Hengistbury Head Beach Info

Hengistbury Head is a headland jutting into the English Channel between Bournemouth and Christchurch, at the end is a spit that creates the narrow entrance to Christchurch Harbour.

Hengistbury Head Beach is a pebble beach below the imposing clay and ironstone cliffs. The Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve separates Poole Bay from Christchurch Bay and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

It is not so much a beach holiday location as a good place to explore and walk along gravel paths throughout the nature reserve. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Hengistbury Head and its beach, but please respect that this is a nature reserve.

Facilities include a pay-and-display car park, toilets, a cafe, and the Hengistbury Head Centre. Reaching the beach involves a pleasant walk from the Hengistbury Head car park or a short ferry ride from Mudeford Quay.

While in the area, we believe it is well worth visiting Mudeford Spit, just around the headland. The colourful beach huts add to the area’s charm and are iconic features of the landscape.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Christchurch Destination page or our regional Dorset Destination page.

Getting to Hengistbury Head Beach

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Hengistbury Head Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 11.8℃ with wind speed 6.6 m/sec (NNE)

Sunday, Apr 21

Expect a temp in the range 6.2℃ to 7.1℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (NNE)

Monday, Apr 22
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 6.5℃ to 6.6℃ with wind speed 6.1 m/sec (NE)

Tuesday, Apr 23

Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 9.4℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (N)

Wednesday, Apr 24

Expect a temp in the range 6.2℃ to 7.6℃ with wind speed 2.8 m/sec (NNE)

Thursday, Apr 25

Expect a temp in the range 8.4℃ to 9.4℃ with wind speed 5.8 m/sec (WNW)

Friday, Apr 26
cloudy

Expect a temp in the range 8.5℃ to 10.5℃ with wind speed 4.6 m/sec (SW)

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

Hengistbury Head Beach Tide Times

The closest tide times we have for Hengistbury Head Beach is at Christchurch (Entrance) 0.45 km (0.28 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 Hengistbury Head Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Sat 20 Apr
   Low Tide at 02:03 (Height 0.69m)
   High Tide at 06:59 (Height 1.49m)
   Low Tide at 14:18 (Height 0.56m)
   High Tide at 19:37 (Height 1.59m)

Sun 21 Apr
   Low Tide at 02:43 (Height 0.60m)
   High Tide at 07:34 (Height 1.54m)
   Low Tide at 14:54 (Height 0.58m)
   High Tide at 20:05 (Height 1.66m)

Mon 22 Apr
   Low Tide at 03:20 (Height 0.54m)
   High Tide at 08:09 (Height 1.58m)
   Low Tide at 15:23 (Height 0.60m)
   High Tide at 20:35 (Height 1.73m)

Tue 23 Apr
   Low Tide at 03:53 (Height 0.51m)
   High Tide at 08:43 (Height 1.62m)
   Low Tide at 15:49 (Height 0.61m)
   High Tide at 21:03 (Height 1.81m)

Wed 24 Apr
   Low Tide at 04:23 (Height 0.50m)
   High Tide at 09:17 (Height 1.64m)
   Low Tide at 16:18 (Height 0.62m)
   High Tide at 21:36 (Height 1.85m)

Thu 25 Apr
   Low Tide at 04:53 (Height 0.50m)
   High Tide at 09:53 (Height 1.64m)
   Low Tide at 16:55 (Height 0.63m)
   High Tide at 22:14 (Height 1.86m)

Fri 26 Apr
   Low Tide at 05:27 (Height 0.51m)
   High Tide at 10:31 (Height 1.61m)
   Low Tide at 17:38 (Height 0.66m)
   High Tide at 22:56 (Height 1.81m)

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While visiting Hengistbury Head Beach, take the opportunity to explore other attractions in the area.

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Hengistbury Head Beach

Getting to Hengistbury Head Beach

Hengistbury Head Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Hengistbury Head Beach Tide Times

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