Challaborough Beach
Challaborough beach is a popular family and surfing beach offering a predominantly left-hand point break. It has a horseshoe shaped bay with a sand bar protecting the entrance and is split by a small stream. The beach has views of Burgh Island.
Popular with for diving with several wrecks along the nearby coastline.
Facilities include disabled access, slipways and lifeguards patrol most of the year.
Dog Friendly Beach?
Challaborough beach, Dogs are banned from the beach during the summer months.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 96 beaches in Devon, or check our list of Devon Dog Friendly Beaches.
Planning your visit to Challaborough Beach
Challaborough Beach, Bigbury, Bigbury-on-Sea, Devon , United Kingdom
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Challaborough Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast
Bigbury-on-Sea weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Challaborough Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Challaborough Beach is at Salcombe 11.43 km (7.10 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Challaborough Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.
Tue 03 Oct
Low Tide at 02:05 (Height 0.75m)
High Tide at 08:12 (Height 5.13m)
Low Tide at 14:22 (Height 0.87m)
High Tide at 20:30 (Height 4.98m)
Wed 04 Oct
Low Tide at 02:40 (Height 1.08m)
High Tide at 08:46 (Height 4.86m)
Low Tide at 14:57 (Height 1.23m)
High Tide at 21:04 (Height 4.61m)
Thu 05 Oct
Low Tide at 03:14 (Height 1.44m)
High Tide at 09:21 (Height 4.56m)
Low Tide at 15:33 (Height 1.62m)
High Tide at 21:39 (Height 4.25m)
Fri 06 Oct
Low Tide at 03:50 (Height 1.79m)
High Tide at 10:00 (Height 4.27m)
Low Tide at 16:12 (Height 1.98m)
High Tide at 22:22 (Height 3.92m)
Sat 07 Oct
Low Tide at 04:33 (Height 2.11m)
High Tide at 10:53 (Height 4.02m)
Low Tide at 17:05 (Height 2.30m)
High Tide at 23:31 (Height 3.67m)
Sun 08 Oct
Low Tide at 05:38 (Height 2.37m)
High Tide at 12:15 (Height 3.86m)
Low Tide at 18:35 (Height 2.48m)
Mon 09 Oct
High Tide at 01:21 (Height 3.62m)
Low Tide at 07:28 (Height 2.43m)
High Tide at 13:50 (Height 3.92m)
Low Tide at 20:36 (Height 2.33m)
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