Official bathing water1 miSandown
Sandown
Sandown Beach
Sandown Bay, Sandown, Isle of WightSea pool on English ChannelYes, public swimming
Sandy sea beach in Sandown Bay with public swimming and a seasonal beach safety service.
- Water
- Sea pool, English Channel
- Facilities
- Sand
- Lifeguard
- Beach safety service from the first weekend of July to the first weekend of September, 11:00–18:00; coverage is limited to 100 metres either side of the Beach Safety Base.
- Dogs
- Dogs prohibited from May to September inclusive.
- Managed by
- Sandown Town Council
Getting there
Rules to know before you go
- Swim between the red and yellow flags.
- Check tide times before entering the water.
- Do not swim directly against a rip current.
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Questions about Sandown Beach
Can you swim at Sandown Beach?
Yes. Public swimming is described at Sandown Beach, but the beach safety service operates only during the summer season and in a limited area.
Are dogs allowed at Sandown Beach?
Dogs prohibited from May to September inclusive.
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