Beach Weather in Holywell Bay, Newquay, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Holywell Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 3.9mm of light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

The winds will be side shore and extremely strong at 52kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Holywell Bay faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:17 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Holywell Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 6.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.8mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 82%.

HOLYWELL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12°
16% 27% 36% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 1.0mm 0.7mm 0.2mm 1.4mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 11°
35% 54% 87% 100% 100% 100% 67% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.3mm 6.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
82% 76% 86% 78% 83% 19% 84% 17%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
74% 56% 89% 68% 100% 100% 100% 89%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.5mm 4.0mm 0.7mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
72% 97% 100% 84% 74% 85% 57% 71%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
71% 88% 57% 71% 100% 18% 15% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
75% 100% 89% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.9mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
25
kmh
35
kmh
42
kmh
49
kmh
52
kmh
51
kmh
47
kmh
0.7m
1.3m
1.4m
1.7m
1.8m
1.9m
1.9m
1.4m
13.9s 13.7s 13.5s 13.3s 12.6s 11.2s 11.6s 11.4s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
7
kmh
42
kmh
45
kmh
36
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.9m
1.4m
1.3m
11.8s 21.0s 20.2s 19.6s 19.3s 19.1s 17.6s 9.8s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
9.8s 16.9s 16.2s 15.9s 16.1s 15.9s 15.6s 14.9s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
44
kmh
46
kmh
38
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
1.1m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
2.1m
1.8m
0.6m
0.5m
14.6s 14.3s 13.6s 13.0s 12.7s 11.7s 12.3s 12.2s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
12.3s 17.3s 17.3s 16.9s 16.5s 16.0s 15.8s 15.7s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
0.7m
1.0m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
1.5m
15.4s 14.7s 14.2s 13.6s 13.1s 12.9s 12.3s 12.0s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
38
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
1.4m
1.7m
12.0s 11.8s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.7s 10.3s 10.0s
Wed 17th December
3:05 AM 9:28 AM 3:27 PM 9:48 PM
5.79 1.76 5.87 1.67
Thu 18th December
3:47 AM 10:10 AM 4:08 PM 10:28 PM
6.01 1.57 6.04 1.52
Fri 19th December
4:27 AM 10:49 AM 4:46 PM 11:05 PM
6.20 1.42 6.16 1.39
Sat 20th December
5:04 AM 11:26 AM 5:23 PM 11:41 PM
6.33 1.31 6.22 1.31
Sun 21st December
5:41 AM 12:02 PM 5:59 PM
6.40 1.26 6.22
Mon 22nd December
12:16 AM 6:16 AM 12:38 PM 6:34 PM
1.26 6.41 1.25 6.18
Tue 23rd December
12:51 AM 6:51 AM 1:14 PM 7:09 PM
1.27 6.37 1.27 6.10
Wed 17th December
11°
3.9mm
42kmh S
72%
Thu 18th December
11°
7.5mm
5kmh W
77%
Fri 19th December
10°
0.6mm
30kmh WSW
65%
Sat 20th December
10°
6.3mm
41kmh S
84%
Sun 21st December
0.8mm
18kmh SSW
80%
Mon 22nd December
0.1mm
8kmh E
54%
Tue 23rd December
1.1mm
19kmh NE
95%
Wed 24th December
0.1mm
30kmh NE
83%
Thu 25th December
0.0mm
28kmh NE
90%
Fri 26th December
0.1mm
31kmh NE
48%
Sat 27th December
0.0mm
35kmh ENE
32%
Sun 28th December
0.0mm
30kmh NE
51%
Mon 29th December
0.1mm
35kmh N
59%
Tue 30th December
0.5mm
28kmh NW
84%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 11 days of very light rain with an average of 1.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 70%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Holywell Bay, Newquay, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Holywell Bay in Newquay, Cornwall, England, is a beautiful beach destination nestled on the picturesque coast of the United Kingdom. Known for its stunning landscapes and dramatic cliffs, this coastal village offers a perfect escape for those wanting to experience the serenity and natural beauty that Cornwall has to offer.

Beach Type

Holywell Bay boasts a wide, sandy beach with golden-yellow sand that is perfect for sunbathing and strolling along the shoreline. The beach extends for over a mile and is backed by sand dunes and grassy hills, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. While it does not have powdery white sand or rocky features ideal for snorkeling or diving, Holywell Bay still provides an idyllic setting for a relaxing beach holiday.

Beach Activities

The gentle waves at Holywell Bay make it an excellent spot for beginner surfers to hone their skills. Several surf schools operate in the area, offering lessons and equipment rentals to help you catch your first wave. Additionally, the spacious beach is perfect for flying kites or playing beach sports like volleyball and football.

For those interested in exploring more of Holywell Bay's natural beauty, there are stunning coastal trails that lead to nearby attractions such as St Piran's Oratory – an ancient chapel dating back to the 6th century – and Penhale Sands – one of Europe's largest dune systems.

Accommodations

While there are no large-scale resorts or hotels directly on Holywell Bay Beach, there are plenty of cozy accommodations nearby. The Trevornick Holiday Park provides various lodging options including static caravans and camping pitches just a short walk from the beach. For those seeking more traditional hotels or bed & breakfasts, nearby towns like Newquay offer several options catering to different budgets.

Areas to Stay In

If you wish to stay close to Holywell Bay while still having access to other amenities, the nearby town of Newquay is an excellent choice. Known as the surf capital of the UK, Newquay boasts numerous accommodations, restaurants, and shops while still being within a short drive of Holywell Bay. Alternatively, the smaller village of Crantock offers a quieter atmosphere with several charming cottages and guesthouses available to rent.

Beach Amenities

Holywell Bay Beach offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable visit. There is a large car park adjacent to the beach with public toilets and disabled facilities. During the summer months, there are also lifeguard services available for added safety.

For those looking to grab a bite or enjoy a drink by the beach, there is a beach café offering snacks, ice cream, and refreshments. Additionally, Holywell Bay Fun Park – an amusement park with rides and attractions suitable for all ages – is located just a short walk from the beach for extra entertainment options.

Overall, Holywell Bay in Newquay provides an idyllic setting for those seeking a relaxing beach holiday surrounded by picturesque landscapes and outdoor activities suitable for everyone.

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