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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Best
Best
Best
8°
8°
Tan
Tan
8°
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 20° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 23%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 22kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

West Mersea Beach faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 09:15 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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 7%.

WEST MERSEA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 7th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 18° 17° 23° 28° 30° 29° 24°
10% 45% 15% 8% 21% 15% 44% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 16° 16° 24° 28° 30° 25° 19°
15% 5% 7% 8% 6% 15% 16% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 18° 24° 27° 27° 25° 20°
7% 9% 11% 13% 22% 9% 7% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 18° 23° 27° 28° 26° 21°
9% 79% 6% 5% 3% 33% 6% 5%
0.0mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 15° 16° 23° 26° 27° 25° 22°
7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 18° 22° 25° 24° 23° 18°
9% 10% 11% 15% 17% 19% 12% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 19° 23° 24° 22° 17°
6% 7% 4% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 7th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
3.6s 3.4s 3.2s 1.6s 1.6s 1.6s 4.9s 3.0s
Wed 8th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.1m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
3.0s 2.3s 2.2s 2.7s 3.6s 8.2s 7.7s 7.5s
Thu 9th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
7.6s 7.3s 5.3s 5.1s 5.5s 6.9s 6.6s 6.3s
Fri 10th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
7.2s 6.8s 6.4s 6.1s 5.9s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s
Sat 11th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
25
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
1.4m
1.3m
6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s
Sun 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
39
kmh
38
kmh
36
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
1.5m
1.6m
1.5m
1.3m
6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s
Mon 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
32
kmh
1.3m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 6.3s
Tue 7th July
5:55 AM 11:36 AM 6:10 PM
4.65 1.67 4.80
Wed 8th July
12:07 AM 6:45 AM 12:35 PM 7:03 PM
1.32 4.65 1.73 4.84
Thu 9th July
1:16 AM 7:39 AM 1:51 PM 8:00 PM
1.41 4.65 1.75 4.89
Fri 10th July
2:37 AM 8:37 AM 3:09 PM 9:00 PM
1.42 4.69 1.65 4.97
Sat 11th July
3:49 AM 9:37 AM 4:17 PM 10:03 PM
1.33 4.78 1.42 5.09
Sun 12th July
4:51 AM 10:37 AM 5:15 PM 11:05 PM
1.18 4.93 1.13 5.26
Mon 13th July
5:46 AM 11:35 AM 6:08 PM
1.02 5.12 0.84
Tue 7th July
30°
0.0mm
24kmh WNW
23%
Wed 8th July
30°
0.0mm
10kmh NNW
9%
Thu 9th July
27°
0.0mm
16kmh SE
10%
Fri 10th July
28°
0.4mm
21kmh ESE
18%
Sat 11th July
28°
0.0mm
23kmh E
2%
Sun 12th July
25°
0.0mm
28kmh ENE
12%
Mon 13th July
24°
0.0mm
26kmh ENE
2%
Tue 14th July
26°
0.0mm
25kmh ENE
35%
Wed 15th July
27°
0.0mm
28kmh ENE
6%
Thu 16th July
29°
0.6mm
30kmh ENE
34%
Fri 17th July
28°
1.2mm
14kmh E
54%
Sat 18th July
19°
3.5mm
26kmh N
84%
Sun 19th July
24°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
33%
Mon 20th July
18°
2.4mm
23kmh S
86%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in West Mersea Beach

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect 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 1.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 29%.

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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