Once a famous pirate haunt, Burgh Island lies adjacent to Sedgewell Cove with two beaches only exposed at low water. The Murray rocks are east of the island and popular with scuba divers. Privately owned and popular with holiday makers and coastal walkers. Great pub and hotel on the island with the owners apparently willing to ferry customers by tractor at high tide.
Beach type: Sand
Nearest town: Bigbury
Local authority: Devon County Council
OS Grid Reference: SX650438
Blue Flag Beach
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Modbury
Tourist Information Centre
5 Modbury Court
Church Street
Devon
England
PL21 0QR
Phone 01548 830 159
Email enquiries001@modburytic.org.uk
http://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/
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Forecast for Friday 20 April
06:00
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Chance of rain | 1% |
Max temp. | 10°C |
(feels like | 9°C) |
Wind 1mph, gusting to 2mph. | ![]() N |
Pressure | 1025 |
Humidity | 96% |
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09:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 16°C |
(feels like | 16°C) |
Wind 1mph, gusting to 2mph. | ![]() W |
Pressure | 1026 |
Humidity | 80% |
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12:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 17°C |
(feels like | 16°C) |
Wind 1mph, gusting to 3mph. | ![]() SSW |
Pressure | 1026 |
Humidity | 73% |
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15:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 16°C |
(feels like | 16°C) |
Wind 1mph, gusting to 3mph. | ![]() SW |
Pressure | 1025 |
Humidity | 69% |
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18:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 17°C |
(feels like | 17°C) |
Wind 1mph, gusting to 2mph. | ![]() ENE |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 71% |
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21:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 13°C |
(feels like | 13°C) |
Wind 1mph, gusting to 2mph. | ![]() NE |
Pressure | 1025 |
Humidity | 83% |
UV Index | n/a |
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Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point and may not be accurate for this location. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.
In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use. Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.
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