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Devon beaches

Which Devon beach is best right now? 113 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 6:24 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

It is dark there now, so these are ranked by their best stretch next.

  1. Dune path, Dawlish Warren A path runs along the edge of the dunes, and is advised for three hours either side of high tide on the outer part of the spit, in order to avoid disturbing resting sea birdsLive cam14.2Fairlater

    Dawlish Warren Beach

    Devon

    Dark there now. Best 6 pm later
    Air
    12°C53°F
    Water
    15°C60°F
    Wind
    26 km/h16 mph
    Waves
    2.2 m7 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 3.9
  2. Beach - panoramio (103)Timelapse24.2Fairlater

    Exmouth Beach

    Devon

    Dark there now. Best 6 pm later
    Air
    12°C53°F
    Water
    15°C60°F
    Wind
    26 km/h16 mph
    Waves
    2.2 m7 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 3.9
  3. Pirate's Cove, Exmouth34.2Fairlater

    Pirate Cove

    Devon

    Dark there now. Best 6 pm later
    Air
    12°C53°F
    Water
    15°C60°F
    Wind
    26 km/h16 mph
    Waves
    2.2 m7 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 3.9

Devon today

It is dark across Devon right now: 0 of 113 scored beaches look good later, water is 15 to 16°C59 to 61°F. Read at 6:24 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Northern Devon

32 of 32 beaches scored, 0 good now

2.0PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Childspit Beach, 2.5
Water
15°C60°F
Wind
26 km/h16 mph
Waves
1.8 m6 ft
Better right now

Southern Devon

81 of 81 beaches scored, 0 good now

2.7PoorAverage Beach ScoreBest: Dawlish Warren Beach, 4.2
Water
16°C61°F
Wind
27 km/h17 mph
Waves
3.8 m12 ft
  • Warmest water

    16°C61°F

    Compass Cove

    Devon. 0.5°0.9° above the Devon average. Score 3.7 Poor.

  • Calmest sea

    1.3 m4 ft waves

    Broadsands Beach

    Devon. Wind 31 km/h19 mph. Level with 3 other beaches.

  • Best for families

    2.1 Poor

    Bigbury Beach

    Devon. Top score of the 2 scored beaches tagged with lifeguards.

Best hours

The best hour left today is 6 pm (2.4); the weakest is 9 am (0.6).

No stretch reaches a good score.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Devon beaches

Every Devon beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

113 beaches listed · 113 of 113 scored live

  1. Live camDune path, Dawlish Warren A path runs along the edge of the dunes, and is advised for three hours either side of high tide on the outer part of the spit, in order to avoid disturbing resting sea birds
    4.2Fairlater

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  2. TimelapseBeach - panoramio (103)
    4.2Fairlater

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  3. Pirate's Cove, Exmouth
    4.2Fairlater

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind26 km/h16 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  4. 4.1Fairlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  5. Endangered boats, Shaldon The notices attached to these boats read: "Annual bonfire on Shaldon Beach. We believe your boat could be too close to the bonfire when .. [it] .. is lit. We are seeking your
    4.1Fairlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  6. Cliffs at Coryton Cove
    4.0Fairlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  7. Live camWatching the waves, Dawlish
    4.0Fairlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  8. Teignmouth’s Tidal Defence Scheme, Gate No.8 at Gales Hill north
    4.0Fairlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  9. Dawlish MMB 05 South Devon Main Line 220019
    4.0Fairlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  10. Bundle Head from the beach at Ness Cove
    4.0Fairlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  11. Shaldon, Ness Beach Looking towards Labrador Bay.

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
    • Dogs allowed
  12. Teignmouth : Sandy Coastline
    4.0Fairlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  13. TimelapseTeignmouth - looking north along the sea front.
    4.0Fairlater

    2.5 m8 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind35 km/h22 mph
    • Waves2.5 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  14. Inlet near Compass Cove. Walkers pause on a grassy raised beach. Taken from 806729 as it crosses the inlet. The Western Blackstone is the nearer rock, with the Mew Stone beyond the yachts.
    3.7Poorlater

    3.8 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves3.8 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. Long Sands. Soft red sandstone is constantly been washed away into the sea, as seen by the discolouration of the water. The nearer part of the beach and the cliff are in square; the further part and t
    3.7Poorlater

    3.8 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves3.8 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  16. A panoramic view of Man Sands near Brixham, on the coast of Devon, England. The coastguard cottage and a lime kiln can be seen at the base of the hill, just above the beach.
    3.7Poorlater

    3.8 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves3.8 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  17. Scabbacombe Sands View north to Scabbacombe Sands beach from the coastal footpath.
    3.7Poorlater

    3.8 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves3.8 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  18. TimelapsePath above Jacob's Ladder Beach
    3.6Poorlater

    2.3 m7 ft waves, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves2.3 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  19. Fishing at Beesands. A well-equipped angler on the windy pebble beach at Beesands, close to the spot where 1490776 was taken.
    3.0Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  20. Beach and parking (residential) at Hallsands in South Devon, UK.
    3.0Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  21. Harris's Beach
    3.0Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  22. Lannacombe Beach Lannacombe Beach is a small beach at the end of a long single track road with very limited parking spaces.
    3.0Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  23. Great Mattiscombe Sands A fine unspoiled beach that can only be reached on foot, and not a mobile home in sight! Distant view of Langerstone Point SX7835 .
    3.0Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  24. Woodcombe Sand A secluded cove below The Crags. At the foot of the ravine cut by the stream from the Borough valley is a pale-roofed boathouse. Seen from Chivelstone Footpath 12, which comes to an end
    3.0Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  25. Budleigh Salterton, Devon
    2.9Poorlater

    2.2 m7 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind28 km/h18 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  26. 2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  27. Gara Beach A deserted sandy beach in calm sea conditions.
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  28. Horseley Cove The cove is within an angle where the coast turns south to Sharpers Head. A tractor and boat trailer stand on the beach below the cliff, which is about 20 metres high. The northing gridl
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  29. TimelapseMaceley Cove
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  30. Salcombe and Mill Bay beach
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  31. South Sands, Salcombe.
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  32. View south east to Seacombe Sands
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  33. Seacombe Sand
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  34. Timelapse
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  35. South Sands. The beach glimpsed through trees from the road between Salcombe and Overbecks.
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  36. Beach at Splat Cove
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  37. Sunny cove and Black Stones rocks.
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  38. Moor Sands/Venerick's Cove Moor Sands is a local name for the beach. Venerick's Cove is perhaps the narrow inlet between rocks, beyond the beach. The geology is unusual: the darker rocks, centre and l
    2.7Poorlater

    4.8 m16 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves4.8 m16 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  39. SWCP near Landcombe Cove
    2.6Poorlater

    3.8 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves3.8 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  40. Stream descends to Landcombe Cove
    2.6Poorlater

    3.8 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves3.8 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  41. Boat off Slapton Sands This northern end of the sands is known as a naturist beach, but the two figures are well-clad. Seen from the South West Coast Path following Strete Bridleway 9.
    2.6Poorlater

    3.8 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves3.8 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  42. TimelapseBranscombe Beach. - panoramio
    2.6Poorlater

    2.6 m8 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air11°C53°F
    • Wind24 km/h15 mph
    • Waves2.6 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  43. Hooken Landslip from Branscombe Beach
    2.6Poorlater

    2.6 m8 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air11°C53°F
    • Wind24 km/h15 mph
    • Waves2.6 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  44. 2.6Poorlater

    2.6 m8 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air11°C53°F
    • Wind24 km/h15 mph
    • Waves2.6 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  45. Weston Mouth at the Donkey Sanctuary Looking east along Weston Cliff from the footpath south of the Donkey Sanctuary near Salcombe Regis in East Devon
    2.6Poorlater

    2.6 m8 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air11°C53°F
    • Wind24 km/h15 mph
    • Waves2.6 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  46. TimelapseTorridge : Childspit Beach
    2.5Poorlater

    2.8 m9 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  47. Speke's Mill Beach. Another view of 506802 , this time from higher up the cliff on the coast path.
    2.5Poorlater

    2.8 m9 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  48. Alien beacon - Warren Beach
    2.5Poorlater

    2.8 m9 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  49. Beer Beach A "working" and tourist beach
    2.5Poorlater

    2.6 m8 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air11°C52°F
    • Wind23 km/h14 mph
    • Waves2.6 m8 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  50. Evening Sun at Shipload Bay
    2.5Poorlater

    2.8 m9 ft waves, breezy and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind25 km/h15 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  51. Barricane Beach Barricane Beach between Woolacombe and Mortehoe
    2.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  52. Combesgate Beach in Morte Bay
    2.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  53. Croyde Beach Low tide on Croyde Bay.
    2.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  54. Descent to Grunta Beach Narrow path down to Grunta Beach
    2.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  55. North Devon : Kites on the Beach Flying kites on the beach between Woolacombe and Putsborough.
    2.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  56. Rockham Beach Rockham Beach on Rockham Bay
    2.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  57. Woolacombe Beach Woolacombe Beach with SAR Helicopter from Chivenor landing
    2.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  58. Chthamalus stellatus
    2.3Poorlater

    3.1 m10 ft waves, breezy and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves3.1 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  59. Quarry Beach Looking south along the east coast. There is a steep path leading from the white patch in the centre, up to the quarry yards.
    2.3Poorlater

    3.1 m10 ft waves, breezy and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves3.1 m10 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 3 pm to 6 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  60. High tide at Tunnels Beach
    2.3Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  61. Wildersmouth Beach Ilfracombe
    2.3Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  62. Kingston: Fernycombe Beach A cove inaccessible from the public footpath
    2.2Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind30 km/h18 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  63. Holbeton: Meadowsfoot beach
    2.2Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind30 km/h18 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  64. Holbeton: building at Meadowsfoot Beach The cottage in the foreground stands in front of a larger structure which may have been a limekiln. By it a path heads up to The Grove and along the coast
    2.2Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind30 km/h18 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  65. Holbeton: watercourse A channelled stream running from the pond below Pamflete House into the Erme estuary, with a ruined structure beyond. One possible use for this feature is that it provided fresh
    2.2Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind30 km/h18 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  66. Kingston: towards Meadowsfoot Beach View across Erme Mouth near Muxham Point, with Red Cove in the foreground
    2.2Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind30 km/h18 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  67. Narrow path down to Wadham Beach
    2.2Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind30 km/h18 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  68. Rocks at Blackaterry Point. Steeply dipping rocks at 332642 . The low black-sided object left of centre seems to be a metal section of a wrecked ship. In the distance is 16753 .
    2.2Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind30 km/h18 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  69. Wonwell Beach. Like 284609 , a view of the beach from just inland. In the foreground, a path onto the beach leaves the South West Coast Path. On the left, a cliff runs out towards Muxham Point.
    2.2Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind30 km/h18 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  70. Bantham Beach It is after 5pm on an August afternoon, the tide is low and surf lacking but there are still plenty of people on the beach.
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  71. View from the coast path near Hope Cove
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  72. Lifeguards at the ready, Bigbury on sea beach Every so often, the lifeguards take their vehicle out to check that all is well with bathers and beach users. Theirs is a big task as the beaches around a
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Lifeguards
    • Paid parking
  73. Hope Cove: boats
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  74. Burgh Island hotel at sunset
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  75. Hope Cove, Hope, South Devon - panoramio
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  76. Challaborough Beach A view looking east across the small brook which enters the sea at Challaborough. The small building with the yellow signs is the "Fryer Tuck", a takeaway food outlet providing a c
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Lifeguards
  77. Cottages
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  78. Leas Foot Sand - geograph.org.uk - 7153330
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  79. Leasfoot Beach
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  80. 2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  81. TimelapseMouthwell beach
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  82. Sedgewell Cove. Another view of 1476839 on an unexpectedly good Bank Holiday afternoon, with the South West Coast Path dropping to the stream in the left foreground.
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  83. Soar Mill Cove
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  84. Thurlestone Sand
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  85. Hope Cove sunset 1
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  86. Sun going down over Yarmer Beach, Thurlestone, Devon.
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, breezy and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind27 km/h17 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  87. Mouthmill Beach
    2.1Poorlater

    2.2 m7 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  88. Mouthmill Beach
    2.1Poorlater

    2.2 m7 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air14°C58°F
    • Wind32 km/h20 mph
    • Waves2.2 m7 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  89. Field above Cellar Beach. Looking across the field shown in 703950 and which forms a combe above Cellar Beach. A small black navigation marker is just above the beach. Across the Yealm and above the c
    2.1Poorlater

    4.1 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves4.1 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  90. Church Cove
    2.1Poorlater

    4.1 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves4.1 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  91. Church Cove
    2.1Poorlater

    4.1 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves4.1 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  92. Newton and Noss: Revelstoke Park Caravan park by Church Cove, seen from the South West Coast Path
    2.1Poorlater

    4.1 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves4.1 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  93. Wembury Beach at High Tide
    2.1Poorlater

    4.1 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind33 km/h20 mph
    • Waves4.1 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  94. Valley inland from Aymer Cove. An area with substantial hedgerows.
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind34 km/h21 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  95. Cliff-top walk near Beacon Point. There is a 300 foot drop just to the right of the footpath.
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind34 km/h21 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  96. Westcombe Beach from Hoist Point Looking down onto Westcome Beach from the 90 metre height above Hoist Point.
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind34 km/h21 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  97. Westcombe Beach. Looking down from the coast path, plenty of steep valleys on this section make for relatively tough going.
    2.1Poorlater

    4.0 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C61°F water.

    • Water16°C61°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind34 km/h21 mph
    • Waves4.0 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  98. North Devon : Broadsands Beach
    2.0Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  99. TimelapseCombe Martin Beach and Bay
    2.0Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  100. Hele Bay, re-sculptured after heavy rainfall
    2.0Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  101. Combe Martin: above Wild Pear Beach. Looking roughly west across Combe Martin Bay
    2.0Poorlater

    1.3 m4 ft waves, strong wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind31 km/h19 mph
    • Waves1.3 m4 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 6 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  102. TimelapseFort Bovisand, Staddon Point Staddon Point and Fort Bovisand seen from the beach at Bovisand Bay.
    1.9Poorlater

    4.1 m13 ft waves, strong wind and 16°C60°F water.

    • Water16°C60°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind34 km/h21 mph
    • Waves4.1 m13 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 1 pm to 4 pm later
    • Paid parking
  103. North Devon : Saunton Sands
    1.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  104. Pebble Ridge on Northam Burrows
    1.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
  105. Panorama of Saunton Sands, a beach in the English village of Saunton on the North Devon coast near Braunton
    1.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  106. View back to the intertidal spit The enlargement of inlets is almost completely cutting off the South Tail. Wading was necessary, but the sand was firm.
    1.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  107. 1.4Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, breezy and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind22 km/h14 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 5 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  108. Buck's Mills near Clovelly
    1.4Poorlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • Free parking
  109. Torridge : Gauter Point
    1.4Poorlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  110. Coastal view, Portledge Beach Looking north-east from the cliff edge above Peppercombe and Castle Bungalow.
    1.4Poorlater

    1.8 m6 ft waves, breezy and 15°C60°F water.

    • Water15°C60°F
    • Air13°C55°F
    • Wind28 km/h17 mph
    • Waves1.8 m6 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  111. 1.3Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  112. Instow cottages With a view over the Torridge Estuary towards Appledore.
    1.3Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  113. Appledore : Shingle Beach
    1.3Poorlater

    1.6 m5 ft waves, gentle breeze and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind18 km/h11 mph
    • Waves1.6 m5 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 4 pm to 7 pm later
    • Paid parking
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Devon beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Devon right now?

Dawlish Warren Beach has the top Beach Score later: 4.2 Fair, with 26 km/h (16 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Devon today?

Sea water is 15 to 16°C (59 to 61°F) across the 113 scored beaches. The warmest is Compass Cove, at 16°C (61°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Devon right now?

Broadsands Beach has the smallest waves, at 1.3 m (4 ft) with 31 km/h (19 mph) of wind. 3 other beaches are level with it.

Which Devon beaches have lifeguards?

2 of 113 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including Bigbury Beach and Challaborough Beach. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Devon today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 6 pm, at 2.4 Poor. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Devon?

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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Devon?

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