Is South Milton Sands good for swimming today?
South Milton Sands has BeachFinder Score: 81/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: South Milton Sands today
South Milton Sands is a BeachFinder spot in GB-EXT, GB. Today, compare water temperature 16°C, wind 7 km/h · NW, uv 3.5, waves 0.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 81/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
16°C
Wind
7 km/h · NW
UV
3.5
Waves
0.5 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Sep 9, 09:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 81/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Live conditions on the site
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Updated: Sep 9, 09:45 PM
Water temp
16°C
Air temp
11°C
Feels like
10°C
UV index
3.5
Wind
7 km/h · NW
Gust 14 km/h
Waves
0.5 m
Current
1 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
South Milton Sands
For a beach day in United Kingdom, put South Milton Sands on a shortlist instead of treating the result as guaranteed. The right activity depends on current marine conditions and local authority instructions. The result is a conditional recommendation supported by live evidence rather than a timeless promise about the sea. The durable evidence begins with the mapped feature and its documented attributes. The stable place data describes a sand shoreline surface. For map identity, the linked Wikidata note says “beach in Devon England UK.” The recorded map position is 50.25968, -3.85859, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Bantham Beach at about 2.5 km, Slapton Sands at about 16 km and Long Sands at about 26.6 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach. Use a conditions-first test before accepting the beach as today’s choice. Before choosing this beach, resolve current water temperature and expected time in the water; surf exposure, breaking waves and the latest wind; how to reach the entry point without assuming parking. Use the latest timestamp and local authority position for each. Make the conservative choice when evidence is incomplete, and use a current authority notice to settle any conflict.
About this spot
The useful local story for South Milton 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. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Bantham Beach at about 2.5 km, Slapton Sands at about 16 km and Long Sands at about 26.6 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at South Milton Sands today?
16°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is South Milton Sands today?
7 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at South Milton Sands?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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