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Beach Weather Today in Bantham

Today the maximum temperature will be 11° 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 7.9mm of moderate rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 80%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 44kmh from the West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Bantham faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:14 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 54% 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 Bantham

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 3.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 3.9mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 84%.

BANTHAM - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11°
100% 73% 83% 100% 100% 100% 54% 34%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 4.7mm 3.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 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
5% 10% 8% 13% 81% 83% 79% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
70% 70% 75% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.9mm 1.5mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 98% 100% 60% 80% 58% 34%
2.3mm 0.9mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
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
76% 100% 100% 45% 17% 33% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
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
52% 100% 100% 100% 28% 44% 26% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46% 13% 15% 20% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
33
kmh
44
kmh
32
kmh
1.0m
0.4m
0.2m
0.5m
0.6m
1.4m
1.0m
1.6m
9.6s 9.7s 21.0s 20.1s 19.5s 19.0s 19.0s 18.0s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
17.8s 17.6s 17.4s 16.9s 16.7s 16.4s 16.1s 15.6s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
43
kmh
46
kmh
50
kmh
51
kmh
51
kmh
48
kmh
47
kmh
1.1m
1.3m
1.6m
1.7m
2.2m
1.9m
0.1m
0.3m
15.0s 14.6s 14.3s 9.1s 13.2s 13.2s 8.0s 12.7s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
1.1m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
1.4m
2.0m
1.5m
1.3m
13.0s 17.2s 17.0s 16.4s 16.2s 16.3s 15.9s 15.7s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
1.1m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
1.6m
15.9s 15.7s 15.0s 14.5s 14.1s 13.3s 12.9s 12.2s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
0.3m
0.7m
1.5m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
11.9s 8.1s 11.0s 10.7s 10.5s 9.9s 9.7s 9.6s
Wed 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
1.6m
9.4s 9.3s 7.5s 7.3s 11.0s 10.0s 9.7s 9.1s
Thu 18th December
4:05 AM 10:24 AM 4:29 PM 10:43 PM
4.81 1.39 4.79 1.34
Fri 19th December
4:51 AM 11:08 AM 5:13 PM 11:25 PM
4.96 1.28 4.88 1.26
Sat 20th December
5:33 AM 11:48 AM 5:55 PM
5.06 1.22 4.91
Sun 21st December
12:03 AM 6:13 AM 12:26 PM 6:34 PM
1.24 5.11 1.21 4.90
Mon 22nd December
12:38 AM 6:52 AM 1:01 PM 7:11 PM
1.25 5.11 1.24 4.84
Tue 23rd December
1:11 AM 7:28 AM 1:35 PM 7:47 PM
1.29 5.07 1.29 4.77
Wed 24th December
1:44 AM 8:02 AM 2:09 PM 8:22 PM
1.36 5.03 1.35 4.70
Thu 18th December
10°
7.9mm
23kmh WSW
80%
Fri 19th December
0.2mm
23kmh WSW
45%
Sat 20th December
3.3mm
35kmh SSE
89%
Sun 21st December
3.9mm
10kmh SW
78%
Mon 22nd December
0.4mm
3kmh S
71%
Tue 23rd December
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
64%
Wed 24th December
0.1mm
16kmh NNE
61%
Thu 25th December
0.5mm
8kmh SE
79%
Fri 26th December
0.0mm
17kmh ENE
79%
Sat 27th December
0.3mm
16kmh SE
76%
Sun 28th December
1.3mm
19kmh SSW
68%
Mon 29th December
0.0mm
6kmh N
69%
Tue 30th December
0.2mm
20kmh NE
70%
Wed 31st December
0.2mm
21kmh NE
74%

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 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 72%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Bantham, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Imagine spending your holiday lounging on the beautiful beaches of Bantham, Devon, in the picturesque region of southwest England. This charming coastal village in the United Kingdom offers a serene and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a much-needed beach getaway.

Beach Type

Bantham Beach is known for its golden sand, which is soft and ideal for a day spent sunbathing or playing beach games with friends and family. The beach is also surrounded by stunning rocky cliffs and dunes that provide a dramatic backdrop to your holiday setting.

While Bantham Beach is not known for its snorkeling or diving opportunities due to the lack of reefs, there are still plenty of opportunities to explore the marine life in nearby rock pools during low tide. You can also enjoy walks along the South West Coast Path, which offers stunning views of the coastline.

Beach Activities

There are many beach activities recommended at Bantham Beach:

  1. Surfing: Bantham Beach is renowned for its excellent surf conditions, making it one of the best surf spots in Devon. Beginners can take lessons at Bantham Surfing Academy, while experienced surfers can enjoy catching waves all day long.

  2. Kiteboarding: The consistent winds at Bantham make it an ideal location for kiteboarding enthusiasts looking to ride the waves and perform aerial tricks.

  3. Beachcombing: With its golden sands and rocky areas, Bantham Beach is perfect for beachcombing and discovering interesting shells, stones, and other treasures washed up by the sea.

  4. Coastal Walks: As mentioned earlier, you can explore the South West Coast Path that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area – perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike!

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts directly on Bantham Beach itself, there are several hotels and guesthouses in nearby towns such as Kingsbridge or Salcombe. You can also find charming self-catering cottages and holiday rentals in Bantham village.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Bantham Village: Staying in Bantham Village itself allows you to be within walking distance of the beach, as well as the local pub and shops. It's a perfect choice for a quiet and relaxing beach holiday.

  2. Kingsbridge: This nearby market town offers a wider range of accommodations and amenities, while still being just a short drive from Bantham Beach.

  3. Salcombe: A popular sailing destination, Salcombe is a picturesque harbor town located on the Kingsbridge Estuary. It offers various restaurants, shops, and accommodations with beautiful views of the surrounding area.

Beach Amenities

Bantham Beach offers several amenities to ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable:

  1. Car parking available near the beach
  2. Lifeguard service during peak season
  3. Toilets and shower facilities
  4. The Gastrobus - a unique food truck offering delicious snacks, hot drinks, and ice cream
  5. Surfboard and wetsuit rentals at Bantham Surfing Academy
  6. Dog-friendly areas (restrictions apply during peak season)
  7. Accessible paths for those with limited mobility

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