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Bantham beach
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 (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.
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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 rain3-day forecast
H: 56° L: 50°
Patchy rain nearby

56°
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Feels like 48°
Precipitation
74%
Humidity
71%
Wind
15 mph
UV Index
0.3
Weather notes:
🌧️Rain expected
12 AM

53°
3 AM

53°
6 AM

50°
9 AM

51°
12 PM

55°
3 PM

56°
6 PM

55°
9 PM

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.
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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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