Beach activity guide

Best Isle of Wight beaches for lifeguarded swimming

Beaches with seasonal lifeguard or beach safety coverage in the signed area.

Safety notes

Check tide state, sea conditions and local safety signs before swimming.
Use lifeguarded flagged areas where available.

Sandown Beach guide

Sandown Beach

Sandown Beach is a Sandown beach with gently sloping sandy resort beach. Good swimming beach with nice sand and steady gradient; best in flagged lifeguarded area when service operates.

SandyTide planning essentialSeasonal dog restrictionsSeasonal lifeguardsEasier access ToiletsCafe / restaurantIce cream 4 safety notes

Best for Family beach days · Swimming · Paddleboarding

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