Beach Weather in Woolacombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 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 some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 50%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 33kmh from the East-Southeast. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel even colder.

Woolacombe Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:35 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

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

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 50%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24% 27% 28% 33% 34% 100% 100% 60%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
69% 63% 100% 100% 100% 77% 47% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
42% 36% 24% 20% 32% 46% 70% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 12° 10° 10°
87% 60% 85% 30% 52% 65% 100% 28%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 12° 12° 11° 11°
87% 27% 39% 41% 79% 77% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 12° 13° 13° 11° 11°
100% 100% 76% 100% 100% 100% 89% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10°
100% 100% 100% 59% 100% 51% 70% 16%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 16th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
27
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
0.9m
1.5m
1.4m
1.5m
1.7m
12.6s 12.2s 12.1s 12.0s 11.1s 12.2s 12.4s 11.3s
Mon 17th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
26
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
11.6s 11.6s 11.1s 10.8s 10.1s 12.1s 11.7s 11.2s
Tue 18th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
11.1s 11.0s 17.1s 18.1s 18.5s 17.7s 17.5s 17.3s
Wed 19th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
17.0s 16.5s 16.3s 16.1s 15.9s 15.7s 15.4s 14.6s
Thu 20th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
28
kmh
33
kmh
37
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.0m
14.3s 13.8s 13.4s 13.3s 13.2s 12.7s 12.9s 12.7s
Fri 21st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
42
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
36
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
0.7m
1.0m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.6m
1.4m
0.4m
13.4s 13.6s 13.6s 14.0s 16.9s 17.0s 16.5s 16.3s
Sat 22nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
25
kmh
9
kmh
1
kmh
3
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
14
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
16.1s 15.9s 15.6s 15.0s 14.6s 14.4s 14.2s 14.1s
Sun 16th February
1:53 AM 8:09 AM 2:10 PM 8:25 PM
1.20 8.91 1.33 8.59
Mon 17th February
2:18 AM 8:36 AM 2:34 PM 8:51 PM
1.38 8.65 1.57 8.31
Tue 18th February
2:44 AM 9:02 AM 3:00 PM 9:18 PM
1.66 8.31 1.89 7.98
Wed 19th February
3:13 AM 9:31 AM 3:29 PM 9:49 PM
2.03 7.91 2.31 7.57
Thu 20th February
3:47 AM 10:06 AM 4:06 PM 10:30 PM
2.50 7.42 2.80 7.09
Fri 21st February
4:32 AM 10:53 AM 5:00 PM 11:29 PM
3.03 6.88 3.33 6.62
Sat 22nd February
5:42 AM 12:06 PM 6:27 PM
3.51 6.42 3.69
Sun 16th February
0.0mm
30kmh ESE
50%
Mon 17th February
0.3mm
32kmh ESE
82%
Tue 18th February
0.0mm
31kmh ESE
46%
Wed 19th February
12°
0.0mm
18kmh SSE
63%
Thu 20th February
13°
1.0mm
35kmh S
68%
Fri 21st February
13°
0.1mm
36kmh S
93%
Sat 22nd February
10°
0.2mm
1kmh ENE
74%
Sun 23rd February
11°
0.0mm
28kmh SSW
48%
Mon 24th February
11°
1.4mm
35kmh S
100%
Tue 25th February
11°
1.0mm
45kmh S
85%
Wed 26th February
0.2mm
36kmh W
74%
Thu 27th February
0.0mm
20kmh WNW
32%
Fri 28th February
0.0mm
33kmh WSW
55%
Sat 1st March
10°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
27%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 64%.

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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