Beach Weather in West Mersea Beach, Essex, United Kingdom

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Sea
14°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
17°
 
Sea
15°
 

Beach Weather Today in West Mersea Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 16%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 28kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

West Mersea Beach faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 08:45 PM. The skies should be fairly 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 13° which is too cold 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 28%.

WEST MERSEA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 17° 16° 13° 10°
3% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 43% 82%
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 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 16° 17° 14°
15% 66% 13% 22% 28% 15% 7% 0%
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 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 15° 16° 13°
45% 70% 81% 48% 40% 0% 1% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 16° 17° 17° 14°
4% 2% 3% 4% 76% 20% 14% 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°
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 16° 18° 17° 15°
36% 5% 15% 14% 31% 3% 7% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 17° 19° 20° 17° 14°
2% 12% 4% 3% 5% 5% 23% 54%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 12° 14° 17° 19° 13° 13° 14°
50% 49% 30% 46% 86% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 16th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
1.0m
0.1s 0.1s 0.1s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s
Sat 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
17
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s 4.1s 3.9s 3.7s 3.6s
Sun 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
3.8s 6.4s 6.0s 6.2s 3.5s 8.0s 8.0s 8.0s
Mon 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
8.0s 7.3s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s
Tue 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s 7.6s
Wed 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
7.6s 7.6s 4.2s 4.0s 3.8s 3.5s 3.5s 4.9s
Thu 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
5.2s 5.6s 5.7s 3.4s 6.6s 7.2s 7.5s 7.6s
Fri 16th May
2:29 AM 8:35 AM 2:43 PM 9:01 PM
4.49 1.58 4.54 1.46
Sat 17th May
3:10 AM 9:16 AM 3:24 PM 9:47 PM
4.36 1.72 4.41 1.54
Sun 18th May
3:58 AM 10:06 AM 4:11 PM 10:42 PM
4.22 1.89 4.26 1.61
Mon 19th May
4:58 AM 11:06 AM 5:10 PM 11:45 PM
4.08 2.04 4.13 1.64
Tue 20th May
6:11 AM 12:16 PM 6:23 PM
4.02 2.12 4.06
Wed 21st May
12:55 AM 7:30 AM 1:30 PM 7:39 PM
1.61 4.08 2.10 4.14
Thu 22nd May
2:04 AM 8:39 AM 2:40 PM 8:46 PM
1.49 4.26 1.98 4.32
Fri 16th May
17°
0.0mm
25kmh N
16%
Sat 17th May
17°
0.0mm
11kmh NNW
20%
Sun 18th May
16°
0.0mm
10kmh NNE
36%
Mon 19th May
17°
0.0mm
18kmh E
18%
Tue 20th May
18°
0.0mm
15kmh E
14%
Wed 21st May
20°
0.0mm
8kmh SSW
13%
Thu 22nd May
19°
0.6mm
23kmh WNW
70%
Fri 23rd May
18°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
43%
Sat 24th May
21°
0.6mm
21kmh WSW
94%
Sun 25th May
19°
3.4mm
19kmh W
79%
Mon 26th May
17°
1.2mm
18kmh WSW
86%
Tue 27th May
18°
0.7mm
16kmh WSW
80%
Wed 28th May
17°
0.4mm
21kmh W
29%
Thu 29th May
12°
3.1mm
13kmh NNE
88%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 7 days of very light rain with an average of 1.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 49%.

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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