Beach Weather in Viking Bay, Broadstairs, United Kingdom

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13°
 
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15°
 
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18°
 
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21°
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Beach Weather Today in Viking Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 3.4mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 83%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 22kmh from the South. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Viking Bay faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:40 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 74% 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 Viking Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

VIKING BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 25th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 12° 11° 12° 12° 13°
70% 87% 75% 100% 100% 81% 74% 77%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 1.0mm 1.2mm 0.4mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 26th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 11° 10° 10° 12° 13° 11° 11°
89% 35% 72% 7% 75% 81% 8% 23%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 27th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14°
26% 70% 100% 93% 96% 86% 89% 66%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 28th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 16° 15° 15°
100% 100% 100% 100% 32% 27% 97% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 29th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 15° 15° 15° 14°
81% 56% 100% 98% 92% 68% 13% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 14° 14°
8% 10% 12% 12% 6% 5% 4% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14°
2% 4% 4% 9% 8% 9% 7% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 25th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
0.1s 3.5s 3.5s 3.5s 3.5s 3.5s 3.7s 3.7s
Sat 26th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
3.7s 4.2s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s
Sun 27th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s
Mon 28th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.6m
0.7m
4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.1s 4.6s
Tue 29th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
4.3s 4.1s 3.9s 3.7s 4.1s 3.4s 3.3s 4.0s
Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
3.8s 3.5s 3.4s 3.2s 3.1s 14.2s 13.7s 5.5s
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
5.4s 5.2s 5.1s 12.0s 11.9s 11.7s 11.1s 10.9s
Fri 25th October
12:44 AM 6:18 AM 1:19 PM 7:41 PM
1.73 3.86 1.46 3.88
Sat 26th October
1:59 AM 8:03 AM 2:35 PM 8:52 PM
1.81 3.90 1.38 4.00
Sun 27th October
2:10 AM 8:09 AM 2:41 PM 8:50 PM
1.70 4.11 1.17 4.23
Mon 28th October
3:10 AM 9:04 AM 3:35 PM 9:39 PM
1.50 4.37 0.93 4.49
Tue 29th October
3:58 AM 9:51 AM 4:22 PM 10:23 PM
1.26 4.61 0.74 4.70
Wed 30th October
4:43 AM 10:34 AM 5:02 PM 11:02 PM
1.06 4.78 0.62 4.83
Thu 31st October
5:21 AM 11:12 AM 5:39 PM 11:36 PM
0.92 4.88 0.60 4.87
Fri 25th October
14°
3.4mm
8kmh W
83%
Sat 26th October
13°
0.1mm
21kmh SW
48%
Sun 27th October
14°
0.1mm
31kmh SSW
78%
Mon 28th October
16°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
79%
Tue 29th October
15°
0.0mm
7kmh NE
64%
Wed 30th October
15°
0.0mm
2kmh SE
7%
Thu 31st October
14°
0.0mm
12kmh E
7%
Fri 1st November
14°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
11%
Sat 2nd November
14°
0.0mm
13kmh NE
63%
Sun 3rd November
14°
0.0mm
19kmh ESE
4%
Mon 4th November
15°
4.5mm
39kmh SSW
57%
Tue 5th November
11°
0.6mm
33kmh W
55%
Wed 6th November
14°
0.0mm
21kmh W
94%
Thu 7th November
°
mm
kmh
%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° 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 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Viking Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Viking Bay, Broadstairs, Kent, England, United Kingdom

Taking a holiday at the charming Viking Bay in Broadstairs, Kent, England is an excellent choice for those looking to experience the beauty of the United Kingdom's coastline. Located on the southeastern coast of England, this picturesque bay offers visitors a lovely beach experience with a mix of history and modern amenities.

Beach Type

Viking Bay is known for its golden sand, which is soft and inviting for beachgoers. The beach is gently sloping and sheltered by chalk cliffs, creating an ideal setting for relaxation and play. While there aren't many rocks or reefs directly at Viking Bay, nearby Joss Bay and Stone Bay offer rockier coastlines that are perfect for snorkeling and exploring marine life.

Beach Activities

Viking Bay offers a variety of beach activities that cater to all ages and interests. Some popular activities include:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters of Viking Bay make it an ideal location for swimming, with lifeguards on duty during peak summer months.
  2. Sunbathing: The golden sand provides a comfortable place to lounge and soak up the sun.
  3. Beach games: The spacious shoreline allows plenty of room for games like beach volleyball, frisbee, or football.
  4. Paddleboarding: The calm waters are great for paddleboarding beginners or experts alike.
  5. Surfing: While Viking Bay isn't known as a surf hotspot, nearby Joss Bay is just a short drive away and offers more consistent waves.
  6. Coastal walks: With stunning cliffside views along the coastline, walking along the coastal paths is a must-do activity.

Accommodations

While there aren't any beach resorts directly on Viking Bay, there are several hotels within walking distance that cater to different budgets:

  1. Royal Albion Hotel - A historic hotel overlooking Viking Bay with comfortable rooms and an onsite restaurant.
  2. Yarrow Hotel - A boutique hotel offering modern amenities in a restored building with an onsite spa and restaurant.
  3. The Bay Tree - A charming bed and breakfast with sea views and a cozy atmosphere.

Areas to Stay In

The town of Broadstairs is the ideal place to stay when visiting Viking Bay, as it offers a range of accommodations, dining options, and local shops. Staying in the town center provides easy access to the beach, as well as nearby attractions such as Dickens House Museum and Bleak House. Alternatively, you can look for accommodations in the neighboring towns of Ramsgate or Margate for a wider variety of options.

Beach Amenities

Viking Bay offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable day at the beach:

  1. Toilets and changing facilities
  2. Lifeguards during peak summer months
  3. Beach huts available for rent
  4. Deckchair hire
  5. Children's play area
  6. Nearby cafes and restaurants

Overall, Viking Bay in Broadstairs is an excellent destination for a beach holiday with its golden sands, calm waters, and charming town atmosphere. With plenty of activities available both on and off the beach, visitors will find themselves immersed in the beauty of this seaside gem in Kent, England.

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