Beach Weather in Kotu Beach, Kotu, Gambia

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Beach Weather Today in Kotu Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 2%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 26kmh from the West-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Kotu Beach faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:27 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 23° 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 8%.

KOTU BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 21° 23° 23° 22° 21°
4% 4% 4% 3% 2% 2% 2% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 22° 24° 24° 23° 22°
0% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 22° 23° 23° 22° 21°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 22° 23° 23° 22° 22°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 22° 23° 23° 23° 22°
2% 0% 1% 0% 0% 3% 2% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 22° 23° 23° 23° 22°
10% 13% 89% 3% 3% 3% 2% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 22° 24° 24° 23° 23°
4% 3% 9% 10% 1% 0% 0% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
13.2s 13.1s 12.8s 12.7s 12.7s 12.7s 12.7s 12.7s
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
0.9m
1.3m
1.3m
12.7s 14.3s 14.0s 13.6s 13.6s 13.6s 13.6s 13.6s
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.3m
0.4m
0.7m
0.9m
1.4m
1.0m
12.7s 12.7s 12.6s 12.7s 12.7s 12.7s 12.7s 12.7s
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
25
kmh
30
kmh
23
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.9m
1.0m
0.7m
12.2s 12.1s 12.1s 11.8s 11.8s 11.8s 11.8s 11.8s
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
7.4s 7.4s 11.7s 11.7s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s
Sun 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s
Mon 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
22
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 15.0s 14.6s 14.6s 14.6s 14.6s
Tue 19th May
5:00 AM 11:16 AM 5:38 PM 11:48 PM
0.13 1.83 0.15 1.60
Wed 20th May
5:49 AM 12:14 PM 6:34 PM
0.20 1.81 0.22
Thu 21st May
12:50 AM 6:44 AM 1:16 PM 7:35 PM
1.52 0.28 1.77 0.29
Fri 22nd May
1:55 AM 7:44 AM 2:21 PM 8:38 PM
1.46 0.36 1.73 0.35
Sat 23rd May
3:03 AM 8:47 AM 3:28 PM 9:39 PM
1.42 0.42 1.69 0.38
Sun 24th May
4:13 AM 9:50 AM 4:36 PM 10:35 PM
1.42 0.45 1.67 0.38
Mon 25th May
5:18 AM 10:49 AM 5:37 PM 11:28 PM
1.46 0.45 1.66 0.36
Tue 19th May
23°
0.0mm
16kmh WNW
2%
Wed 20th May
24°
0.0mm
18kmh WNW
0%
Thu 21st May
23°
0.0mm
21kmh W
0%
Fri 22nd May
23°
0.0mm
17kmh WNW
0%
Sat 23rd May
23°
0.0mm
18kmh SW
1%
Sun 24th May
23°
0.0mm
14kmh W
15%
Mon 25th May
24°
0.0mm
16kmh SW
3%
Tue 26th May
24°
0.0mm
13kmh W
6%
Wed 27th May
23°
0.0mm
18kmh WSW
11%
Thu 28th May
24°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
12%
Fri 29th May
24°
0.1mm
10kmh W
23%
Sat 30th May
25°
0.5mm
4kmh W
48%
Sun 31st May
24°
0.0mm
12kmh WNW
32%
Mon 1st June
24°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
21%

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In the next 14 days 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 12%.

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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