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Milford-on-Sea Beach is part of a long, sweeping pebble beach interspersed with wooden and rock groynes. The beach is backed by low cliffs at its western end and adjoins the Lymington–Keyhaven Nature Reserve to the east. The beach itself is mostly shingle, with some sand at the water's edge in places, and features a concrete sea wall and timber groynes.
The beach offers a range of amenities, including cafes, an ice cream kiosk, and a play area. Visitors can also enjoy a great walk from the beach along Hurst Spit to Hurst Castle. While there are no lifeguards on duty, the beach is considered safe for swimming.
The seaside village of Milford-on-Sea offers a range of facilities, including multi-coloured beach huts, parking options (both free and paid), and self-catering holiday cottages and apartments for rent, including dog-friendly options. Dogs are welcome on the beach all year round, with no restrictions in place.
The beach is situated near the town of Milford-on-Sea, with a coastal path and coast road running along the top of the beach. The beach offers excellent views of the Isle of Wight and is a popular destination for families during the summer holidays.
Milford-on-sea Beach is adjacent to the Bournemouth Coast Path.
Pebbles
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 97% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 11mph |  |
The tide at Milford-on-sea Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 11:29 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 5:39 PM.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Large car parks behind the beach.
Dogs are allowed but check signs for restrictions.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 4 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
Location: Milford on Sea
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SZ284914
Coordinates: 50°43'20"N 1°35'52"W
Mapcode: GBR 672.QTG
What 3 Words: rods.raced.dispensed
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.
County: Hampshire
Country: England
Local Authority: New Forest
Parish: Milford-on-sea
Nearest postcode: SO4 0WR
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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