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
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17°
 
Sea
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 1.9mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 96%.

The winds will be on shore and extremely strong at 57kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

West Mersea Beach faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 04:37 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 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 35%.

WEST MERSEA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 100% 97% 73% 100% 100%
0.9mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
Wed 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
71% 55% 54% 17% 44% 65% 100% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 85% 61% 30% 0% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 17% 81% 45% 92% 100% 100% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.9mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34% 45% 53% 62% 16% 26% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5% 22% 93% 100% 83% 18% 4% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
0% 23% 22% 13% 0% 34% 17% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 28th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
52
kmh
57
kmh
51
kmh
50
kmh
45
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
39
kmh
1.8m
2.0m
1.9m
2.0m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 5.2s 5.4s 4.8s
Wed 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
36
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
1.6m
1.7m
1.5m
1.0m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.5m
5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 2.3s 2.4s
Thu 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.3m
3.2s 3.3s 3.5s 3.5s 3.5s 3.5s 3.5s 3.6s
Fri 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
0.2m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
3.6s 3.5s 3.5s 3.5s 3.9s 4.3s 4.3s 4.3s
Sat 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
4.3s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s
Sun 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s
Mon 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.1m
0.2m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
3.4s 3.2s 2.2s 2.2s 2.2s 2.2s 2.2s 2.2s
Tue 28th January
5:06 AM 11:04 AM 5:23 PM 11:20 PM
1.66 4.33 1.69 4.57
Wed 29th January
5:52 AM 11:49 AM 6:08 PM
1.36 4.58 1.50
Thu 30th January
12:01 AM 6:33 AM 12:32 PM 6:49 PM
4.81 1.07 4.80 1.35
Fri 31st January
12:42 AM 7:13 AM 1:13 PM 7:28 PM
5.01 0.83 4.95 1.25
Sat 1st February
1:21 AM 7:52 AM 1:55 PM 8:07 PM
5.15 0.68 5.02 1.21
Sun 2nd February
2:02 AM 8:32 AM 2:37 PM 8:46 PM
5.21 0.63 4.99 1.24
Mon 3rd February
2:44 AM 9:13 AM 3:22 PM 9:26 PM
5.17 0.69 4.86 1.34
Tue 28th January
1.9mm
29kmh SSW
96%
Wed 29th January
0.0mm
17kmh WSW
63%
Thu 30th January
0.2mm
15kmh N
63%
Fri 31st January
0.9mm
13kmh W
77%
Sat 1st February
0.0mm
14kmh S
29%
Sun 2nd February
0.0mm
7kmh SW
40%
Mon 3rd February
0.0mm
18kmh SW
15%
Tue 4th February
0.7mm
28kmh SW
57%
Wed 5th February
0.2mm
6kmh SSW
73%
Thu 6th February
0.4mm
13kmh SSE
93%
Fri 7th February
12°
0.0mm
21kmh SSW
61%
Sat 8th February
11°
1.3mm
17kmh WSW
88%
Sun 9th February
13°
0.4mm
23kmh SSW
53%
Mon 10th February
13°
0.3mm
25kmh SW
40%

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 9 days of very light rain with an average of 0.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 61%.

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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