Beach Weather in Salcombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Salcombe Beach

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 3.4mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 69%.

The winds will be side shore and extremely strong at 56kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Salcombe Beach faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 04:13 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 Salcombe Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° 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 3.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 5.2mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 80%.

SALCOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 11°
2% 10% 73% 71% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 1.6mm 0.7mm 0.6mm
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
12° 11° 10° 11° 12° 11° 10°
100% 73% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 16%
0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.6mm 4.9mm 0.0mm 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
10° 10°
17% 77% 22% 87% 85% 71% 73% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
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° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
23% 87% 73% 71% 100% 90% 100% 92%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 1.5mm 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
98% 100% 100% 97% 31% 74% 84% 60%
0.0mm 0.2mm 4.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
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
73% 100% 74% 83% 100% 37% 33% 29%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 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
62% 53% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.2mm 0.6mm
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
8
kmh
18
kmh
29
kmh
35
kmh
41
kmh
48
kmh
52
kmh
56
kmh
0.2m
0.8m
1.9m
1.9m
1.9m
2.3m
2.3m
2.4m
13.9s 13.9s 13.8s 13.6s 13.4s 13.2s 8.0s 8.5s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
51
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
29
kmh
56
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
35
kmh
1.8m
0.6m
1.2m
0.5m
1.8m
0.8m
1.5m
1.5m
8.7s 9.2s 9.2s 9.1s 18.9s 8.2s 18.1s 9.1s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
17.6s 17.2s 16.8s 16.6s 16.4s 16.0s 15.8s 15.3s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
46
kmh
46
kmh
37
kmh
11
kmh
1.2m
1.5m
2.0m
1.9m
1.8m
1.8m
1.6m
1.9m
14.8s 14.5s 14.0s 13.6s 13.5s 8.6s 9.0s 8.6s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
2.0m
1.3m
0.1m
0.3m
0.8m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
12.3s 6.8s 17.6s 17.6s 17.3s 16.8s 16.6s 16.4s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
16.0s 15.5s 10.4s 9.9s 9.7s 9.6s 9.7s 9.8s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
0.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
0.9m
9.6s 9.1s 8.8s 8.5s 8.4s 9.4s 9.8s 9.6s
Wed 17th December
3:33 AM 9:39 AM 3:56 PM 10:01 PM
4.50 1.57 4.53 1.47
Thu 18th December
4:22 AM 10:27 AM 4:44 PM 10:46 PM
4.69 1.41 4.67 1.36
Fri 19th December
5:06 AM 11:11 AM 5:28 PM 11:28 PM
4.85 1.29 4.77 1.28
Sat 20th December
5:48 AM 11:53 AM 6:10 PM
4.96 1.23 4.82
Sun 21st December
12:08 AM 6:28 AM 12:32 PM 6:49 PM
1.25 5.02 1.22 4.81
Mon 22nd December
12:45 AM 7:06 AM 1:08 PM 7:27 PM
1.27 5.02 1.25 4.76
Tue 23rd December
1:19 AM 7:43 AM 1:44 PM 8:03 PM
1.32 5.00 1.31 4.68
Wed 17th December
11°
3.4mm
39kmh SSW
69%
Thu 18th December
12°
7.0mm
53kmh S
86%
Fri 19th December
10°
0.1mm
29kmh WSW
63%
Sat 20th December
10°
2.1mm
42kmh S
79%
Sun 21st December
5.2mm
13kmh WSW
80%
Mon 22nd December
0.7mm
8kmh NE
66%
Tue 23rd December
2.1mm
33kmh NE
89%
Wed 24th December
0.0mm
37kmh NE
98%
Thu 25th December
0.0mm
33kmh NE
87%
Fri 26th December
0.0mm
39kmh NE
65%
Sat 27th December
0.0mm
42kmh ENE
83%
Sun 28th December
0.0mm
36kmh NE
66%
Mon 29th December
0.0mm
13kmh NNE
16%
Tue 30th December
0.0mm
21kmh WNW
41%

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 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 71%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Salcombe Beach, Devon, England, United Kingdom

A holiday at Salcombe Beach in Devon, England, United Kingdom is a perfect getaway for those looking to relax and unwind by the sea. Located along the beautiful South Devon coastline, Salcombe Beach is an ideal destination for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. With its picturesque views and array of activities, it's no wonder that this charming seaside town has become a popular holiday spot in the UK.

Beach Type

Salcombe Beach is known for its golden yellow sand and a mix of pebbles in some areas. This type of beach provides not only a comfortable lounging experience but also offers opportunities for exciting water activities. While not known for having a reef or being particularly rocky, the surrounding waters still offer some excellent snorkeling and diving spots where you can explore marine life.

Beach Activities

Some of the recommended beach activities at Salcombe Beach include:

  1. Swimming - The calm and clean waters make Salcombe Beach an excellent spot for swimming.
  2. Paddleboarding - The gentle waves are perfect for beginners to try their hand at stand-up paddleboarding.
  3. Kayaking - Rent a kayak to explore the beautiful coastline and discover hidden coves and beaches.
  4. Sailing - Salcombe is famous for its sailing community, so why not join a sailing course or charter your own boat to explore the harbor?
  5. Beachcombing - Stroll along the shoreline to search for shells, sea glass, and other treasures washed ashore.
  6. Coastal Walks - Take advantage of the stunning coastal paths that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and sea.

Accommodations

Although there are no large beach resorts directly on Salcombe Beach itself, there are several options nearby:

  1. South Sands Hotel - A luxurious boutique hotel located on South Sands beach with beautiful sea views.
  2. Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa - A stylish hotel in the heart of Salcombe, offering a range of amenities such as a spa, cinema, and waterfront restaurant.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Salcombe Town - Stay right in the heart of Salcombe to be close to shops, restaurants, and local attractions. This area offers a variety of accommodation options ranging from hotels to holiday cottages.
  2. South Sands - For a quieter stay, choose accommodations near South Sands beach. This area offers stunning sea views and easy access to the beach.
  3. East Portlemouth - Located across the estuary from Salcombe, East Portlemouth is a charming village with beautiful beaches and coastal walks.

Beach Amenities

Salcombe Beach offers various amenities for visitors, including:

  • Public restrooms
  • Beach cafes and restaurants
  • Lifeguard service (during peak season)
  • Watersports equipment rental
  • Parking facilities

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