Alum Chine beach is a sandy beach popular with families and has a children’s play area and a paddling pool. The beach is not so busy as those closer to Bournemouth Pier and the town centre.
Alum Chine Tropical Gardens are nearby.
Facilities include toilets, car parking, disabled access, Cafe / Bar / Shop and lifeguards in summer months.
Alum Chine Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Dog Friendly Beach?
Alum Chine beach, dogs not allowed between 1st May and 30th September.
Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as: - Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest - Good: generally good water quality - Sufficient: meets minimum standards - Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
7 Day Weather Forecast
Today Expect a temp in the range 8.6℃ to 9.5℃ with wind speed 10.1 m/sec (W)
Saturday, Apr 01 Expect a temp in the range 8.6℃ to 9.5℃ with wind speed 10 m/sec (W)
Sunday, Apr 02 Expect a temp in the range 6.2℃ to 8.4℃ with wind speed 6.4 m/sec (N)
Monday, Apr 03 Expect a temp in the range 1℃ to 3.6℃ with wind speed 6.3 m/sec (NE)
Tuesday, Apr 04 Expect a temp in the range 1℃ to 4.1℃ with wind speed 2.6 m/sec (E)
Wednesday, Apr 05 Expect a temp in the range 6.4℃ to 8℃ with wind speed 2 m/sec (W)
Thursday, Apr 06 Expect a temp in the range 8.9℃ to 9.6℃ with wind speed 2.9 m/sec (W)
Bournemouth weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Alum Chine Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Alum Chine Beach is at Bournemouth 2.12 km (1.32 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height. These times are not adjusted for BST.
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