Beach Weather in Kotu Beach, Kotu, Gambia

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Beach Weather Today in Kotu Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° 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 11%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 33kmh from the North-Northwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Kotu Beach faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:17 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 Kotu Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 22%.

KOTU BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 20° 20° 21° 21° 21° 20°
7% 8% 15% 14% 18% 8% 9% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 20° 20° 21° 20° 20°
6% 5% 7% 6% 3% 7% 4% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 20° 20°
4% 4% 7% 10% 10% 12% 13% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 20° 20° 21° 21° 20°
8% 17% 18% 16% 13% 9% 8% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 21° 21° 21° 22°
16% 22% 15% 77% 13% 16% 8% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 21° 22° 22° 21° 21°
51% 30% 31% 10% 10% 11% 14% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 20° 21° 21° 21° 21°
16% 9% 28% 50% 10% 9% 6% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
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20°
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Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
25
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
1.0m
1.2m
1.2m
13.9s 13.6s 13.5s 13.5s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
12.7s 12.7s 12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 12.3s 12.3s 11.8s
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.4m
0.5m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
11.8s 11.8s 13.5s 13.2s 11.4s 11.4s 11.4s 11.4s
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
11.0s 15.3s 14.9s 14.4s 14.3s 14.3s 14.3s 14.3s
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
27
kmh
37
kmh
26
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
0.9m
1.2m
1.3m
13.5s 13.3s 13.3s 13.3s 13.3s 13.3s 13.3s 13.3s
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
25
kmh
1.2m
0.9m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
1.4m
1.3m
0.9m
13.3s 15.0s 14.5s 14.2s 13.7s 13.7s 13.7s 13.7s
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.7m
0.4m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
12.7s 12.6s 12.6s 12.8s 12.7s 12.7s 12.7s 12.1s
Tue 17th March
2:35 AM 8:51 AM 2:43 PM 9:01 PM
0.29 1.60 0.30 1.86
Wed 18th March
3:15 AM 9:23 AM 3:22 PM 9:31 PM
0.18 1.69 0.23 1.91
Thu 19th March
3:52 AM 9:55 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 PM
0.10 1.75 0.18 1.93
Fri 20th March
4:27 AM 10:26 AM 4:38 PM 10:30 PM
0.07 1.79 0.16 1.91
Sat 21st March
5:03 AM 10:56 AM 5:17 PM 11:02 PM
0.07 1.79 0.17 1.85
Sun 22nd March
5:40 AM 11:28 AM 5:59 PM 11:38 PM
0.13 1.76 0.23 1.74
Mon 23rd March
6:20 AM 12:04 PM 6:48 PM
0.22 1.71 0.31
Tue 17th March
22°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
11%
Wed 18th March
21°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
5%
Thu 19th March
21°
0.0mm
15kmh NW
8%
Fri 20th March
21°
0.0mm
12kmh NW
11%
Sat 21st March
21°
0.3mm
14kmh NW
23%
Sun 22nd March
22°
0.0mm
15kmh NW
21%
Mon 23rd March
21°
0.0mm
21kmh NNW
16%
Tue 24th March
22°
0.0mm
13kmh NNW
3%
Wed 25th March
21°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
5%
Thu 26th March
21°
0.0mm
18kmh NW
4%
Fri 27th March
22°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
3%
Sat 28th March
22°
0.0mm
17kmh NW
1%
Sun 29th March
22°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
0%
Mon 30th March
22°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
0%

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In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 8%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Kotu Beach, Kotu, Gambia

Kotu Beach, located in Kotu, Gambia, is an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing beach holiday. The beautiful beach offers a perfect blend of sun, sand, and sea, making it an excellent choice for a peaceful getaway.

Beach Type

Kotu Beach is known for its soft golden-yellow sand that stretches along the coastline. The beach is relatively flat and clean, making it perfect for long walks and sunbathing. While the beach itself is sandy, there are rocky areas nearby which attract various marine life. This makes Kotu Beach a great spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who want to explore the underwater world and observe the diverse fish species that inhabit the area.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Kotu Beach include:

  1. Swimming - The calm waters make it safe and enjoyable for swimmers of all levels.
  2. Sunbathing - With plenty of sunshine all year round, sunbathing on the soft sand is a favorite pastime at Kotu Beach.
  3. Snorkeling and diving - The rocky areas near the beach provide interesting spots to explore underwater life.
  4. Bird watching - The nearby Kotu Stream attracts various bird species, making it an ideal location for bird watching.
  5. Beach sports - Volleyball and football are popular activities among both locals and tourists.

Accommodations

There are several hotels and resorts available at Kotu Beach that cater to different budgets and preferences. Some popular options include:

  1. Kombo Beach Hotel
  2. Sunset Beach Hotel
  3. Bakotu Hotel
  4. Palm Beach Hotel

These hotels offer comfortable accommodations with easy access to the beach as well as other amenities such as swimming pools, restaurants, and bars.

Areas to Stay In

The best area to stay in while visiting Kotu Beach would be right along the beachfront, as it offers the most convenience and accessibility to the beach. Staying near Kotu Stream is another good option, especially for bird watchers who want to be close to the prime bird watching spots.

Beach Amenities

Kotu Beach offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience, such as:

  1. Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent
  2. Public restrooms
  3. Beach bars and restaurants
  4. Lifeguards on duty during peak seasons
  5. Watersport equipment rental

With its beautiful sandy beach, various activities, and convenient amenities, Kotu Beach in Gambia is an excellent choice for a relaxing beach holiday.

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