Thurlestone Sands Beach (aka South Milton Sands)

Thurlestone Sands is a fine, shingle sandy beach and sheltered waters. The southern part is also known as South Milton Sands.

This beach is very much the beach that time forgot, a family beach for traditional beach activities and games; just relax and play amongst the rock pools. You can occasionally get a south-westerly swell which produces some big surf.

Just off the beach is Thurlestone Rock, a natural arc that gives the town its name.

The town itself is full of thatched cottages and behind the beach, you have fields and a National Trust nature reserve.

Facilities at the beach include a car park, cafe, shops, toilets, and lifeguards in the summer.

Dog Friendly Beach?

Thurlestone Sands Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.

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

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Thurlestone Sands 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 7.6℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (W)

Saturday, Feb 04

Expect a temp in the range 7.6℃ to 8℃ with wind speed 4.6 m/sec (W)

Sunday, Feb 05

Expect a temp in the range 6.7℃ to 7.3℃ with wind speed 2.1 m/sec (W)

Monday, Feb 06

Expect a temp in the range 4.9℃ to 6.5℃ with wind speed 6.5 m/sec (E)

Tuesday, Feb 07

Expect a temp in the range 3.6℃ to 4.9℃ with wind speed 2.8 m/sec (ENE)

Wednesday, Feb 08

Expect a temp in the range 3.9℃ to 5.4℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (E)

Thursday, Feb 09

Expect a temp in the range 5.6℃ to 7℃ with wind speed 5.1 m/sec (S)

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

Thurlestone Sands Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Thurlestone Sands Beach is at Salcombe 7.25 km (4.51 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.

Fri 03 Feb
   High Tide at 04:21 (Height 4.41m)
   Low Tide at 10:38 (Height 1.77m)
   High Tide at 16:51 (Height 4.30m)
   Low Tide at 22:55 (Height 1.54m)

Sat 04 Feb
   High Tide at 05:13 (Height 4.63m)
   Low Tide at 11:22 (Height 1.56m)
   High Tide at 17:40 (Height 4.48m)
   Low Tide at 23:37 (Height 1.35m)

Sun 05 Feb
   High Tide at 05:56 (Height 4.81m)
   Low Tide at 12:01 (Height 1.37m)
   High Tide at 18:22 (Height 4.63m)

Mon 06 Feb
   Low Tide at 00:14 (Height 1.23m)
   High Tide at 06:34 (Height 4.93m)
   Low Tide at 12:35 (Height 1.24m)
   High Tide at 18:58 (Height 4.72m)

Tue 07 Feb
   Low Tide at 00:48 (Height 1.17m)
   High Tide at 07:06 (Height 4.98m)
   Low Tide at 13:07 (Height 1.16m)
   High Tide at 19:28 (Height 4.74m)

Wed 08 Feb
   Low Tide at 01:20 (Height 1.16m)
   High Tide at 07:34 (Height 4.99m)
   Low Tide at 13:38 (Height 1.12m)
   High Tide at 19:54 (Height 4.71m)

Thu 09 Feb
   Low Tide at 01:51 (Height 1.20m)
   High Tide at 08:00 (Height 4.96m)
   Low Tide at 14:07 (Height 1.12m)
   High Tide at 20:20 (Height 4.67m)