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 21° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 4%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 32kmh from the South West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. 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 08:50 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 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. 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 11%.

WEST MERSEA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 19° 19° 26° 31° 31° 34° 27°
4% 3% 6% 8% 5% 3% 5% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 18° 17° 22° 26° 28° 28° 22°
0% 0% 3% 4% 33% 27% 14% 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°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 15° 12° 19° 23° 25° 20° 17°
6% 3% 6% 4% 2% 4% 3% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 13° 12° 19° 24° 26° 26° 19°
4% 4% 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 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°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 21° 24° 25° 22° 18°
5% 6% 33% 31% 46% 14% 7% 18%
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 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 18° 21° 23° 23° 23° 20°
38% 37% 41% 55% 53% 38% 31% 21%
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 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 18° 22° 25° 26° 25° 23°
23% 13% 29% 57% 88% 100% 89% 45%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
32
kmh
23
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
2.2s 2.3s 2.3s 1.0s 1.0s 1.0s 3.0s 3.0s
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
3.5s 3.0s 2.9s 1.5s 1.5s 2.2s 3.3s 2.0s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
1.2m
1.0m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
2.7s 3.4s 1.7s 1.8s 4.0s 4.0s 4.0s 4.0s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
8
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
1.9s 3.7s 3.6s 3.4s 3.4s 3.6s 3.2s 3.2s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
0.2m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
2.9s 2.7s 2.8s 2.7s 2.8s 2.8s 2.8s 2.8s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.3m
1.5m
1.6m
2.0m
1.9m
2.8s 2.8s 2.8s 2.8s 2.8s 2.8s 2.8s 2.8s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
2.0m
1.9m
1.7m
1.7m
1.3m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
2.8s 2.8s 2.8s 2.9s 2.8s 2.8s 3.3s 3.3s
Wed 29th July
1:11 AM 7:20 AM 1:25 PM 7:35 PM
4.39 1.55 4.46 1.23
Thu 30th July
1:47 AM 7:58 AM 1:59 PM 8:11 PM
4.53 1.47 4.58 1.10
Fri 31st July
2:21 AM 8:31 AM 2:31 PM 8:43 PM
4.67 1.41 4.71 0.99
Sat 1st August
2:54 AM 9:00 AM 3:05 PM 9:11 PM
4.80 1.37 4.83 0.89
Sun 2nd August
3:28 AM 9:24 AM 3:40 PM 9:37 PM
4.92 1.32 4.94 0.82
Mon 3rd August
4:04 AM 9:46 AM 4:17 PM 10:06 PM
4.98 1.29 5.01 0.81
Tue 4th August
4:42 AM 10:14 AM 4:57 PM 10:43 PM
4.99 1.29 5.02 0.88
Wed 29th July
34°
0.0mm
16kmh S
4%
Thu 30th July
28°
0.0mm
21kmh W
11%
Fri 31st July
25°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
4%
Sat 1st August
26°
0.0mm
14kmh WNW
3%
Sun 2nd August
25°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
20%
Mon 3rd August
24°
0.0mm
23kmh E
39%
Tue 4th August
27°
1.0mm
26kmh SW
55%
Wed 5th August
27°
0.0mm
19kmh W
18%
Thu 6th August
25°
0.0mm
11kmh WNW
16%
Fri 7th August
21°
0.0mm
25kmh ENE
51%
Sat 8th August
21°
0.0mm
7kmh NE
48%
Sun 9th August
24°
0.0mm
28kmh SSW
55%
Mon 10th August
26°
0.1mm
26kmh WSW
43%
Tue 11th August
25°
0.0mm
21kmh W
19%

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 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 28%.

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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