Beach Weather in Woolacombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 48%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 20kmh from the North-Northwest. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Woolacombe Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:10 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 Woolacombe Beach

This weekend the 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 5.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.7mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 47%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39% 80% 96% 100% 54% 3% 3% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10°
0% 19% 64% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 11° 11° 10°
77% 55% 17% 100% 100% 100% 100% 76%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 6.6mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
83% 82% 79% 89% 79% 79% 21% 21%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
18% 10% 24% 16% 78% 99% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 4.2mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 65% 15% 0% 15% 10% 7%
0.5mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7% 9% 3% 9% 0% 2% 0% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
1.0m
0.8m
0.6m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
14.0s 14.2s 14.4s 14.5s 14.4s 14.2s 14.1s 14.0s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
29
kmh
38
kmh
44
kmh
48
kmh
44
kmh
0.5m
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
1.7m
1.7m
1.8m
1.8m
13.8s 13.8s 13.6s 13.3s 13.1s 9.5s 11.1s 10.9s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.2m
0.3m
0.9m
1.5m
1.0m
11.2s 11.4s 20.8s 20.5s 19.4s 19.2s 18.4s 17.5s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.1m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
17.2s 17.1s 16.8s 16.6s 15.9s 15.9s 15.5s 14.8s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
39
kmh
19
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
2.0m
1.8m
0.8m
0.4m
14.5s 14.3s 13.5s 8.9s 13.1s 13.1s 11.6s 11.8s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
20
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
0.7m
0.6m
11.9s 13.3s 15.0s 15.5s 15.6s 15.5s 15.1s 14.8s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
14.5s 14.2s 13.5s 13.1s 12.3s 12.0s 11.9s 11.2s
Tue 16th December
2:59 AM 9:11 AM 3:22 PM 9:36 PM
5.07 1.08 5.19 0.94
Wed 17th December
3:49 AM 9:59 AM 4:09 PM 10:19 PM
5.27 0.91 5.34 0.77
Thu 18th December
4:31 AM 10:42 AM 4:50 PM 10:58 PM
5.50 0.73 5.50 0.60
Fri 19th December
5:10 AM 11:19 AM 5:28 PM 11:33 PM
5.72 0.54 5.66 0.44
Sat 20th December
5:46 AM 11:55 AM 6:04 PM
5.93 0.37 5.82
Sun 21st December
12:08 AM 6:22 AM 12:31 PM 6:40 PM
0.29 6.11 0.22 5.95
Mon 22nd December
12:43 AM 6:58 AM 1:07 PM 7:17 PM
0.17 6.25 0.11 6.04
Tue 16th December
0.0mm
15kmh NNW
48%
Wed 17th December
10°
0.6mm
39kmh SSW
72%
Thu 18th December
12°
8.3mm
40kmh S
78%
Fri 19th December
0.6mm
30kmh WSW
66%
Sat 20th December
10°
5.1mm
37kmh S
55%
Sun 21st December
0.7mm
19kmh S
39%
Mon 22nd December
0.0mm
16kmh ESE
4%
Tue 23rd December
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
27%
Wed 24th December
0.0mm
22kmh ENE
21%
Thu 25th December
0.0mm
31kmh ENE
93%
Fri 26th December
0.0mm
50kmh ENE
76%
Sat 27th December
0.0mm
40kmh ENE
31%
Sun 28th December
0.0mm
44kmh E
2%
Mon 29th December
0.0mm
25kmh E
35%

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 5 days of light rain with an average of 3.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 46%.

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

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

Woolacombe Beach, located in Devon, England, United Kingdom, is a popular destination for holidaymakers looking to enjoy the beautiful coastline and picturesque surroundings. This award-winning beach offers a range of activities and amenities, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.

Beach Type

Woolacombe Beach is known for its golden-yellow sand that stretches over 3 miles. The sand is soft and fine, making it perfect for sunbathing and building sandcastles. While the beach does not have rocks or a reef directly offshore, there are rock pools at either end of the beach that offer opportunities to explore marine life during low tide. For those interested in snorkeling or diving, nearby beaches such as Combesgate Beach and Barricane Beach have rocky areas that attract more diverse marine life.

Beach Activities

Some popular activities at Woolacombe Beach include:

  • Surfing: Woolacombe is well-known for its consistent waves, making it an ideal location for both beginner and experienced surfers. There are several surf schools in the area that offer lessons and equipment rentals.
  • Swimming: The calm waters at Woolacombe Beach make it a safe place for swimming. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months to ensure swimmer safety.
  • Beach Volleyball: A designated area on the beach provides nets and space for visitors to enjoy a game of beach volleyball.
  • Horse Riding: Enjoy riding along the beautiful coastline with nearby equestrian centers offering beach horse riding experiences.
  • Coastal Walks: There are several scenic coastal walking trails near Woolacombe Beach that offer stunning views of the surrounding area.

Accommodations

While there aren't any beach resorts directly on Woolacombe Beach, there are several hotels, guesthouses, and self-catering accommodations within walking distance of the beach. Some popular options include:

Areas to Stay In

There are three main areas to consider staying in when visiting Woolacombe Beach:

  1. Woolacombe Village: This charming village is located just a short walk from the beach and offers a range of accommodations, as well as shops, restaurants, and pubs.
  2. Mortehoe: Located just north of Woolacombe, Mortehoe is a quaint village with stunning coastal views and several accommodation options.
  3. Ilfracombe: A larger town situated about 5 miles east of Woolacombe, Ilfracombe offers a greater variety of accommodations, restaurants, and attractions.

Beach Amenities

Woolacombe Beach offers a range of amenities for visitors to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience:

  • Toilets and changing facilities
  • On-duty lifeguards during the summer months
  • Beach cafes and food stands
  • Deckchair and beach equipment rentals
  • Surfboard and wetsuit rentals
  • Designated dog-friendly areas (restrictions apply during summer months)
  • Nearby pay-and-display parking lots

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