 miles)
Studland beach and Nature Reserve (2.5 miles)
Old Harry Rocks (2.6 miles)
Corfe Castle (4.8 miles)
Dorset Waterpark (5 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Swanage

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SZ031789

County: Dorset

Country: England

Local Authority: Purbeck

Parish: Swanage

Nearest postcode: BH19 1LA

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