Beach Weather in Sandy Bay, Gibraltar

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
18°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
21°
Swim
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22°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
19°
 
Sea
17°
 

Beach Weather Today in Sandy Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is too cold 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 15%.

The winds will be on shore and light at 14kmh from the East. The light winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Sandy Bay faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:09 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 Sandy Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold 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 light rain with an average of 2.4mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will have 4.5mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 74%.

SANDY BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 11° 13° 14° 13° 12°
17% 14% 30% 15% 16% 20% 6% 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 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 13° 14° 13° 12°
44% 60% 58% 11% 10% 74% 98% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 11° 11° 12° 11° 10°
40% 71% 80% 75% 100% 2% 12% 84%
0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 12° 13° 12°
77% 72% 99% 100% 100% 100% 85% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 1.6mm 1.2mm 0.9mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 13° 14° 14° 14° 13°
56% 82% 71% 63% 76% 81% 73% 76%
0.4mm 0.3mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.4mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 14° 15° 14° 14°
78% 65% 70% 67% 71% 77% 93% 91%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.3mm 0.4mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 11° 12° 13° 12° 10°
82% 72% 61% 76% 87% 64% 69% 75%
4.0mm 2.1mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
9.5s 9.1s 12.7s 12.5s 5.2s 5.2s 5.5s 5.5s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.4m
6.1s 6.1s 5.8s 5.5s 5.2s 5.0s 15.6s 15.3s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
20
kmh
11
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.3m
15.1s 6.7s 6.9s 7.2s 14.5s 14.4s 14.2s 6.1s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
21
kmh
29
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
19
kmh
0.3m
1.0m
1.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.5m
0.5m
0.9m
8.8s 13.4s 13.1s 4.4s 3.8s 6.2s 6.5s 15.4s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
23
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
35
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
1.5m
1.3m
1.0m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
15.2s 15.0s 15.4s 9.1s 12.1s 12.5s 9.1s 7.2s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.5m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
7.1s 7.1s 7.3s 7.8s 11.2s 12.8s 12.6s 12.3s
Wed 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
15
kmh
0.7m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
8.9s 7.4s 7.4s 7.1s 7.0s 7.0s 6.5s 6.5s
Thu 18th December
2:03 AM 7:31 AM 2:10 PM 7:57 PM
0.86 0.30 0.89 0.22
Fri 19th December
2:41 AM 8:07 AM 2:46 PM 8:32 PM
0.88 0.28 0.91 0.19
Sat 20th December
3:17 AM 8:43 AM 3:21 PM 9:09 PM
0.89 0.27 0.92 0.18
Sun 21st December
3:51 AM 9:20 AM 3:53 PM 9:46 PM
0.89 0.26 0.92 0.17
Mon 22nd December
4:24 AM 9:59 AM 4:26 PM 10:25 PM
0.89 0.26 0.92 0.18
Tue 23rd December
4:56 AM 10:38 AM 5:00 PM 11:04 PM
0.88 0.26 0.90 0.19
Wed 24th December
5:31 AM 11:20 AM 5:38 PM 11:45 PM
0.87 0.27 0.88 0.22
Thu 18th December
14°
0.0mm
17kmh E
15%
Fri 19th December
14°
0.0mm
7kmh W
47%
Sat 20th December
12°
0.3mm
26kmh W
58%
Sun 21st December
13°
4.5mm
40kmh SW
91%
Mon 22nd December
14°
2.7mm
40kmh W
72%
Tue 23rd December
15°
2.0mm
20kmh WSW
76%
Wed 24th December
13°
6.9mm
28kmh WNW
73%
Thu 25th December
12°
3.4mm
22kmh WNW
77%
Fri 26th December
13°
0.0mm
22kmh W
55%
Sat 27th December
13°
0.8mm
24kmh WSW
80%
Sun 28th December
13°
0.0mm
25kmh W
26%
Mon 29th December
12°
0.4mm
24kmh WNW
58%
Tue 30th December
12°
0.0mm
18kmh W
11%
Wed 31st December
10°
1.5mm
17kmh W
54%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold 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 9 days of light rain with an average of 2.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 57%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Sandy Bay, , Gibraltar

Taking a holiday at the beach in Sandy Bay, Gibraltar is a fantastic way to enjoy the sun, sea, and spectacular views of the Mediterranean. Gibraltar's eastern coast offers an idyllic setting for a relaxing beach getaway, as well as numerous opportunities for adventure and exploration. Sandy Bay is one of Gibraltar's most popular beaches, boasting crystal clear waters and a serene atmosphere that will make your holiday truly unforgettable.

Beach Type

Sandy Bay features golden sand with some pebbles scattered along the shoreline. The sand here is soft and inviting, perfect for sunbathing or building sandcastles with the family. The clear waters at Sandy Bay provide an excellent environment for swimming or wading, while snorkeling and diving enthusiasts will find plenty of interesting underwater sights to explore. The beach is framed by rocky cliffs on either side, which create a picturesque backdrop for your beach holiday.

Beach Activities

At Sandy Bay, you can partake in various beach activities that cater to different interests and preferences. Some of the most popular activities include:

  • Swimming: With its calm and clear waters, Sandy Bay is an ideal spot for swimming.
  • Snorkeling: The rocky areas around the bay are home to numerous fish species, providing excellent snorkeling opportunities.
  • Kayaking: Paddle along the coast to explore hidden coves and caves.
  • Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP): Enjoy a peaceful SUP session as you glide through the calm waters.
  • Beach volleyball: Engage in some friendly competition on the sandy shore.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on Sandy Bay Beach itself due to its relatively small size, there are several options nearby:

  1. Caleta Hotel: This four-star hotel overlooks nearby Catalan Bay and offers stunning views, comfortable rooms, and convenient access to Sandy Bay.
  2. Rock Hotel: A historic hotel located near Gibraltar's city center with beautiful gardens and a pool, just a short drive from Sandy Bay.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Sandy Bay, consider staying in one of the following areas:

  1. Catalan Bay: A charming fishing village with colorful houses and a gorgeous beach, just a short walk from Sandy Bay.
  2. Gibraltar City Center: Stay in the heart of Gibraltar for easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as proximity to Sandy Bay.

Beach Amenities

Sandy Bay offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Beachside snack bar
  • Lifeguard services during peak season

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