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Priory Bay

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Editor's Notes
Priory Bay is a small privately owned bay on the northeast coast of the Isle of Wight, England. It lies 3⁄4 mile (1.2 km) to the east of Nettlestone village and another 3⁄4 mile along the coast from Seaview. It stretches from Horestone Point in the north to Nodes Point in the south, the bay is surrounded by woodland known as Priory Woods owned by the National Trust.

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Weather at Priory Bay

H: 67° L: 55°
Sunny
Sunny
66°
|
Feels like 60°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
49%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
3.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
61°
3 AM
Clear
57°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Sunny
60°
12 PM
Sunny
65°
3 PM
Sunny
66°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
67°
9 PM
Cloudy
64°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Priory Bay?
Priory Bay is a bay in South East England.
Can you swim at Priory Bay?
There is no fixed answer for Priory Bay: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Priory Bay in South East England. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.

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Location & Contact

South East England

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