Bournemouth Pier Beach

Bournemouth Pier Beach is one of the main beaches at Bournemouth and by the name located by Bournemouth Pier, an all-around good family sandy beach with all levels of entertainment and facilities. Some good surfing by the pier but often very crowded.

Facilities include car parks, toilets, disabled access, lifeguards between May and September, cafes and restaurants, amusements, piers (Bournemouth and Boscombe), cliff lifts, kid zones, and equipment hire (deck chairs, sun-beds, windbreaks and parasols). Beach huts, day and week hire available, all fitted with chairs and gas stove.

Bournemouth Pier Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Dog Friendly Beach?

Bournemouth Pier Beach has dog restrictions.

Bournemouth Pier beach, dogs not allowed between 1st May and 30th September.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 57 beaches in Dorset, or check our list of Dorset Dog Friendly Beaches.

Planning your visit to Bournemouth Pier Beach

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Bournemouth Pier Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 13.9℃ to 16.3℃ with wind speed 14.6 m/sec (SW)

Thursday, Sep 21

Expect a temp in the range 12.3℃ to 12.7℃ with wind speed 5.3 m/sec (W)

Friday, Sep 22

Expect a temp in the range 9.7℃ to 10.9℃ with wind speed 5.2 m/sec (WNW)

Saturday, Sep 23

Expect a temp in the range 8.4℃ to 10℃ with wind speed 6.3 m/sec (NW)

Sunday, Sep 24

Expect a temp in the range 16℃ to 16.4℃ with wind speed 7 m/sec (SSW)

Monday, Sep 25 cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 15.5℃ to 16.6℃ with wind speed 5.5 m/sec (SSW)

Tuesday, Sep 26

Expect a temp in the range 14.6℃ to 14.9℃ with wind speed 3.6 m/sec (WSW)

Bournemouth weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Bournemouth Pier Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Bournemouth Pier Beach is at Bournemouth 0.82 km (0.51 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Bournemouth Pier Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Wed 20 Sep
   Low Tide at 06:12 (Height 0.76m)
   High Tide at 11:38 (Height 2.04m)
   Low Tide at 18:34 (Height 0.87m)
   High Tide at 22:16 (Height 1.91m)

Thu 21 Sep
   Low Tide at 06:54 (Height 0.93m)
   High Tide at 12:04 (Height 1.91m)
   Low Tide at 19:20 (Height 1.01m)
   High Tide at 22:51 (Height 1.79m)

Fri 22 Sep
   Low Tide at 07:43 (Height 1.15m)
   High Tide at 11:26 (Height 1.81m)
   Low Tide at 20:16 (Height 1.17m)
   High Tide at 23:40 (Height 1.67m)

Sat 23 Sep
   Low Tide at 08:50 (Height 1.36m)
   High Tide at 12:12 (Height 1.73m)
   Low Tide at 21:41 (Height 1.27m)

Sun 24 Sep
   High Tide at 00:44 (Height 1.55m)
   Low Tide at 10:36 (Height 1.44m)
   High Tide at 13:35 (Height 1.65m)
   Low Tide at 23:17 (Height 1.22m)

Mon 25 Sep
   High Tide at 08:10 (Height 1.95m)
   Low Tide at 11:59 (Height 1.35m)
   High Tide at 18:10 (Height 1.85m)

Tue 26 Sep
   Low Tide at 00:29 (Height 1.04m)
   High Tide at 07:06 (Height 1.91m)
   Low Tide at 13:03 (Height 1.15m)
   High Tide at 18:34 (Height 1.98m)