13 BEST Places to Go Paddle Boarding in Hampshire

There are some great places to go paddle boarding in Hampshire. In this post you’ll find the best SUP spots in Hampshire, with directions on where to park and how far you’ll have to walk with your board to the water. 

Most of my Hampshire paddle boarding has been centred around Portsmouth, but thanks to the awesome paddle boarding in Hampshire group on Facebook, I’m inspired to try new places as soon as I can.

I’m still to do a sunrise paddle in Hampshire, but a sunset paddle on Southsea Beach is just dreams. I love the waves, I love the flat, and I’m excited to try a canal. 

Paddle boarding has opened up Hampshire in such a wonderful way for me – I hope you feel the same after reading this post!

– Me and Emily love a paddle around Southsea

One of the best pieces of advice I was given was to paddle out a few metres from the banks / coast, and then just sit there and assess the situation and which way you drift. Along with your research, this will give you important advice on how to approach your paddle boarding session. 

I’ve added some more safety tips at the end of this post – essential reading!

– Paddle boarding down at Milton Lock

1. Paddle boarding at Southsea Beach, Portsmouth

I’m just back from a trip from the Coffee Cup – at the Eastney end of Southsea Beach – to the Canteen, in Old Portsmouth. A wonderful 6-mile-ish round trip along the beautiful Southsea Coast.

Just need to watch out for that hovercraft. 

So far this has been my favourite place to go paddleboarding in Hampshire, as I live near here in Southsea, I can cycle with my board on my back to the Coffee Cup. Southsea Beach is just a wonderful backdrop for paddle boarding – I love going round the pier. 

You can either just paddle around here, or go on a ‘quest’ like we did.

In low tide the sea is pretty shallow and perfect for beginners. You can even rent paddle boards from Island Feather at Southsea Beach Cafe to have a play if you like. And while you’re there, know that it’s one of the best restaurants in Southsea too.

Watch out for the winds and currents here as you’re in a channel between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. I’ve paddled some waves here though – still great fun!

There’s paid parking all along Southsea seafront meaning you’d only have to walk the beach with your board, or you can park a bit further back on the free streets and carry it down. 

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2. Paddle boarding at Langstone Harbour, Portsmouth

If you’re looking for an easy paddle board location in Hampshire – one for the kids and nervous beginners – then I’d recommend the water round Milton Lock and Langstone Harbour.