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SANDY BAY, GIBRALTAR BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
18°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
19°
 
Sea
17°
 
SANDY BAY, GIBRALTAR BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Sat 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 17° 17° 15°
26% 49% 45% 6% 5% 5% 5% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 16° 18° 18° 19° 17°
6% 5% 8% 2% 1% 3% 42% 33%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 18° 21° 21° 21° 17°
3% 5% 4% 0% 0% 1% 4% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 16° 19° 20° 19° 15°
7% 15% 75% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 15° 18° 19° 18° 15°
6% 32% 4% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 15° 18° 19° 18° 15°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 14° 17° 18° 17° 15°
57% 26% 2% 2% 1% 2% 12% 41%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.8m
0.7m
8.4s 8.3s 9.3s 9.2s 9.1s 9.0s 6.1s 6.1s
Sun 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.1m
6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.1s 6.0s 5.9s 5.7s 5.7s
Mon 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
5.7s 5.7s 5.6s 5.6s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.4s
Tue 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
5.4s 5.8s 6.8s 5.4s 10.1s 10.0s 9.9s 6.7s
Wed 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
6.2s 8.3s 7.7s 7.4s 7.1s 7.0s 9.1s 10.2s
Thu 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
10.1s 8.0s 7.1s 7.0s 6.8s 6.8s 8.8s 9.7s
Fri 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
6.6s 5.8s 6.6s 6.8s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s 6.7s
Sat 11th May
5:57 AM 11:34 AM 6:27 PM 11:51 PM
0.90 0.10 0.80 0.20
Sun 12th May
6:41 AM 12:16 PM 7:14 PM
0.80 0.20 0.80
Mon 13th May
12:37 AM 7:30 AM 1:05 PM 8:06 PM
0.30 0.70 0.20 0.70
Tue 14th May
1:35 AM 8:24 AM 2:08 PM 9:05 PM
0.30 0.70 0.30 0.70
Wed 15th May
2:58 AM 9:28 AM 3:37 PM 10:12 PM
0.30 0.60 0.30 0.70
Thu 16th May
4:36 AM 10:41 AM 5:00 PM 11:21 PM
0.30 0.60 0.30 0.70
Fri 17th May
5:43 AM 11:51 AM 5:59 PM
0.30 0.60 0.30
Sat 11th May
17°
0.0mm
22kmh ENE
17%
Sun 12th May
19°
0.0mm
11kmh E
12%
Mon 13th May
21°
0.0mm
19kmh WSW
2%
Tue 14th May
20°
0.0mm
30kmh W
12%
Wed 15th May
20°
0.0mm
29kmh W
5%
Thu 16th May
19°
0.0mm
26kmh W
1%
Fri 17th May
19°
0.0mm
27kmh W
17%
Sat 18th May
19°
0.0mm
25kmh WSW
8%
Sun 19th May
19°
0.0mm
30kmh WSW
2%
Mon 20th May
19°
0.0mm
9kmh SW
6%
Tue 21st May
19°
0.0mm
12kmh E
12%
Wed 22nd May
21°
0.0mm
15kmh WSW
1%
Thu 23rd May
19°
0.0mm
22kmh E
19%
Fri 24th May
19°
0.0mm
12kmh E
39%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 11%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Sandy Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Sandy Bay, , Gibraltar

Taking a holiday at the beach in Sandy Bay, Gibraltar is a fantastic way to enjoy the sun, sea, and spectacular views of the Mediterranean. Gibraltar's eastern coast offers an idyllic setting for a relaxing beach getaway, as well as numerous opportunities for adventure and exploration. Sandy Bay is one of Gibraltar's most popular beaches, boasting crystal clear waters and a serene atmosphere that will make your holiday truly unforgettable.

Beach Type

Sandy Bay features golden sand with some pebbles scattered along the shoreline. The sand here is soft and inviting, perfect for sunbathing or building sandcastles with the family. The clear waters at Sandy Bay provide an excellent environment for swimming or wading, while snorkeling and diving enthusiasts will find plenty of interesting underwater sights to explore. The beach is framed by rocky cliffs on either side, which create a picturesque backdrop for your beach holiday.

Beach Activities

At Sandy Bay, you can partake in various beach activities that cater to different interests and preferences. Some of the most popular activities include:

  • Swimming: With its calm and clear waters, Sandy Bay is an ideal spot for swimming.
  • Snorkeling: The rocky areas around the bay are home to numerous fish species, providing excellent snorkeling opportunities.
  • Kayaking: Paddle along the coast to explore hidden coves and caves.
  • Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP): Enjoy a peaceful SUP session as you glide through the calm waters.
  • Beach volleyball: Engage in some friendly competition on the sandy shore.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on Sandy Bay Beach itself due to its relatively small size, there are several options nearby:

  1. Caleta Hotel: This four-star hotel overlooks nearby Catalan Bay and offers stunning views, comfortable rooms, and convenient access to Sandy Bay.
  2. Rock Hotel: A historic hotel located near Gibraltar's city center with beautiful gardens and a pool, just a short drive from Sandy Bay.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Sandy Bay, consider staying in one of the following areas:

  1. Catalan Bay: A charming fishing village with colorful houses and a gorgeous beach, just a short walk from Sandy Bay.
  2. Gibraltar City Center: Stay in the heart of Gibraltar for easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as proximity to Sandy Bay.

Beach Amenities

Sandy Bay offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Beachside snack bar
  • Lifeguard services during peak season

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