Beach Weather in West Mersea Beach, Essex, United Kingdom

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14°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
21°
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22°
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24°
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22°
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19°
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17°
 
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15°
 

Beach Weather Today in West Mersea 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 1.2mm of very light rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 43kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

West Mersea Beach faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:54 PM. The skies should be very 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 West Mersea 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 0.3mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 55%.

WEST MERSEA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11°
63% 100% 100% 53% 44% 50% 17% 10%
0.0mm 1.2mm 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°
44% 5% 96% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 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
10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 45%
0.1mm 1.7mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3% 18% 44% 6% 99% 77% 24% 18%
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°
32% 100% 100% 100% 100% 95% 33% 43%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 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° 10°
45% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 92%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.7mm 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°
100% 100% 100% 100% 74% 76% 18% 43%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
1.4m
1.7m
1.2m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.1s 0.1s 2.5s 5.9s 4.2s 3.9s 4.8s 2.1s
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
31
kmh
36
kmh
44
kmh
49
kmh
53
kmh
54
kmh
55
kmh
0.9m
1.4m
1.5m
1.9m
2.2m
2.2m
2.0m
1.8m
3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s 3.6s
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
61
kmh
51
kmh
31
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
2.0m
2.7m
1.4m
1.4m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.3m
3.6s 3.6s 7.6s 7.2s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
3.5s 3.5s 1.8s 1.8s 1.8s 1.8s 1.8s 1.8s
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
23
kmh
33
kmh
41
kmh
37
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
0.3m
1.4m
1.5m
0.8m
1.0m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
1.8s 2.6s 2.6s 1.8s 1.8s 1.8s 1.8s 4.4s
Mon 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
40
kmh
42
kmh
1.2m
1.5m
1.0m
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.3m
2.1s 2.1s 2.3s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s
Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
42
kmh
46
kmh
48
kmh
39
kmh
44
kmh
38
kmh
35
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s
Wed 11th March
4:11 AM 10:20 AM 4:37 PM 10:44 PM
3.91 2.08 3.72 2.18
Thu 12th March
5:13 AM 11:13 AM 5:54 PM 11:58 PM
3.59 2.35 3.52 2.36
Fri 13th March
7:01 AM 12:39 PM 7:41 PM
3.44 2.51 3.53
Sat 14th March
1:55 AM 8:37 AM 2:43 PM 8:56 PM
2.35 3.58 2.44 3.76
Sun 15th March
3:30 AM 9:37 AM 3:56 PM 9:47 PM
2.08 3.87 2.17 4.07
Mon 16th March
4:21 AM 10:21 AM 4:40 PM 10:28 PM
1.73 4.21 1.87 4.42
Tue 17th March
4:59 AM 10:59 AM 5:15 PM 11:05 PM
1.37 4.55 1.58 4.75
Wed 11th March
11°
1.2mm
22kmh WNW
54%
Thu 12th March
10°
0.0mm
39kmh SSW
80%
Fri 13th March
2.4mm
17kmh WSW
93%
Sat 14th March
10°
0.1mm
19kmh WNW
36%
Sun 15th March
10°
0.3mm
27kmh WSW
75%
Mon 16th March
10°
0.8mm
28kmh SW
92%
Tue 17th March
10°
0.1mm
31kmh SW
76%
Wed 18th March
10°
0.1mm
24kmh W
66%
Thu 19th March
2.2mm
18kmh WNW
83%
Fri 20th March
0.8mm
23kmh WSW
91%
Sat 21st March
1.0mm
38kmh W
77%
Sun 22nd March
0.5mm
26kmh WSW
57%
Mon 23rd March
0.7mm
22kmh SW
87%
Tue 24th March
0.6mm
32kmh NW
100%

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 0.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 76%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in West Mersea Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at West Mersea Beach, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Taking a holiday at West Mersea Beach in Essex, England, United Kingdom is a great way to enjoy the beautiful coastline and engage in various beach activities. West Mersea Beach is located on the island of Mersea, which is accessible by car or public transport. This charming beach destination offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation and entertainment, making it an ideal spot for a beach vacation.

Beach Type

West Mersea Beach is mainly composed of yellow sand with small pebbles scattered along the shore. The sand is relatively coarse, providing a stable surface for walking and sunbathing. The water at West Mersea Beach is generally calm and shallow, making it suitable for swimming and wading.

While the beach may not have rocky areas or reefs ideal for snorkeling and diving, there are still many ways to enjoy the marine life. You can take boat trips from the nearby marina to explore other parts of the coastline where you might find more diverse underwater environments.

Beach Activities

The most popular activities at West Mersea Beach include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters make it an excellent spot for swimming.
  • Sunbathing: Relax on the sandy beach while soaking up some sun.
  • Crabbing: A favorite pastime among visitors, especially children, involves catching crabs along the shoreline using crab lines and bait.
  • Sailing: The nearby marina offers sailing opportunities for those interested in exploring the coast from a different perspective.
  • Birdwatching: The area surrounding West Mersea Beach is home to various bird species, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Accommodations

While there may not be any large beach resorts in West Mersea, there are plenty of accommodation options available such as:

  1. West Mersea Holiday Park - Offers comfortable caravans and chalets within walking distance of the beach.
  2. The Victory at Mersea - A stylish inn with modern rooms and a restaurant.
  3. Waldegraves Holiday Park - A family-friendly holiday park with caravans, lodges, and camping facilities.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting West Mersea Beach, consider staying in the following areas:

  • West Mersea Town Centre: This area offers a variety of local shops, restaurants, and pubs. Staying here allows you to be within walking distance of most attractions.
  • East Mersea: This quieter part of the island is perfect for those who prefer a more peaceful and secluded setting.

Beach Amenities

West Mersea Beach offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit:

  • Public toilets
  • Car park
  • Picnic area
  • Children's playground
  • Nearby shops and cafes

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