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Oddicombe Beach

Oddicombe is a shingle beach at the bottom of red sandstone cliffs.

The cliff top has magnificent views across the bay and to get down to the beach you will need the steep path or the cliff railway.

Facilities include promenade, Babbacombe Cliff Railway, cafe, beach huts, toilets (summer only), beach shower, disabled visitors’ facilities, deckchair and boat hire.

Oddicombe Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Oddicombe beach, dogs banned 1st May to 30th September.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 8 beaches at Torquay, 96 beaches in Devon, or check our list of Devon Dog Friendly Beaches.

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Oddicombe 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 4.2℃ to 5.9℃ with wind speed 3.6 m/sec (N)

Saturday, Dec 03

Expect a temp in the range 3.9℃ to 4.8℃ with wind speed 5.9 m/sec (NNE)

Sunday, Dec 04

Expect a temp in the range 4.8℃ to 5℃ with wind speed 5.9 m/sec (NE)

Monday, Dec 05

Expect a temp in the range 4.1℃ to 4.5℃ with wind speed 5.8 m/sec (NE)

Tuesday, Dec 06

Expect a temp in the range 5.3℃ to 5.6℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (NNE)

Wednesday, Dec 07

Expect a temp in the range -0.1℃ to 1.3℃ with wind speed 3.5 m/sec (NNW)

Thursday, Dec 08

Expect a temp in the range -0.3℃ to 0.1℃ with wind speed 3.3 m/sec (NW)

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

Oddicombe Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Oddicombe Beach is at TORQUAY 2.31 km (1.43 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 02 Dec
   High Tide at 01:04 (Height 4.03m)
   Low Tide at 06:48 (Height 2.13m)
   High Tide at 13:28 (Height 4.32m)
   Low Tide at 19:31 (Height 1.89m)

Sat 03 Dec
   High Tide at 02:14 (Height 4.14m)
   Low Tide at 08:01 (Height 1.99m)
   High Tide at 14:34 (Height 4.40m)
   Low Tide at 20:34 (Height 1.72m)

Sun 04 Dec
   High Tide at 03:12 (Height 4.32m)
   Low Tide at 08:59 (Height 1.77m)
   High Tide at 15:29 (Height 4.53m)
   Low Tide at 21:27 (Height 1.54m)

Mon 05 Dec
   High Tide at 04:01 (Height 4.50m)
   Low Tide at 09:50 (Height 1.56m)
   High Tide at 16:18 (Height 4.63m)
   Low Tide at 22:14 (Height 1.38m)

Tue 06 Dec
   High Tide at 04:45 (Height 4.67m)
   Low Tide at 10:35 (Height 1.39m)
   High Tide at 17:02 (Height 4.70m)
   Low Tide at 22:55 (Height 1.29m)

Wed 07 Dec
   High Tide at 05:25 (Height 4.79m)
   Low Tide at 11:16 (Height 1.30m)
   High Tide at 17:42 (Height 4.74m)
   Low Tide at 23:34 (Height 1.26m)

Thu 08 Dec
   High Tide at 06:01 (Height 4.87m)
   Low Tide at 11:54 (Height 1.28m)
   High Tide at 18:19 (Height 4.73m)