Is Bantham beach good for swimming today?
Bantham beach has BeachFinder Score: 67/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
BeachFinder184,900 swim spots worldwideLive communityNo recent reports here yet — be the first when you're on the sand.
Back to site
GB-EXT - GB
Bantham beach
No reviews yet
Shared BeachFinder spot: compare live conditions, water temperature, wind, UV, waves, currents, amenities and nearby alternatives before you leave.
Type
Beach
Rating
Rate it
Flag
Local spot
Lifeguard
Check locally
sand
Quick answer
Quick answer: Bantham beach today
Bantham beach is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 21 km/h · SW, uv 1.6, waves 1.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 67/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
21 km/h · SW
UV
1.6
Waves
1.2 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Sep 3, 03:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 67/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
This is planning information, not a safety clearance. Conditions can change quickly.
Help improve this beach page
Add a visitor note or a real photo. Contributions go to BeachFinder moderation before they appear on the public page or in the app.
Photos and reviews are checked before publication. Do not upload private people, license plates or copyrighted material.
Live conditions on the site
Surfers can check wind, wave height, currents and surf cues here before opening the full BeachFinder app.
Updated: Sep 3, 03:30 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
19°C
Feels like
19°C
UV index
1.6
Wind
21 km/h · SW
Gust 36 km/h
Waves
1.2 m
Current
0 km/h · NE
Parking
...
Shower
...
Accessible access
...
Toilets
...
Restaurants
...
Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Bantham beach
The record identifies Bantham beach as a beach in United Kingdom. Consider this location today only when live conditions fit the activity. Before swimming there, confirm wind, waves, currents, water quality, flags and official advice. The page’s answer remains traceable because durable context and rapidly changing observations are not mixed together. Start with the facts that do not depend on today’s forecast. The source dossier records sand at the shoreline. The Wikidata record provides this short type note: “beach in the United Kingdom.” The recorded map position is 50.28034, -3.88186, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The nearby list contains South Milton Sands at about 2.8 km, Slapton Sands at about 17.3 km and Broad Sands at about 27.2 km, giving this page a real comparison set rather than a single-place recommendation. Before leaving, turn the page data into a go/no-go check. The useful questions cluster around current water temperature and expected time in the water; the current swell, wave period and wind effect; arrival access, current parking restrictions and walking distance. Recheck them after weather changes or a delayed arrival. After checking the timestamp, compare what you see on arrival with local notices; official restrictions always outrank a saved recommendation.
About this spot
Bantham beach has a distinct role in the BeachFinder dataset: it turns one location in United Kingdom into a comparison point. Stable facts explain the setting, and current readings determine whether the best response is water entry, a shore activity or another beach. The nearby list contains South Milton Sands at about 2.8 km, Slapton Sands at about 17.3 km and Broad Sands at about 27.2 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 Bantham beach today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Bantham beach today?
21 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Bantham beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
Before you go
Conditions
Compare water temperature, air temperature, feels-like temperature, UV index, wind, waves and currents. Surf-focused data appears when a marine model covers the spot.
Amenities
BeachFinder checks parking, showers, toilets, accessible places and restaurants around the spot with OpenStreetMap and shows them in the counters and map.
BeachFinder
Other nearby spots
Compare nearby alternatives if conditions change, parking is full, or you want a calmer spot.
Stay nearby
Hotels and rentals near Bantham beach
Compare accommodation around this beach after checking current swimming conditions and local access. Prices and availability come from the accommodation partner.
Bantham beach
Accommodation mapAffiliate accommodation partner