Wild Swim Atlas

Places to swim near Portsmouth

8 natural swimming spots within about 60 miles of Portsmouth, sorted by straight-line distance. Open each spot for the season, booking rules and directions.

8 spots listed6 sea and rock pools2 rivers

8 spots in the Portsmouth area

Swimming takes place11 mi

River Hamble

River
River Hamble Country Park, Lower Swanwick

The tidal River Hamble has open-water swimming activity near River Hamble Country Park and Lower Swanwick.

Swim with caution22 mi

Hurst Beach

Sea pool
Hurst Spit, Keyhaven

Hurst Beach is a shingle coastal beach on Hurst Spit near Keyhaven.