Is Heddon's Mouth good for swimming today?
Heddon's Mouth has BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Heddon's Mouth today
Heddon's Mouth is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 19°C, wind 18 km/h · S, uv 2.1, waves 0.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 78/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
19°C
Wind
18 km/h · S
UV
2.1
Waves
0.7 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Sep 10, 05:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 78/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 10, 05:45 AM
Water temp
19°C
Air temp
13°C
Feels like
10°C
UV index
2.1
Wind
18 km/h · S
Gust 31 km/h
Waves
0.7 m
Current
0 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Heddon's Mouth
Is Heddon's Mouth a good choice today in United Kingdom? The evidence establishes the location; it cannot promise safe or comfortable swimming. Use current conditions to finish the answer. This page does not turn a forecast into a lasting description, because the decision data remains time-sensitive. The verified dossier gives a narrower, more useful picture. The source dossier records pebblestone at the shoreline. A short geographic note in Wikipedia reads “Heddon's Mouth is a rocky cove on the coast of North Devon…” The recorded map position is 51.23027, -3.92905, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. For a second choice, the data identifies Woolacombe Sands at about 21.3 km; distance alone should not decide between them. The go/no-go step belongs close to departure, not the night before. A visit plan needs clear answers about access hours, route constraints and the walk from transport; current restrictions, flags and reasons to stay ashore. Treat older reports as background rather than today’s status. Treat the app as a comparison tool rather than an authorization to swim, with official local guidance holding priority. Separate a photo stop from a swimming decision. The shoreline may still be worth visiting when the water-entry evidence points toward a more conservative plan. Conditions at arrival matter more than a broad destination label. Pause at the beach, read the surface and signs, and revise the activity when the evidence changes.
About this spot
Heddon's Mouth works as a local decision page for United Kingdom. The sourced profile answers where the beach is and what has been documented; the live layer answers whether the intended swim, surf session or shore visit still fits current evidence. For a second choice, the data identifies Woolacombe Sands at about 21.3 km; distance alone should not decide between them.
Updated 7/10/2026
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What is the water temperature at Heddon's Mouth today?
19°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Heddon's Mouth today?
18 km/h · S. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Heddon's Mouth?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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