Mudeford Sandbank is a sandy peninsula and public beach at Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 4EW, in the United Kingdom, close to Christchurch Harbour. It has a 4.8 rating from 883 Google reviews. It is described as popular for picnicking, swimming and water sports, and has a fish shack. No reviews or opening hours are listed here.
A good public beach rewards a bit of planning. The sandbank is known for its rows of beach huts, and getting there is part of the visit, with the usual routes being a walk along the shore, or a ferry or land train from the nearby quay and headland, so check how you will arrive and when the last return runs. Tides and weather change the feel of a beach quickly, so look at the forecast, and bring sun protection, water and a windbreak, since sandbanks are exposed. Swim where it is signed as safe, watch for currents near the harbour mouth, and take your rubbish home. Going early or midweek in summer usually means more space.
For a day by the sea near Christchurch Harbour, Mudeford Sandbank is a much-loved spot.