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Beach activity guide

Best Isle of Wight beaches for bodyboarding

Beaches with conditions that can suit bodyboarding.

Beaches with conditions that can suit bodyboarding.

Safety notes

  • Check surf, rocks, rip currents and lifeguard cover before entering the water.
Freshwater Beach guide

Compton Beach / Compton Bay

Compton Beach / Compton Bay is a Freshwater beach with long sandy beach with rocky ledges and reef areas, especially around hanover point. Good for confident swimmers and wave play in settled conditions; less.

MixedLimited at high tideSeasonal dog restrictionsNo regular lifeguards found ToiletsCafe / restaurantIce cream 5 safety notes