Bournemouth Boscombe Pier is an official bathing spot in Dorset with a sandy shore. The water was rated Excellent when last classified. Water quality here can dip after heavy rain. The county has 41 designated bathing waters; this is one.
The closest station is Bournemouth, 1.7 km to the north-west. Other bathing waters nearby include Bournemouth Manor Steps and Bournemouth Fisherman`s Walk.