Beach Weather in Sandy Bay, Gibraltar

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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

Beach Weather Today in Sandy Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 32° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 6%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the East. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Sandy Bay faces East and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 09:30 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 Sandy Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 32° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 12%.

SANDY BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 22° 23° 23° 23° 23°
5% 4% 3% 13% 15% 6% 2% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 22° 23° 24° 24° 24°
14% 10% 13% 2% 5% 4% 0% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 23° 24° 24° 25° 25°
26% 14% 8% 6% 14% 15% 18% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 25° 26° 29° 26° 26°
7% 8% 9% 7% 46% 14% 18% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 26° 26° 27° 31° 33° 34° 32°
16% 5% 3% 14% 20% 13% 9% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 24° 26° 30° 32° 31° 28°
2% 3% 2% 5% 2% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 23° 25° 29° 32° 32° 29°
1% 2% 1% 3% 4% 2% 2% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
9
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.2m
0.1m
6.6s 6.4s 6.4s 6.4s 6.3s 6.2s 6.2s 6.5s
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
6.5s 6.4s 6.4s 6.3s 6.2s 6.0s 6.0s 5.9s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
6.0s 5.9s 5.7s 5.7s 5.6s 5.5s 5.3s 5.2s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 5.1s 3.4s 3.3s 3.2s 3.1s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.1m
0.3m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
4.8s 4.8s 2.7s 2.9s 3.0s 5.9s 6.9s 7.9s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
8.1s 8.3s 7.1s 6.2s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s 6.1s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
6.1s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.7s
Wed 29th July
3:43 AM 9:52 AM 4:06 PM 10:07 PM
0.73 0.06 0.75 0.08
Thu 30th July
4:17 AM 10:20 AM 4:38 PM 10:36 PM
0.76 0.03 0.78 0.04
Fri 31st July
4:51 AM 10:48 AM 5:10 PM 11:05 PM
0.78 0.01 0.80 0.01
Sat 1st August
5:27 AM 11:18 AM 5:45 PM 11:37 PM
0.80 -0.01 0.82 -0.01
Sun 2nd August
6:05 AM 11:50 AM 6:23 PM
0.79 -0.00 0.81
Mon 3rd August
12:11 AM 6:47 AM 12:24 PM 7:06 PM
-0.01 0.77 0.02 0.79
Tue 4th August
12:49 AM 7:35 AM 1:03 PM 7:54 PM
0.01 0.73 0.06 0.76
Wed 29th July
24°
0.0mm
15kmh E
6%
Thu 30th July
24°
0.0mm
13kmh E
6%
Fri 31st July
25°
0.0mm
14kmh E
14%
Sat 1st August
29°
0.0mm
7kmh E
15%
Sun 2nd August
34°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
10%
Mon 3rd August
32°
0.0mm
23kmh WSW
1%
Tue 4th August
32°
0.0mm
24kmh WSW
2%
Wed 5th August
33°
0.0mm
16kmh WSW
0%
Thu 6th August
32°
0.0mm
7kmh SW
1%
Fri 7th August
30°
0.0mm
24kmh WSW
0%
Sat 8th August
25°
0.0mm
11kmh SW
1%
Sun 9th August
24°
0.0mm
16kmh E
41%
Mon 10th August
24°
0.0mm
13kmh E
25%
Tue 11th August
25°
0.0mm
18kmh E
12%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 10%.

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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