Beach Weather in Woolacombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 4.0mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 89%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and very strong at 50kmh from the East-Northeast. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel freezing.

Woolacombe Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:20 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 Woolacombe Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly 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 moderate rain with an average of 6.9mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 7.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 6.4mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 95%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 100% 75% 67% 100% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 1.5mm 1.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 0.2mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
75% 73% 85% 84% 58% 56% 73% 100%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 14° 14° 15° 15°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.9mm 1.7mm 0.2mm 2.3mm 0.2mm 1.0mm 1.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 14° 12° 12° 12°
100% 100% 100% 100% 80% 100% 89% 66%
1.4mm 1.0mm 1.2mm 1.8mm 0.6mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
74% 79% 100% 79% 82% 84% 73% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 11° 12° 12° 13° 14°
71% 80% 60% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 1.7mm 1.1mm 0.6mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 12° 11° 11° 11° 11° 11° 12°
78% 95% 100% 100% 54% 92% 90% 100%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
26
kmh
35
kmh
50
kmh
33
kmh
19
kmh
33
kmh
40
kmh
1.2m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
1.3m
2.0m
9.8s 7.6s 7.5s 7.3s 7.3s 7.2s 11.9s 10.3s
Fri 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
52
kmh
50
kmh
45
kmh
37
kmh
29
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
2.3m
2.0m
1.8m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
0.7m
1.3m
10.3s 6.7s 7.0s 13.4s 9.2s 11.9s 6.7s 6.2s
Sat 23rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
29
kmh
46
kmh
58
kmh
60
kmh
57
kmh
55
kmh
46
kmh
1.3m
1.8m
2.3m
2.4m
2.4m
2.2m
2.2m
2.1m
8.9s 5.6s 11.1s 11.1s 10.3s 11.5s 11.9s 11.7s
Sun 24th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
57
kmh
57
kmh
57
kmh
59
kmh
48
kmh
27
kmh
39
kmh
44
kmh
2.2m
2.2m
2.6m
2.5m
1.6m
2.2m
2.0m
2.0m
11.7s 11.8s 12.0s 12.3s 12.2s 11.9s 11.7s 11.7s
Mon 25th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
52
kmh
57
kmh
55
kmh
58
kmh
57
kmh
64
kmh
67
kmh
65
kmh
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
2.0m
2.1m
2.1m
1.7m
11.9s 12.0s 11.7s 11.6s 9.2s 9.9s 10.4s 10.3s
Tue 26th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
59
kmh
49
kmh
43
kmh
35
kmh
39
kmh
51
kmh
49
kmh
58
kmh
2.0m
1.8m
1.8m
1.7m
1.9m
1.6m
1.7m
1.5m
9.8s 9.6s 9.5s 9.5s 9.4s 9.2s 8.8s 8.8s
Wed 27th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
62
kmh
50
kmh
28
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
8.8s 8.8s 9.1s 9.2s 9.2s 9.2s 9.3s 9.3s
Thu 21st November
2:55 AM 9:21 AM 3:28 PM 9:53 PM
2.44 8.04 2.67 7.47
Fri 22nd November
3:44 AM 10:12 AM 4:27 PM 10:49 PM
2.95 7.52 3.14 7.00
Sat 23rd November
4:46 AM 11:12 AM 5:42 PM 11:57 PM
3.36 7.12 3.41 6.74
Sun 24th November
6:04 AM 12:26 PM 7:02 PM
3.52 6.96 3.38
Mon 25th November
1:14 AM 7:21 AM 1:41 PM 8:06 PM
6.79 3.38 7.11 3.09
Tue 26th November
2:19 AM 8:22 AM 2:40 PM 8:55 PM
7.12 3.01 7.46 2.70
Wed 27th November
3:10 AM 9:09 AM 3:28 PM 9:36 PM
7.56 2.59 7.85 2.31
Thu 21st November
4.0mm
31kmh NE
89%
Fri 22nd November
0.9mm
35kmh WNW
75%
Sat 23rd November
15°
7.3mm
58kmh SSW
100%
Sun 24th November
15°
6.4mm
46kmh SSW
91%
Mon 25th November
11°
1.0mm
54kmh WSW
81%
Tue 26th November
13°
4.5mm
37kmh SSW
88%
Wed 27th November
11°
0.3mm
14kmh WSW
88%
Thu 28th November
14°
0.2mm
21kmh SSE
54%
Fri 29th November
13°
0.1mm
28kmh SSE
47%
Sat 30th November
13°
0.0mm
30kmh SSW
24%
Sun 1st December
14°
0.4mm
35kmh SSW
31%
Mon 2nd December
12°
0.9mm
48kmh WSW
74%
Tue 3rd December
14°
5.9mm
44kmh SW
93%
Wed 4th December
14°
1.9mm
45kmh SW
95%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° 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 13 days of light rain with an average of 2.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 74%.

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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