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The Estuary is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Nature Reserve. Nestled in a small east facing bay, sheltered from the south westerly breeze and nestled between highcliffs, South Sands is a perfect place to enjoy the beach. The Beach is wide and sandy at low tide, butat high tide the beach is almost completely covered by the rising tide. Ideally located to take full advantage of the excellent sailing, the beach has a regular ferry service to bustling Salcombe.
Salcombe South Sands is on the South Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
Weather and tides for Wednesday 23 August
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 5% |
| Max temp. | 18°C |
| (feels like | 16°C) |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 1% |
| Min temp. | 14°C |
| (feels like | 13°C) |
| Wind 9mph |  |
The tide at Salcombe South Sands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 8:03 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:58 PM.
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Food available
Toilets
Around 90 car parking spaces are available for a charge.
Dogs not allowed between May and September.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Good water quality
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
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Location: Salcombe
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SX729376
County: Devon
Country: England
Local Authority: South Hams District Council
Parish: Salcombe
Nearest postcode: TQ8 8LL
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
