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Tunnels Beach

Tunnels beach are formed by two segregated Victorian bathing pools – there were no accessible beaches close to the town until a series of tunnels was dug in the 1820’s – these led to two, segregated by sex, bathing pools. These were tidal pools that for many were the first chance to learn to swim. These are no longer maintained for use and one has fallen into complete disrepair.

Facilities nearby in the town.

We have no dog information for Tunnels beach.

We have no current information on dog restrictions for Tunnels Beach.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 6 beaches at Ilfracombe, 96 beaches in Devon, or check our list of Devon Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Tunnels Beach Water Quality

Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as:
  - Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest
  - Good: generally good water quality
  - Sufficient: meets minimum standards
  - Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.

7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 17.6℃ to 18.4℃ with wind speed 6.7 m/sec (SSW)

Wednesday, Oct 05

Expect a temp in the range 16.2℃ to 16.7℃ with wind speed 9.2 m/sec (S)

Thursday, Oct 06

Expect a temp in the range 12.9℃ to 13.8℃ with wind speed 6.3 m/sec (W)

Friday, Oct 07

Expect a temp in the range 13.6℃ to 14℃ with wind speed 6.8 m/sec (SW)

Saturday, Oct 08

Expect a temp in the range 12.4℃ to 13℃ with wind speed 4.9 m/sec (WNW)

Sunday, Oct 09

Expect a temp in the range 9.8℃ to 10.7℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (SSE)

Monday, Oct 10

Expect a temp in the range 15.4℃ to 15.6℃ with wind speed 7.6 m/sec (S)

Ilfracombe weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Tunnels Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Tunnels Beach is at Ilfracombe 1.04 km (0.65 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Tue 04 Oct
   Low Tide at 05:46 (Height 3.42m)
   High Tide at 12:24 (Height 6.96m)
   Low Tide at 18:54 (Height 3.20m)

Wed 05 Oct
   High Tide at 01:17 (Height 6.87m)
   Low Tide at 07:46 (Height 3.22m)
   High Tide at 14:07 (Height 7.35m)
   Low Tide at 20:31 (Height 2.67m)

Thu 06 Oct
   High Tide at 02:50 (Height 7.45m)
   Low Tide at 09:08 (Height 2.51m)
   High Tide at 15:21 (Height 8.14m)
   Low Tide at 21:38 (Height 1.91m)

Fri 07 Oct
   High Tide at 03:54 (Height 8.22m)
   Low Tide at 10:03 (Height 1.76m)
   High Tide at 16:16 (Height 8.88m)
   Low Tide at 22:27 (Height 1.26m)

Sat 08 Oct
   High Tide at 04:43 (Height 8.85m)
   Low Tide at 10:48 (Height 1.18m)
   High Tide at 17:01 (Height 9.39m)
   Low Tide at 23:09 (Height 0.85m)

Sun 09 Oct
   High Tide at 05:25 (Height 9.24m)
   Low Tide at 11:27 (Height 0.84m)
   High Tide at 17:42 (Height 9.64m)
   Low Tide at 23:47 (Height 0.66m)

Mon 10 Oct
   High Tide at 06:02 (Height 9.42m)
   Low Tide at 12:03 (Height 0.72m)
   High Tide at 18:20 (Height 9.68m)