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A mixed weekend of sunshine and showers
Whilst we are likely to see some showers at times, there will be plenty of warm sunny weather for many.
Read morePaignton - Preston Sands (Beach) (Torbay) weather
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Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Mist changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Mist changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Tuesday 7 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.Tuesday 7 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.
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Wednesday 8 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.Wednesday 8 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.
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Thursday 9 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Mist changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.Thursday 9 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Mist changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.
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Friday 10 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; No pollen data.Friday 10 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; No pollen data.
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Saturday 11 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High;Saturday 11 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High;
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Sunday 12 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Sunday 12 May. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Paignton - Preston Sands (Beach)
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Our weather symbols tell you the weather conditions for any given hour in the day or night. This means that the symbol for 9am shows you what you will see from 9am to 10am.
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail or drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Forecast row information
Tide times
Tide times
for Mon 6 May
Tide times and heights are from Torquay tidal station which is 1.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Tue 7 May
Tide times and heights are from Torquay tidal station which is 1.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Wed 8 May
Tide times and heights are from Torquay tidal station which is 1.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Thu 9 May
Tide times and heights are from Torquay tidal station which is 1.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Fri 10 May
Tide times and heights are from Torquay tidal station which is 1.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Sat 11 May
Tide times and heights are from Torquay tidal station which is 1.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Sun 12 May
Tide times and heights are from Torquay tidal station which is 1.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Mon 13 May
Tide times and heights are from Torquay tidal station which is 1.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Tue 14 May
Tide times and heights are from Torquay tidal station which is 1.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Wed 15 May
Tide times and heights are from Torquay tidal station which is 1.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times
for Thu 16 May
Tide times and heights are from Torquay tidal station which is 1.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
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WARNING
Flood alerts in force
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Flood alerts in force
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South West England weather forecast
Headline:
Sunny spells and showers for Bank Holiday Monday.
This Evening and Tonight:
A few showers lingering this evening, but turning mostly dry overnight. Plenty of clear spells and alongside light winds, this leads to a risk of mist and fog patches towards dawn. Mild overnight. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Monday:
Some rain in the far east during the morning, otherwise mostly dry with sunny spells and scattered showers in the afternoon, these possibly heavy and thundery. Warm in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 18 °C.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Sunny spells and the odd shower on Tuesday. As high pressure builds throughout the week, turning settled with plenty of dry weather and warm sunshine. Mild overnight with some fog.
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UK long range weather forecast
There is a strong signal for high pressure across the UK at the start of this period, bringing a good deal of fine and dry weather for most areas, though with patchy mist and fog in places each morning. Northwestern parts of the UK are likely to be the exception to this, with more in the way of cloud and rain at times here. The high is likely to maintain its influence into the weekend before starting to weaken during the following week. So a continuation of largely fine weather seems likely for most through the first few days, before a return of less settled conditions during the week. Temperatures are expected to be slightly above normal for early May, with some very warm days possible.
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During the longer range outlook period, there is a greater chance of unsettled weather returning across the UK. This means that spells of wet weather are likely for most, with no particular location more prone than anywhere else. The chances of above or below average temperatures are fairly balanced, but at this time of year this means that some warm days are likely.
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