Beach Weather in West Mersea Beach, Essex, United Kingdom

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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

Beach Weather Today in West Mersea Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 11° 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 10%.

The winds will be on shore and light at 14kmh from the South. The light winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

West Mersea Beach faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:20 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 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 no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

WEST MERSEA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 12°
26% 4% 9% 0% 0% 0% 2% 39%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Thu 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 14° 15° 11°
5% 18% 8% 9% 19% 7% 1% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Fri 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11°
4% 13% 25% 92% 100% 55% 11% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sat 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11°
7% 6% 9% 8% 4% 54% 64% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Sun 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 15° 14° 13° 12°
77% 100% 60% 36% 100% 69% 85% 90%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Mon 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 15° 15° 11°
59% 24% 35% 21% 62% 57% 40% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Tue 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 13° 13° 10°
11% 5% 2% 15% 20% 19% 100% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
Wed 26th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.1s 3.1s 3.0s 2.9s 3.1s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s
Thu 27th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
0.8m
3.3s 3.3s 3.3s 3.3s 3.3s 3.3s 3.3s 3.3s
Fri 28th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
22
kmh
24
kmh
29
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
3.3s 3.3s 3.3s 3.3s 3.3s 3.2s 4.1s 4.0s
Sat 29th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.3m
0.6m
0.8m
1.1m
4.0s 4.0s 4.0s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s
Sun 30th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.7m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.5s 3.3s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s
Mon 31st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s
Tue 1st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s 3.2s
Wed 26th March
3:33 AM 9:44 AM 4:04 PM 9:55 PM
1.70 4.28 1.85 4.42
Thu 27th March
4:25 AM 10:30 AM 4:49 PM 10:38 PM
1.30 4.65 1.53 4.80
Fri 28th March
5:08 AM 11:10 AM 5:28 PM 11:18 PM
0.93 4.97 1.26 5.12
Sat 29th March
5:47 AM 11:49 AM 6:04 PM 11:57 PM
0.65 5.20 1.05 5.36
Sun 30th March
7:24 AM 1:27 PM 7:39 PM
0.49 5.31 0.93
Mon 31st March
1:36 AM 8:01 AM 2:04 PM 8:14 PM
5.48 0.46 5.29 0.90
Tue 1st April
2:15 AM 8:39 AM 2:42 PM 8:51 PM
5.47 0.58 5.16 0.97
Wed 26th March
12°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
10%
Thu 27th March
15°
0.0mm
16kmh SW
8%
Fri 28th March
11°
1.4mm
19kmh WSW
39%
Sat 29th March
11°
0.0mm
15kmh W
31%
Sun 30th March
15°
0.0mm
19kmh WNW
77%
Mon 31st March
15°
0.0mm
4kmh NW
38%
Tue 1st April
13°
0.0mm
21kmh ESE
22%
Wed 2nd April
16°
0.0mm
20kmh SE
30%
Thu 3rd April
12°
0.8mm
34kmh SSW
49%
Fri 4th April
10°
0.4mm
41kmh WNW
80%
Sat 5th April
10°
1.9mm
20kmh SSW
87%
Sun 6th April
14°
0.4mm
16kmh WSW
83%
Mon 7th April
10°
1.2mm
8kmh ESE
98%
Tue 8th April
13°
0.0mm
8kmh E
43%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° 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 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.0mm 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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