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Ryde Central Beach

(Ryde Harbour Beach)

Isle of Wight, England


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Ryde Central Beach, situated on the northeast coast of the Isle of Wight, is a popular destination for beachgoers, offering a large sandy beach, numerous amenities, and a range of attractions. .

Ryde Central Beach is a large sandy beach located near the centre of Ryde, with numerous shops, cafes, and restaurants nearby. The beach is easily accessible by foot, public transport, or the 'Dotto' railway.

The beach is situated to the north of Ryde Town Centre on the northeast coast of the Isle of Wight. At low tide, the sandy beach extends far out, and the Town esplanade with its swimming pool and canoe lake allows easy access. The Monktonmead Brook crosses the beach.

The beach offers a wide range of amenities and attractions, including Peter Pan's Playground, a children's play area, paddling pool, and boating lake. The pier, which is the second longest seaside pier in the country, was originally constructed in 1814 and offers stunning views of Portsmouth and its famous Spinnaker Tower. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of activities, such as windsurfing, and hire deckchairs, sun loungers, and equipment.

The beach is easily accessible by train, with a station at the end of the pier, and by sea, with a ten-minute journey by hovercraft from Clarence Pier in Southsea. The beach is dog-friendly, with restrictions during the summer.

Ryde Central Beach is adjacent to the Isle of Wight Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 95%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 25mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 54%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at Ryde Central Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:51 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:56 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Ryde Central Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Hovertravel (0.3 miles)
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (0.4 miles)
Goodleaf Tree Climbing (0.6 miles)
Wight Karting (1.5 miles)
Quarr Abbey (2.3 miles)
Haven Falconry (2.7 miles)
Isle of Wight Steam Railway (3.3 miles)
Adgestone Vineyard (3.8 miles)
Gosport Diving Museum (3.9 miles)

Places to eat near Ryde Central Beach

The Duck (150 yards)
Chocolate Apothecary (50 yards)
The Alamo (100 yards)
Michelangelo (60 yards)
Ada Mediterranean Kitchen (280 yards)
Three Buoys (190 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Ryde

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SZ599927

Coordinates: 50°43'52"N 1°9'7"W

Mapcode: GBR 9CN.3HR

What 3 Words: audio.upset.clocks

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: Ryde

Nearest postcode: PO33 1JE

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