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Slapton Sands
Beach
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 61°F (16°C)
Live data from offshore buoy 62050 (39.1 mi away), as of Oct 20, 12:00 PM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — offshore buoy 62050, as of Oct 20, 12:00 PM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Devon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 61°F at Slapton Sands now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
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Editor's Notes
Slapton Sands is a three-mile shingle barrier beach separating Start Bay from Slapton Ley, the largest natural freshwater lake in south-west England. In 1944 it was the scene of Exercise Tiger, a disastrous D-Day rehearsal commemorated by the Sherman tank memorial at Torcross.
beach in Devon, England
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Weather at Slapton Sands
55°F, Overcast · H 56° / L 50° · 78% chance of rain3-day forecast
H: 56° L: 50°
Overcast
55°
|
Feels like 48°
Precipitation
78%
Humidity
72%
Wind
13 mph
UV Index
1.7
12 AM
53°
3 AM
53°
6 AM
50°
9 AM
51°
12 PM
53°
3 PM
56°
6 PM
55°
9 PM
54°
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Slapton Sands?
- Slapton Sands is a beach in Devon.
- What is the water temperature at Slapton Sands?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Slapton Sands in Devon is 61°F (16°C), measured by offshore buoy 62050, 39.1 miles away.
- Can you swim at Slapton Sands?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 20, 2026.
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Location & Contact
Devon
🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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