Shanklin beach on the south east coast of the Isle of Wight is towards the south of Sandown Bay. The southern half of the sandy beach slopes gently up to the cliffs with a rock ledge at its extremity and the northern half is backed by the resort's esplanade. The beach is popular with anglers.. A stream flows to the beach from Shanklin Chine.
Beach type: Sand
Nearest town: Shanklin
Local authority: Isle of Wight Council
OS Grid Reference: SZ586810
Shanklin
Tourist Information Point
Vernon Cottage Gift Shop
1 Eastcliff Road
Isle of Wight
PO37 6AA
Phone 01983 862606
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Forecast for Wednesday 20 February
06:00
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Chance of rain | 1% |
Max temp. | 8°C |
(feels like | 5°C) |
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1019 |
Humidity | 86% |
UV Index | n/a |
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09:00
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Chance of rain | 4% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 5°C) |
Wind 4mph, gusting to 8mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1020 |
Humidity | 85% |
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12:00
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Chance of rain | 1% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 6°C) |
Wind 5mph, gusting to 8mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1021 |
Humidity | 82% |
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15:00
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Chance of rain | 2% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 6°C) |
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1021 |
Humidity | 84% |
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18:00
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Chance of rain | 5% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 6°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 6mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1022 |
Humidity | 88% |
UV Index | n/a |
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21:00
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Chance of rain | 4% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 6°C) |
Wind 3mph, gusting to 6mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1023 |
Humidity | 88% |
UV Index | n/a |
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