Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom

Bembridge Beach

Bembridge Beach is a spacious and well-maintained beach located in Bembridge, a small town situated on the coast. The beach is known for its unique composition of stones, pebbles, and shells, with sand appearing below the high water mark and a vast sandbank extending into the Solent at low tide.

The beach offers stunning views of the Solent, Portsmouth, and the south coast, including a sight of St Helen's Fort and the lifeboat station. It is also renowned for its calm waters, making it an ideal spot for paddle sports, watersports, and dinghy sailing. A designated safe swimming area, marked by a groyne, further enhances the beach's appeal for water activities.

Another popular activity at Bembridge Beach is rockpooling, with visitors often finding crabs and other sea creatures. The beach is also a popular venue for walking, especially during low tide. One can enjoy miles of walks along the shore, even with dogs off the lead. Despite its popularity, the beach remains generally quiet, providing a peaceful environment for visitors.

Bembridge Beach is easily accessible through a road from the main highway, with a car park available among the sand dunes behind the beach. During the summer months, the nearby harbour bustles with activity, offering a delightful spectacle of boats navigating through a channel marked with large colored buoys.

Discover places to stay near Bembridge Beach and enjoy the peaceful environment and stunning views of the Solent and St Helen's Fort.

For refreshments and relaxation, a small café is located near the harbour, and a pub is available that serves food and offers live music during the summer.

What to do at Bembridge Beach?

Amenities

Bembridge Beach amenities include parking.

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Bembridge Beach include Barbosa, Little Fox's, Lu Shan Chinese Restaurant, The Birdham at Bembridge and Baywatch on the Beach Restaurant & Beach Shop.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and cleanliness of the beach, with its calm water and spacious, quiet environment being particularly appreciated. Many visitors enjoy the opportunities for various activities such as paddle sports, rockpooling, and long walks along the shore. However, some visitors have noted that the beach can be difficult to navigate during high tide.

Where to Stay near Bembridge Beach?

Beach enthusiasts visiting Bembridge Beach often choose to stay in the charming town of Bembridge itself, which offers various accommodations within walking distance to the beach. Additionally, some visitors prefer the nearby village of St Helens for its quaint atmosphere and proximity to both Bembridge Beach and other local attractions.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Bembridge Beach?

Latitude: 50.6937591 / Longitude: -1.081596

Bembridge Beach is located in Isle of Wight. The following map of Bembridge Beach shows the exact location.


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Bembridge Beach: Weather Today

📅 Monday, June 8, 2026
Today is certainly not a day for a trip to the beach, so it is best to make other plans. You will encounter consistent rain throughout the day, creating a rather damp and gloomy environment along the shore. Strong winds will also make it feel quite chilly and uncomfortable if you are near the water. With the air temperature reaching 17.5 °C and the water temperature sitting at 13.7 °C, conditions are far too cold for swimming or even a relaxed stroll on the sand. The combination of blustery conditions and wet weather makes the coastline an uninviting place to be today. Please stay indoors and keep warm until the weather improves.
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Air

Low / High11.3°C/17.5°C
Feels Like (High)13.4°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature13.7 °C
Wave Height0.8 m
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Rain

Rain Chance99%
Rainfall7 mm
Rain Duration12 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset04:53/21:15
Sunshine Hours9.0 hrs
UV Index5.05
Cloud Cover74%
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Wind

Speed28.1 km/h
Gusts45.4 km/h
DirectionW

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