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Overcombe Beach is situated just under two miles east of Weymouth, making it a convenient escape from the town. The beach is easily accessible by car, with free parking spaces available along the road, although these can fill up quickly in peak season.
The beach at Overcombe is a wide shingle beach that offers a very different feel to the rest of Weymouth, with very little in the way of development. As the tide goes out, an expanse of sand is exposed, making it an ideal spot for building sandcastles and digging in. The water is relatively shallow in places, and the beach is considered relatively safe for swimmers due to the zoning of the water to keep bathers separate from watersport enthusiasts.
Overcombe Beach offers a range of facilities and activities, including a beach shop selling everything you need for a beach day out and equipment rentals. The beach is a popular spot for kite-surfers, kayakers, and paddleboarders, who flock here to take advantage of the excellent conditions. A beachfront café, known as the Café Oasis, offers stunning sea views and a range of food and drink options. There are also tables outside the café, perfect for enjoying a meal or snack while taking in the views.
Behind the beach, a large grassy area is suitable for games and picnics. The nearby Loadmoor Nature Reserve, located on the other side of Preston Road, is home to a variety of birds, including terns, bearded tits, and warblers, and offers spectacular displays of migratory birds in the autumn months. The adjacent Loadmoor Country Park offers a range of recreational facilities, including a miniature railway, pitch and putt, and plenty of footpaths to explore. The South West Coast Path also passes over the nearby cliffs, offering stunning views of the coastline.
Overcombe Beach is adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Bay Sand Shingle
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
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The tide at Overcombe Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 8:29 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:21 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Limited pay and display parking at the beach. Further parking over the road.
Dogs are permitted on this beach all year round. Bagged dog mess can be put in any litter bin.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
Location: Overcombe, Weymouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SY695815
Coordinates: 50°37'58"N 2°25'52"W
Mapcode: GBR PY.XX3H
What 3 Words: apricot.reverses.typical
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: Dorset
Country: England
Local Authority: Weymouth and Portland
Nearest postcode: DT3 6BL
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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