Mudeford Quay Beach
Mudeford Quay is at the entrance to Christchurch harbour is not a beach but provides a great family day out location.
You can fish off the quay, walk to the beaches nearby, take the ferry to Mudeford Sandbanks and Hengistbury Head or participate in watersports. From this point you can sail, windsurf, canoe in Christchurch Harbour or out to sea.
Facilities include parking, toilets, shops and pub.
Dog Friendly Beach?
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Mudeford Quay Beach.
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 Mudeford Quay Beach
Mudeford Quay Beach, Mudeford Quay, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 4AB, United Kingdom
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Mudeford Quay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast
Christchurch weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Mudeford Quay Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Mudeford Quay Beach is at Christchurch (Entrance) 1.10 km (0.68 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 Mudeford Quay Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.
Wed 20 Sep
Low Tide at 06:58 (Height 0.65m)
High Tide at 12:28 (Height 1.61m)
Low Tide at 19:30 (Height 0.68m)
Thu 21 Sep
High Tide at 00:34 (Height 1.42m)
Low Tide at 07:50 (Height 0.75m)
High Tide at 13:17 (Height 1.48m)
Low Tide at 20:17 (Height 0.74m)
Fri 22 Sep
High Tide at 01:08 (Height 1.31m)
Low Tide at 08:50 (Height 0.84m)
High Tide at 14:17 (Height 1.36m)
Low Tide at 21:10 (Height 0.80m)
Sat 23 Sep
High Tide at 01:40 (Height 1.22m)
Low Tide at 10:07 (Height 0.90m)
High Tide at 17:59 (Height 1.49m)
Low Tide at 22:15 (Height 0.82m)
Sun 24 Sep
High Tide at 02:36 (Height 1.16m)
Low Tide at 11:59 (Height 0.85m)
High Tide at 18:38 (Height 1.46m)
Mon 25 Sep
Low Tide at 00:06 (Height 0.76m)
High Tide at 08:17 (Height 1.53m)
Low Tide at 13:02 (Height 0.73m)
High Tide at 18:30 (Height 1.46m)
Tue 26 Sep
Low Tide at 01:16 (Height 0.60m)
High Tide at 09:17 (Height 1.58m)
Low Tide at 13:49 (Height 0.62m)
High Tide at 18:50 (Height 1.54m)
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