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Friars Cliff Beach

Friars Cliff beach is a mixture of sand and shingle with great views across Christchurch Bay to the Isle of Wight.

Good family beach with safe swimming, backed by a promenade that has wheelchair access.

Facilities include car parks, toilets, cafe, lifeguards in the summer and beach hut hire.

Friars Cliff Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Friars Cliff Beach has dog restrictions.

Friars Cliff beach, Dog restrictions May 1 until September 30 dogs are not allowed.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 7 beaches at Christchurch, 57 beaches in Dorset, or check our list of Dorset Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Friars Cliff Beach Water Quality

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 -0.3℃ to 0.6℃ with wind speed 4.4 m/sec (NNE)

Saturday, Dec 10

Expect a temp in the range 1.9℃ to 3℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (NNW)

Sunday, Dec 11

Expect a temp in the range 0.9℃ to 2.1℃ with wind speed 1.6 m/sec (NNE)

Monday, Dec 12

Expect a temp in the range -0.1℃ to 0.7℃ with wind speed 5.5 m/sec (NNW)

Tuesday, Dec 13

Expect a temp in the range 2.6℃ to 4.9℃ with wind speed 6.4 m/sec (ENE)

Wednesday, Dec 14

Expect a temp in the range 0.5℃ to 2℃ with wind speed 8.3 m/sec (NE)

Thursday, Dec 15

Expect a temp in the range 0.1℃ to 0.5℃ with wind speed 4.6 m/sec (NW)

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

Friars Cliff Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Friars Cliff Beach is at Christchurch (Entrance) 2.54 km (1.58 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.

Fri 09 Dec
   Low Tide at 04:27 (Height 0.71m)
   High Tide at 09:22 (Height 1.77m)
   Low Tide at 16:54 (Height 0.43m)
   High Tide at 21:52 (Height 1.55m)

Sat 10 Dec
   Low Tide at 04:58 (Height 0.76m)
   High Tide at 10:00 (Height 1.80m)
   Low Tide at 17:27 (Height 0.45m)
   High Tide at 22:36 (Height 1.53m)

Sun 11 Dec
   Low Tide at 05:33 (Height 0.79m)
   High Tide at 10:42 (Height 1.78m)
   Low Tide at 18:01 (Height 0.47m)
   High Tide at 23:23 (Height 1.49m)

Mon 12 Dec
   Low Tide at 06:14 (Height 0.82m)
   High Tide at 11:28 (Height 1.71m)
   Low Tide at 18:37 (Height 0.50m)

Tue 13 Dec
   High Tide at 00:14 (Height 1.44m)
   Low Tide at 07:00 (Height 0.85m)
   High Tide at 12:17 (Height 1.61m)
   Low Tide at 19:16 (Height 0.55m)

Wed 14 Dec
   High Tide at 03:48 (Height 1.61m)
   Low Tide at 07:50 (Height 0.88m)
   High Tide at 13:13 (Height 1.49m)
   Low Tide at 19:58 (Height 0.60m)

Thu 15 Dec
   High Tide at 04:35 (Height 1.66m)
   Low Tide at 08:43 (Height 0.91m)
   High Tide at 16:28 (Height 1.47m)
   Low Tide at 20:44 (Height 0.66m)