Conditions on this page are recalculated from the latest forecast every time it is opened, for the current date in the location's own time zone.
The ideal beach weather is 26–30°C with UV index 4–6, wind under 15 km/h, and water temperature above 20°C. These conditions provide maximum comfort without overheating risk. Below 22°C is uncomfortable for most beachgoers. Water below 18°C is too cold for casual swimming. Below 15°C, even sitting on the beach requires warm clothing. UV 8 is "very high" and requires SPF 50+ reapplied every 90 minutes. Limit direct exposure to 2 hours. Use shade structures between 11 AM and 3 PM. Wind above 20 km/h starts blowing sand and makes umbrellas unstable. Above 30 km/h, most beach activities become unpleasant. A light breeze of 5–15 km/h is actually ideal — it keeps you cool. The exact conditions that make a perfect beach day. Temperature ranges, UV safety limits, wind thresholds, and water temperature — everything you need. t automatically a good beach day. If UV is 11, wind is 35 km/h, and the water is 16°C, you. Family arrived at 11 AM, no shade structure. By 2 PM, two children had second-degree sunburns. UV 9 means burn time is just 15 minutes for fair skin. High UV doesn't feel different than moderate UV — but it burns 3x faster. Always check UV separately from temperature. UV peaks between 11 AM and 3 PM — the same beach scores very differently morning vs. midday. Don't guess — see today's exact beach conditions scored. Temperature, UV, wind, and rain in one number. "30°C and sunny" isn't automatically a good beach day. If UV is 11, wind is 35 km/h, and the water is 16°C, you're getting sunburned, sandblasted, and frozen. The perfect beach day is a specific combination of four factors. UV determines how fast you burn — not temperature. You can get severe sunburn at 22°C if UV is 9. The UV index directly controls how long you can safely stay exposed.
Scores are capped by dealbreakers — heavy rain, dangerous wind, thick fog or hazardous UV pull a day down no matter how pleasant the rest of the numbers look. Forecast data is Open-Meteo; solar and lunar values are computed for Best Weather For Beach's own coordinates and time zone. Full details on the methodology page.