Beach Weather in Holywell Bay, Newquay, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Holywell Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° 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 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 24kmh from the North. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Holywell Bay faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:56 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 81% cloud cover 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 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.3mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 72%.

HOLYWELL BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 11°
19% 14% 86% 72% 58% 70% 81% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 12° 12° 11°
26% 17% 11% 87% 79% 77% 14% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 10°
7% 45% 100% 67% 85% 75% 70% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 10°
73% 90% 100% 76% 100% 100% 76% 100%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
47% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 66% 59%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 13° 13° 14° 13° 11°
88% 100% 91% 70% 72% 76% 36% 33%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 13° 13° 12° 12°
66% 93% 90% 50% 45% 70% 93% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
9.7s 9.5s 9.4s 9.3s 9.5s 9.2s 9.2s 4.7s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
4.1s 4.9s 4.6s 4.8s 8.4s 8.4s 8.3s 10.4s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
31
kmh
41
kmh
43
kmh
43
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
1.0m
1.5m
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
11.4s 7.9s 16.6s 16.6s 16.5s 16.4s 16.0s 15.6s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
42
kmh
41
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
28
kmh
20
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
1.2m
15.6s 14.8s 11.0s 7.6s 7.5s 7.3s 7.0s 6.9s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
7.5s 6.3s 5.1s 5.0s 6.5s 5.4s 5.2s 5.7s
Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
8.2s 7.0s 6.9s 6.1s 5.9s 12.1s 12.7s 12.2s
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
11.8s 11.2s 10.9s 10.5s 10.2s 9.9s 9.7s 9.6s
Mon 11th May
12:29 AM 6:55 AM 1:12 PM 7:23 PM
5.15 2.23 5.02 2.25
Tue 12th May
1:43 AM 8:04 AM 2:21 PM 8:31 PM
5.36 1.96 5.36 1.93
Wed 13th May
2:46 AM 9:05 AM 3:19 PM 9:30 PM
5.74 1.58 5.83 1.52
Thu 14th May
3:40 AM 10:00 AM 4:08 PM 10:24 PM
6.18 1.18 6.30 1.10
Fri 15th May
4:29 AM 10:50 AM 4:54 PM 11:14 PM
6.60 0.83 6.72 0.74
Sat 16th May
5:16 AM 11:38 AM 5:39 PM
6.92 0.59 7.02
Sun 17th May
12:02 AM 6:01 AM 12:25 PM 6:23 PM
0.49 7.09 0.48 7.16
Mon 11th May
11°
0.1mm
22kmh NNW
51%
Tue 12th May
12°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
39%
Wed 13th May
11°
0.7mm
44kmh WNW
66%
Thu 14th May
11°
0.6mm
38kmh NNW
89%
Fri 15th May
10°
0.7mm
11kmh NW
84%
Sat 16th May
14°
0.0mm
10kmh W
70%
Sun 17th May
13°
0.3mm
6kmh S
73%
Mon 18th May
13°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
31%
Tue 19th May
12°
0.8mm
23kmh SSW
73%
Wed 20th May
15°
0.3mm
22kmh SW
60%
Thu 21st May
16°
0.0mm
27kmh S
50%
Fri 22nd May
15°
1.0mm
24kmh S
64%
Sat 23rd May
13°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
12%
Sun 24th May
15°
0.2mm
18kmh W
58%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° 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 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 59%.

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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