Beach Weather in Woolacombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 24° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 8%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 16kmh from the 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 09:33 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 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 16%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 7th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 18° 19° 19° 19° 17°
32% 5% 5% 8% 7% 2% 5% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 19° 20° 21° 20° 17°
6% 10% 5% 7% 74% 74% 73% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 19° 20° 20° 20° 18°
13% 0% 2% 3% 86% 3% 4% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 21° 24° 25° 24° 20°
4% 6% 6% 8% 9% 86% 9% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 22° 24° 25° 23° 23°
7% 5% 5% 6% 5% 6% 4% 7%
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 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 19° 21° 24° 26° 26° 25°
12% 61% 40% 16% 20% 19% 15% 31%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 18° 17° 19° 21° 23° 24° 22°
25% 23% 30% 20% 11% 14% 10% 6%
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 7th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
7.7s 8.3s 8.8s 9.0s 8.9s 8.8s 8.5s 8.1s
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
8.3s 8.3s 8.2s 8.4s 8.4s 8.5s 8.7s 9.2s
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
9.4s 9.5s 9.4s 9.3s 9.3s 9.2s 6.9s 7.1s
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
2
kmh
3
kmh
14
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
8.7s 9.1s 9.1s 9.0s 8.8s 8.6s 8.5s 8.3s
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
6
kmh
2
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
0.8m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
8.2s 8.2s 8.2s 8.2s 8.0s 7.9s 7.9s 5.5s
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
1.4m
6.2s 7.8s 8.3s 8.2s 8.0s 7.0s 7.9s 7.8s
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
45
kmh
45
kmh
41
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
41
kmh
1.6m
1.7m
1.7m
1.7m
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
7.8s 7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.7s 7.6s 7.6s 7.5s
Tue 7th July
5:14 AM 11:47 AM 5:35 PM
1.97 7.90 2.16
Wed 8th July
12:14 AM 6:06 AM 12:45 PM 6:33 PM
7.97 2.30 7.71 2.46
Thu 9th July
1:16 AM 7:11 AM 1:49 PM 7:46 PM
7.78 2.61 7.61 2.68
Fri 10th July
2:23 AM 8:31 AM 2:57 PM 9:13 PM
7.71 2.76 7.67 2.65
Sat 11th July
3:32 AM 9:55 AM 4:04 PM 10:31 PM
7.82 2.61 7.93 2.30
Sun 12th July
4:38 AM 11:03 AM 5:06 PM 11:33 PM
8.10 2.22 8.33 1.81
Mon 13th July
5:38 AM 11:58 AM 6:02 PM
8.48 1.75 8.78
Tue 7th July
19°
0.0mm
13kmh W
8%
Wed 8th July
21°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
33%
Thu 9th July
20°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
14%
Fri 10th July
25°
0.1mm
21kmh ENE
16%
Sat 11th July
28°
0.0mm
23kmh ENE
5%
Sun 12th July
26°
0.1mm
30kmh ENE
26%
Mon 13th July
24°
0.0mm
34kmh ENE
17%
Tue 14th July
24°
0.0mm
32kmh ENE
9%
Wed 15th July
25°
0.0mm
30kmh ENE
13%
Thu 16th July
24°
0.3mm
23kmh NE
36%
Fri 17th July
19°
0.0mm
13kmh NNE
36%
Sat 18th July
18°
0.0mm
30kmh NW
14%
Sun 19th July
17°
0.1mm
19kmh W
57%
Mon 20th July
16°
3.0mm
12kmh WNW
70%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 25%.

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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