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 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 45%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 23kmh from the North. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Sandbanks Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:44 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 14° 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 50%.

SANDBANKS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 11° 10°
3% 0% 5% 37% 100% 100% 100% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 14° 13° 13°
10% 33% 3% 61% 71% 72% 79% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 12° 12°
3% 100% 100% 100% 76% 54% 77% 34%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 13° 13°
79% 9% 13% 65% 90% 56% 58% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 13°
8% 17% 19% 67% 100% 82% 68% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 14° 13° 12°
67% 84% 70% 67% 89% 94% 51% 24%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 13° 14° 15° 14° 11°
29% 22% 16% 20% 35% 45% 45% 44%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
1.3m
1.0m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.2m
8.1s 6.2s 5.8s 5.4s 5.0s 4.6s 2.9s 2.8s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
0.6m
3.6s 4.2s 4.0s 7.9s 8.1s 4.0s 7.7s 7.7s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
28
kmh
33
kmh
36
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
28
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.1m
8.1s 8.1s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
1.0m
0.8m
6.5s 6.6s 6.4s 6.0s 5.9s 5.9s 5.9s 5.8s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
5.7s 5.6s 5.5s 5.4s 5.1s 3.9s 3.9s 3.9s
Sat 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
4.0s 4.0s 2.5s 2.2s 2.1s 3.4s 3.1s 3.1s
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
2.9s 1.4s 2.4s 5.9s 5.8s 5.6s 11.0s 10.8s
Mon 11th May
12:51 AM 3:10 AM 5:35 AM 11:18 AM 1:42 PM 3:06 PM 6:12 PM 8:24 PM 8:55 PM 11:55 PM
1.76 1.50 1.84 1.27 1.49 1.40 1.94 1.77 1.81 1.50
Tue 12th May
2:04 AM 3:39 AM 6:11 AM 12:18 PM 6:44 PM
1.67 1.57 1.90 1.17 2.02
Wed 13th May
12:54 AM 6:45 AM 1:13 PM 7:14 PM
1.35 1.98 1.05 2.12
Thu 14th May
1:46 AM 7:16 AM 2:04 PM 7:42 PM
1.16 2.09 0.93 2.22
Fri 15th May
2:34 AM 7:47 AM 2:53 PM 8:07 PM
0.97 2.19 0.82 2.32
Sat 16th May
3:21 AM 8:17 AM 3:42 PM 8:31 PM
0.80 2.28 0.75 2.39
Sun 17th May
4:09 AM 8:48 AM 4:30 PM 8:57 PM
0.66 2.32 0.72 2.42
Mon 11th May
13°
0.2mm
19kmh NNW
45%
Tue 12th May
14°
0.0mm
17kmh W
42%
Wed 13th May
12°
0.1mm
35kmh WNW
68%
Thu 14th May
13°
0.2mm
26kmh N
56%
Fri 15th May
13°
0.5mm
8kmh NNW
52%
Sat 16th May
14°
0.0mm
12kmh SSW
68%
Sun 17th May
15°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
32%
Mon 18th May
18°
0.2mm
6kmh WNW
36%
Tue 19th May
15°
0.1mm
19kmh WSW
52%
Wed 20th May
17°
0.1mm
22kmh SSW
70%
Thu 21st May
17°
0.0mm
22kmh SSW
83%
Fri 22nd May
18°
0.0mm
17kmh S
43%
Sat 23rd May
15°
0.4mm
5kmh NNW
84%
Sun 24th May
16°
0.2mm
21kmh SSW
62%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 57%.

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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