This feature-laden beach is a firm favourite with families. It provides good bathing areas and is easily accessed via means of a cliff lift, cliff paths or level promenade from nearby Boscombe. The beach is sandy with some shingle and has no sudden shelves or rip currents. A good range of facilities is provided and the attractive Southbourne Grove shopping centre is situated within easy walking distance from the cliff top through Fisherman's Walk ornamental gardens. The presence of lifeguards and the zoning of watercraft away from swimmers increases safety when bathing. Free LV= Kidzone children’s safety wristbands are available from the beach office.
Nearest town: Bournemouth
Local authority: Bournemouth Borough Council
OS Grid Reference: SZ128912
Forecast for the next five days
Saturday
21 April
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Chance of rain | 31% |
Max temp. | 19°C |
(feels like | 16°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 4mph. | ![]() ESE |
Pressure | 1019 |
Humidity | 64% |
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Air Quality | ![]() |
High Tide 02:07 BST
(01:07 GMT)
Low Tide 09:58 BST
(08:58 GMT)
High Tide 14:45 BST
(13:45 GMT)
Low Tide 22:19 BST
(21:19 GMT)
Sunday
22 April
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Chance of rain | 4% |
Max temp. | 15°C |
(feels like | 12°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph. | ![]() SW |
Pressure | 1011 |
Humidity | 76% |
UV Index | ![]() |
Air Quality | ![]() |
High Tide 02:48 BST
(01:48 GMT)
Low Tide 10:53 BST
(09:53 GMT)
High Tide 15:59 BST
(14:59 GMT)
Low Tide 23:17 BST
(22:17 GMT)
Monday
23 April
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Chance of rain | 7% |
Max temp. | 12°C |
(feels like | 9°C) |
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph. | ![]() WSW |
Pressure | 1018 |
Humidity | 69% |
UV Index | ![]() |
Air Quality | ![]() |
High Tide 03:36 BST
(02:36 GMT)
Low Tide 11:54 BST
(10:54 GMT)
High Tide 19:27 BST
(18:27 GMT)
Tuesday
24 April
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Chance of rain | 14% |
Max temp. | 13°C |
(feels like | 10°C) |
Wind 4mph, gusting to 6mph. | ![]() SW |
Pressure | 1018 |
Humidity | 79% |
UV Index | ![]() |
Air Quality | ![]() |
High Tide 07:51 BST
(06:51 GMT)
Low Tide 13:07 BST
(12:07 GMT)
High Tide 20:14 BST
(19:14 GMT)
Low Tide 23:24 GMT
Wednesday
25 April
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Chance of rain | 33% |
Max temp. | 13°C |
(feels like | 10°C) |
Wind 4mph, gusting to 8mph. | ![]() W |
Pressure | 1015 |
Humidity | 65% |
UV Index | ![]() |
Air Quality | ![]() |
Low Tide 01:44 BST
(00:44 GMT)
High Tide 08:20 BST
(07:20 GMT)
Low Tide 14:27 BST
(13:27 GMT)
High Tide 20:49 BST
(19:49 GMT)
Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point and may not be accurate for this location. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.
In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use. Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.