Beach Weather in Kotu Beach, Kotu, Gambia

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Beach Weather Today in Kotu Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 3.4mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 64%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 23kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher.

Kotu Beach faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:29 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 71% 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 Kotu Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 3.6mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 58%.

KOTU BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 27° 27° 27° 28° 28° 28° 27°
87% 86% 40% 31% 57% 70% 71% 75%
0.8mm 1.9mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 28° 28° 28° 28°
55% 97% 60% 51% 78% 73% 19% 23%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.8mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27°
79% 77% 70% 56% 67% 40% 36% 61%
0.1mm 0.0mm 1.1mm 1.1mm 1.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 28° 27°
88% 75% 39% 78% 81% 78% 44% 72%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 1.4mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27°
56% 43% 50% 64% 60% 67% 79% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 26° 27° 27° 27° 26° 25°
98% 77% 55% 53% 100% 100% 100% 47%
0.5mm 1.7mm 2.3mm 0.4mm 1.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 26° 27° 28° 28° 27° 27°
80% 82% 80% 54% 53% 60% 65% 44%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
3
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
6.3s 6.4s 8.8s 8.7s 14.6s 9.5s 9.0s 8.9s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
5
kmh
3
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.1m
0.8m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
8.9s 9.0s 9.1s 3.2s 6.8s 6.6s 16.1s 16.3s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
15.7s 15.4s 15.2s 14.7s 14.5s 9.5s 9.5s 9.5s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
9.5s 9.5s 13.3s 13.1s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s 12.9s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
12.5s 13.1s 14.2s 14.0s 13.7s 13.6s 13.5s 13.5s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
22
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.7m
0.9m
13.4s 13.4s 13.2s 15.2s 14.7s 14.6s 14.4s 14.3s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
30
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
14.0s 13.8s 13.7s 13.6s 13.6s 13.6s 13.6s 13.6s
Fri 14th August
3:42 AM 9:57 AM 4:13 PM 10:23 PM
0.07 2.06 -0.04 1.85
Sat 15th August
4:24 AM 10:34 AM 4:52 PM 10:58 PM
0.08 2.00 0.01 1.82
Sun 16th August
5:05 AM 11:08 AM 5:31 PM 11:32 PM
0.13 1.90 0.10 1.75
Mon 17th August
5:46 AM 11:41 AM 6:09 PM
0.22 1.74 0.22
Tue 18th August
12:06 AM 6:28 AM 12:13 PM 6:47 PM
1.64 0.35 1.56 0.35
Wed 19th August
12:40 AM 7:13 AM 12:45 PM 7:27 PM
1.52 0.49 1.37 0.50
Thu 20th August
1:22 AM 8:06 AM 1:24 PM 8:15 PM
1.39 0.63 1.19 0.63
Fri 14th August
29°
3.4mm
2kmh W
64%
Sat 15th August
28°
2.1mm
7kmh S
57%
Sun 16th August
27°
3.6mm
19kmh W
60%
Mon 17th August
28°
2.4mm
11kmh W
69%
Tue 18th August
28°
0.3mm
14kmh WNW
61%
Wed 19th August
27°
6.4mm
11kmh NW
78%
Thu 20th August
28°
0.5mm
28kmh SW
64%
Fri 21st August
28°
0.2mm
21kmh W
58%
Sat 22nd August
28°
0.2mm
20kmh NW
59%
Sun 23rd August
28°
0.0mm
16kmh SW
38%
Mon 24th August
28°
3.6mm
21kmh SW
70%
Tue 25th August
28°
1.2mm
26kmh SSW
72%
Wed 26th August
28°
6.7mm
17kmh NW
79%
Thu 27th August
27°
5.9mm
29kmh S
79%

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In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 13 days of light rain with an average of 2.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 65%.

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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