Beach Weather in Sandbanks Beach, Dorset, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Sandbanks Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

Today will have 2.1mm of light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 41kmh from the South-Southeast. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Sandbanks Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 04:55 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.0mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

SANDBANKS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5% 5% 20% 29% 77% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.1mm
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 81% 85% 83% 100% 100% 69%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 1.8mm 0.1mm 0.5mm
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 74% 100% 97% 69% 86% 29% 59%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
82% 100% 77% 13% 10% 22% 100% 58%
0.6mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 2.5mm 0.6mm 1.2mm 0.8mm 0.9mm 0.2mm
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
100% 100% 85% 10% 20% 32% 92% 3%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8% 78% 17% 16% 55% 72% 89% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
41
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.9m
2.0m
16.5s 13.6s 15.9s 15.7s 15.1s 14.4s 13.8s 13.3s
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
27
kmh
40
kmh
32
kmh
21
kmh
1.7m
1.1m
1.5m
1.2m
1.4m
1.5m
1.2m
1.9m
7.4s 5.8s 5.4s 8.4s 15.9s 16.5s 16.5s 6.1s
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.2m
1.2m
1.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
6.6s 5.5s 2.6s 14.9s 7.6s 14.9s 15.2s 14.8s
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
47
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
12
kmh
24
kmh
0.6m
1.2m
0.3m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
14.5s 7.2s 14.1s 13.9s 13.5s 13.2s 13.1s 13.1s
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
36
kmh
41
kmh
37
kmh
23
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
30
kmh
1.2m
2.0m
2.1m
2.2m
1.9m
1.2m
0.9m
1.4m
13.0s 16.2s 16.3s 15.8s 14.9s 15.2s 6.2s 5.9s
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
28
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
1.2m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
5.5s 9.8s 12.4s 16.3s 16.1s 15.8s 15.7s 15.5s
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
33
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
1.6m
1.7m
15.4s 15.1s 14.6s 14.4s 14.1s 13.6s 13.3s 12.7s
Thu 29th January
5:12 AM 7:37 AM 8:50 AM 12:04 PM 5:35 PM 7:53 PM 9:24 PM
1.97 1.70 1.78 1.16 1.95 1.69 1.81
Fri 30th January
12:31 AM 5:51 AM 8:27 AM 9:38 AM 1:04 PM 6:17 PM 8:40 PM 10:12 PM
1.17 2.09 1.74 1.81 0.97 2.05 1.74 1.87
Sat 31st January
1:27 AM 6:30 AM 9:19 AM 10:22 AM 1:56 PM 7:00 PM 9:29 PM 10:57 PM
1.04 2.21 1.77 1.83 0.77 2.13 1.77 1.90
Sun 1st February
2:17 AM 7:10 AM 10:13 AM 11:03 AM 2:44 PM 7:42 PM 10:19 PM 11:42 PM
0.91 2.33 1.78 1.84 0.61 2.19 1.79 1.90
Mon 2nd February
3:03 AM 7:50 AM 11:09 AM 11:42 AM 3:29 PM 8:24 PM 11:08 PM
0.82 2.40 1.78 1.82 0.50 2.22 1.79
Tue 3rd February
12:26 AM 3:47 AM 8:29 AM 4:12 PM 9:06 PM 11:58 PM
1.89 0.77 2.42 0.46 2.20 1.78
Wed 4th February
1:10 AM 4:31 AM 9:07 AM 4:55 PM 9:49 PM
1.87 0.78 2.37 0.51 2.14
Thu 29th January
2.1mm
27kmh SE
54%
Fri 30th January
10°
3.0mm
24kmh SSE
89%
Sat 31st January
10°
0.4mm
23kmh W
76%
Sun 1st February
1.0mm
19kmh W
57%
Mon 2nd February
6.2mm
21kmh SE
100%
Tue 3rd February
10°
0.2mm
21kmh WNW
55%
Wed 4th February
0.1mm
27kmh SSE
51%
Thu 5th February
0.2mm
32kmh ESE
91%
Fri 6th February
0.1mm
28kmh E
97%
Sat 7th February
0.0mm
26kmh ENE
95%
Sun 8th February
0.0mm
36kmh NE
91%
Mon 9th February
0.5mm
29kmh NNE
96%
Tue 10th February
0.7mm
22kmh NNE
100%
Wed 11th February
0.3mm
26kmh NE
100%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There will be 12 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 82%.

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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