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Can you swim at Slapton Sands Monument today?

5.0FAIRPARTIAL

Fair · 5.0

Wave height: 3.1m – Be cautious of strong waves

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  • Wave height: 3.1m – Be cautious of strong waves

Swim brief

Conditions are mixed right now: 5.0 out of 10. Water is 16.0 °C, a modelled sea-surface estimate. Very rough waves around 3.1 m. Its official bathing-water quality is classed Excellent for the 2025 season.

Written from the readings below. Not a safety guarantee: follow lifeguards and posted signs.

The readings

  • Water temperature
    16.0 °C
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Good
  • Water quality
    Excellent (2025)
    EU bathing-water classification (EEA)
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  • Waves
    3.1 m
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Poor
  • Wind
    No reading
    Weather refresh deferred to preserve capacity for later today
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  • Air temperature
    No reading
    Weather refresh deferred to preserve capacity for later today
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  • UV index
    No reading
    No UV source configured or reachable
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  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    Weather refresh deferred to preserve capacity for later today
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  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
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Questions about Slapton Sands Monument

Is it safe to swim at Slapton Sands Monument today?

Swimmable can't tell you a spot is safe; conditions change fast and no score is a guarantee. Right now its Swim Score is 5.0 out of 10 (Fair), summarised from public weather, marine and water data. Check whether lifeguards are on duty and follow posted signs and flags.

What is the water temperature at Slapton Sands Monument?

The latest reading is 16.0 °C (a modelled sea-surface estimate, not a thermometer reading). The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

Is the water clean at Slapton Sands Monument?

Its official EU bathing-water quality classification is Excellent (2025 season), from the European Environment Agency. Classifications are based on past seasons of sampling; check local notices for current advisories.

How is the Swim Score calculated?

The score out of 10 combines water temperature, air temperature, UV, wind and weather, waves and weather alerts from public sources such as NOAA, NDBC and Open-Meteo. Missing readings are left out and shown as missing, never guessed.