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Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach

Dorset, England


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Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach is a secluded and sheltered sandy beach located on the Dorset coast, offering a range of activities and scenic views.

The Portland Harbour beaches, including Sandsfoot Castle Beach, are small and secluded, situated on a spit that starts at the ruins of Castleton Castle. The beach is approximately 300 metres wide and is backed by cliffs.

The beach is privately owned and offers a sheltered and sandy environment, making it popular for a range of watersports, including swimming, sailing, snorkelling, and diving. There is a cafe nearby and a network of coastal footpaths for visitors to enjoy.

In addition to Sandsfoot Castle Beach, there are other beaches in the Portland Harbour area, including Castle Cove and Hamm Beach. Castle Cove is a small, privately owned sandy beach backed by cliffs, while Hamm Beach is a shingle beach located on the eastern side of the causeway linking Portland to Weymouth.

The Portland Harbour beaches are located on a spit, similar to the neighbouring Chesil Beach, and offer scenic views of the surrounding area. The beaches are situated in Portland Harbour on the Dorset coast.

Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach is on the Jurassic Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 16 September

Tonight
Chance of rain 25%
Min temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 22mph
Tomorrow (Thursday)
Chance of rain 85%
Max temperature 19°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 23mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:53 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 4:40 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Southlands, Weymouth

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SY672772

Coordinates: 50°35'38"N 2°27'50"W

Mapcode: GBR PY.FDPH

What 3 Words: prom.breed.frock

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: DT4 9JP

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Visitor information for Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Beach, Dorset, England. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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