Beach Weather in West Mersea Beach, Essex, United Kingdom

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14°
 
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13°
 
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13°
 
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15°
 
Sea
17°
 
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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 12° 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 0.4mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 26kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

West Mersea Beach faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 07:28 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 88% 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 West Mersea Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 50%.

WEST MERSEA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 10°
6% 57% 100% 100% 100% 97% 88% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 10°
69% 61% 64% 53% 20% 80% 73% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11°
56% 98% 99% 79% 93% 47% 62% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 11°
46% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 11° 15° 16° 14° 13°
100% 63% 29% 1% 7% 3% 21% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 11°
67% 100% 92% 96% 63% 39% 79% 42%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 6th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13°
9% 5% 7% 17% 40% 83% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 1.3mm 1.2mm
Tue 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
3.8s 3.7s 3.9s 3.9s 4.0s 4.0s 3.9s 3.8s
Wed 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
0.1m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
3.3s 3.7s 3.8s 4.1s 2.9s 4.0s 4.8s 5.4s
Thu 2nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
0.3m
0.5m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
0.3m
0.1m
5.7s 5.5s 5.3s 5.3s 5.3s 2.9s 2.9s 3.9s
Fri 3rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
34
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
0.3m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
0.9m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
4.0s 4.2s 4.1s 4.1s 5.9s 8.2s 8.2s 7.9s
Sat 4th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
38
kmh
41
kmh
44
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
43
kmh
42
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
7.7s 7.6s 7.6s 7.4s 3.6s 3.5s 5.9s 5.8s
Sun 5th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
39
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
16
kmh
1.7m
1.3m
1.0m
1.2m
1.0m
0.7m
0.5m
0.2m
5.8s 5.8s 4.5s 4.1s 4.2s 3.8s 4.2s 3.6s
Mon 6th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
14
kmh
23
kmh
36
kmh
44
kmh
40
kmh
48
kmh
31
kmh
0.1m
0.3m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
3.3s 1.6s 1.6s 1.6s 1.6s 1.6s 1.6s 1.6s
Tue 31st March
5:53 AM 11:50 AM 6:14 PM 11:56 PM
1.00 4.80 1.44 4.95
Wed 1st April
6:33 AM 12:29 PM 6:49 PM
0.82 4.93 1.29
Thu 2nd April
12:35 AM 7:09 AM 1:04 PM 7:20 PM
5.11 0.76 4.97 1.20
Fri 3rd April
1:11 AM 7:41 AM 1:37 PM 7:49 PM
5.17 0.81 4.94 1.19
Sat 4th April
1:46 AM 8:10 AM 2:08 PM 8:17 PM
5.11 0.95 4.84 1.24
Sun 5th April
2:19 AM 8:37 AM 2:38 PM 8:45 PM
4.96 1.15 4.68 1.35
Mon 6th April
2:51 AM 9:04 AM 3:08 PM 9:15 PM
4.73 1.39 4.49 1.50
Tue 31st March
14°
0.4mm
16kmh WNW
81%
Wed 1st April
13°
0.0mm
3kmh ESE
65%
Thu 2nd April
12°
0.0mm
11kmh WNW
79%
Fri 3rd April
12°
0.0mm
33kmh SW
93%
Sat 4th April
16°
0.0mm
31kmh SSW
28%
Sun 5th April
11°
0.1mm
31kmh WSW
72%
Mon 6th April
12°
2.8mm
35kmh SE
45%
Tue 7th April
10°
0.4mm
44kmh SSW
61%
Wed 8th April
13°
1.7mm
52kmh SW
90%
Thu 9th April
13°
0.2mm
32kmh SW
74%
Fri 10th April
14°
0.0mm
27kmh WSW
93%
Sat 11th April
14°
2.3mm
14kmh SW
81%
Sun 12th April
14°
0.4mm
33kmh WSW
65%
Mon 13th April
10°
0.0mm
13kmh NE
41%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° 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 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 69%.

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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