Beach Weather in Kotu Beach, Kotu, Gambia

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Beach Weather Today in Kotu Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 30kmh from the West-Northwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Kotu Beach faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:35 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 62% 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 Kotu Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 28° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

There will be 2 days of moderate rain with an average of 8.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 16.4mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.7mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 65%.

KOTU BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 28° 28° 27° 27°
32% 75% 86% 52% 57% 54% 62% 55%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 28° 28° 28° 27°
56% 61% 57% 54% 79% 63% 54% 60%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 27°
34% 62% 69% 51% 85% 81% 97% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 26° 27° 27° 27° 27° 27°
59% 80% 76% 80% 89% 75% 56% 83%
1.8mm 1.8mm 3.4mm 2.4mm 3.2mm 1.5mm 2.2mm 0.1mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 27° 28° 28° 28°
72% 71% 60% 28% 22% 83% 45% 65%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 28° 28° 28° 28° 28° 28°
73% 98% 93% 92% 77% 31% 84% 47%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
24°
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 27° 28° 28° 28° 28°
65% 88% 78% 95% 49% 55% 77% 34%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
6.2s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
28
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
0.9m
6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
6.0s 12.9s 6.5s 12.7s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.9m
5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.6s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
6.3s 6.2s 6.2s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 6.0s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
0.3m
6.0s 6.0s 6.0s 5.7s 5.7s 11.9s 11.9s 11.9s
Wed 29th July
2:57 AM 9:09 AM 3:29 PM 9:34 PM
0.40 1.72 0.28 1.59
Thu 30th July
3:34 AM 9:42 AM 4:03 PM 10:06 PM
0.35 1.78 0.24 1.64
Fri 31st July
4:08 AM 10:12 AM 4:35 PM 10:36 PM
0.32 1.80 0.22 1.66
Sat 1st August
4:42 AM 10:42 AM 5:07 PM 11:04 PM
0.32 1.79 0.23 1.65
Sun 2nd August
5:14 AM 11:10 AM 5:39 PM 11:33 PM
0.33 1.77 0.25 1.63
Mon 3rd August
5:49 AM 11:40 AM 6:14 PM
0.35 1.71 0.29
Tue 4th August
12:04 AM 6:28 AM 12:15 PM 6:53 PM
1.60 0.39 1.64 0.34
Wed 29th July
28°
0.0mm
26kmh W
59%
Thu 30th July
28°
0.0mm
28kmh WSW
60%
Fri 31st July
28°
0.3mm
29kmh WSW
70%
Sat 1st August
27°
16.4mm
24kmh SW
74%
Sun 2nd August
28°
0.7mm
15kmh W
55%
Mon 3rd August
28°
0.0mm
24kmh NW
74%
Tue 4th August
28°
0.0mm
22kmh NW
67%
Wed 5th August
28°
0.0mm
10kmh WSW
58%
Thu 6th August
28°
1.3mm
6kmh S
66%
Fri 7th August
28°
5.4mm
19kmh N
67%
Sat 8th August
28°
0.4mm
3kmh NNW
57%
Sun 9th August
28°
0.2mm
19kmh WSW
61%
Mon 10th August
28°
0.4mm
20kmh WNW
66%
Tue 11th August
28°
0.3mm
13kmh WNW
77%

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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 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be 9 days of light rain with an average of 2.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 65%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Kotu Beach, Kotu, Gambia

Kotu Beach, located in Kotu, Gambia, is an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing beach holiday. The beautiful beach offers a perfect blend of sun, sand, and sea, making it an excellent choice for a peaceful getaway.

Beach Type

Kotu Beach is known for its soft golden-yellow sand that stretches along the coastline. The beach is relatively flat and clean, making it perfect for long walks and sunbathing. While the beach itself is sandy, there are rocky areas nearby which attract various marine life. This makes Kotu Beach a great spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who want to explore the underwater world and observe the diverse fish species that inhabit the area.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Kotu Beach include:

  1. Swimming - The calm waters make it safe and enjoyable for swimmers of all levels.
  2. Sunbathing - With plenty of sunshine all year round, sunbathing on the soft sand is a favorite pastime at Kotu Beach.
  3. Snorkeling and diving - The rocky areas near the beach provide interesting spots to explore underwater life.
  4. Bird watching - The nearby Kotu Stream attracts various bird species, making it an ideal location for bird watching.
  5. Beach sports - Volleyball and football are popular activities among both locals and tourists.

Accommodations

There are several hotels and resorts available at Kotu Beach that cater to different budgets and preferences. Some popular options include:

  1. Kombo Beach Hotel
  2. Sunset Beach Hotel
  3. Bakotu Hotel
  4. Palm Beach Hotel

These hotels offer comfortable accommodations with easy access to the beach as well as other amenities such as swimming pools, restaurants, and bars.

Areas to Stay In

The best area to stay in while visiting Kotu Beach would be right along the beachfront, as it offers the most convenience and accessibility to the beach. Staying near Kotu Stream is another good option, especially for bird watchers who want to be close to the prime bird watching spots.

Beach Amenities

Kotu Beach offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience, such as:

  1. Sun loungers and umbrellas for rent
  2. Public restrooms
  3. Beach bars and restaurants
  4. Lifeguards on duty during peak seasons
  5. Watersport equipment rental

With its beautiful sandy beach, various activities, and convenient amenities, Kotu Beach in Gambia is an excellent choice for a relaxing beach holiday.

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