Compton Bay Beach Info | Isle of Wight Coast

Compton Bay Beach is a large sandy beach about two miles long and the beach is famous for its geological history going back to the dinosaurs and the views and the cliffs make a perfect backdrop for bathers.

To get there you will have to find the car park near Shippards Chine just off the A3055 and you will see the sign welcoming you to Hanover Point and the Fossil Forest. Steps lead down from the car park on the beach and there are toilets right there too.

It can be really windy on this beach but the surf is good and therefore very popular with the surfers! There is very little else on this beach as it is known for its wildness! Great for walks, picnics, surfing and fossil hunting. At low tide dinosaur foot prints can be seen imprinted in the rocks.

The south west coast of the island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Heritage Coast and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Facilities include car park, toilets and sometimes a refreshment van.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Totland Destination page or our regional Isle Of Wight Destination page.

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Compton Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 9.7℃ to 11.9℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (SW)

Sunday, May 05

Expect a temp in the range 10.1℃ to 10.7℃ with wind speed 5 m/sec (E)

Monday, May 06
rain

Expect a temp in the range 10.2℃ to 11.1℃ with wind speed 3.5 m/sec (NE)

Tuesday, May 07

Expect a temp in the range 10.6℃ to 11.7℃ with wind speed 4.4 m/sec (N)

Wednesday, May 08

Expect a temp in the range 10.1℃ to 12.3℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (NNE)

Thursday, May 09
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 11.3℃ with wind speed 1.8 m/sec (SSE)

Friday, May 10
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 10.6℃ to 11.8℃ with wind speed 1.4 m/sec (W)

Our Totland weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Compton Bay Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Compton Bay Beach is at Freshwater Bay 2.56 km (1.59 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Compton Bay Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Sat 04 May
   Low Tide at 00:09 (Height 1.08m)
   High Tide at 06:31 (Height 2.13m)
   Low Tide at 12:33 (Height 0.80m)
   High Tide at 19:38 (Height 2.20m)

Sun 05 May
   Low Tide at 01:07 (Height 0.86m)
   High Tide at 06:59 (Height 2.21m)
   Low Tide at 13:29 (Height 0.63m)
   High Tide at 19:38 (Height 2.25m)

Mon 06 May
   Low Tide at 01:57 (Height 0.64m)
   High Tide at 07:36 (Height 2.28m)
   Low Tide at 14:18 (Height 0.48m)
   High Tide at 20:08 (Height 2.32m)

Tue 07 May
   Low Tide at 02:44 (Height 0.45m)
   High Tide at 08:16 (Height 2.34m)
   Low Tide at 15:05 (Height 0.39m)
   High Tide at 20:45 (Height 2.38m)

Wed 08 May
   Low Tide at 03:29 (Height 0.32m)
   High Tide at 09:00 (Height 2.36m)
   Low Tide at 15:50 (Height 0.38m)
   High Tide at 21:25 (Height 2.40m)

Thu 09 May
   Low Tide at 04:14 (Height 0.27m)
   High Tide at 09:44 (Height 2.34m)
   Low Tide at 16:35 (Height 0.44m)
   High Tide at 22:06 (Height 2.37m)

Fri 10 May
   Low Tide at 04:56 (Height 0.31m)
   High Tide at 10:31 (Height 2.28m)
   Low Tide at 17:18 (Height 0.58m)
   High Tide at 22:50 (Height 2.30m)

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Compton Bay Beach

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