Is Slapton Sands good for swimming today?
Slapton Sands has BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Slapton Sands today
Slapton Sands is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 16°C, wind 14 km/h · SW, uv 3.9, waves 0.6 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 77/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
16°C
Wind
14 km/h · SW
UV
3.9
Waves
0.6 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Sep 5, 04:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 77/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 5, 04:45 PM
Water temp
16°C
Air temp
19°C
Feels like
18°C
UV index
3.9
Wind
14 km/h · SW
Gust 24 km/h
Waves
0.6 m
Current
1 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Slapton Sands
Slapton Sands offers a specific coastal destination in United Kingdom. Decide whether it works today from the arrival-time forecast, water status, access and warnings, not from a name or photo. A stable beach identity and a live swimming decision are different questions, and the page treats them separately. Use the source record to establish what is known before interpreting the live panels. The verified surface field for this location reads sand. Structured background for the map point reads “beach in Devon England.” The recorded map position is 50.28702, -3.63802, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The local fallback set is Long Sands at about 11.8 km, Elberry Cove at about 14.4 km and Broad Sands at about 14.7 km; their distances are useful, but wind, waves and access can change the ranking. A practical answer needs one last update at the time of travel. A visit plan needs clear answers about the current arrival plan, legal access and local signage. Treat older reports as background rather than today’s status. Keep a plan B for exposure or access, and abandon the water plan whenever current local guidance is more cautious. A conditions screenshot ages quickly. Reopen the live page before departure instead of relying on an image or recommendation saved earlier in the day.
About this spot
The useful local story for Slapton Sands is the relationship between the verified place record and the choices around it. In United Kingdom, the page works best as a decision point: inspect the stable facts, compare nearby beaches, then let current conditions decide the activity. The local fallback set is Long Sands at about 11.8 km, Elberry Cove at about 14.4 km and Broad Sands at about 14.7 km; their distances are useful, but wind, waves and access can change the ranking.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Slapton Sands today?
16°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Slapton Sands today?
14 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Slapton Sands?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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