Studland Beach & Nature Reserve has three miles of beaches (Shell Bay, Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach) are owned by the National Trust. Wide sandy beaches great for swimming, watersports and diving. Water quality is good.
The beauty of Studland is its vast shoreline and varied landscape. The most popular stretch is that near to Knoll Beach Cafe, but if you take a little effort and move away from this piece you get more space and better scenery.
The heathland behind the beach is a haven for many wild flowers and rare birds and native wildlife and is a designated National Nature Reserve. Sand dunes and woodlands can be explored via a signposted National Trust trail and there is a woodland nature trail. Studland Study Centre at Knoll car park is open for pre-bookable events and visits all year round.
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 5.8℃ to 11.2℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (WNW)
Saturday, Feb 04 Expect a temp in the range 5.6℃ to 7.2℃ with wind speed 4.7 m/sec (W)
Sunday, Feb 05 Expect a temp in the range 6.8℃ to 7.6℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (WNW)
Monday, Feb 06 Expect a temp in the range 1.5℃ to 3.2℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (ENE)
Tuesday, Feb 07 Expect a temp in the range 1℃ to 2.5℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (ENE)
Wednesday, Feb 08 Expect a temp in the range 0.2℃ to 1.4℃ with wind speed 2.9 m/sec (NE)
Thursday, Feb 09 Expect a temp in the range 4.7℃ to 5.6℃ with wind speed 3.9 m/sec (S)
Swanage weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Studland Bay Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Studland Bay Beach is at Poole (Entrance) 3.09 km (1.92 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.
Fri 03 Feb Low Tide at 02:34 (Height 1.20m) High Tide at 06:11 (Height 1.82m) Low Tide at 15:01 (Height 0.96m) High Tide at 20:43 (Height 1.79m)
Sat 04 Feb Low Tide at 03:16 (Height 1.10m) High Tide at 08:39 (Height 1.95m) Low Tide at 15:38 (Height 0.84m) High Tide at 21:06 (Height 1.87m)
Sun 05 Feb Low Tide at 03:52 (Height 1.00m) High Tide at 09:00 (Height 2.04m) Low Tide at 16:11 (Height 0.73m) High Tide at 21:29 (Height 1.95m)
Mon 06 Feb Low Tide at 04:25 (Height 0.92m) High Tide at 09:22 (Height 2.12m) Low Tide at 16:41 (Height 0.66m) High Tide at 21:54 (Height 2.03m)
Tue 07 Feb Low Tide at 04:54 (Height 0.86m) High Tide at 09:46 (Height 2.17m) Low Tide at 17:09 (Height 0.61m) High Tide at 22:21 (Height 2.06m)
Wed 08 Feb Low Tide at 05:23 (Height 0.82m) High Tide at 10:15 (Height 2.17m) Low Tide at 17:37 (Height 0.59m) High Tide at 22:51 (Height 2.03m)
Thu 09 Feb Low Tide at 05:53 (Height 0.81m) High Tide at 10:45 (Height 2.11m) Low Tide at 18:08 (Height 0.59m) High Tide at 23:22 (Height 1.96m)
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Beach: Shell Bay beach, Studland View: Located right on the edge of the Isle of Purbeck, overlooking Brownsea Island, the waters of Poole Harbour and Sandbanks. What’s on the menu?: Light snacks served bistro-style during the day and a full menu with a seafood Mediterranean influence can be enjoyed in the restaurant at night. Read more…
Beach: Sandbanks beach View: Situated on the award-winning Sandbanks beach with stunning views of the bay. What’s on the menu?: A bright modern café serving homemade food such as seaside classics, salads, quiches, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Cakes baked freshly every day. Fully licensed bar. Read more…
Beach: Swanage Beach View: Situated right on Swanage seafront with views down the sandy beach and across the bay. What’s on the menu?: Serving light lunches, bistro dinner or a tapas menu using fresh local produce. Extensive menu for vegetarians. Read more…
Beach: Branksome Chine Beach View: Located right on the beachfront at Branksome Chine in Poole, the restaurant has a beautiful beachside location, with panoramic sea views across Poole Bay from the Purbeck Hills, across to the Isle of Wight. What’s on the menu?: Enjoy fantastic sea views wherever you sit at Branksome Beach. With a menu celebrating the best of Read more…
Shell Bay beach is the first beach on the Studland Peninsula, Isle of Purbeck, at the mouth of Poole Harbour. From Shell Beach you have the wide sweeping Studland Bay and the Studland National Nature Reserve. You can also take a pedestrian ferry to Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour. There is a designated naturist area between Shell Bay and Knoll Read more…
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 Read more…
The North beach at Swanage is still part of the main Swanage Bay but you are a little further away from the main town and a little less crowded. Read more…
Shore Road Beach is a large sandy beach that joins with the Sandbanks beach and is part of the long stretch of sand just before the beach hits the Peninsula. The beach has fine sand and gently sloping access to the water making it great for families. As Shore Road itself stretches along the harbour before reaching the seafront the Read more…
Studland Bay has over 250 beach huts of which some 50 are available for rent from the National Trust. The huts vary in location in that some are on the beach edge overlooking Studland Bay whilst others are set back and more secluded among the sand dunes. Rent can be daily or weekly from Saturday to Friday. Read more…
Bournemouth has 7 miles of sandy beach and distributed over this seafront are 250 beach huts for hire with all huts being furnished and come with three deckchairs, a gas ring and bottle. Locations include: Alum Chine Beach Durley Chine Beach Bournemouth West and East Beach Fisherman’s Walk Beach Southbourne Beach Boscombe Beach Beach huts are available for daytime use Read more…
Brownsea Island offers a varied and beautiful landscape for enjoying the wonders of nature; from the patchworks of woodland, heath and grassy fields in the peaceful and secluded interior, to the cliffs and beaches of the coastline, which offer breathtaking views across the harbour to the Purbeck Hills. No motor vehicles exist on Brownsea Island making it the perfect place Read more…
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