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- Profile
Sandbanks Beach Information
Sandbanks beach on the Sandbanks Peninsular is a large sandy beach ideal for those looking to relax and those that want a more active beach. This is a very active beach with a wide (seasonal) selection of watersports available including parascending, inflatables, kayaks, jet-ski hire to name just a few.
Sandbanks Peninsular is probably becoming more known for the large expensive beachfront houses than it’s beach but the beach is good.
The Poole harbour side of Sandbanks Peninsular is very popular with sailing and windsurfing where the large expansive of shallow flat water provides excellent conditions for beginners or the more experienced.
If this is a little too busy, you could always take the chain ferry over the Poole harbour entrance to Studland for less built up beaches.
Facilities include large car parks and on-road parking, toilets (disabled facilities), showers, food kiosk, cafe, and lifeguards in the summer.
Sandbanks Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Sandbanks Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 8 beaches around Poole, 56 beaches in Dorset, or check our list of Dorset Dog Friendly Beaches.
- Water Quality
Beach Bathing Water QualityWater 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.
- Tides
- Weather
7-day Weather Forecast
Rain on Saturday through Tuesday, with high temperatures bottoming out at 6°C on Friday.Mostly cloudy throughout the day.Today's Forecast
6->917% 75% 18 mph
8:01 am 4:04 pmWindy until afternoon and overcast throughout the day.Thursday, Dec 13th
5->635% 99% 23 mph
8:02 am 4:04 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Friday, Dec 14th
3->613% 72% 14 mph
8:03 am 4:04 pmRain starting in the afternoon and windy starting in the evening.Saturday, Dec 15th
6->1299% 97% 21 mph
8:04 am 4:04 pmPartly cloudy in the morning.Sunday, Dec 16th
9->1287% 33% 13 mph
8:05 am 4:04 pmLight rain in the morning and overnight and windy overnight.Monday, Dec 17th
7->970% 51% 14 mph
8:05 am 4:04 pmRain in the morning and windy throughout the day.Tuesday, Dec 18th
8->998% 87% 16 mph
8:06 am 4:04 pmWindy until evening and foggy in the evening.Wednesday, Dec 19th
7->892% 85% 9 mph
8:07 am 4:05 pm - Reviews
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