Is Long Sands good for swimming today?
Long Sands has BeachFinder Score: 69/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Long Sands today
Long Sands is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 13°C, wind 18 km/h · NW, uv 3.0, waves 1.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 69/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
13°C
Wind
18 km/h · NW
UV
3.0
Waves
1.2 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Sep 4, 10:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 69/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 4, 10:45 AM
Water temp
13°C
Air temp
20°C
Feels like
18°C
UV index
3.0
Wind
18 km/h · NW
Gust 32 km/h
Waves
1.2 m
Current
2 km/h · NE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Long Sands
A practical answer for Long Sands starts with location and ends with live evidence. In United Kingdom, use current marine conditions and official notices before making a swimming plan. Visitors get a sourced identity for the beach and a separate conditions check for the planned arrival window. The factual layer is deliberately narrower than a travel brochure. The entity record’s geographic description reads “beach in Devon England.” The recorded map position is 50.36206, -3.51952, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The nearby list contains Elberry Cove at about 4.9 km, Broad Sands at about 5.6 km and Slapton Sands at about 11.8 km, giving this page a real comparison set rather than a single-place recommendation. Resolve the time-sensitive questions before treating the route as settled. The useful questions cluster around swell timing, wind direction and nearshore wave behaviour; the last part of the route and any official parking condition. Recheck them after weather changes or a delayed arrival. The last check happens on site: read the water, the signs and the official position before deciding on the activity. Use equipment and clothing that match the measured water and wind rather than the season name; apparent air warmth does not settle water comfort.
About this spot
Readers considering Long Sands can move from place identity to action without hiding uncertainty. The record fixes the beach within United Kingdom, while nearby options and timestamped conditions make it possible to change plans for a clear reason. The nearby list contains Elberry Cove at about 4.9 km, Broad Sands at about 5.6 km and Slapton Sands at about 11.8 km, giving this page a real comparison set rather than a single-place recommendation.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Long Sands today?
13°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Long Sands today?
18 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Long Sands?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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