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It is a sandy beach resort backed by sand dunes. The beach is approximately four kilometres wide. The Taw/Torridge Estuary enters the sea at the southern end of the beach.
Saunton Sands is on the North Devon Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Max temp. | 18°C |
| (feels like | 15°C) |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 19% |
| Min temp. | 11°C |
| (feels like | 10°C) |
| Wind 4mph |  |
The tide at Saunton Sands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 11:12 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:02 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
16.4°C
Food available
Toilets
Shops
There is a car park near the beach. There is a charge.
Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead until they get to Zone C (there is a sign which makes it clear).
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
Romantic Petrockstow Farm Cottage
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Coastal Devon Apartment
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The Old Police House
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Rural Devon Farm Cottage
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Oceans Side
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Devon Cottage
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Croyde Surf Academy (1.5 miles)
Surfing Croyde Bay (1.7 miles)
Croyde Bay (1.9 miles)
Surf South West (2 miles)
Lyndon Wake Surf School (2.2 miles)
Putsborough Sands (2.8 miles)
Baggy Point Easy Access Walk (3 miles)
Instow beach (3.7 miles)
North Devon Maritime Museum (3.9 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
Location: Saunton
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SS442363
County: Devon
Country: England
Local Authority: North Devon
Parish: Braunton
Nearest postcode: EX33 1LQ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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