Beach Weather in Sandbanks Beach, Dorset, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Sandbanks Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 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 2.2mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 62%.

The winds will be side shore and very strong at 44kmh from the South West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Sandbanks Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:06 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 83% 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 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 0.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.2mm of rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 49%.

SANDBANKS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 32% 62% 40% 72% 83% 10%
0.9mm 1.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11°
13% 77% 53% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 83% 86% 5%
1.0mm 1.4mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6% 18% 14% 13% 93% 64% 12% 31%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
45% 100% 100% 83% 33% 66% 75% 38%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 11° 10°
15% 90% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 58% 73% 16% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 1.7mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
43
kmh
44
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
1.8m
1.5m
1.1m
1.2m
1.0m
1.2m
0.9m
0.9m
17.8s 17.8s 14.5s 14.5s 14.4s 14.3s 14.8s 15.2s
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
37
kmh
41
kmh
45
kmh
49
kmh
53
kmh
54
kmh
61
kmh
1.2m
1.8m
2.0m
2.1m
2.4m
2.3m
2.0m
2.6m
15.2s 15.2s 15.2s 15.2s 15.2s 15.2s 15.2s 15.2s
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
57
kmh
34
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
3.0m
2.1m
1.8m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
15.2s 15.2s 15.2s 16.9s 16.9s 16.9s 16.9s 14.9s
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
1.5m
1.3m
1.0m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
15.0s 14.8s 14.6s 13.3s 12.6s 13.8s 7.7s 7.9s
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
27
kmh
38
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
0.3m
1.6m
1.1m
0.9m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
1.2m
7.8s 13.4s 13.4s 7.1s 7.1s 7.3s 5.6s 7.0s
Mon 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
44
kmh
47
kmh
44
kmh
41
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
1.3m
1.6m
7.0s 20.2s 9.5s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s
Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
46
kmh
50
kmh
42
kmh
45
kmh
45
kmh
39
kmh
37
kmh
1.6m
1.7m
1.6m
1.6m
1.7m
1.6m
1.3m
1.0m
13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s
Wed 11th March
12:56 AM 2:54 AM 4:52 AM 6:34 AM 8:17 AM 10:37 AM 1:11 PM 3:32 PM 5:07 PM 7:16 PM 8:47 PM 10:47 PM
1.52 1.70 1.55 1.65 1.55 1.77 1.42 1.70 1.60 1.75 1.68 1.82
Thu 12th March
1:32 AM 3:51 AM 5:40 AM 7:42 AM 9:29 AM 10:59 AM 1:46 PM 4:26 PM 5:56 PM 8:15 PM 10:21 PM 11:03 PM
1.43 1.72 1.58 1.72 1.63 1.70 1.33 1.74 1.63 1.83 1.72 1.76
Fri 13th March
2:07 AM 4:41 AM 6:33 AM 8:30 AM 2:20 PM 5:13 PM 6:48 PM 8:58 PM
1.39 1.78 1.62 1.76 1.29 1.79 1.67 1.87
Sat 14th March
2:39 AM 5:25 AM 7:29 AM 9:06 AM 2:44 PM 5:56 PM 7:44 PM 9:34 PM
1.42 1.87 1.65 1.76 1.30 1.87 1.71 1.86
Sun 15th March
12:58 AM 1:37 AM 2:49 AM 6:05 AM 8:30 AM 9:36 AM 1:05 PM 6:35 PM 8:42 PM 10:05 PM
1.49 1.52 1.48 1.97 1.67 1.73 1.22 1.96 1.73 1.82
Mon 16th March
1:16 AM 6:42 AM 1:35 PM 7:12 PM 9:45 PM 10:32 PM
1.33 2.08 1.02 2.06 1.74 1.78
Tue 17th March
1:51 AM 7:15 AM 2:11 PM 7:45 PM
1.15 2.18 0.82 2.15
Wed 11th March
11°
2.2mm
24kmh WNW
62%
Thu 12th March
10°
0.6mm
42kmh SW
80%
Fri 13th March
2.9mm
22kmh WSW
84%
Sat 14th March
10°
0.1mm
21kmh NW
31%
Sun 15th March
10°
0.2mm
30kmh WNW
67%
Mon 16th March
11°
0.0mm
37kmh SW
88%
Tue 17th March
10°
2.2mm
39kmh WSW
69%
Wed 18th March
10°
1.2mm
30kmh WSW
70%
Thu 19th March
0.7mm
33kmh WNW
90%
Fri 20th March
10°
0.6mm
20kmh SW
76%
Sat 21st March
0.4mm
37kmh W
64%
Sun 22nd March
0.5mm
30kmh W
82%
Mon 23rd March
10°
3.0mm
20kmh SW
50%
Tue 24th March
11°
0.5mm
38kmh NNW
70%

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 13 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 70%.

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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