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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° 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 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 46%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 29kmh from the North-Northwest. 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 08:55 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 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 10° 11°
3% 16% 100% 66% 89% 70% 17% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 12° 10°
32% 7% 35% 24% 74% 80% 2% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 10° 10°
13% 50% 100% 87% 66% 84% 71% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.3mm
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 10°
83% 100% 94% 55% 74% 13% 24% 59%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
68% 71% 91% 100% 100% 100% 100% 69%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 12° 13° 13° 13° 11°
69% 61% 77% 65% 67% 52% 28% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 12° 13° 13° 12° 11°
67% 49% 47% 71% 82% 94% 74% 74%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
29
kmh
22
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.6m
7.9s 8.1s 8.3s 9.3s 9.1s 9.0s 8.9s 9.1s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
26
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
1.0m
9.0s 6.8s 7.1s 8.4s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s 8.2s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
36
kmh
41
kmh
45
kmh
44
kmh
41
kmh
36
kmh
34
kmh
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
1.1m
0.7m
10.7s 17.3s 16.7s 16.6s 16.6s 16.5s 16.3s 9.5s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
45
kmh
45
kmh
41
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
27
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.6m
0.7m
1.5m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
7.5s 9.4s 10.2s 7.0s 6.8s 12.1s 8.6s 6.4s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
5.1s 6.2s 6.4s 6.4s 6.6s 6.3s 5.5s 3.2s
Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
5.0s 4.8s 4.7s 5.3s 3.6s 7.4s 7.2s 11.3s
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
0
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
8.1s 3.0s 11.2s 10.9s 10.6s 10.3s 10.0s 9.8s
Mon 11th May
1:08 AM 7:32 AM 1:49 PM 8:07 PM
6.87 3.11 6.74 3.16
Tue 12th May
2:28 AM 8:49 AM 3:05 PM 9:18 PM
7.13 2.69 7.18 2.64
Wed 13th May
3:36 AM 9:49 AM 4:06 PM 10:14 PM
7.66 2.12 7.78 2.04
Thu 14th May
4:32 AM 10:39 AM 4:58 PM 11:03 PM
8.26 1.55 8.38 1.49
Fri 15th May
5:23 AM 11:26 AM 5:46 PM 11:49 PM
8.79 1.10 8.88 1.07
Sat 16th May
6:11 AM 12:12 PM 6:33 PM
9.18 0.82 9.23
Sun 17th May
12:36 AM 6:58 AM 12:58 PM 7:19 PM
0.82 9.38 0.73 9.40
Mon 11th May
11°
0.1mm
21kmh NW
46%
Tue 12th May
12°
0.0mm
23kmh WNW
32%
Wed 13th May
11°
1.3mm
45kmh WNW
68%
Thu 14th May
11°
0.8mm
36kmh NNW
62%
Fri 15th May
0.5mm
8kmh NW
87%
Sat 16th May
13°
0.2mm
16kmh WSW
56%
Sun 17th May
13°
0.2mm
3kmh SSW
69%
Mon 18th May
13°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
55%
Tue 19th May
13°
0.5mm
20kmh SSW
76%
Wed 20th May
14°
0.9mm
22kmh SW
64%
Thu 21st May
16°
0.0mm
24kmh SSW
34%
Fri 22nd May
15°
0.8mm
25kmh SSW
64%
Sat 23rd May
13°
0.0mm
7kmh WNW
30%
Sun 24th May
14°
0.7mm
17kmh SW
60%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 10 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 57%.

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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