Swanage Bay Swimming Forecast
Swanage · United Kingdom
Swanage Bay scores 77/100 for swimming today at its best ability level (expert). The beach faces E. A sheltered, gently shelving sandy bay facing east, protected from swell by a headland to the south, making it primarily a calm-water venue for swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Winter southwest swells occasionally bring a rarely-breaking beach break with submerged rocks as a hazard. RNLI lifeguards patrol daily through summer. A 5-knot speed limit applies to motorised craft within 300m of shore (mid-March to September).
Today's swimming score by ability
Today's conditions at Swanage Bay
- Wave
- 0.5 m
- Wind
- 13 kn
- Water temp
- 18°C
- Facing
- E
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