Beach Weather in Westward Ho Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Westward Ho Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 41%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Westward Ho Beach faces West-Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:40 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 Westward Ho Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 15° 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 this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 12%.

WESTWARD HO BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 20° 22° 21° 20° 17°
100% 41% 37% 17% 32% 47% 28% 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°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 18° 20° 20° 19° 17°
15% 7% 0% 9% 0% 7% 7% 9%
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 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 16° 18° 19° 18° 15°
26% 5% 11% 9% 14% 14% 35% 24%
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 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 15° 18° 20° 21° 19° 17°
17% 33% 61% 51% 5% 3% 21% 50%
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 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 17° 19° 20° 21° 21° 20°
59% 71% 100% 100% 84% 47% 85% 77%
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 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 17° 18° 19° 18° 16°
89% 69% 69% 80% 39% 13% 7% 55%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 15° 16° 17° 17° 15°
65% 29% 18% 9% 3% 2% 3% 3%
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 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
9.7s 9.6s 9.3s 9.1s 9.0s 8.9s 8.6s 8.3s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
8.2s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s 7.7s 7.6s 7.5s 7.5s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
13
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
7.5s 7.5s 7.5s 7.4s 7.3s 7.3s 7.2s 7.2s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
1.2m
0.9m
0.9m
7.1s 3.6s 3.8s 6.8s 8.5s 8.1s 17.8s 18.2s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
16.5s 16.2s 16.3s 6.6s 17.0s 16.9s 17.1s 17.3s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
6.4s 17.2s 16.9s 16.3s 15.8s 15.8s 15.8s 15.8s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
19
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
1.5m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
6.3s 6.6s 6.7s 6.3s 6.0s 14.5s 8.2s 8.3s
Fri 14th August
1:29 AM 7:37 AM 1:44 PM 7:55 PM
0.60 9.40 0.75 9.67
Sat 15th August
2:06 AM 8:16 AM 2:20 PM 8:33 PM
0.62 9.36 0.83 9.49
Sun 16th August
2:41 AM 8:52 AM 2:54 PM 9:09 PM
0.86 9.10 1.12 9.08
Mon 17th August
3:12 AM 9:26 AM 3:26 PM 9:42 PM
1.29 8.67 1.59 8.52
Tue 18th August
3:42 AM 9:59 AM 3:56 PM 10:15 PM
1.85 8.11 2.17 7.85
Wed 19th August
4:11 AM 10:31 AM 4:27 PM 10:48 PM
2.49 7.49 2.81 7.16
Thu 20th August
4:42 AM 11:05 AM 5:04 PM 11:26 PM
3.14 6.87 3.46 6.48
Fri 14th August
22°
0.0mm
16kmh WNW
41%
Sat 15th August
20°
0.0mm
23kmh NNW
6%
Sun 16th August
19°
0.0mm
13kmh NNW
17%
Mon 17th August
21°
0.0mm
10kmh WNW
30%
Tue 18th August
21°
0.0mm
27kmh W
77%
Wed 19th August
19°
0.1mm
22kmh WNW
52%
Thu 20th August
17°
0.0mm
20kmh NW
16%
Fri 21st August
18°
0.1mm
9kmh WSW
51%
Sat 22nd August
18°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
25%
Sun 23rd August
20°
0.9mm
9kmh S
51%
Mon 24th August
18°
4.8mm
11kmh ESE
89%
Tue 25th August
19°
1.9mm
27kmh ENE
74%
Wed 26th August
21°
0.0mm
33kmh ENE
54%
Thu 27th August
21°
0.0mm
32kmh NE
12%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Westward Ho Beach, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Taking a holiday at Westward Ho! Beach in Devon, England, is an excellent choice for anyone looking to relax and enjoy the beautiful coastline of the United Kingdom. This family-friendly beach offers plenty of activities, amenities, and accommodation options for visitors.

Beach Type

Westward Ho! Beach is a mix of sand and pebbles, with some rocky areas along the shore. The sand is golden yellow and can be coarse in some parts. While not exactly powdery white sand, it's still comfortable for sunbathing and playing beach games. The rocky areas provide interesting opportunities for exploring rock pools during low tide or snorkeling near the shore to observe marine life that thrives around these rocks. Diving enthusiasts might also find some interesting spots near the shore.

Beach Activities

Westward Ho! Beach is popular for various activities such as:

  1. Surfing: Westward Ho! is known for its consistent surf conditions, making it an ideal spot for both beginners and experienced surfers. There are several surf schools nearby offering lessons and equipment rentals.

  2. Kite Surfing: The beach's expansive sandy area and consistent winds make it a popular destination for kite surfers.

  3. Rock Pooling: During low tide, visitors can explore the many rock pools along the shoreline teeming with marine life like crabs, starfish, and sea anemones.

  4. Swimming: The beach has designated swimming areas to ensure safe water activities away from potential hazards like rip currents or surfing zones.

  5. Beach Games: With its wide sandy stretch, Westward Ho! Beach provides ample space for classic beach games such as volleyball or beach cricket.

Accommodations

There are several accommodations available in Westward Ho! ranging from hotels to self-catered apartments and cottages. Some popular options include:

  1. Westbeach Resort: A modern, beachfront apartment complex offering self-catering accommodations with sea views, just a few steps away from the beach.

  2. The Waterfront Inn: A family-friendly hotel with spacious rooms and an on-site restaurant, located close to the beach.

Areas to Stay In

Some recommended areas to stay in while visiting Westward Ho! Beach include:

  1. Westward Ho! Village: Staying in the village center puts you within walking distance of the beach, local shops, restaurants, and pubs. This area is ideal for those who want easy access to all that Westward Ho! has to offer.

  2. Appledore: A charming fishing village located just a short drive from Westward Ho! Beach that offers a more peaceful atmosphere and picturesque views of the estuary.

Beach Amenities

Westward Ho! Beach offers a variety of amenities for visitors, including:

  1. Lifeguard services during the summer season
  2. Public restrooms and shower facilities
  3. Beachside cafes and restaurants
  4. Surf equipment rental shops
  5. Children's play areas
  6. Ample parking spaces

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