Beach Open but take care

The beach is open for a walk but we remind people to take care.   Due to the tides there are times the beach is not accessible to the north Sheps Hollow.

If you are cut off by the tide or see someone you think is in trouble dial 999 and ask for Coastguard

Wartime items uncovered

Some interesting items have appeared in the last week on the beaches of Swanage and Studland.

With coastal erosion comes past history being uncovered.  Here a roll of barbed wire and support pole being uncovered probably dating from the Second World War. 

With this area heavily involved in D Day preparations other items could be uncovered and we ask for people to be careful and report items that could be dangerous and hazardous. 

If you find anything on the beach and not sure what it is - dial 999 Coastguard. 

Landslip at North Beach

Coastguard and Police are currently investigating reports of multiple land slips at the North end of Swanage bay.

After many weeks of rain the cliffs are now seeing some slippage due to the water content and high tides.

Please stay clear from the base of cliffs , mud slides and be aware of the tides.

Please observe the warning signs and tape.

In an emergency call 999 and ask for Coastguard

Coastal Erosion

A Boxing Day walk at Studland shows how much the recent bad weather has had an effect on the coastline.

 The area around middle beach has seen some recent slips and erosion.  The debris is a sign how much has moved.

Please take care around the base of cliffs especially near fresh slips.  Don’t walk on fresh slips or go behind any areas closed off.

In an coastal emergency 999 Coastguard .

Happy Christmas

We would like to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas.

Teams are on call all through out  Christmas and ready to respond to maritime and coastal emergencies.

Ground conditions remain very wet with the risk of land slips high due to the water.

Please be aware of the tides and areas you could be cut off.

In an emergency dial 999 and ask for Coastguard.

A special 👍🏻To all our colleagues who are working over the festival period in our operations room.

John Bentham

It is with great sadness and regret we  advise that our team member and great friend John Bentham sadly passed away on Friday after a long brave battle with illness.

John was so much to us and the community,  always giving  everything to others.

To many of us he was a hero and role model with never a cross word about anyone.

We are so sad and send our condolences to his wife and two daughters.

Our flag at the station will  fly at half mast as a mark of respect for our lost friend.

John if you are looking down, we will never forget  you.

Supporting Dorset Police

The team were called out this evening to support Dorset Police with an incident along Swanage beach.  

As the team arrived and commenced a search along the sea front the person was found safely.

Rescue 175 from Lee on Solent and Swanage Lifeboat had also been requested.