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Compton Beach
Beach
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Editor's Notes
A wild, two-mile stretch of gold-and-dark sand beneath crumbling cliffs on the Isle of Wight's south-west coast, Compton is the island's best-known surfing beach. The soft cliff strata nearby are famous for yielding dinosaur bones and casts of fossil footprints.
completely tidal beach at HWS
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Weather at Compton Beach
H: 72° L: 52°
Sunny
72°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
7%
Humidity
36%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
3.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
60°
3 AM
54°
6 AM
52°
9 AM
60°
12 PM
67°
3 PM
72°
6 PM
64°
9 PM
63°
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- Where is Compton Beach?
- Compton Beach is a beach in South East England.
- Can you swim at Compton Beach?
- There is no fixed answer for Compton Beach: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Compton Beach in South East England. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
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South East England
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