It lies one-quarter of an mile (0.4 km) to the west of the village of Totland from which it takes its name.

It faces north west and has a 2.5-mile-long (4.0 km) shoreline, which has a beach, concrete seawall, groynes and 450-foot-long (140 m) Victorian pier.

The seabed is a mixture of mud and sand, clear of many underwater outcrops, this makes it a popular anchorage point for vessels.

In the summer, litter and seaweed are removed each day, with the latter being composted by local farmers.

The Isle of Wight Coastal Path runs along the seawall from Warden Point to Widdick Chine.