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Cowes East Beach is a two-mile esplanade shingle beach situated in the harbour, making it an ideal spot for family swimming and taking in the views of the Solent. The beach is located in Cowes, a prestigious Victorian town famous for its natural water activities.
The beach is easily accessible and features a promenade, children's play area, and a range of shops, pubs, and restaurants in the nearby town of East Cowes. Visitors can enjoy a stroll along the Esplanade, explore the wooded area behind the beach, or take advantage of the family-friendly adventure playground and paddling pool.
As a tidal beach, the sandy and shingle area can disappear during high tide times. However, the beach's proximity to town amenities and its views of sailing activities in the Solent make it an attractive option, especially during the warmer spring and summer seasons.
The beach and surrounding area offer a range of activities, including swimming, sailing, and walking. Visitors can also simply relax and watch the sailing activities in the Solent, enjoying a tranquil escape from the busier parts of the Isle of Wight.
Shingle Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 93% |
| Max temperature | 20°C |
| feels like | 21°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
The tide at Cowes East Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:45 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:25 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Pay parking at the beach.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned regularly
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
just over a mile west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles west as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road or 21 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
Location: East Cowes
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ505963
Coordinates: 50°45'52"N 1°17'2"W
Mapcode: GBR 89L.S7L
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Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Isle of Wight
Parish: East Cowes
Nearest postcode: PO32 6AD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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