Beach Weather in Woolacombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 1.2mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 76%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 27kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. 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 09:35 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 17° which is a little too chilly 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 15°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 79% 15% 19%
0.1mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 17° 18° 18° 18° 17°
22% 69% 100% 97% 81% 79% 90% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 17° 19° 19° 18° 16°
38% 11% 11% 2% 16% 5% 28% 51%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 15°
100% 100% 96% 82% 40% 34% 26% 29%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 16° 18° 19° 20° 18°
31% 20% 29% 29% 29% 16% 15% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 16° 15°
63% 62% 22% 36% 25% 69% 82% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 15° 15° 15° 15°
32% 24% 19% 17% 37% 82% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 17th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
1.5m
1.5m
10.4s 10.4s 10.4s 10.4s 10.4s 10.3s 10.2s 10.1s
Thu 18th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.5m
1.3m
0.5m
0.3m
10.0s 9.8s 9.7s 9.6s 9.5s 9.4s 8.9s 8.8s
Fri 19th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
19
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
1.4m
0.9m
0.9m
8.8s 8.7s 8.6s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s 8.3s 4.1s
Sat 20th June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
8.0s 8.0s 8.0s 7.9s 7.8s 7.7s 7.5s 7.5s
Sun 21st June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
7.4s 7.4s 7.3s 7.3s 7.2s 7.1s 7.0s 6.9s
Mon 22nd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.9s 6.8s 6.9s 7.0s
Tue 23rd June
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
29
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
7.0s 4.8s 4.7s 6.7s 6.6s 6.6s 7.7s 6.9s
Wed 17th June
2:14 AM 8:31 AM 2:28 PM 8:50 PM
0.74 9.91 1.04 10.01
Thu 18th June
2:48 AM 9:06 AM 2:59 PM 9:24 PM
1.10 9.46 1.48 9.52
Fri 19th June
3:20 AM 9:39 AM 3:29 PM 9:56 PM
1.64 8.87 2.05 8.91
Sat 20th June
3:52 AM 10:10 AM 4:00 PM 10:30 PM
2.29 8.22 2.69 8.23
Sun 21st June
4:26 AM 10:44 AM 4:34 PM 11:07 PM
2.98 7.56 3.37 7.54
Mon 22nd June
5:07 AM 11:25 AM 5:18 PM 11:58 PM
3.67 6.93 4.04 6.88
Tue 23rd June
6:07 AM 12:30 PM 6:39 PM
4.28 6.39 4.59
Wed 17th June
16°
1.2mm
22kmh SW
76%
Thu 18th June
18°
0.0mm
21kmh SW
77%
Fri 19th June
19°
0.0mm
7kmh SW
20%
Sat 20th June
16°
0.1mm
10kmh WNW
63%
Sun 21st June
20°
0.0mm
14kmh ENE
23%
Mon 22nd June
17°
0.0mm
18kmh W
52%
Tue 23rd June
16°
0.1mm
16kmh W
51%
Wed 24th June
17°
1.1mm
24kmh WSW
82%
Thu 25th June
15°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
33%
Fri 26th June
16°
0.0mm
11kmh W
24%
Sat 27th June
17°
0.4mm
14kmh W
62%
Sun 28th June
16°
0.0mm
19kmh SSW
47%
Mon 29th June
16°
0.0mm
13kmh NNW
17%
Tue 30th June
16°
1.4mm
19kmh NE
66%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly 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 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

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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