Bay coast update – 8 May 2026 7:30am
Winds are gusting to sixteen miles per hour from the east.
BayWatch information for Friday
Good morning, welcome to Friday.. We’re expecting good visibility along the coast and winds from the west-southwest. The water temp is around 10c, and the sunset is at 8:37pm play.bournemouth.one
New roadworks on Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth town centre
And there’s roadworks on Old Christchurch Road in Bournemouth town centre today – it’s closed also affecting Glen Fern and Westover for highway improvement works.. It’s expected to last till Friday 15 May
Bay Watch for Friday
Lifeguards are on duty each day from 10am till 6pm at Bournemouth East, Bournemouth West, Boscombe East and Sandbanks. Visibility along the coast is good, and there’s an average water temperature of 10 celsius today. Winds of 10 miles per hour are from the West-Southwest, and sunset will be at 8:37pm.
Tomorrow: The Night Sky Show
Looking at the events in Bournemouth tomorrow, The Night Sky Show takes place at The Pavilion Theatre. Astronomer and author Adrian West, popularly known as Virtual Astro, brings his acclaimed production to town.. That’s The Night Sky Show, tomorrow, in Bournemouth.
Tomorrow: Sailing with Dinosaurs
Looking at the events in Poole tomorrow, Sailing with Dinosaurs gets underway at Coastal Cruises. Join them for some roaring fun and a sail around Poole Harbour with baby dinosaurs. You could even become a Dino Ranger.. That’s Sailing with Dinosaurs, tomorrow, in Poole.
Tomorrow: The Seaside Scramble
Looking at the events in Poole tomorrow, The Seaside Scramble is happening at Baiter Park. It’s a brand-new 5K obstacle challenge at the harbourside to support the vital work of the local air ambulance, and is open to all ages and abilities.. That’s The Seaside Scramble, tomorrow, in Poole.
Tomorrow: The RNLI Mayday Dip
Looking at the events in Bournemouth tomorrow, The RNLI Mayday Dip takes place at Boscombe East Beach. Brave the cold, support the lifeguards, and make a splash for a great cause.. That’s The RNLI Mayday Dip, tomorrow, in Bournemouth.
Tonight: The Dances and Dalliance concert
The Dances and Dalliance concert takes place tonight at Saint Aldhelm’s Church in Poole. Step back in time with Courtlye Musick and Ars Nova of Cherbourg as they whirl you through affairs of the heart with medieval and Tudor dance music and love songs played in costume on period instruments.
. Start time is 19:00.
Tonight: Studio Jazz
Studio Jazz continues tonight at Lighthouse in Poole. The Pete Roth Trio performs an evening of contemporary jazz featuring the return of legendary drummer Bill Bruford.. Start time is 19:45.