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Cowes Beach

(West Cowes Beach)

Isle of Wight, England


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To the west of the town, Cowes beach is mostly gravel and slopes into deep water with strong currents.

At high tide there can be little beach left. Along the Esplanade there are shops, refreshments and public toilets. Egypt Point is particularly favoured by anglers.

Cowes Beach is adjacent to the Isle of Wight Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 25 April

Today
Chance of rain 59%
Max temp. 12°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 18mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 64%
Min temp. 7°C
(feels like 5°C)
Wind 4mph

The tide at Cowes Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:59 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:20 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.1°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Cowes Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath (1 miles)
Osborne House (1.6 miles)
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (4.5 miles)
Monkey Haven (4.7 miles)
Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve (4.7 miles)
Quarr Abbey (5.1 miles)
Haven Falconry (5.9 miles)
Isle of Wight Steam Railway (5.9 miles)

Places to eat near Cowes Beach

New Holmwood Hotel & Restaurant (330 yards)
Number 3 (210 yards)
Murrays Seafood Restaurant (150 yards)
Moocow (210 yards)
Mojac's Restaurant and Bar (190 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Cowes

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SZ490966

Country: England

Local Authority: Isle of Wight

Parish: Cowes

Nearest postcode: PO31 8BJ

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