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Beach Weather Today in Sanna Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.5mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 70%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 26kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Sanna Bay faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 09:41 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 85% 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 Sanna Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.9mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.4mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

SANNA BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 15° 15° 14° 14°
100% 74% 69% 57% 39% 88% 85% 54%
0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 12° 11° 13° 14° 13°
62% 77% 87% 100% 90% 78% 54% 84%
0.4mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 3.5mm 3.4mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.7mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14°
59% 58% 100% 100% 100% 74% 80% 57%
0.1mm 0.7mm 0.9mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.5mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14° 14° 14°
55% 73% 74% 60% 82% 85% 73% 59%
0.3mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14° 14° 13°
79% 85% 82% 88% 43% 9% 11% 91%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 13°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.7mm
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
13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.7mm 0.7mm 0.9mm 1.0mm 0.8mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
3
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
1.1m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
8.1s 8.3s 7.8s 8.0s 7.9s 7.8s 7.5s 7.4s
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
37
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.9m
1.2m
1.7m
1.1m
1.0m
0.6m
7.3s 7.1s 7.0s 7.0s 7.0s 6.4s 6.2s 5.7s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
27
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
6.3s 5.7s 6.0s 6.6s 6.6s 11.9s 9.8s 9.7s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
29
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
11.0s 10.4s 10.2s 9.7s 9.5s 9.1s 8.8s 8.6s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
7.7s 8.4s 7.7s 6.9s 7.8s 7.3s 7.8s 7.7s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
7.4s 7.2s 7.0s 8.5s 8.3s 8.3s 8.7s 9.2s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
18
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
4.9s 7.3s 7.5s 4.1s 8.5s 8.5s 7.9s 7.9s
Wed 29th July
1:07 AM 7:12 AM 1:15 PM 7:26 PM
0.99 3.79 0.88 4.04
Thu 30th July
1:43 AM 7:43 AM 1:51 PM 7:56 PM
0.79 3.93 0.71 4.17
Fri 31st July
2:17 AM 8:13 AM 2:25 PM 8:26 PM
0.65 4.01 0.61 4.24
Sat 1st August
2:50 AM 8:43 AM 2:59 PM 8:55 PM
0.58 4.03 0.58 4.24
Sun 2nd August
3:23 AM 9:13 AM 3:32 PM 9:26 PM
0.59 3.98 0.63 4.17
Mon 3rd August
3:57 AM 9:44 AM 4:07 PM 9:58 PM
0.68 3.89 0.74 4.04
Tue 4th August
4:33 AM 10:18 AM 4:46 PM 10:34 PM
0.84 3.75 0.90 3.86
Wed 29th July
15°
0.5mm
23kmh SW
70%
Thu 30th July
14°
9.0mm
22kmh WNW
79%
Fri 31st July
14°
3.4mm
27kmh WSW
78%
Sat 1st August
14°
1.4mm
24kmh WNW
70%
Sun 2nd August
15°
0.4mm
15kmh W
61%
Mon 3rd August
14°
2.3mm
11kmh ENE
100%
Tue 4th August
14°
4.4mm
6kmh NE
100%
Wed 5th August
14°
0.6mm
32kmh N
74%
Thu 6th August
14°
0.4mm
22kmh NNW
43%
Fri 7th August
14°
0.0mm
6kmh NW
34%
Sat 8th August
16°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
57%
Sun 9th August
16°
5.7mm
38kmh SSE
82%
Mon 10th August
14°
10.4mm
24kmh SE
92%
Tue 11th August
14°
2.7mm
36kmh WNW
82%

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 12 days of light rain with an average of 3.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 73%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Sanna Bay, Ardnamurchan Penninsula, Scotland, United Kingdom

Taking a holiday at Sanna Bay, located on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula in Scotland, United Kingdom, is an excellent choice for beach aficionados looking to experience the breathtaking beauty of Scotland's rugged coastline. Sanna Bay offers a serene and picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to unwind and enjoy the stunning natural surroundings.

Beach Type

Sanna Bay is known for its pristine white sand beaches that contrast beautifully with the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the North Atlantic. The beach is made up of a mix of fine powdery sand and small pebbles, providing a comfortable surface for sunbathing and beachcombing. The coastline is also characterized by rocky outcrops and hidden coves, perfect for exploring or finding a secluded spot to relax.

These rocky areas are ideal for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts as they offer interesting underwater landscapes teeming with marine life. Fish and other sea creatures prefer these environments due to the shelter provided by rocks and reefs.

Beach Activities

At Sanna Bay, visitors can enjoy a variety of beach activities that showcase the unique beauty of the Scottish coast. Some popular activities include:

  • Swimming: The clear waters are perfect for taking a refreshing dip when weather permits.
  • Wildlife watching: Spot seals, dolphins, or even whales along this stretch of coastline.
  • Birdwatching: Sanna Bay is home to numerous bird species like oystercatchers, gannets, and puffins.
  • Hiking: Explore coastal trails that offer stunning views of both land and sea.
  • Photography: Capture unforgettable memories amidst dramatic landscapes.

Accommodations

Although there are no hotels or beach resorts directly on Sanna Bay itself due to its remote location, visitors can find various accommodations within Ardnamurchan Peninsula. Options range from camping sites such as Ardnamurchan Campsite in Kilchoan to cozy bed & breakfasts like The Ardnamurchan Bunkhouse or Glenborrodale Castle.

Areas to Stay In

When staying near Sanna Bay, consider basing yourself in the nearby village of Kilchoan. As the most westerly village on the British mainland, Kilchoan offers a unique and secluded experience. It also provides access to local amenities like shops, restaurants, and pubs. Alternatively, staying in more central locations like Acharacle or Strontian will give you easier access to other attractions on the peninsula while still being within a reasonable distance of Sanna Bay.

Beach Amenities

Sanna Bay is quite remote and unspoiled, which means there are limited amenities available directly on the beach. However, visitors can find basic facilities like public toilets and car parking at the nearby Sanna Bay Car Park situated just a short walk from the beach. Additionally, as mentioned earlier, local amenities like shops and restaurants can be found in nearby villages such as Kilchoan.

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