The body of a woman in her 70s was found on a beach in Gurnard last week, police have told Isle of Wight Radio.
The discovery of the body is not being treated as suspicious.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said:
"We were called shortly before 6am on Tuesday 24 August, after the body of a woman in her 70s was discovered on the beach a short walk from Shore Road, Gurnard.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file is being prepared for the Coroner.
"The woman’s next of kin have been informed."