Beach Weather in Sandbanks Beach, Dorset, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Sandbanks Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 24kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Sandbanks Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:40 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 88% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 Sandbanks Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.8mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 42%.

SANDBANKS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 14° 14° 13° 10°
89% 9% 37% 37% 63% 89% 88% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 14°
6% 10% 23% 6% 15% 8% 1% 31%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 15° 16° 16° 15° 13°
57% 41% 5% 2% 2% 15% 6% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 12° 15° 16° 17° 14° 12°
47% 70% 45% 100% 22% 84% 100% 73%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 16° 17° 16° 15° 11°
48% 56% 61% 79% 78% 97% 18% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 12° 16° 17° 17° 16° 12°
61% 8% 3% 6% 19% 17% 14% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 13° 18° 19° 18° 16° 12°
41% 48% 47% 15% 81% 8% 4% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
14
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
0.3m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
9.9s 5.8s 9.0s 9.0s 4.9s 4.8s 4.6s 4.3s
Fri 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
7.7s 6.6s 7.5s 7.5s 14.7s 14.2s 13.2s 12.7s
Sat 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
1.4m
12.1s 12.0s 11.3s 10.9s 10.8s 10.2s 10.0s 9.9s
Sun 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
1.3m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
0.9m
9.8s 15.6s 14.9s 14.5s 14.0s 14.0s 13.8s 4.6s
Mon 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
0.7m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
4.5s 4.2s 3.9s 3.9s 4.2s 4.2s 4.1s 3.9s
Tue 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
3.8s 3.8s 3.9s 3.8s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s
Wed 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
5.4s 5.3s 5.2s 5.1s 5.0s 4.7s 4.6s 4.5s
Thu 8th May
2:04 AM 6:09 AM 8:31 AM 10:09 AM 1:42 PM 6:40 PM 8:50 PM 10:39 PM
1.38 1.93 1.59 1.73 1.14 2.03 1.74 1.92
Fri 9th May
2:15 AM 6:49 AM 9:25 AM 11:01 AM 2:16 PM 7:16 PM 9:49 PM 11:24 PM
1.29 2.00 1.54 1.68 1.11 2.13 1.69 1.83
Sat 10th May
2:43 AM 7:29 AM 10:18 AM 11:48 AM 2:50 PM 7:53 PM 10:46 PM
1.20 2.08 1.51 1.63 1.08 2.22 1.63
Sun 11th May
12:06 AM 3:15 AM 8:08 AM 11:10 AM 12:31 PM 3:25 PM 8:29 PM 11:41 PM
1.73 1.11 2.13 1.49 1.59 1.06 2.27 1.58
Mon 12th May
12:45 AM 3:49 AM 8:47 AM 12:00 PM 1:12 PM 4:02 PM 9:03 PM
1.64 1.03 2.16 1.49 1.58 1.05 2.28
Tue 13th May
12:36 AM 1:20 AM 4:25 AM 9:23 AM 12:47 PM 1:52 PM 4:41 PM 9:28 PM
1.54 1.58 0.98 2.14 1.52 1.59 1.06 2.23
Wed 14th May
5:03 AM 9:45 AM 1:32 PM 2:30 PM 5:21 PM 9:22 PM
0.95 2.08 1.57 1.62 1.09 2.18
Thu 8th May
14°
0.0mm
13kmh ENE
60%
Fri 9th May
15°
0.0mm
24kmh ESE
12%
Sat 10th May
16°
0.0mm
30kmh E
17%
Sun 11th May
17°
0.8mm
26kmh ESE
67%
Mon 12th May
17°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
60%
Tue 13th May
17°
0.0mm
12kmh S
18%
Wed 14th May
19°
0.2mm
11kmh SE
31%
Thu 15th May
18°
0.0mm
19kmh ESE
8%
Fri 16th May
19°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
3%
Sat 17th May
18°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
23%
Sun 18th May
19°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
3%
Mon 19th May
20°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
26%
Tue 20th May
16°
0.0mm
24kmh WSW
57%
Wed 21st May
16°
0.2mm
29kmh WNW
64%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 32%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Sandbanks Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Sandbanks Beach, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

Sandbanks Beach in Dorset, England, is a popular holiday destination known for its beautiful scenery, stunning coastline, and array of activities. Located on the South Coast of the United Kingdom, this beach offers visitors a chance to relax and unwind while enjoying the breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

Beach Type

Sandbanks Beach is known for its fine golden sand that stretches along its coastline. Unlike some other beaches that have coarse sand or pebbles, Sandbanks boasts soft sand that is perfect for sunbathing and walking barefoot. While there are no rocky areas or reefs at this beach, it still offers a variety of aquatic activities to enjoy during your stay.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Sandbanks Beach include:

  1. Swimming – The calm waters make swimming safe and enjoyable for people of all ages.
  2. Sunbathing – The soft golden sand provides a comfortable surface to lay on as you soak up the sun.
  3. Watersports – With various water-based activities such as windsurfing, kite surfing, and paddleboarding available at Sandbanks Beach, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
  4. Beach volleyball – There are designated areas where you can play beach volleyball with friends or join in with others.
  5. Coastal walks – Take in the stunning views by walking along the coast or exploring nearby nature reserves.

Accommodations

There are several beach resorts and hotels located near Sandbanks Beach to accommodate your stay:

  1. Sandbanks Hotel – A luxurious hotel situated directly on the beachfront offering stunning views and easy access to the beach.
  2. Haven Hotel – A stylish hotel located nearby with exceptional facilities including an outdoor pool and spa.
  3. Harbour Heights Hotel – A boutique hotel with modern amenities overlooking Poole Harbour.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Poole – A bustling town just a short drive from Sandbanks Beach, offering a range of accommodations, shops, and restaurants.
  2. Bournemouth – A larger city with various attractions and activities to enjoy, located approximately 20 minutes away by car from Sandbanks Beach.
  3. Swanage – A quaint seaside town situated along the Jurassic Coast, perfect for those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere.

Beach Amenities

Sandbanks Beach offers a variety of amenities to ensure your visit is enjoyable and comfortable:

  1. Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  2. Toilets and shower facilities
  3. Beach huts available for rent
  4. On-site café for refreshments
  5. Car parking facilities nearby
  6. Disabled access via ramps and designated parking spaces

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