Beach Weather in Woolacombe Beach, Devon, United Kingdom

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Beach Weather Today in Woolacombe Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 12° 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 have 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 85%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 23kmh from the East. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Woolacombe Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:47 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 77% 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 Woolacombe Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 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 0.2mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 73%.

WOOLACOMBE BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 10°
87% 72% 100% 100% 100% 90% 77% 58%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 12° 12° 12° 10°
61% 89% 87% 83% 75% 100% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 13° 14° 14° 11°
71% 100% 78% 34% 72% 87% 32% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 12° 13° 13° 12° 12°
15% 37% 100% 47% 62% 67% 84% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 10° 10° 10° 12° 11° 10° 10°
32% 58% 94% 100% 98% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 85%
0.2mm 0.3mm 0.6mm 0.8mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
92% 100% 100% 100% 100% 85% 61% 67%
0.3mm 0.6mm 0.6mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.2m
0.3m
3.3s 3.3s 3.5s 4.7s 5.5s 5.8s 5.4s 6.3s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
3
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
5.9s 5.7s 5.5s 5.3s 4.6s 3.2s 4.0s 4.1s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
4.2s 4.0s 5.3s 14.7s 14.5s 13.9s 13.6s 13.3s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
25
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
12.9s 12.7s 12.5s 12.3s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
44
kmh
45
kmh
46
kmh
42
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
28
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
1.1m
1.4m
1.7m
1.5m
1.4m
9.3s 8.8s 10.1s 10.0s 10.7s 10.5s 10.2s 9.4s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.4m
1.5m
1.2m
8.8s 9.5s 10.1s 9.6s 9.6s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
37
kmh
42
kmh
45
kmh
45
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
28
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
1.3m
1.0m
1.5m
1.7m
1.5m
8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 8.9s 18.6s 18.6s 18.6s 18.6s
Wed 6th May
2:56 AM 9:16 AM 3:06 PM 9:33 PM
1.98 7.88 2.22 7.92
Thu 7th May
3:29 AM 9:49 AM 3:40 PM 10:09 PM
2.30 7.54 2.55 7.58
Fri 8th May
4:07 AM 10:29 AM 4:21 PM 10:54 PM
2.64 7.18 2.90 7.24
Sat 9th May
4:57 AM 11:20 AM 5:18 PM 11:52 PM
2.97 6.85 3.23 6.96
Sun 10th May
6:07 AM 12:27 PM 6:38 PM
3.19 6.65 3.38
Mon 11th May
1:08 AM 7:32 AM 1:49 PM 8:07 PM
6.87 3.11 6.74 3.16
Tue 12th May
2:28 AM 8:49 AM 3:05 PM 9:18 PM
7.13 2.69 7.18 2.64
Wed 6th May
11°
0.2mm
19kmh E
85%
Thu 7th May
12°
1.0mm
7kmh SSE
86%
Fri 8th May
15°
0.0mm
18kmh ENE
71%
Sat 9th May
13°
0.0mm
23kmh E
61%
Sun 10th May
12°
0.2mm
40kmh ENE
85%
Mon 11th May
2.8mm
17kmh NW
98%
Tue 12th May
10°
2.2mm
43kmh NNW
88%
Wed 13th May
0.4mm
21kmh WNW
64%
Thu 14th May
12°
0.0mm
13kmh NNE
44%
Fri 15th May
10°
0.2mm
26kmh NNW
66%
Sat 16th May
11°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
57%
Sun 17th May
10°
1.2mm
18kmh SSE
83%
Mon 18th May
12°
1.1mm
25kmh NNE
83%
Tue 19th May
15°
0.0mm
16kmh NE
34%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° 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 9 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 72%.

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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