Beach Weather in Woolacombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 34%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the West-Northwest. 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 08:40 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 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 11%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 19° 20° 20° 19° 18°
29% 35% 31% 22% 52% 46% 30% 33%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 18° 19° 19° 18° 17°
10% 6% 0% 0% 0% 7% 7% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 16° 17° 18° 18° 16°
21% 7% 13% 11% 14% 15% 36% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 19° 20° 19° 17°
21% 40% 54% 59% 5% 3% 25% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 18° 19° 19° 20° 20° 19°
66% 78% 100% 100% 77% 57% 90% 67%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 17°
84% 71% 66% 81% 40% 18% 10% 59%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 15° 16° 16° 17° 16°
76% 32% 19% 12% 4% 2% 3% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
9.5s 9.2s 9.1s 9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.5s 8.4s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
8.3s 8.0s 7.9s 7.8s 7.8s 7.8s 7.7s 7.6s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
7.5s 7.4s 7.4s 7.4s 7.4s 7.3s 7.3s 7.2s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
1.5m
7.0s 6.0s 5.2s 5.2s 8.8s 8.2s 7.3s 7.3s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
38
kmh
1.6m
1.3m
1.1m
0.5m
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
7.3s 7.3s 3.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 8.7s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
17
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.6m
17.5s 17.5s 17.5s 9.4s 8.8s 8.4s 13.7s 8.2s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
5.2s 5.3s 5.3s 5.4s 12.4s 12.8s 9.8s 8.3s
Fri 14th August
1:37 AM 7:52 AM 1:51 PM 8:09 PM
0.43 9.45 0.54 9.76
Sat 15th August
2:13 AM 8:30 AM 2:26 PM 8:47 PM
0.35 9.49 0.52 9.66
Sun 16th August
2:46 AM 9:07 AM 3:00 PM 9:24 PM
0.50 9.32 0.73 9.35
Mon 17th August
3:19 AM 9:43 AM 3:33 PM 10:00 PM
0.85 8.97 1.13 8.84
Tue 18th August
3:51 AM 10:19 AM 4:06 PM 10:37 PM
1.37 8.47 1.69 8.22
Wed 19th August
4:24 AM 10:56 AM 4:42 PM 11:15 PM
2.00 7.87 2.36 7.52
Thu 20th August
5:00 AM 11:36 AM 5:22 PM
2.70 7.24 3.08
Fri 14th August
20°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
34%
Sat 15th August
19°
0.0mm
24kmh NNW
4%
Sun 16th August
18°
0.0mm
12kmh NNW
18%
Mon 17th August
20°
0.0mm
8kmh WNW
31%
Tue 18th August
20°
0.0mm
27kmh W
79%
Wed 19th August
18°
0.1mm
22kmh WNW
53%
Thu 20th August
17°
0.0mm
20kmh NW
18%
Fri 21st August
18°
0.2mm
8kmh WSW
54%
Sat 22nd August
18°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
25%
Sun 23rd August
19°
1.0mm
5kmh SW
54%
Mon 24th August
17°
4.1mm
11kmh ESE
85%
Tue 25th August
18°
2.1mm
30kmh ENE
78%
Wed 26th August
20°
0.0mm
34kmh ENE
55%
Thu 27th August
20°
0.0mm
32kmh NE
14%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

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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