Nothing beats a visit to Torbay in the winter months with a spot of storm watching. You can enjoy a bracing walk on empty beaches where the calm waters whip up waves and sunbathers are replaced by storm watchers.

With its endless miles of coastline, there are plenty of places you can watch mother nature in all her glory so why not pull up a front-row seat to the best show you’ll see this winter…

Storm Watching in Torbay

Looking for the Best Winter Break in Torbay? Look no further than Beverley Holidays! With breathtaking coastal views and cosy accommodation, we’re the perfect base for a winter escape. Torbay’s rugged coastline comes alive during winter storms, offering dramatic scenes of crashing waves and wild seascapes.

Read on for our top recommendations for storm watching in Torbay…

1. Beverley Holidays
2. Brixham Harbour
3. Paignton Seafront
4. Berry Head

1. Beverley Holidays

Located atop a hill with panoramic views stretching across the whole breadth of The Bay, Beverley Holidays is the perfect location for a spot of storm-watching.

Take a dip in one of our hot tub lodges or caravans where you can shelter from the brisk climes in the comfort of your very own bubbling hot tub. Or simply settle back in their cosy centrally-heated interiors sipping on a hot chocolate while gazing at the story scenes outside. If you’re keen to be even closer to nature, our touring pitches

2. Brixham Harbour

Another great storm watching location that is just a short drive from Beverley Holidays is the historic fishing town of Brixham.

Over the years, this quaint harbourside location has seen its fair share of crashing waves and high winds, keeping its local community of fisherman well and truly on their toes. Watch as the wild waters unleash their power on its breakwater – an elongated rubble mound designed to shelter Brixham from the stormiest of seas.

Head to one of the many pavement cafes dotted along its shores – the perfect way to spend a winter’s day.

3. Paignton Seafront

Famed for its mild microclimate, Torbay’s waters are usually relatively calm making our beaches perfect for families. But, when the Easterly winds pick up place such as Paignton become a hot spot for storm watchers and surfers keen to catch its white frothy waves.

Park up on Paignton’s esplanade and see the action for yourself, or take a stroll along its famous pleasure pier when you can watch the waves breaking beneath your very feet as you peer through the wooden floor panels.

4. Berry Head

Grab your winter woolies and some binoculars and head to Berry Head, a National Nature Reserve which encompasses a stunning headland, with iconic lighthouse and Napoleonic Fort.

Surrounded by water on three sides and providing panoramic views across Torbay and beyond, it’s the perfect place to get out among the elements. There’s nature at every turn, including a guillemot colony and frequent sightings of a pod of dolphins dancing in the waves, making it a great location for storm watching and wildlife spotting.

Storm Watching Stays

Experience the dramatic beauty of the English Riviera with a storm-watching stay in Torbay. Beverley Holidays offers the perfect base to witness nature’s power, with stunning sea views and cosy accommodation to keep you warm and comfortable.

Wrap up and enjoy exhilarating coastal walks, watch waves crash against the shore, and return to your cosy lodge or caravan for a relaxing evening. Book your storm-watching stay today and experience Torbay’s wild winter charm!