Beach Weather in Bantham, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Bantham

Today the maximum temperature will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 22kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Bantham faces Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:42 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 63% 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 Bantham

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 10° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 1.3mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 74%.

BANTHAM - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 11° 11° 10°
100% 77% 53% 67% 51% 56% 63% 44%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 12° 12° 10°
84% 84% 73% 79% 77% 86% 63% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 12° 14° 14° 13° 11°
80% 35% 15% 87% 0% 42% 9% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 12° 12° 14° 14° 12°
62% 100% 38% 70% 65% 48% 35% 33%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 11° 10° 11° 11° 11° 11° 11°
47% 100% 98% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 36%
0.5mm 0.8mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.7mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10°
19% 76% 100% 100% 94% 95% 87% 85%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
1
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
5.0s 3.3s 2.8s 6.3s 5.5s 7.5s 5.6s 5.5s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
5.4s 8.6s 8.5s 8.3s 8.0s 7.9s 3.6s 3.5s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
7.6s 4.4s 4.3s 7.4s 14.6s 14.2s 13.8s 13.5s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.4m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
13.1s 12.8s 12.6s 12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 6.0s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
41
kmh
43
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
1.1m
5.5s 5.3s 4.9s 5.2s 5.3s 5.2s 8.3s 8.0s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.3m
7.9s 7.8s 7.6s 9.4s 9.0s 8.8s 8.5s 8.3s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
25
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.4m
1.8m
8.2s 8.0s 7.8s 18.7s 18.0s 17.8s 17.7s 17.7s
Wed 6th May
3:02 AM 9:10 AM 3:11 PM 9:22 PM
1.47 4.60 1.67 4.70
Thu 7th May
3:33 AM 9:42 AM 3:39 PM 9:55 PM
1.71 4.43 1.88 4.55
Fri 8th May
4:08 AM 10:19 AM 4:13 PM 10:35 PM
1.92 4.25 2.08 4.42
Sat 9th May
4:57 AM 11:05 AM 5:09 PM 11:27 PM
2.10 4.10 2.24 4.30
Sun 10th May
6:14 AM 12:08 PM 6:39 PM
2.19 4.00 2.31
Mon 11th May
12:36 AM 7:34 AM 1:26 PM 8:00 PM
4.23 2.10 4.00 2.19
Tue 12th May
1:55 AM 8:41 AM 2:46 PM 9:05 PM
4.28 1.85 4.18 1.91
Wed 6th May
11°
0.0mm
19kmh ENE
63%
Thu 7th May
12°
0.6mm
18kmh SSE
75%
Fri 8th May
14°
0.0mm
15kmh SE
36%
Sat 9th May
14°
0.0mm
31kmh ENE
56%
Sun 10th May
12°
1.3mm
38kmh ENE
93%
Mon 11th May
3.6mm
13kmh NW
92%
Tue 12th May
10°
0.7mm
32kmh NW
82%
Wed 13th May
11°
0.5mm
22kmh W
73%
Thu 14th May
13°
0.0mm
30kmh NE
71%
Fri 15th May
10°
0.9mm
5kmh NNW
60%
Sat 16th May
11°
0.4mm
10kmh SW
73%
Sun 17th May
11°
0.8mm
22kmh S
81%
Mon 18th May
12°
1.5mm
31kmh NNE
73%
Tue 19th May
16°
0.9mm
31kmh NNE
49%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° 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 10 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 70%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Bantham, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Imagine spending your holiday lounging on the beautiful beaches of Bantham, Devon, in the picturesque region of southwest England. This charming coastal village in the United Kingdom offers a serene and relaxing atmosphere, perfect for a much-needed beach getaway.

Beach Type

Bantham Beach is known for its golden sand, which is soft and ideal for a day spent sunbathing or playing beach games with friends and family. The beach is also surrounded by stunning rocky cliffs and dunes that provide a dramatic backdrop to your holiday setting.

While Bantham Beach is not known for its snorkeling or diving opportunities due to the lack of reefs, there are still plenty of opportunities to explore the marine life in nearby rock pools during low tide. You can also enjoy walks along the South West Coast Path, which offers stunning views of the coastline.

Beach Activities

There are many beach activities recommended at Bantham Beach:

  1. Surfing: Bantham Beach is renowned for its excellent surf conditions, making it one of the best surf spots in Devon. Beginners can take lessons at Bantham Surfing Academy, while experienced surfers can enjoy catching waves all day long.

  2. Kiteboarding: The consistent winds at Bantham make it an ideal location for kiteboarding enthusiasts looking to ride the waves and perform aerial tricks.

  3. Beachcombing: With its golden sands and rocky areas, Bantham Beach is perfect for beachcombing and discovering interesting shells, stones, and other treasures washed up by the sea.

  4. Coastal Walks: As mentioned earlier, you can explore the South West Coast Path that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area – perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike!

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts directly on Bantham Beach itself, there are several hotels and guesthouses in nearby towns such as Kingsbridge or Salcombe. You can also find charming self-catering cottages and holiday rentals in Bantham village.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Bantham Village: Staying in Bantham Village itself allows you to be within walking distance of the beach, as well as the local pub and shops. It's a perfect choice for a quiet and relaxing beach holiday.

  2. Kingsbridge: This nearby market town offers a wider range of accommodations and amenities, while still being just a short drive from Bantham Beach.

  3. Salcombe: A popular sailing destination, Salcombe is a picturesque harbor town located on the Kingsbridge Estuary. It offers various restaurants, shops, and accommodations with beautiful views of the surrounding area.

Beach Amenities

Bantham Beach offers several amenities to ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable:

  1. Car parking available near the beach
  2. Lifeguard service during peak season
  3. Toilets and shower facilities
  4. The Gastrobus - a unique food truck offering delicious snacks, hot drinks, and ice cream
  5. Surfboard and wetsuit rentals at Bantham Surfing Academy
  6. Dog-friendly areas (restrictions apply during peak season)
  7. Accessible paths for those with limited mobility

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