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Bovisand Beach Weather and Tides

Devon, England

Latest Observations

10:00 Tue 15 Sep

14°C

7mph

Sea Temperature

0°C

Latest weather observations are for the nearest observation point and may not necessarily be accurate for this beach, especially when the weather is very changeable. Sea temperatures are the latest satellite surface temperature measurement for open water closest to the beach. Sea temperatures are a guideline only and can be affected by local conditions.

Tue

Min. 12°C

Wed

19°C

Thu

19°C

Fri

19°C

Sat

20°C

Sun

21°C

First light 05:43 Dawn 06:22 Sunrise 06:55 Sunset 19:26 Dusk 19:59 Nightfall 20:38 First Quarter Moon

17 September 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 6% 6% 10% 24% 30% 35% 57% 61% 67% 62% 42% 28% 25% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 10% 0%
Temperature 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 16°C 17°C 18°C 18°C 19°C 19°C 18°C 18°C 18°C 17°C 16°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 14°C
Feels like 15°C 15°C 15°C 16°C 16°C 16°C 16°C 17°C 17°C 18°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 18°C 17°C 16°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 14°C
Humidity 82% 85% 88% 88% 90% 93% 94% 95% 97% 93% 84% 76% 69% 61% 60% 61% 60% 61% 63% 68% 73% 76% 78% 79%
Visibility Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Good Good Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Pressure 1,019 mb 1,018 mb 1,017 mb 1,016 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,014 mb 1,013 mb 1,013 mb 1,013 mb 1,013 mb 1,013 mb 1,014 mb 1,014 mb 1,013 mb 1,013 mb 1,013 mb 1,013 mb 1,013 mb 1,013 mb 1,014 mb 1,014 mb 1,014 mb 1,014 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 13mph 14mph 15mph 14mph 15mph 15mph 16mph 17mph 15mph 15mph 15mph 16mph 16mph 17mph 18mph 18mph 18mph 18mph 18mph 17mph 15mph 14mph 13mph 12mph
Gusting to 22mph 22mph 22mph 23mph 22mph 24mph 25mph 22mph 22mph 23mph 25mph 24mph 25mph 25mph 27mph 25mph 25mph 26mph 24mph 22mph 20mph 18mph 18mph 17mph
Beaufort Scale
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze

Weather forecast and current observations are supplied by the Met Office. Forecast is for the nearest Met Office forecast location and may not be precisely accurate for this beach. Sea surface temperatures are generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information.

Seven Day Tides

Tide graphs will work better if you rotate your fondleslab into landscape mode.

Tuesday

15 September

Tue

High

High

5.19m 

20:57 BST
19:57 GMT

Wednesday

16 September

Wed

Low

Low

1.39m 

03:20 BST
02:20 GMT

High

High

5.06m 

09:14 BST
08:14 GMT

Low

Low

1.56m 

15:33 BST
14:33 GMT

High

High

4.95m 

21:23 BST
20:23 GMT

Thursday

17 September

Thu

Low

Low

1.77m 

03:42 BST
02:42 GMT

High

High

4.87m 

09:40 BST
08:40 GMT

Low

Low

1.95m 

15:56 BST
14:56 GMT

High

High

4.69m 

21:52 BST
20:52 GMT

Friday

18 September

Fri

Low

Low

2.14m 

04:01 BST
03:01 GMT

High

High

4.65m 

10:13 BST
09:13 GMT

Low

Low

2.33m 

16:21 BST
15:21 GMT

High

High

4.4m 

22:29 BST
21:29 GMT

Saturday

19 September

Sat

Low

Low

2.5m 

04:24 BST
03:24 GMT

High

High

4.4m 

10:58 BST
09:58 GMT

Low

Low

2.7m 

17:06 BST
16:06 GMT

High

High

4.13m 

23:22 BST
22:22 GMT

Sunday

20 September

Sun

Low

Low

2.85m 

05:26 BST
04:26 GMT

High

High

4.21m 

12:03 BST
11:03 GMT

Low

Low

2.89m 

18:55 BST
17:55 GMT

Monday

21 September

Mon

High

High

3.98m 

00:44 BST
23:44 GMT

Low

Low

2.92m 

07:33 BST
06:33 GMT

High

High

4.21m 

13:59 BST
12:59 GMT

Low

Low

2.73m 

20:26 BST
19:26 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Bovisand Pier) and may not be accurate for this beach. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.

In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use.

Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.

Tidal predictions are © Crown Copyright and/or database rights. Reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (www.ukho.gov.uk).

Location: Down Thomas

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SX492505

Coordinates: 50°20'8"N 4°7'11"W

Mapcode: GBR NX.X9LV

What 3 Words: vote.fans.healers

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: Devon

Country: England

Local Authority: South Hams

Parish: Wembury

Nearest postcode: PL9 0AD

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

Bovisand Beach weather and tides. Includes 7 day weather forecast, current weather observations, 7 day tide charts, sunrise, sunset, moon phases, air quality forecast and UV index.

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