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 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 45%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 28kmh from the South-Southwest. 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 09:09 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 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 8%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 14° 16° 16° 17° 14°
44% 82% 74% 67% 39% 13% 6% 39%
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 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 13° 15° 16° 17° 16° 13°
67% 8% 8% 4% 6% 9% 36% 15%
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 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 16° 18° 20° 20° 17°
32% 19% 16% 13% 10% 7% 5% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 18° 19° 20° 20° 18°
3% 3% 3% 4% 4% 3% 2% 2%
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 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 14° 14° 16° 17° 17° 17° 18°
2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 16° 18° 19° 19° 17°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 49% 80% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.4mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 27th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 16° 19° 20° 20° 19°
83% 75% 30% 8% 60% 84% 33% 10%
0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
4
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.1m
0.2m
1.4m
1.5m
12.1s 11.7s 11.6s 11.2s 10.8s 10.4s 10.0s 9.8s
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
10.0s 10.0s 10.8s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.6s 10.4s
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
10.3s 10.2s 10.2s 10.0s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s 10.0s
Sun 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
9.8s 9.6s 9.5s 9.4s 9.2s 9.1s 9.1s 9.3s
Mon 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
9.4s 9.3s 9.2s 9.2s 9.1s 9.1s 9.0s 9.8s
Tue 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
9.6s 10.3s 10.8s 12.7s 12.4s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s
Wed 27th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
25
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
11.4s 11.2s 11.1s 11.0s 10.8s 10.6s 10.4s 10.3s
Thu 21st May
1:24 AM 7:31 AM 2:04 PM 8:20 PM
6.29 3.10 6.45 2.99
Fri 22nd May
2:55 AM 8:57 AM 3:32 PM 9:43 PM
6.36 3.04 6.70 2.74
Sat 23rd May
4:11 AM 10:15 AM 4:40 PM 10:51 PM
6.81 2.64 7.24 2.23
Sun 24th May
5:10 AM 11:17 AM 5:33 PM 11:45 PM
7.46 2.05 7.90 1.63
Mon 25th May
5:58 AM 12:07 PM 6:19 PM
8.15 1.41 8.54
Tue 26th May
12:31 AM 6:42 AM 12:51 PM 7:02 PM
1.07 8.77 0.84 9.06
Wed 27th May
1:12 AM 7:22 AM 1:32 PM 7:44 PM
0.61 9.24 0.42 9.39
Thu 21st May
17°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
45%
Fri 22nd May
17°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
19%
Sat 23rd May
20°
0.0mm
10kmh E
13%
Sun 24th May
20°
0.0mm
18kmh E
3%
Mon 25th May
20°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
0%
Tue 26th May
20°
1.0mm
20kmh E
26%
Wed 27th May
20°
2.0mm
25kmh E
47%
Thu 28th May
21°
1.5mm
9kmh E
39%
Fri 29th May
19°
3.7mm
26kmh E
55%
Sat 30th May
14°
2.0mm
21kmh E
95%
Sun 31st May
16°
0.0mm
18kmh E
70%
Mon 1st June
17°
0.0mm
21kmh E
30%
Tue 2nd June
18°
0.0mm
26kmh E
1%
Wed 3rd June
17°
0.0mm
14kmh ENE
11%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 5 days of light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 32%.

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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