Beach Weather in Woolacombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is a little too chilly 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 sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 62%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 24kmh from the West-Southwest. 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 09:22 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 14° 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, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 62%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 31st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 13° 14° 15° 15° 14° 13°
100% 100% 70% 55% 86% 10% 17% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 1st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 13° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15°
61% 58% 57% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 1.3mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 2nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 14° 14° 14° 14° 13°
100% 67% 37% 83% 81% 78% 41% 70%
0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 3rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 15° 14° 14° 13°
78% 49% 71% 100% 100% 82% 81% 60%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 4th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 13° 13° 14° 13° 12°
74% 89% 77% 72% 80% 83% 83% 65%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 5th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10° 11° 13° 13° 13°
86% 100% 100% 100% 77% 61% 78% 81%
0.6mm 1.1mm 2.2mm 2.1mm 0.9mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 6th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 15° 13°
81% 61% 67% 70% 76% 85% 86% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 31st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
11.7s 11.6s 11.4s 11.3s 11.4s 11.4s 11.3s 11.2s
Mon 1st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
1.6m
1.3m
1.4m
11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.6s 10.4s 10.3s 8.9s
Tue 2nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
1.5m
0.4m
0.4m
1.5m
0.7m
1.0m
1.3m
1.4m
7.0s 9.2s 9.6s 9.5s 6.7s 4.7s 4.7s 4.7s
Wed 3rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
0.8m
1.2m
1.5m
1.6m
1.7m
1.7m
4.7s 4.5s 9.3s 11.4s 5.7s 11.4s 11.4s 11.4s
Thu 4th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
27
kmh
16
kmh
1.7m
1.6m
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
11.4s 11.4s 11.4s 11.4s 11.4s 10.9s 11.1s 11.2s
Fri 5th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
17
kmh
34
kmh
39
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
39
kmh
36
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
1.2m
1.4m
1.5m
2.0m
2.5m
11.6s 11.9s 12.3s 12.6s 12.5s 4.9s 12.3s 12.3s
Sat 6th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
29
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
12
kmh
24
kmh
2.5m
2.0m
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 9.7s 9.9s 9.9s
Sun 31st May
5:41 AM 11:54 AM 5:59 PM
8.59 2.27 8.55
Mon 1st June
12:17 AM 6:21 AM 12:32 PM 6:37 PM
2.31 8.50 2.32 8.48
Tue 2nd June
12:55 AM 6:59 AM 1:08 PM 7:14 PM
2.43 8.34 2.46 8.33
Wed 3rd June
1:30 AM 7:37 AM 1:43 PM 7:51 PM
2.60 8.11 2.65 8.12
Thu 4th June
2:05 AM 8:15 AM 2:18 PM 8:30 PM
2.80 7.87 2.84 7.91
Fri 5th June
2:41 AM 8:55 AM 2:55 PM 9:11 PM
2.98 7.64 3.02 7.72
Sat 6th June
3:18 AM 9:39 AM 3:35 PM 9:58 PM
3.13 7.46 3.14 7.59
Sun 31st May
15°
0.0mm
22kmh W
62%
Mon 1st June
15°
2.6mm
26kmh S
84%
Tue 2nd June
14°
0.7mm
28kmh W
69%
Wed 3rd June
15°
0.7mm
35kmh SW
77%
Thu 4th June
14°
0.7mm
37kmh WSW
77%
Fri 5th June
13°
7.2mm
39kmh NW
85%
Sat 6th June
14°
0.1mm
20kmh SW
75%
Sun 7th June
15°
0.2mm
30kmh SSW
69%
Mon 8th June
15°
0.2mm
19kmh WSW
57%
Tue 9th June
15°
0.2mm
25kmh SSW
57%
Wed 10th June
14°
0.1mm
25kmh WNW
62%
Thu 11th June
17°
0.1mm
34kmh S
62%
Fri 12th June
15°
0.0mm
24kmh WSW
66%
Sat 13th June
15°
0.2mm
19kmh WSW
50%

In the next 14 days 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 12 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 68%.

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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