West Mersea is a small Island connected to the mainland by a causeway, it is situated between the estuaries of the Colne and Blackwater rivers. The beach has sand and pebbles and is backed by grassland and beach huts. At low water there is a large expanse of mud. There are views over the Blackwater estuary.
Beach type: Sand/pebbles
Nearest town: West Mersea
Local authority: Essex County Council
OS Grid Reference: TM024123
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Colchester
Visitor Information Centre
Hollytrees Museum
Castle Park
Essex
England
CO1 1UG
Phone 01206 282 920
Email vic@colchester.gov.uk
Photos are automatically tagged by geographic coordinate proximity and/or are submitted by website visitors, and may not necessarily be specifically of West Mersea Beach.
Forecast for Thursday 19 April
06:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 10°C |
(feels like | 9°C) |
Wind 1mph, gusting to 4mph. | ![]() ESE |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 88% |
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09:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 15°C |
(feels like | 14°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph. | ![]() ESE |
Pressure | 1025 |
Humidity | 70% |
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12:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 17°C |
(feels like | 16°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph. | ![]() ESE |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 65% |
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15:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 17°C |
(feels like | 16°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph. | ![]() ESE |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 67% |
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18:00
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Chance of rain | 0% |
Max temp. | 15°C |
(feels like | 14°C) |
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph. | ![]() ESE |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 72% |
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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. | ![]() SE |
Pressure | 1024 |
Humidity | 84% |
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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