Beach Weather in Woolacombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 11° 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 have 2.3mm of light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 81%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very strong at 41kmh from the South West. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Woolacombe Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:10 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 Woolacombe Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° 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 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.3mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 73%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 12° 13°
82% 100% 66% 50% 51% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.8mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.5mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 13° 13° 11° 11°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 55% 37%
1.2mm 0.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.5mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
10°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 10°
18% 82% 77% 58% 70% 15% 0% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11°
8% 7% 10% 50% 83% 79% 55% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 62%
0.0mm 0.4mm 0.7mm 1.0mm 2.8mm 1.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10°
32% 79% 72% 60% 68% 100% 88% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 10° 11° 11° 11° 10°
85% 50% 100% 70% 84% 79% 88% 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°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
41
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
25
kmh
31
kmh
1.1m
1.5m
1.1m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
0.7m
11.8s 25.5s 23.3s 11.3s 11.6s 12.2s 17.6s 17.4s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
58
kmh
57
kmh
58
kmh
54
kmh
48
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
0.7m
1.4m
2.3m
2.2m
2.2m
2.1m
2.1m
2.1m
17.1s 16.4s 16.1s 15.6s 14.0s 13.7s 13.9s 13.6s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
2.4m
1.2m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
0.5m
0.6m
13.3s 13.1s 13.2s 13.0s 11.9s 11.7s 11.8s 11.8s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
1.3m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
11.2s 14.4s 13.3s 12.9s 12.2s 11.9s 11.8s 12.0s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
38
kmh
30
kmh
5
kmh
14
kmh
5
kmh
15
kmh
23
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.5m
1.3m
1.2m
12.0s 11.8s 11.4s 16.3s 15.8s 16.0s 17.0s 17.9s
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
41
kmh
1.3m
2.1m
1.9m
0.8m
1.9m
2.2m
2.2m
1.5m
16.6s 15.5s 10.7s 12.1s 12.6s 12.5s 12.3s 12.5s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
40
kmh
43
kmh
45
kmh
43
kmh
38
kmh
39
kmh
27
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
12.9s 12.8s 12.7s 12.6s 12.5s 12.6s 12.4s 12.1s
Mon 8th December
1:32 AM 7:47 AM 2:00 PM 8:12 PM
-0.44 6.93 -0.43 6.47
Tue 9th December
2:17 AM 8:34 AM 2:49 PM 9:00 PM
-0.15 6.64 -0.10 6.09
Wed 10th December
3:06 AM 9:23 AM 3:41 PM 9:51 PM
0.20 6.26 0.27 5.69
Thu 11th December
3:59 AM 10:16 AM 4:38 PM 10:47 PM
0.57 5.86 0.64 5.31
Fri 12th December
4:58 AM 11:14 AM 5:40 PM 11:49 PM
0.91 5.48 0.93 5.03
Sat 13th December
6:04 AM 12:18 PM 6:46 PM
1.15 5.20 1.11
Sun 14th December
12:55 AM 7:11 AM 1:25 PM 7:50 PM
4.89 1.25 5.07 1.14
Mon 8th December
12°
2.3mm
36kmh SSW
81%
Tue 9th December
14°
3.6mm
56kmh SSW
86%
Wed 10th December
11°
0.2mm
27kmh WSW
40%
Thu 11th December
11°
0.0mm
32kmh S
49%
Fri 12th December
11°
5.9mm
11kmh W
95%
Sat 13th December
10°
0.3mm
39kmh SW
74%
Sun 14th December
11°
0.0mm
42kmh S
72%
Mon 15th December
10°
0.1mm
22kmh SW
71%
Tue 16th December
11°
2.3mm
24kmh WSW
75%
Wed 17th December
0.7mm
23kmh SSW
68%
Thu 18th December
10°
0.8mm
18kmh W
87%
Fri 19th December
6.2mm
31kmh W
68%
Sat 20th December
0.4mm
54kmh NNW
56%
Sun 21st December
0.6mm
16kmh S
54%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° 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 12 days of very light rain with an average of 2.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 70%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Woolacombe Beach, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Woolacombe Beach, located in Devon, England, United Kingdom, is a popular destination for holidaymakers looking to enjoy the beautiful coastline and picturesque surroundings. This award-winning beach offers a range of activities and amenities, making it an ideal choice for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.

Beach Type

Woolacombe Beach is known for its golden-yellow sand that stretches over 3 miles. The sand is soft and fine, making it perfect for sunbathing and building sandcastles. While the beach does not have rocks or a reef directly offshore, there are rock pools at either end of the beach that offer opportunities to explore marine life during low tide. For those interested in snorkeling or diving, nearby beaches such as Combesgate Beach and Barricane Beach have rocky areas that attract more diverse marine life.

Beach Activities

Some popular activities at Woolacombe Beach include:

  • Surfing: Woolacombe is well-known for its consistent waves, making it an ideal location for both beginner and experienced surfers. There are several surf schools in the area that offer lessons and equipment rentals.
  • Swimming: The calm waters at Woolacombe Beach make it a safe place for swimming. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months to ensure swimmer safety.
  • Beach Volleyball: A designated area on the beach provides nets and space for visitors to enjoy a game of beach volleyball.
  • Horse Riding: Enjoy riding along the beautiful coastline with nearby equestrian centers offering beach horse riding experiences.
  • Coastal Walks: There are several scenic coastal walking trails near Woolacombe Beach that offer stunning views of the surrounding area.

Accommodations

While there aren't any beach resorts directly on Woolacombe Beach, there are several hotels, guesthouses, and self-catering accommodations within walking distance of the beach. Some popular options include:

Areas to Stay In

There are three main areas to consider staying in when visiting Woolacombe Beach:

  1. Woolacombe Village: This charming village is located just a short walk from the beach and offers a range of accommodations, as well as shops, restaurants, and pubs.
  2. Mortehoe: Located just north of Woolacombe, Mortehoe is a quaint village with stunning coastal views and several accommodation options.
  3. Ilfracombe: A larger town situated about 5 miles east of Woolacombe, Ilfracombe offers a greater variety of accommodations, restaurants, and attractions.

Beach Amenities

Woolacombe Beach offers a range of amenities for visitors to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience:

  • Toilets and changing facilities
  • On-duty lifeguards during the summer months
  • Beach cafes and food stands
  • Deckchair and beach equipment rentals
  • Surfboard and wetsuit rentals
  • Designated dog-friendly areas (restrictions apply during summer months)
  • Nearby pay-and-display parking lots

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