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Southbourne Beach

Southbourne beach is a sandy beach with some shingle and is popular with families.

Like most Bournemouth beaches the seafront is backed by a steep cliff.

Facilities include lifeguards in summer months, kids zone, toilets, parking, cafe, shops, restaurant

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

Dog Friendly Beach?

Southbourne beach, dogs not allowed between 1st May and 30th September.

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

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Southbourne 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 8.1℃ to 8.9℃ with wind speed 8.8 m/sec (S)

Sunday, Mar 26

Expect a temp in the range 7.8℃ to 8.8℃ with wind speed 11.1 m/sec (SSW)

Monday, Mar 27

Expect a temp in the range 4.6℃ to 5.1℃ with wind speed 3.3 m/sec (N)

Tuesday, Mar 28

Expect a temp in the range 7.8℃ to 8℃ with wind speed 9.3 m/sec (SSE)

Wednesday, Mar 29

Expect a temp in the range 9.6℃ to 9.9℃ with wind speed 6.8 m/sec (WSW)

Thursday, Mar 30

Expect a temp in the range 10.3℃ to 10.7℃ with wind speed 10.6 m/sec (WSW)

Friday, Mar 31

Expect a temp in the range 10.2℃ to 10.7℃ with wind speed 9.5 m/sec (S)

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

Southbourne Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Southbourne Beach is at Christchurch (Tuckton) 1.70 km (1.05 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.

Sat 25 Mar
   Low Tide at 07:28 (Height 0.70m)
   High Tide at 12:01 (Height 1.58m)
   Low Tide at 19:38 (Height 0.71m)

Sun 26 Mar
   High Tide at 00:21 (Height 1.51m)
   Low Tide at 08:12 (Height 0.75m)
   High Tide at 12:46 (Height 1.41m)
   Low Tide at 20:19 (Height 0.77m)

Mon 27 Mar
   High Tide at 00:59 (Height 1.37m)
   Low Tide at 08:56 (Height 0.80m)
   High Tide at 13:33 (Height 1.23m)
   Low Tide at 21:04 (Height 0.83m)

Tue 28 Mar
   High Tide at 01:19 (Height 1.23m)
   Low Tide at 09:44 (Height 0.84m)
   High Tide at 14:21 (Height 1.06m)
   Low Tide at 21:56 (Height 0.89m)

Wed 29 Mar
   High Tide at 01:17 (Height 1.14m)
   Low Tide at 10:39 (Height 0.86m)
   High Tide at 13:45 (Height 0.95m)
   Low Tide at 22:56 (Height 0.94m)

Thu 30 Mar
   High Tide at 02:06 (Height 1.07m)
   Low Tide at 12:08 (Height 0.85m)
   High Tide at 14:51 (Height 0.89m)

Fri 31 Mar
   Low Tide at 00:34 (Height 0.94m)
   High Tide at 03:12 (Height 1.03m)
   Low Tide at 13:44 (Height 0.78m)
   High Tide at 20:58 (Height 1.42m)