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Salcombe South Sands is a sheltered sandy bay situated in the Salcombe - Kingsbridge Estuary, making it a popular destination for families. The beach is nestled in a small east-facing bay, sheltered from the south-westerly breeze and surrounded by high cliffs. The estuary is also designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Nature Reserve.
The beach is located near the entrance to Salcombe Harbour and can be accessed by car, with limited parking available, or by taking the passenger ferry from Whitestrand Quay in Salcombe.
The beach offers a range of facilities, including a shop, cafe, and local pub. Visitors can also enjoy various water sports, such as canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, and diving. The beach is ideally located to take advantage of the excellent sailing opportunities in the area, and Salcombe has become one of the largest yachting centres in England.
The surrounding area offers a range of amenities, including beautiful sandy beaches, coastal walking routes, fishing opportunities, and a variety of shops, pubs, tearooms, and restaurants. The beach is wide and sandy at low tide, but is almost completely covered by the rising tide at high tide.
Salcombe South Sands is on the South Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 99% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
The tide at Salcombe South Sands is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:18 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:19 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
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
Water quality not measured here
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 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Salcombe
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SX728377
Coordinates: 50°13'32"N 3°46'59"W
Mapcode: GBR QG.8CTX
What 3 Words: protester.fussed.hampers
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Devon
Country: England
Local Authority: South Hams
Parish: Salcombe
Nearest postcode: TQ8 8LL
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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