South Sands Beach

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South Sands beach is a sandy beach with fine sands.

Limited parking, shop, cafe, pub, and a ferry is available to take you across the estuary to one of the beaches on the other side of the bay.

We have no dog information for South Sands beach.

We have no current information on dog restrictions for South Sands Beach.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 9 beaches around Salcombe, 96 beaches in Devon, or check our list of Devon Dog Friendly Beaches.

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.

Weather

South Sands Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Salcombe, Devon

Today
Expect a temp in the range 10.4℃ to 10.5℃ with wind speed 8.1 m/sec (W)
Sunday, Jan 30
Expect a temp in the range 2.9℃ to 5.6℃ with wind speed 2.1 m/sec (N)
Monday, Jan 31
Expect a temp in the range 7.6℃ to 8.6℃ with wind speed 9.2 m/sec (WNW)
Tuesday, Feb 01
Expect a temp in the range 8.8℃ to 9.3℃ with wind speed 6.7 m/sec (WNW)
Wednesday, Feb 02
Expect a temp in the range 9.6℃ to 10.2℃ with wind speed 7.5 m/sec (WNW)
Thursday, Feb 03
Expect a temp in the range 9.1℃ to 9.5℃ with wind speed 4.8 m/sec (WSW)
Friday, Feb 04
Expect a temp in the range 9.5℃ to 9.7℃ with wind speed 7.7 m/sec (WSW)


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

Tides

South Sands Beach tide times.

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Events

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Something to eat…

Place to eat

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North Sands Beach

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North Sands beach can be found to the south of Salcombe between two headlands in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and adjacent to the ruins of Salcombe (Fort Charles) Castle. The beach at North Sands is a small beach with fine sand that all but disappears at high tide. Limited parking and facilities inculde toilets, shop and cafe. Read more…
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Mill Bay Beach

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Something to see and do…

Landscape and Nature

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Sports

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