Beach Weather in Woolacombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 71%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the West. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel 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 07:48 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 11° 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 0.4mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 50%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 11°
72% 100% 100% 100% 100% 74% 3% 23%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10° 10°
42% 93% 81% 77% 82% 51% 78% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 76% 47% 69% 22% 47% 77% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 11°
71% 83% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.0mm
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 11° 13° 14° 12° 10°
17% 2% 6% 10% 21% 12% 16% 96%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm
Sun 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
98% 71% 78% 84% 78% 92% 82% 52%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 6th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
25% 20% 74% 100% 100% 100% 93% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.9mm 1.8mm 0.8mm 0.1mm
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
1.5m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
10.5s 9.3s 9.3s 8.9s 8.6s 9.4s 12.6s 12.4s
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.6m
8.5s 7.0s 6.3s 7.8s 6.9s 11.4s 11.5s 5.6s
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
1.5m
1.7m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
7.1s 6.4s 10.2s 9.9s 10.6s 10.5s 10.4s 10.3s
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
40
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
38
kmh
38
kmh
48
kmh
45
kmh
1.2m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.5m
10.1s 9.9s 11.2s 14.1s 14.2s 12.9s 12.2s 12.0s
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
47
kmh
48
kmh
48
kmh
52
kmh
52
kmh
55
kmh
53
kmh
50
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
2.0m
2.3m
2.3m
2.3m
2.1m
11.9s 12.1s 11.8s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s
Sun 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
47
kmh
49
kmh
45
kmh
42
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
23
kmh
2.2m
2.7m
2.7m
2.0m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 12.3s 11.8s 11.3s 10.9s
Mon 6th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
30
kmh
44
kmh
57
kmh
64
kmh
37
kmh
46
kmh
50
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.3m
10.6s 10.3s 10.2s 10.0s 9.6s 9.7s 20.8s 16.0s
Tue 31st March
5:52 AM 12:08 PM 6:14 PM
8.79 1.18 8.85
Wed 1st April
12:19 AM 6:31 AM 12:43 PM 6:52 PM
1.09 9.16 0.89 9.13
Thu 2nd April
12:54 AM 7:08 AM 1:14 PM 7:26 PM
0.85 9.32 0.80 9.23
Fri 3rd April
1:25 AM 7:41 AM 1:43 PM 7:58 PM
0.79 9.29 0.86 9.16
Sat 4th April
1:54 AM 8:12 AM 2:09 PM 8:28 PM
0.88 9.11 1.05 8.96
Sun 5th April
2:21 AM 8:40 AM 2:35 PM 8:55 PM
1.10 8.81 1.33 8.66
Mon 6th April
2:48 AM 9:08 AM 3:00 PM 9:23 PM
1.41 8.44 1.68 8.31
Tue 31st March
11°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
71%
Wed 1st April
10°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
72%
Thu 2nd April
0.0mm
9kmh W
67%
Fri 3rd April
11°
1.1mm
39kmh SW
94%
Sat 4th April
14°
0.5mm
46kmh SSW
22%
Sun 5th April
0.2mm
41kmh WSW
79%
Mon 6th April
11°
4.0mm
60kmh SSE
74%
Tue 7th April
2.3mm
62kmh WSW
75%
Wed 8th April
11°
3.0mm
57kmh WSW
87%
Thu 9th April
11°
1.2mm
46kmh SW
86%
Fri 10th April
10°
0.9mm
19kmh WSW
86%
Sat 11th April
12°
2.3mm
17kmh S
91%
Sun 12th April
0.3mm
30kmh NW
80%
Mon 13th April
10°
0.0mm
22kmh E
25%

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 10 days of very light rain with an average of 1.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 72%.

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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