Beach Weather in Woolacombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 1.0mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 95%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 37kmh from the North-Northwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Woolacombe Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:40 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 83% 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 Woolacombe Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 2.7mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 91%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 100% 97% 100% 83% 83%
0.5mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
47% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 76% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 11°
100% 100% 93% 91% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 52% 59% 72%
0.0mm 1.8mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
55% 75% 79% 71% 25% 43% 76% 95%
0.4mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 11° 12° 12° 11° 11°
99% 86% 71% 2% 8% 12% 24% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 10°
95% 98% 100% 100% 100% 90% 2% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 1.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
26
kmh
37
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
1.3m
1.0m
11.9s 11.9s 12.6s 13.3s 13.3s 12.8s 12.3s 11.5s
Fri 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
31
kmh
40
kmh
49
kmh
48
kmh
44
kmh
47
kmh
50
kmh
0.8m
1.2m
1.7m
1.8m
1.5m
1.8m
1.8m
1.5m
11.1s 10.8s 10.6s 7.1s 11.7s 11.4s 8.9s 9.0s
Sat 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
50
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
29
kmh
33
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
1.2m
1.3m
1.6m
1.1m
1.3m
19.4s 10.1s 17.4s 16.9s 16.5s 8.2s 15.5s 15.2s
Sun 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
37
kmh
30
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
45
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.7m
1.3m
0.4m
0.7m
1.2m
15.0s 14.6s 14.1s 13.9s 13.4s 13.4s 13.2s 12.6s
Mon 23rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
39
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
1.0m
1.6m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.5m
12.5s 6.6s 13.3s 13.5s 13.7s 13.9s 13.9s 13.7s
Tue 24th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
25
kmh
34
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
2.2m
1.8m
1.8m
1.9m
1.5m
1.6m
2.1m
1.2m
13.4s 12.7s 17.9s 19.0s 18.5s 15.9s 16.1s 14.7s
Wed 25th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
34
kmh
28
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
1.5m
1.7m
1.6m
1.7m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
1.9m
14.3s 13.9s 13.8s 13.3s 12.9s 12.5s 12.3s 9.2s
Thu 19th February
12:56 AM 7:12 AM 1:14 PM 7:27 PM
0.85 9.46 0.65 9.27
Fri 20th February
1:26 AM 7:45 AM 1:45 PM 8:00 PM
0.71 9.55 0.60 9.29
Sat 21st February
1:57 AM 8:19 AM 2:17 PM 8:35 PM
0.72 9.45 0.72 9.13
Sun 22nd February
2:30 AM 8:56 AM 2:51 PM 9:12 PM
0.92 9.16 1.05 8.77
Mon 23rd February
3:06 AM 9:36 AM 3:31 PM 9:55 PM
1.32 8.65 1.58 8.23
Tue 24th February
3:50 AM 10:24 AM 4:20 PM 10:48 PM
1.91 7.97 2.26 7.58
Wed 25th February
4:48 AM 11:28 AM 5:29 PM
2.61 7.26 2.94
Thu 19th February
1.0mm
33kmh NW
95%
Fri 20th February
11°
0.3mm
45kmh SW
82%
Sat 21st February
11°
0.3mm
31kmh SW
98%
Sun 22nd February
10°
2.7mm
26kmh SW
85%
Mon 23rd February
10°
0.7mm
32kmh WSW
64%
Tue 24th February
12°
0.0mm
41kmh S
50%
Wed 25th February
10°
1.4mm
26kmh NNW
73%
Thu 26th February
10°
1.3mm
48kmh SSW
82%
Fri 27th February
10°
0.1mm
20kmh SW
55%
Sat 28th February
0.4mm
28kmh WNW
61%
Sun 1st March
1.4mm
53kmh SSW
92%
Mon 2nd March
11°
1.6mm
22kmh SW
80%
Tue 3rd March
10°
0.8mm
13kmh WSW
93%
Wed 4th March
0.2mm
10kmh WNW
68%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There will be 13 days of very light rain with an average of 0.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 77%.

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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