Beach Weather in West Mersea Beach, Essex, United Kingdom

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Sea
14°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
21°
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22°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
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17°
 
Sea
15°
 

Beach Weather Today in West Mersea Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be which is too cold for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 4%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the South-Southeast. The moderate winds will make the temperatures feel colder. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

West Mersea Beach faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 05:43 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 West Mersea Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 38%.

WEST MERSEA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 5th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 10°
3% 0% 0% 0% 4% 11% 11% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 6th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 12° 12°
24% 17% 68% 31% 93% 100% 100% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 7th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10°
51% 63% 60% 58% 18% 16% 57% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 8th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11°
58% 43% 34% 39% 9% 7% 8% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 13°
17% 20% 100% 85% 55% 36% 61% 45%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 13° 13° 10°
16% 22% 20% 35% 74% 73% 10% 41%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 12°
70% 100% 100% 24% 93% 57% 4% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 5th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1s 0.1s 3.9s 3.8s 3.8s 3.8s 3.8s 3.2s
Fri 6th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
1
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.5m
0.4m
3.1s 3.0s 2.9s 2.9s 2.7s 2.6s 2.6s 2.6s
Sat 7th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
2.6s 2.6s 2.6s 2.6s 2.6s 2.6s 2.6s 2.6s
Sun 8th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
2.6s 2.6s 2.6s 2.6s 2.6s 2.6s 2.6s 2.6s
Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
1
kmh
2
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
1.0m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
2.9s 2.7s 3.1s 3.1s 3.1s 3.0s 5.3s 4.3s
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
4
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
4.2s 2.4s 5.3s 5.2s 2.5s 2.4s 2.4s 2.4s
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
2.4s 2.4s 2.4s 2.4s 2.4s 2.4s 2.4s 2.4s
Thu 5th March
12:38 AM 7:12 AM 1:08 PM 7:21 PM
5.24 0.65 4.99 1.19
Fri 6th March
1:14 AM 7:44 AM 1:42 PM 7:50 PM
5.22 0.75 4.88 1.25
Sat 7th March
1:49 AM 8:14 AM 2:14 PM 8:18 PM
5.10 0.95 4.70 1.36
Sun 8th March
2:22 AM 8:43 AM 2:46 PM 8:47 PM
4.88 1.20 4.48 1.52
Mon 9th March
2:55 AM 9:12 AM 3:18 PM 9:19 PM
4.59 1.49 4.23 1.73
Tue 10th March
3:30 AM 9:43 AM 3:52 PM 9:56 PM
4.25 1.79 3.97 1.95
Wed 11th March
4:11 AM 10:20 AM 4:37 PM 10:44 PM
3.91 2.08 3.72 2.18
Thu 5th March
13°
0.0mm
14kmh SE
4%
Fri 6th March
13°
0.0mm
13kmh NNW
63%
Sat 7th March
10°
0.0mm
12kmh E
50%
Sun 8th March
11°
0.0mm
14kmh E
26%
Mon 9th March
13°
0.0mm
9kmh SE
52%
Tue 10th March
13°
1.1mm
13kmh S
36%
Wed 11th March
13°
0.2mm
29kmh SSW
60%
Thu 12th March
10°
0.1mm
22kmh WSW
61%
Fri 13th March
13°
0.4mm
37kmh S
48%
Sat 14th March
0.7mm
10kmh S
66%
Sun 15th March
0.0mm
15kmh SW
11%
Mon 16th March
10°
1.2mm
19kmh SSW
81%
Tue 17th March
4.7mm
6kmh ESE
100%
Wed 18th March
11°
0.1mm
6kmh W
47%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 11° 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 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

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

Taking a Holiday at West Mersea Beach, Essex, England, United Kingdom

Taking a holiday at West Mersea Beach in Essex, England, United Kingdom is a great way to enjoy the beautiful coastline and engage in various beach activities. West Mersea Beach is located on the island of Mersea, which is accessible by car or public transport. This charming beach destination offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation and entertainment, making it an ideal spot for a beach vacation.

Beach Type

West Mersea Beach is mainly composed of yellow sand with small pebbles scattered along the shore. The sand is relatively coarse, providing a stable surface for walking and sunbathing. The water at West Mersea Beach is generally calm and shallow, making it suitable for swimming and wading.

While the beach may not have rocky areas or reefs ideal for snorkeling and diving, there are still many ways to enjoy the marine life. You can take boat trips from the nearby marina to explore other parts of the coastline where you might find more diverse underwater environments.

Beach Activities

The most popular activities at West Mersea Beach include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters make it an excellent spot for swimming.
  • Sunbathing: Relax on the sandy beach while soaking up some sun.
  • Crabbing: A favorite pastime among visitors, especially children, involves catching crabs along the shoreline using crab lines and bait.
  • Sailing: The nearby marina offers sailing opportunities for those interested in exploring the coast from a different perspective.
  • Birdwatching: The area surrounding West Mersea Beach is home to various bird species, making it an excellent spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Accommodations

While there may not be any large beach resorts in West Mersea, there are plenty of accommodation options available such as:

  1. West Mersea Holiday Park - Offers comfortable caravans and chalets within walking distance of the beach.
  2. The Victory at Mersea - A stylish inn with modern rooms and a restaurant.
  3. Waldegraves Holiday Park - A family-friendly holiday park with caravans, lodges, and camping facilities.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting West Mersea Beach, consider staying in the following areas:

  • West Mersea Town Centre: This area offers a variety of local shops, restaurants, and pubs. Staying here allows you to be within walking distance of most attractions.
  • East Mersea: This quieter part of the island is perfect for those who prefer a more peaceful and secluded setting.

Beach Amenities

West Mersea Beach offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit:

  • Public toilets
  • Car park
  • Picnic area
  • Children's playground
  • Nearby shops and cafes

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