Beach Weather in Sandy Bay, Gibraltar

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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Best
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Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
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18°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
21°
Swim
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22°
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23°
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20°
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19°
Swim
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19°
 
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17°
 

Beach Weather Today in Sandy Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 0.8mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 99%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 40kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will make the temperatures feel colder.

Sandy Bay faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:45 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 Sandy Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 56%.

SANDY BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 15° 15° 15° 15° 15°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 97% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 13° 13° 15° 15° 14° 14°
100% 88% 43% 87% 84% 73% 27% 8%
0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 11° 13° 14° 13° 12°
10% 79% 2% 33% 28% 20% 77% 45%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 13° 14° 15° 14° 14°
64% 75% 58% 89% 99% 77% 71% 70%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 12° 12° 10° 11° 10°
64% 78% 87% 78% 74% 82% 55% 87%
0.1mm 0.8mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 1.1mm 0.7mm 0.4mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 10°
85% 86% 86% 82% 94% 84% 56% 41%
0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 10°
16% 3% 4% 53% 74% 91% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 1.9mm 2.6mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 29th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
38
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
37
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
15.4s 15.5s 15.3s 15.1s 14.9s 14.5s 14.5s 14.2s
Fri 30th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
20
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.8m
1.2m
1.0m
14.1s 13.8s 7.8s 13.5s 13.4s 13.2s 19.6s 12.9s
Sat 31st January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
13.0s 16.5s 7.0s 7.2s 15.7s 10.0s 15.3s 15.0s
Sun 1st February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
14.6s 14.4s 14.3s 14.2s 13.9s 13.8s 13.6s 13.5s
Mon 2nd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
36
kmh
43
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
32
kmh
26
kmh
0.8m
1.1m
1.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
13.3s 13.1s 12.8s 5.0s 8.0s 8.3s 9.2s 9.9s
Tue 3rd February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
0.7m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
8.5s 8.4s 11.0s 12.7s 13.2s 13.6s 14.0s 14.2s
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
26
kmh
29
kmh
36
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.6m
1.5m
1.7m
1.3m
14.3s 14.3s 14.3s 14.1s 13.9s 13.8s 13.6s 13.4s
Thu 29th January
5:40 AM 12:06 PM 6:33 PM
0.35 0.86 0.26
Fri 30th January
12:51 AM 6:55 AM 1:10 PM 7:31 PM
0.85 0.29 0.91 0.20
Sat 31st January
1:47 AM 7:49 AM 2:04 PM 8:18 PM
0.92 0.23 0.97 0.15
Sun 1st February
2:35 AM 8:35 AM 2:50 PM 9:00 PM
0.98 0.19 1.02 0.11
Mon 2nd February
3:18 AM 9:15 AM 3:33 PM 9:37 PM
1.02 0.16 1.04 0.10
Tue 3rd February
3:58 AM 9:53 AM 4:13 PM 10:12 PM
1.04 0.14 1.04 0.11
Wed 4th February
4:36 AM 10:28 AM 4:51 PM 10:44 PM
1.03 0.15 1.02 0.13
Thu 29th January
15°
0.8mm
39kmh WSW
99%
Fri 30th January
15°
0.6mm
23kmh W
63%
Sat 31st January
14°
0.0mm
24kmh WNW
36%
Sun 1st February
15°
0.1mm
18kmh W
75%
Mon 2nd February
13°
3.6mm
41kmh W
75%
Tue 3rd February
11°
1.6mm
9kmh WSW
76%
Wed 4th February
11°
5.2mm
24kmh WSW
55%
Thu 5th February
14°
9.5mm
33kmh W
98%
Fri 6th February
13°
1.1mm
16kmh W
79%
Sat 7th February
16°
1.3mm
22kmh WSW
77%
Sun 8th February
11°
5.1mm
42kmh W
81%
Mon 9th February
12°
5.1mm
40kmh W
79%
Tue 10th February
12°
1.2mm
19kmh W
73%
Wed 11th February
11°
0.0mm
6kmh ENE
55%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 12 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 73%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Sandy Bay, , Gibraltar

Taking a holiday at the beach in Sandy Bay, Gibraltar is a fantastic way to enjoy the sun, sea, and spectacular views of the Mediterranean. Gibraltar's eastern coast offers an idyllic setting for a relaxing beach getaway, as well as numerous opportunities for adventure and exploration. Sandy Bay is one of Gibraltar's most popular beaches, boasting crystal clear waters and a serene atmosphere that will make your holiday truly unforgettable.

Beach Type

Sandy Bay features golden sand with some pebbles scattered along the shoreline. The sand here is soft and inviting, perfect for sunbathing or building sandcastles with the family. The clear waters at Sandy Bay provide an excellent environment for swimming or wading, while snorkeling and diving enthusiasts will find plenty of interesting underwater sights to explore. The beach is framed by rocky cliffs on either side, which create a picturesque backdrop for your beach holiday.

Beach Activities

At Sandy Bay, you can partake in various beach activities that cater to different interests and preferences. Some of the most popular activities include:

  • Swimming: With its calm and clear waters, Sandy Bay is an ideal spot for swimming.
  • Snorkeling: The rocky areas around the bay are home to numerous fish species, providing excellent snorkeling opportunities.
  • Kayaking: Paddle along the coast to explore hidden coves and caves.
  • Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP): Enjoy a peaceful SUP session as you glide through the calm waters.
  • Beach volleyball: Engage in some friendly competition on the sandy shore.

Accommodations

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on Sandy Bay Beach itself due to its relatively small size, there are several options nearby:

  1. Caleta Hotel: This four-star hotel overlooks nearby Catalan Bay and offers stunning views, comfortable rooms, and convenient access to Sandy Bay.
  2. Rock Hotel: A historic hotel located near Gibraltar's city center with beautiful gardens and a pool, just a short drive from Sandy Bay.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Sandy Bay, consider staying in one of the following areas:

  1. Catalan Bay: A charming fishing village with colorful houses and a gorgeous beach, just a short walk from Sandy Bay.
  2. Gibraltar City Center: Stay in the heart of Gibraltar for easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as proximity to Sandy Bay.

Beach Amenities

Sandy Bay offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Beachside snack bar
  • Lifeguard services during peak season

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