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The safe sheltered bay of Swanage South Beach 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. The beach is near the pier and has many restaurants nearby.
This little sand and shingle beach lies just west of the town, on the way to the pier. Whilst not quite of the same standard as Swanage main beach’s golden sands, the beach here is a lovely spot to relax and watch life go by. With clear, clean water and in its sheltered location, the beach here is a great place for a spot of snorkelling. It is also popular with anglers, with the pier being well known for bass.
Swanage Central Beach, 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 South Beach is adjacent to the Bournemouth Coast Path and the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 18% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 66% |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 21mph | |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Swanage South Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:36 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:13 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
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
Daily - 28th May - 11th September
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile north 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 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 15 miles west as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 17 miles west as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 20 miles west as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 21 miles west as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles west as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 36 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 29 miles by road.
around 22 miles west as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 22 miles west as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 22 miles west as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 23 miles west as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
Location: Swanage
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ031789
Coordinates: 50°36'35"N 1°57'23"W
Mapcode: GBR 459.Q4X
What 3 Words: poorly.soaps.relax
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 1LA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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