Saunton Sands (Appledore) today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 7.1 ft ↓ falling · low 1:14 am (3.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:40–7:50 am good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 4.6 ft · 58 °F moderate · 9.1 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 50 °F from the SE, gusts 6 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 2.7–4.1 ft Good day · 6/10 · 6:29–10:00 am
- Sun 7:02 am–4:58 pm 9 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:46 pm
Today in Saunton Sands (Appledore) there are high tides at 6:54 am (31.5 ft) and 7:18 pm (31.3 ft) and low tides at 12:35 am and 12:55 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:14 am. The sun rises at 7:02 am and sets at 4:58 pm: 9 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:39 am to 2:39 am and from 1:11 pm to 3:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph). Overcast, 50 °F.
Beach day in Saunton Sands (Appledore)
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 12:55 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
- Dangerous for swimming: 7.5 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 7.5 ft
7.5 ft waves every 9 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 12:35 am
Low tide at 12:35 am and 12:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:54 am and 7:18 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Saunton Sands (Appledore)The beach
2.4 mi from Appledore. Tides, weather and sun in Appledore →
- RNLI lifeguards in season
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
UK bathing water quality: Environment Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full attribution. Lifeguards: RNLI. Contains Open Data licensed under the GIS Open Data Licence.
Beaches near Saunton Sands (Appledore)
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- North Tail 0.9 mi · W
- South Tail 1.0 mi · S
- Parking
- West Appledore 2.1 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Instow Beach 2.4 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Croyde Beach 3.5 mi · N
- RNLI lifeguards in season
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Basett's Ridge 3.9 mi · E
- Parking
- Putsborough Sands 4.5 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Woolacombe Sands 5.5 mi · N
- RNLI lifeguards in season
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
UK bathing water quality: Environment Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full attribution. Lifeguards: RNLI. Contains Open Data licensed under the GIS Open Data Licence.
Webcams near Saunton Sands (Appledore)
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Fishing in Saunton Sands (Appledore) today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 12:55 pm
- Major period 1:11–3:11 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.38 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (15 mph) and 6.6 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 97 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 1:50 pm, combines the 12:55 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 6:30 am to 7:50 am, with the 6:54 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, common sole, whiting and small-spotted catshark. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and common sole. What you can catch
Tides in Saunton Sands (Appledore)
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:35 am 2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:54 am 31.5 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 12:55 pm 3.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:18 pm 31.3 ft · coef. 95
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 26 min to low tide at 1:14 am.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 6:54 am high tide and 95 for the 7:18 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 28.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on March 21 (32.2 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (1.4 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 98, 28.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 30, 9.6 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:02 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 12:35 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 6:54 am · 31.5 ft | Low tide 12:55 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 7:18 pm · 31.3 ft | Coef. 97 | 92% | Major periods 12:39 am · 1:11 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:04 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 1:14 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 7:36 am · 31.0 ft | Low tide 1:35 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 8:01 pm · 30.2 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:06 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 1:54 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 8:19 am · 29.9 ft | Low tide 2:18 pm · 5.2 ft | High tide 8:48 pm · 28.6 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:48 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:07 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 2:39 am · 6.4 ft | High tide 9:07 am · 28.4 ft | Low tide 3:08 pm · 6.9 ft | High tide 9:41 pm · 26.7 ft | Coef. 73 | 65% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:09 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 3:32 am · 8.1 ft | High tide 10:03 am · 26.7 ft | Low tide 4:13 pm · 8.6 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 24.9 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:11 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 4:44 am · 9.6 ft | High tide 11:14 am · 25.2 ft | Low tide 5:42 pm · 9.6 ft | — | Coef. 51 | 43% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:13 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 12:04 am · 24.0 ft | Low tide 6:17 am · 10.1 ft | High tide 12:37 pm · 24.8 ft | Low tide 7:13 pm · 9.2 ft | Coef. 50 | 32% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Saunton Sands (Appledore) has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Ilfracombe (Environment Agency), 9.9 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Ilfracombe (E72424), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E72424. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Modified: harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from the 15-minute sea levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Saunton Sands (Appledore)
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 8.3 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 56.2 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.1 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:48 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from South West Coastal Monitoring, National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes (NNRCMP), via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Saunton Sands (Appledore) today
Surf today
Fair- 4.2–6.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.2 ft swell at 8 s from the west-southwest, a bit short
- Light onshore wind (11 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 7:18 pm)
- Light: First light 6:28 am · sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 4:58 pm · last light 5:33 pm
- Tide: low 12:35 am (2.9 ft), high 6:54 am (31.5 ft), low 12:55 pm (3.1 ft) and high 7:18 pm (31.3 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 57.9 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 365 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:33 pm, has a good size, though with onshore wind. 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with onshore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Saunton Sands (Appledore) today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (12:55 pm): little current from 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm
- 5.3 ft swell at 9 s from the west-southwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:35 am (12:10–1:00 am), high tide 6:54 am (6:39–7:10 am), low tide 12:55 pm (12:30–1:20 pm) and high tide 7:18 pm (7:00–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 6.8 ft at 10 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.9 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:33 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell and moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Rossekop II 0.5 mi
- Hodd 4.7 mi
- Wreck 1.1 mi
- Wreck 1.8 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Wreck 4.1 mi
- North Devon Coast National Landscape 2.2 mi
- Easy Divers 6.6 mi
- Ilfracombe Dive Club 9.6 mi
- Ilfracombe and North Devon Sub Aqua Club 9.7 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Saunton Sands (Appledore)
Now in Saunton Sands (Appledore)
- Low / high
- 52 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 63%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.07 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Light showers |
| Temperature | 55° | 55° | 56° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 22 WSW | 23 WSW | 18 SW | 20 WSW | 16 WSW | 12 WSW | 9 SW | 8 S |
| Gusts | 31 | 37 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 22 | 15 | 11 |
| Waves | 8.3 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.4 ft | 7.0 ft | 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft | 5.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 50° 4 SSE 4.5 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 6 ESE 4.1 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 8 E 3.7 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 9 ESE 3.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 10 SE 3.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 10 SE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 9 ESE 2.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 8 ESE 2.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 52 / 58 °F | 24 mph WSW | 8.3 ft | 6:54 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 59 °F | 11 mph ESE | 4.5 ft | 7:36 am · 8:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 60 °F | 15 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 8:19 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 57 °F | 10 mph E | 3.3 ft | 9:07 am · 9:41 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 55 °F | 5 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 10:03 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 53 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 11:14 am | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 53 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 12:04 am · 12:37 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 55 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | 1:25 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 51 °F | 13 mph E | 3.0 ft | 2:35 am · 3:01 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 52 °F | 19 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 3:30 am · 3:53 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 54 °F | 15 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 4:17 am · 4:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 57 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 4:59 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 60 °F | 10 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 5:37 am · 5:54 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 59 °F | 9 mph S | 1.6 ft | 6:12 am · 6:27 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 46° / 59° 4.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 46° / 60° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 46° / 57° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 45° / 55° 2.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 53° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 53° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 47° / 55° 3.0 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (57 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Saunton Sands (Appledore)
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:49 am
- Full dark 6:11 pm
- Civil dawn 6:28 am
- Civil dusk 5:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:01 pm (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 56 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:10 pm
- Full dark 6:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,575 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Saunton Sands (Appledore)
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:39–2:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:11–3:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:00–11:00 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:16–6:16 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Saunton Sands (Appledore)
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Instow Barton Jetty 1.8 mi
- Blakewell Fisheries 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- The Braunton Bait Box 3.0 mi
- Summerlands Tackle 3.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.9 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Saunton Sands (Appledore)) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.2 mi
- 33 ft deep1.9 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.2 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.9 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Crow Point Lighthouse 1.6 mi southeast
- Light
- A flash every 2.5 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl WR 2.5s
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 26 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 16 ft
- Built
- 1954
Other lighthouses nearby: Instow Front Lighthouse (2.3 mi southeast), Instow Rear Lighthouse (2.5 mi southeast).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Saunton Sands (Appledore)Tides nearby
- Appledore2.4 mi
- Instow2.6 mi
- Braunton2.9 mi
- Croyde3.3 mi
- Northam3.4 mi
- Fremington3.5 mi
- Bideford4.6 mi
- Woolacombe6.2 mi
- Barnstaple6.8 mi
- Great Torrington9.5 mi
Saunton Sands (Appledore) at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 51.083° N, 4.215° W.
- It is 39 mi northwest of Exeter, the main place in Devon. The sun rises 4 min later and sets 2 min later than in Exeter.
- 2.4 mi from Appledore.
- The nearest tide station, Ilfracombe, is 9.9 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Saunton Sands (1.3 mi).
Questions about Saunton Sands (Appledore)Questions
Where is Saunton Sands (Appledore)?
2.4 mi from Appledore, in Devon (United Kingdom). The shore faces northwest.
What amenities does Saunton Sands (Appledore) have?
According to OpenStreetMap: RNLI lifeguards in season, restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Saunton Sands (Appledore)?
Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (Environment Agency).
What time is high tide today in Saunton Sands (Appledore)?
Today in Saunton Sands (Appledore) there are high tides at 6:54 am (31.5 ft) and 7:18 pm (31.3 ft) and low tides at 12:35 am and 12:55 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Saunton Sands (Appledore)?
At 4:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Saunton Sands (Appledore)?
At 7:04 am. First light comes at 5:51 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:39–2:39 am, Minor 10:00–11:00 am, Major 1:11–3:11 pm, Minor 5:16–6:16 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Saunton Sands (Appledore)?
Light showers, from 52 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph) and a 63% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Saunton Sands (Appledore)?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.6 ft waves with a period of 9.1 s from the west-southwest. The water is 57.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Saunton Sands (Appledore)?
The best time to visit Saunton Sands (Appledore) is from June to August: highs of 65 °F to 69 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Ilfracombe tide gauge (UK National Tide Gauge Network). This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; constants fitted by TidePlanet from a year of its readings. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).