Plymouth Hoe (West) beach is not really a beach but just some rocks below Plymouth Hoe low limestone cliffs. The Hoe is a large south facing open public pace including a statue of Sir Francis Drake with magnificent views of Plymouth Sound, Drake’s Island, and across the Hamoaze to Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall.
The name derives from the Anglo-Saxon word Hoe, a sloping ridge shaped like an inverted foot and heel.
Parking, toilets, food
We have no dog information for Plymouth Hoe West beach.
Dog Friendly Beach?
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Plymouth Hoe West Beach.
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 6.7℃ to 9.8℃ with wind speed 9 m/sec (WNW)
Thursday, Feb 02 Expect a temp in the range 7.1℃ to 8.5℃ with wind speed 7.3 m/sec (W)
Friday, Feb 03 Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 8.6℃ with wind speed 7 m/sec (W)
Saturday, Feb 04 Expect a temp in the range 6.3℃ to 7.1℃ with wind speed 1.7 m/sec (W)
Sunday, Feb 05 Expect a temp in the range 3.8℃ to 8.7℃ with wind speed 2.6 m/sec (NW)
Monday, Feb 06 Expect a temp in the range 1.4℃ to 2℃ with wind speed 2.5 m/sec (ENE)
Tuesday, Feb 07 Expect a temp in the range -1.8℃ to 1.4℃ with wind speed 1.8 m/sec (N)
Plymouth weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Plymouth Hoe West Beach Tide Times
Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Plymouth Hoe West Beach is at Turnchapel 2.01 km (1.25 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height.
Wed 01 Feb High Tide at 02:04 (Height 4.44m) Low Tide at 08:20 (Height 2.50m) High Tide at 14:42 (Height 4.40m) Low Tide at 20:57 (Height 2.41m)
Thu 02 Feb High Tide at 03:11 (Height 4.60m) Low Tide at 09:43 (Height 2.26m) High Tide at 15:44 (Height 4.54m) Low Tide at 22:08 (Height 2.15m)
Fri 03 Feb High Tide at 04:06 (Height 4.82m) Low Tide at 10:42 (Height 1.95m) High Tide at 16:35 (Height 4.73m) Low Tide at 23:00 (Height 1.86m)
Sat 04 Feb High Tide at 04:52 (Height 5.03m) Low Tide at 11:30 (Height 1.66m) High Tide at 17:18 (Height 4.89m) Low Tide at 23:45 (Height 1.61m)
Sun 05 Feb High Tide at 05:32 (Height 5.19m) Low Tide at 12:12 (Height 1.45m) High Tide at 17:57 (Height 5.01m)
Mon 06 Feb Low Tide at 00:23 (Height 1.44m) High Tide at 06:10 (Height 5.28m) Low Tide at 12:45 (Height 1.33m) High Tide at 18:34 (Height 5.07m)
Tue 07 Feb Low Tide at 00:52 (Height 1.34m) High Tide at 06:47 (Height 5.32m) Low Tide at 13:14 (Height 1.27m) High Tide at 19:10 (Height 5.09m)
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