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 These are no longer maintained for use and one has fallen into complete disrepair.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.
Dog Friendly Beach?
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Tunnels 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 1.8℃ to 4.4℃ with wind speed 4.9 m/sec (NE)
Saturday, Jan 28 Expect a temp in the range 2.2℃ to 3.2℃ with wind speed 1.7 m/sec (ESE)
Sunday, Jan 29 Expect a temp in the range 3.6℃ to 4.1℃ with wind speed 5.3 m/sec (SSW)
Monday, Jan 30 Expect a temp in the range 6.5℃ to 9.5℃ with wind speed 8.2 m/sec (W)
Tuesday, Jan 31 Expect a temp in the range 8℃ to 9.3℃ with wind speed 6 m/sec (WSW)
Wednesday, Feb 01 Expect a temp in the range 6.6℃ to 7.4℃ with wind speed 8 m/sec (WNW)
Thursday, Feb 02 Expect a temp in the range 7.1℃ to 7.6℃ with wind speed 8 m/sec (WNW)
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.
Fri 27 Jan Low Tide at 03:33 (Height 1.40m) High Tide at 09:59 (Height 8.83m) Low Tide at 15:59 (Height 1.56m) High Tide at 22:17 (Height 8.21m)
Sat 28 Jan Low Tide at 04:13 (Height 1.93m) High Tide at 10:44 (Height 8.23m) Low Tide at 16:40 (Height 2.13m) High Tide at 23:03 (Height 7.64m)
Sun 29 Jan Low Tide at 05:00 (Height 2.50m) High Tide at 11:34 (Height 7.61m) Low Tide at 17:32 (Height 2.68m) High Tide at 23:57 (Height 7.14m)
Mon 30 Jan Low Tide at 06:04 (Height 2.99m) High Tide at 12:37 (Height 7.10m) Low Tide at 18:41 (Height 3.09m)
Tue 31 Jan High Tide at 01:09 (Height 6.82m) Low Tide at 07:28 (Height 3.24m) High Tide at 13:54 (Height 6.87m) Low Tide at 20:03 (Height 3.18m)
Wed 01 Feb High Tide at 02:33 (Height 6.87m) Low Tide at 08:51 (Height 3.12m) High Tide at 15:12 (Height 7.02m) Low Tide at 21:18 (Height 2.94m)
Thu 02 Feb High Tide at 03:44 (Height 7.24m) Low Tide at 09:56 (Height 2.76m) High Tide at 16:14 (Height 7.40m) Low Tide at 22:14 (Height 2.54m)
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