Calshot beach is part of a shingle spit at the west corner of Southampton Water where it joins the Solent, the beach offers panoramic views of the Solent, Isle of Wight and Southampton.
This location has always been strategic and is the site of one of Henry VIII defensive forts, Calshot Castle (1539), built to defend the south coast from the French and Spanish.
The spit also has an extensive salt marsh which is of important wildlife interest.
Popular windsurfer and kitesurfer location where beginners can take advantage of the lagoon.
Facilities include car park, toilets with disabled facilities, cafes and Calshot Activities Centre.
The Calshot Activities Centre is located in the old Calshot Naval Air Station (later known as RNAS Calshot and RAF Calshot) and offers a range of activities with accommodation, activities include windsurfing, SUP, kitesurfing, sailing, snowboarding/skiing and climbing.
Dog Friendly Beach?
Calshot beach, dogs allowed but must be kept on a lead.
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.
Calshot Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast
Today Expect a temp in the range 14.1℃ to 20.5℃ with wind speed 7.4 m/sec (NE)
Thursday, Jun 01 Expect a temp in the range 9.7℃ to 11.3℃ with wind speed 6.5 m/sec (NE)
Friday, Jun 02 Expect a temp in the range 10.9℃ to 11.6℃ with wind speed 6.3 m/sec (NE)
Saturday, Jun 03 Expect a temp in the range 7.9℃ to 11.1℃ with wind speed 3.8 m/sec (NE)
Sunday, Jun 04 Expect a temp in the range 9.2℃ to 12.5℃ with wind speed 3.9 m/sec (NNE)
Monday, Jun 05 Expect a temp in the range 9.4℃ to 12.4℃ with wind speed 4.2 m/sec (NE)
Tuesday, Jun 06 Expect a temp in the range 8.6℃ to 10.9℃ with wind speed 3.7 m/sec (ENE)
Southampton weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Calshot Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Calshot Beach is at Calshot Castle 1.04 km (0.65 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.
Wed 31 May Low Tide at 01:17 (Height 1.82m) High Tide at 07:15 (Height 3.65m) High Tide at 10:15 (Height 3.51m) Low Tide at 13:34 (Height 1.61m) High Tide at 19:43 (Height 3.92m) High Tide at 22:38 (Height 3.81m)
Thu 01 Jun Low Tide at 02:04 (Height 1.54m) High Tide at 08:07 (Height 3.82m) High Tide at 11:02 (Height 3.69m) Low Tide at 14:22 (Height 1.38m) High Tide at 20:34 (Height 4.09m) High Tide at 23:24 (Height 3.95m)
Fri 02 Jun Low Tide at 02:49 (Height 1.25m) High Tide at 08:59 (Height 4.00m) High Tide at 11:49 (Height 3.85m) Low Tide at 15:07 (Height 1.16m) High Tide at 21:24 (Height 4.25m)
Sat 03 Jun High Tide at 00:09 (Height 4.06m) Low Tide at 03:33 (Height 0.99m) High Tide at 09:46 (Height 4.14m) High Tide at 12:36 (Height 3.98m) Low Tide at 15:51 (Height 0.99m) High Tide at 22:05 (Height 4.34m)
Sun 04 Jun High Tide at 00:50 (Height 4.15m) Low Tide at 04:16 (Height 0.81m) High Tide at 10:28 (Height 4.23m) High Tide at 13:18 (Height 4.10m) Low Tide at 16:35 (Height 0.89m) High Tide at 22:51 (Height 4.43m)
Mon 05 Jun High Tide at 01:36 (Height 4.17m) Low Tide at 04:59 (Height 0.72m) High Tide at 11:13 (Height 4.29m) High Tide at 14:03 (Height 4.17m) Low Tide at 17:19 (Height 0.88m) High Tide at 23:33 (Height 4.43m)
Tue 06 Jun High Tide at 02:18 (Height 4.17m) Low Tide at 05:43 (Height 0.73m) High Tide at 12:00 (Height 4.29m) High Tide at 14:50 (Height 4.19m) Low Tide at 18:04 (Height 0.96m)
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