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Saunton Sands

Devon, England


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Saunton Sands bathing water is on the north coast of Devon.

It is a sandy beach resort backed by sand dunes. The beach is approximately four kilometres wide. The Taw/Torridge Estuary enters the sea at the southern end of the beach.

Saunton Sands is on the North Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 28 March

Today
Chance of rain 93%
Max temp. 11°C
(feels like 7°C)
Wind 22mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 30%
Min temp. 5°C
(feels like 1°C)
Wind 13mph

The tide at Saunton Sands is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:13 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:56 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   10.2°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Saunton Sands

Things to do and see in the area

Croyde Surf Academy (1.5 miles)
Surfing Croyde Bay (1.7 miles)
Croyde Bay (1.9 miles)
Surf South West (2 miles)
Lyndon Wake Surf School (2.2 miles)
Putsborough Sands (2.8 miles)
Baggy Point Easy Access Walk (3 miles)
Instow beach (3.7 miles)
North Devon Maritime Museum (3.9 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Saunton

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: SS442363

County: Devon

Country: England

Local Authority: North Devon

Parish: Braunton

Nearest postcode: EX33 1LQ

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