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Bantham beach

Beach

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool 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 (30 mi away), as of Oct 20, 3:00 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, 3:00 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 Bantham beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Rainy today
Editor's Notes
At the mouth of the River Avon with Burgh Island rising across the water, Bantham is widely regarded as one of South Devon's best surf beaches — a broad, dune-backed sweep of sand with consistent beach-break waves and big estuary views.

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Weather at Bantham beach

56°F, Patchy rain nearby · H 56° / L 50° · 74% chance of rain
H: 56° L: 50°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
56°
|
Feels like 48°
Precipitation
74%
Humidity
71%
Wind
15 mph
UV Index
0.3
Weather notes:
🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
53°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
53°
6 AM
Light drizzle
50°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
51°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
3 PM
Sunny
56°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
55°
9 PM
Light rain
55°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bantham beach?
Bantham beach is a beach in Devon.
What is the water temperature at Bantham beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Bantham beach in Devon is 61°F (16°C), measured by offshore buoy 62050, 30 miles away.
Can you swim at Bantham beach?
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.

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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