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 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 3.6mm of light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 79%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 27kmh from the South. 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 05:55 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 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

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 0.3mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

SANDBANKS BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 25th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 11° 11° 12° 13° 13° 10°
100% 28% 81% 79% 87% 71% 100% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 1.3mm 1.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 26th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12°
29% 80% 76% 72% 26% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 27th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 13° 14° 16° 15° 14° 14°
100% 100% 100% 89% 31% 100% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 28th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 12° 14° 16° 16° 15° 15°
100% 53% 9% 96% 100% 96% 100% 98%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 29th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 17° 17° 14° 13°
94% 62% 68% 62% 60% 19% 12% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 14° 16° 16° 13° 12°
7% 12% 8% 5% 3% 13% 8% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 13° 15° 15° 12° 11°
18% 24% 26% 18% 9% 8% 10% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 25th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
27
kmh
20
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
3
kmh
1.7m
0.7m
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.4m
4.6s 12.3s 11.8s 11.8s 4.2s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s
Sat 26th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
0.7m
4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 11.4s
Sun 27th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
11.8s 11.8s 11.8s 11.8s 8.8s 12.5s 12.8s 12.5s
Mon 28th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
4
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
0.7m
12.4s 12.4s 12.4s 12.4s 12.4s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s
Tue 29th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
1
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
11.9s 5.0s 4.9s 4.8s 6.5s 6.6s 6.5s 6.5s
Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
6.5s 13.1s 13.0s 12.5s 12.1s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
11.7s 11.6s 11.2s 11.0s 10.9s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s
Fri 25th October
1:28 AM 7:25 AM 10:20 AM 11:57 AM 1:58 PM 4:32 PM 5:56 PM 7:41 PM 11:11 PM
1.38 1.98 1.56 1.66 1.50 1.79 1.71 1.83 1.29
Sat 26th October
12:14 AM 1:53 AM 5:24 AM 5:55 AM 8:27 AM 2:22 PM 5:14 PM 7:01 PM 8:42 PM
1.34 1.26 1.79 1.75 2.01 1.43 1.84 1.70 1.83
Sun 27th October
1:09 AM 4:52 AM 6:10 AM 8:24 AM 1:39 PM 4:54 PM 7:02 PM 8:37 PM
1.18 1.86 1.77 2.01 1.39 1.92 1.67 1.79
Mon 28th October
12:53 AM 5:27 AM 7:16 AM 9:14 AM 1:19 PM 5:33 PM 8:02 PM 9:27 PM
1.13 1.95 1.76 1.97 1.35 2.00 1.62 1.72
Tue 29th October
1:07 AM 6:03 AM 8:18 AM 9:59 AM 1:28 PM 6:11 PM 8:59 PM 10:13 PM
1.07 2.06 1.74 1.89 1.27 2.09 1.56 1.64
Wed 30th October
1:33 AM 6:39 AM 9:19 AM 10:40 AM 1:54 PM 6:50 PM 9:55 PM 10:55 PM
1.02 2.17 1.68 1.78 1.17 2.16 1.50 1.56
Thu 31st October
2:04 AM 7:15 AM 10:18 AM 11:17 AM 2:26 PM 7:27 PM
0.98 2.25 1.62 1.68 1.08 2.20
Fri 25th October
14°
3.6mm
9kmh SSW
79%
Sat 26th October
12°
0.1mm
18kmh WSW
72%
Sun 27th October
16°
0.3mm
13kmh WSW
90%
Mon 28th October
16°
0.2mm
14kmh W
81%
Tue 29th October
17°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
49%
Wed 30th October
16°
0.0mm
8kmh E
8%
Thu 31st October
15°
0.0mm
12kmh E
16%
Fri 1st November
15°
0.0mm
14kmh NNW
37%
Sat 2nd November
14°
0.0mm
8kmh E
44%
Sun 3rd November
14°
0.0mm
19kmh SE
36%
Mon 4th November
14°
1.9mm
41kmh SSW
70%
Tue 5th November
12°
0.0mm
26kmh W
55%
Wed 6th November
15°
0.0mm
14kmh W
68%
Thu 7th November
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mm
kmh
%

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 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 54%.

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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