Beach Weather in Sandbanks Beach, Dorset, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Sandbanks Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 11° 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 52%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 28kmh from the East-Northeast. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Sandbanks Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:11 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 72% 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 11° 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 18%.

SANDBANKS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 11°
11% 37% 73% 100% 11% 19% 72% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 12°
81% 14% 54% 94% 45% 55% 8% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 14° 13°
4% 40% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 14° 15° 14°
5% 0% 0% 0% 6% 5% 87% 33%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 15° 14°
5% 3% 19% 32% 2% 0% 0% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 15° 14° 10°
32% 77% 54% 32% 20% 7% 6% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 11°
1% 2% 3% 1% 0% 9% 23% 20%
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 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
28
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
9.8s 9.1s 9.7s 9.4s 9.1s 8.8s 8.2s 7.6s
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.5m
1.4m
1.7m
7.8s 8.8s 13.2s 14.0s 13.7s 13.5s 13.6s 13.5s
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
41
kmh
41
kmh
44
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
1.8m
1.5m
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.1m
1.3m
14.5s 11.6s 11.0s 10.4s 5.1s 5.0s 5.6s 5.6s
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
5.6s 5.6s 10.5s 9.6s 9.1s 11.1s 10.4s 9.5s
Fri 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
0.2m
0.6m
0.9m
9.7s 11.9s 10.8s 11.2s 11.3s 11.0s 10.9s 10.7s
Sat 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
7
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.2m
0.1m
0.4m
0.6m
10.7s 10.7s 10.6s 10.6s 10.7s 10.7s 10.4s 10.3s
Sun 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
10.1s 9.8s 9.1s 9.1s 9.0s 8.6s 8.5s 8.7s
Mon 20th April
6:01 AM 9:59 AM 6:24 PM 10:11 PM
0.63 2.28 0.79 2.31
Tue 21st April
6:49 AM 10:34 AM 3:01 PM 3:52 PM 7:13 PM 10:45 PM
0.70 2.15 1.74 1.78 0.95 2.19
Wed 22nd April
7:40 AM 11:11 AM 3:19 PM 4:56 PM 8:05 PM 11:21 PM
0.83 1.97 1.76 1.84 1.13 2.05
Thu 23rd April
4:26 AM 5:02 AM 8:35 AM 11:50 AM 1:29 PM 6:00 PM 9:03 PM 11:59 PM
1.70 1.74 0.96 1.77 1.65 1.90 1.29 1.89
Fri 24th April
2:02 AM 3:39 AM 5:15 AM 6:10 AM 9:36 AM 12:34 PM 1:42 PM 7:07 PM 10:08 PM
1.71 1.79 1.72 1.76 1.08 1.58 1.52 1.95 1.40
Sat 25th April
12:41 AM 2:15 AM 4:32 AM 6:12 AM 7:20 AM 10:46 AM 8:12 PM 11:25 PM
1.73 1.63 1.82 1.73 1.79 1.13 1.99 1.43
Sun 26th April
5:14 AM 7:08 AM 8:28 AM 12:01 PM 5:54 PM 7:13 PM 9:12 PM
1.87 1.72 1.80 1.10 1.90 1.82 2.01
Mon 20th April
12°
0.0mm
22kmh E
52%
Tue 21st April
13°
0.0mm
30kmh E
44%
Wed 22nd April
14°
0.0mm
39kmh E
7%
Thu 23rd April
15°
0.0mm
22kmh E
17%
Fri 24th April
15°
0.0mm
23kmh NE
9%
Sat 25th April
15°
0.0mm
17kmh NNE
29%
Sun 26th April
12°
0.0mm
17kmh NE
7%
Mon 27th April
11°
0.0mm
15kmh E
35%
Tue 28th April
14°
0.0mm
14kmh E
25%
Wed 29th April
15°
0.0mm
25kmh E
3%
Thu 30th April
16°
0.0mm
29kmh ENE
3%
Fri 1st May
16°
0.0mm
25kmh ENE
23%
Sat 2nd May
14°
1.3mm
29kmh NE
48%
Sun 3rd May
16°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
27%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is a little too chilly 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 no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 24%.

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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