Is Hanmer Mere good for swimming today?
Hanmer Mere has BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Hanmer Mere today
Hanmer Mere is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 0°C, wind 2 km/h · E, uv 5.5, waves 0.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
0°C
Wind
2 km/h · E
UV
5.5
Waves
0.0 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Jul 10, 04:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 74/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Jul 10, 04:00 PM
Water temp
0°C
Air temp
34°C
Feels like
34°C
UV index
5.5
Wind
2 km/h · E
Gust 18 km/h
Waves
0.0 m
Current
0 km/h · N
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Hanmer Mere
Hanmer Mere is a swimming spot around a natural lake in the borough of Wrexham, Wales. The village of Hanmer is located at the northern end of the lake, and the water body is noted for 18 hectares. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with a Welsh designation mentioned since September 16, 1994, and a protected area of 54.33 hectares. For a visit today, the main interest is therefore twofold: an identified water body and a protected environment that requires attention to permitted uses on-site. Check services, lifeguard presence, and local conditions before heading out. The only other nearby location mentioned is a water park at 9.4 km.
About this spot
Hanmer Mere is chosen for a natural water body near Hanmer, in the Wrexham area. Its status as a protected space is an important point: before going there, check the public access and local rules of the day.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Hanmer Mere today?
0°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Hanmer Mere today?
2 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Hanmer Mere?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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