South Sands beach is located near the entrance to Salcombe Harbour in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 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.
Beach type: Sand
Nearest town: Salcombe
Local authority: Devon County Council
OS Grid Reference: SX729376
Blue Flag Beach
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Salcombe
Tourist Information Centre
Market Street
Devon
England
TQ8 8DE
Phone 01548 843 927
Email info@salcombeinformation.co.uk
http://www.salcombeinformation.co.uk/
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Forecast for Saturday 16 February
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Chance of rain | 9% |
Max temp. | 11°C |
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Wind 4mph, gusting to 6mph. | ![]() SW |
Pressure | 1022 |
Humidity | 99% |
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Chance of rain | 8% |
Max temp. | 11°C |
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Pressure | 1023 |
Humidity | 89% |
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Chance of rain | 10% |
Max temp. | 11°C |
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Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 91% |
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Chance of rain | 20% |
Max temp. | 10°C |
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Wind 4mph, gusting to 6mph. | ![]() S |
Pressure | 1022 |
Humidity | 99% |
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18:00
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Chance of rain | 8% |
Max temp. | 10°C |
(feels like | 7°C) |
Wind 4mph, gusting to 6mph. | ![]() SE |
Pressure | 1020 |
Humidity | 98% |
UV Index | n/a |
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Chance of rain | 1% |
Max temp. | 11°C |
(feels like | 8°C) |
Wind 4mph, gusting to 6mph. | ![]() SE |
Pressure | 1019 |
Humidity | 95% |
UV Index | n/a |
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