On the other side of Hengistbury Head is Southbourne, home to a part-sand, part-shingle beach popular with local families and surfers. The beach is large, safe and quiet with regular bus and train services from Boscombe and easy access to cliff paths.
Southbourne is generally quieter than the other Bournemouth beaches, and therefore popular with locals, it is easily accessed via the Fisherman's Walk Cliff Railway, which also serves Boscombe and Bournemouth. Plentiful parking and a promenade with beach huts and a range of refreshments.
Type of Beach
Sand & shingle
Lifeguard Service
There is a seasonal lifeguard service
Dog Friendly?
Dogs are allowed on parts of the beach throughout the year.
Facilities
There are many excellent facilities available along Bournemouth's beaches. These include toilets with access for disabled visitors; first aid posts. lost children centres and information offices. Pubs; cafes; kiosks and restaurants serve drinks.
Parking
Roadside parking along the overcliff drive. Various pay and display carparks including the Undercliff Car Park on the beach with access at Boscombe Pier.
Directions
Follow signs to Bournemouth. along the A338 from Ringwood and the A35 from Poole. When in Bournemouth follow the signs for Durley Chine, Bournemouth Pier and Beaches or Fishermans Walk / Southbourne Beaches.
Nearest Town
ChristchurchOther beaches near Southbourne Beach
Southbourne Beach tide times
Fri 10th May
Low 1:16am (0.72m)
High 6:46am (5.46m)
Low 1:33pm (0.88m)
High 7:05pm (5.46m)Sat 11th May
Low 1:58am (0.91m)
High 7:28am (5.23m)
Low 2:12pm (1.12m)
High 7:47pm (5.26m)Sun 12th May
Low 2:39am (1.17m)
High 8:11am (4.93m)
Low 2:51pm (1.41m)
High 8:30pm (5.00m)Mon 13th May
Low 3:20am (1.48m)
High 8:57am (4.61m)
Low 3:31pm (1.72m)
High 9:18pm (4.71m)
