West Bay Parking, Southampton — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does West Bay have?"

"West Bay in Southampton has approximately 295 parking spaces."

Q: "When is West Bay busiest?"

"West Bay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 183 of ~295 spaces in use."

Q: "When is West Bay quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at West Bay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 218 of ~295 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is West Bay?"

"West Bay is a car park with surface parking."

295 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

West Bay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 183 of ~295 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at West Bay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 218 of ~295 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: SO15 1QH
Capacity: ~295 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for West Bay, Southampton.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About West Bay

West Bay provides parking in Southampton, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At roughly 295 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. With 295 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

West Bay is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 295 spaces, that is roughly 177 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 118 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Southampton

Southampton offers over 33 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. If West Bay is full, Harbour Parade Car Park is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does West Bay have?

West Bay in Southampton has approximately 295 parking spaces.

When is West Bay busiest?

West Bay is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 183 of ~295 spaces in use.

When is West Bay quietest?

The best time to find a space at West Bay is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 218 of ~295 spaces free.

What kind of car park is West Bay?

West Bay is a car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Harbour Parade Car Park 102m away Marlands 145m away West Park 200m away Car Park (way/24577580) 209m away Portland Terrace 279m away

More car parks in Southampton

Bedford Place ~297 spaces Cannon Street ~42 spaces Car Park, Southampton ~800 spaces Car Park, Southampton ~168 spaces Civic Centre Forecourt ~72 spaces Eastgate Street ~709 spaces Gloucester Square ~78 spaces Gower Car Park ~83 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0