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Mudeford Sandbanks Beach

A sandy beach at the tip of Hengistbury Head. Swimmers, paddlers and watersports are segregated on designated areas between numbered groynes.

The collection of 300 plus wooden beach chalets may look rough but the huts are in great demand due the excellent location.

Facilities include toilets, cafe, bistro and shop on the sandbank; Mudeford Quay facilities including pub, cafe, shop are just a short ferry ride away.

No vehicle access to the sandbank. Nearest car parks are at Mudeford Quay and Hengistbury Head. Access is either by land train from the Hengistbury Head car park or ferries from Mudeford or Christchurch Quays.

Mudeford Sandbanks Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.

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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Mudeford Sandbanks 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 14.8℃ to 15.7℃ with wind speed 7.7 m/sec (W)

Sunday, Oct 02

Expect a temp in the range 15.8℃ to 16.1℃ with wind speed 6.5 m/sec (W)

Monday, Oct 03

Expect a temp in the range 13℃ to 13.2℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (NE)

Tuesday, Oct 04

Expect a temp in the range 16.2℃ to 17.1℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (SSW)

Wednesday, Oct 05

Expect a temp in the range 17.2℃ to 17.9℃ with wind speed 7.4 m/sec (SW)

Thursday, Oct 06

Expect a temp in the range 12.3℃ to 13℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (NW)

Friday, Oct 07

Expect a temp in the range 14.7℃ to 15.2℃ with wind speed 5.4 m/sec (W)

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

Mudeford Sandbanks Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Mudeford Sandbanks Beach is at Christchurch (Entrance) 0.52 km (0.33 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.

Sat 01 Oct
   Low Tide at 07:31 (Height 0.64m)
   High Tide at 12:45 (Height 1.54m)
   Low Tide at 19:47 (Height 0.66m)

Sun 02 Oct
   High Tide at 00:33 (Height 1.44m)
   Low Tide at 08:29 (Height 0.74m)
   High Tide at 13:36 (Height 1.41m)
   Low Tide at 20:41 (Height 0.72m)

Mon 03 Oct
   High Tide at 01:10 (Height 1.31m)
   Low Tide at 09:38 (Height 0.82m)
   High Tide at 17:35 (Height 1.48m)
   Low Tide at 21:48 (Height 0.75m)

Tue 04 Oct
   High Tide at 02:07 (Height 1.19m)
   Low Tide at 11:13 (Height 0.83m)
   High Tide at 18:23 (Height 1.46m)
   Low Tide at 23:34 (Height 0.71m)

Wed 05 Oct
   High Tide at 07:38 (Height 1.57m)
   Low Tide at 12:30 (Height 0.74m)
   High Tide at 18:28 (Height 1.45m)

Thu 06 Oct
   Low Tide at 00:52 (Height 0.56m)
   High Tide at 08:44 (Height 1.61m)
   Low Tide at 13:24 (Height 0.64m)
   High Tide at 18:36 (Height 1.49m)

Fri 07 Oct
   Low Tide at 01:46 (Height 0.42m)
   High Tide at 09:41 (Height 1.63m)
   Low Tide at 14:10 (Height 0.56m)
   High Tide at 19:07 (Height 1.58m)