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 11° 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 overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 82%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very strong at 46kmh from the South-Southwest. 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 04:03 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 Sandbanks Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.8mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.5mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 83%.

SANDBANKS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10°
100% 81% 100% 100% 100% 87% 47% 45%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
0% 0% 5% 16% 54% 42% 39% 92%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 10° 11° 11° 11°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 88%
0.8mm 0.8mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 1.4mm 1.8mm 0.0mm
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 8% 10% 7% 5% 73% 3% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
77% 73% 84% 81% 72% 87% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 64% 89% 55% 73% 78%
1.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
53% 85% 56% 40% 32% 78% 100% 84%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
28
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
1.6m
1.8m
1.3m
1.8m
1.4m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
14.6s 14.7s 5.5s 6.0s 15.2s 15.2s 14.8s 14.5s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
27
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
39
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.5m
1.7m
1.9m
2.0m
2.3m
14.4s 14.4s 14.5s 14.2s 14.2s 14.2s 14.2s 14.2s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42
kmh
41
kmh
42
kmh
44
kmh
52
kmh
63
kmh
60
kmh
33
kmh
2.5m
2.0m
0.9m
1.8m
2.7m
3.0m
1.7m
1.8m
14.2s 14.2s 22.8s 21.0s 20.5s 7.9s 19.2s 6.6s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
1.1m
1.4m
1.7m
1.1m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
19.0s 18.0s 17.6s 17.9s 17.8s 17.4s 16.9s 15.9s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
0.6m
1.5m
1.8m
1.8m
2.0m
2.1m
2.3m
1.8m
15.8s 15.1s 15.1s 15.1s 15.1s 15.1s 15.1s 15.1s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
37
kmh
22
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
0.2m
0.4m
0.2m
1.1m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
1.8m
7.6s 6.9s 8.5s 8.7s 16.1s 16.3s 16.3s 16.1s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
1
kmh
1.7m
1.5m
0.7m
1.2m
1.5m
1.3m
1.0m
0.7m
15.9s 15.6s 6.5s 14.4s 8.0s 8.0s 7.8s 7.6s
Tue 16th December
12:34 AM 5:31 AM 7:56 AM 9:47 AM 1:14 PM 5:49 PM 8:20 PM 10:15 PM
1.32 2.03 1.65 1.84 1.34 1.95 1.51 1.72
Wed 17th December
1:13 AM 6:10 AM 8:50 AM 10:32 AM 1:42 PM 6:31 PM 9:11 PM 10:59 PM
1.30 2.10 1.61 1.77 1.26 2.02 1.51 1.71
Thu 18th December
1:50 AM 6:50 AM 9:43 AM 11:12 AM 2:15 PM 7:12 PM 10:01 PM 11:39 PM
1.26 2.17 1.59 1.71 1.16 2.07 1.53 1.69
Fri 19th December
2:27 AM 7:29 AM 10:36 AM 11:48 AM 2:50 PM 7:54 PM 10:50 PM
1.21 2.21 1.58 1.66 1.07 2.08 1.56
Sat 20th December
12:16 AM 3:04 AM 8:06 AM 11:30 AM 12:19 PM 3:28 PM 8:34 PM 11:38 PM
1.67 1.15 2.22 1.59 1.64 0.98 2.06 1.60
Sun 21st December
12:51 AM 3:44 AM 8:35 AM 4:08 PM 9:09 PM
1.68 1.11 2.20 0.91 1.99
Mon 22nd December
12:24 AM 1:25 AM 4:23 AM 8:26 AM 4:48 PM 8:41 PM
1.64 1.69 1.09 2.17 0.86 1.92
Tue 16th December
0.0mm
14kmh NNW
82%
Wed 17th December
10°
0.0mm
22kmh SSW
31%
Thu 18th December
11°
4.9mm
44kmh S
98%
Fri 19th December
0.0mm
20kmh WSW
26%
Sat 20th December
10°
0.1mm
33kmh S
84%
Sun 21st December
1.5mm
6kmh W
82%
Mon 22nd December
0.2mm
5kmh NE
66%
Tue 23rd December
0.0mm
9kmh NNE
64%
Wed 24th December
0.0mm
25kmh NNE
70%
Thu 25th December
0.0mm
30kmh NE
95%
Fri 26th December
0.0mm
43kmh NE
82%
Sat 27th December
0.0mm
36kmh NE
70%
Sun 28th December
0.0mm
34kmh ENE
6%
Mon 29th December
0.0mm
18kmh ENE
35%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 64%.

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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