Wild Swim Atlas

    Places to swim near Cowes

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

    17 spots listed17 sea and rock pools

    17 spots in the Cowes area

    Official bathing water7 mi

    Ryde

    Sea pool
    Ryde
    Official bathing water10 mi

    St Helens

    Sea pool
    St Helens
    Official bathing water10 mi

    Sandown

    Sea pool
    Sandown
    Official bathing water10 mi

    Yaverland

    Sea pool
    Yaverland
    Yes, public swimming11 mi

    Sandown Beach

    Sea pool
    Sandown Bay, Sandown

    Sandy sea beach in Sandown Bay with public swimming and a seasonal beach safety service.

    Official bathing water11 mi

    Shanklin

    Sea pool
    Shanklin
    Swimming possible11 mi

    Freshwater Bay

    Sea pool
    Freshwater Bay

    Pebble beach with sand below low water and a rock ledge exposed at low tide.

    Official bathing water11 mi

    Bembridge

    Sea pool
    Bembridge
    Official bathing water12 mi

    Colwell Bay

    Sea pool
    Colwell Bay
    Swimming possible13 mi

    Steephill Cove

    Sea pool
    Ventnor

    Sheltered cove below Ventnor Undercliff with clear swimming waters and rock pools.

    Swimming possible14 mi

    Alum Bay Beach

    Sea pool
    Alum Bay, Totland

    Mainly shingle beach beside The Needles, with clear water favoured by local swimmers.