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Cruden Bay Weather and Tides

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Latest Observations

01:00 Wed 14 Oct

13°C

23mph

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.

Wed

15°C

Thu

13°C

Fri

12°C

Sat

11°C

Sun

12°C

Mon

12°C

First light 06:17 Dawn 07:02 Sunrise 07:41 Sunset 18:04 Dusk 18:43 Nightfall 19:28 Waxing Crescent Moon

15 October 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 16% 20% 34% 65% 67% 66% 83% 84% 70% 52% 35% 30% 25% 0% 0% 0% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Temperature 14°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 13°C 13°C 12°C 12°C 12°C 12°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 12°C 11°C 11°C 10°C 10°C 9°C
Feels like 14°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 12°C 12°C 12°C 12°C 13°C 13°C 12°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 12°C 11°C 10°C 10°C 9°C 8°C 8°C
Humidity 86% 86% 87% 89% 90% 91% 93% 92% 92% 91% 89% 87% 82% 78% 74% 73% 73% 75% 77% 79% 79% 79% 79% 80%
Visibility Very Good Very Good Good Moderate Moderate 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 1,007 mb 1,006 mb 1,006 mb 1,006 mb 1,006 mb 1,006 mb 1,006 mb 1,006 mb 1,006 mb 1,006 mb 1,007 mb 1,007 mb 1,008 mb 1,008 mb 1,009 mb 1,009 mb 1,009 mb 1,010 mb 1,010 mb 1,011 mb 1,011 mb 1,012 mb 1,012 mb 1,013 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 24mph 23mph 20mph 18mph 15mph 13mph 9mph 7mph 6mph 7mph 7mph 7mph 7mph 8mph 8mph 8mph 8mph 8mph 9mph 9mph 9mph 8mph 8mph 8mph
Gusting to 34mph 31mph 27mph 23mph 20mph 14mph 10mph 10mph 10mph 11mph 11mph 12mph 13mph 12mph 12mph 11mph 11mph 12mph 13mph 13mph 12mph 12mph 12mph 12mph
Beaufort Scale
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
2
Light Breeze
2
Light Breeze
2
Light Breeze
2
Light Breeze
2
Light Breeze
2
Light Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle 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.

Wednesday

14 October

Wed

Low

Low

1.22m 

09:22 BST
08:22 GMT

High

High

3.78m 

15:41 BST
14:41 GMT

Low

Low

1.26m 

21:38 BST
20:38 GMT

Thursday

15 October

Thu

High

High

3.7m 

04:05 BST
03:05 GMT

Low

Low

1.44m 

09:53 BST
08:53 GMT

High

High

3.67m 

16:14 BST
15:14 GMT

Low

Low

1.44m 

22:15 BST
21:15 GMT

Friday

16 October

Fri

High

High

3.5m 

04:46 BST
03:46 GMT

Low

Low

1.68m 

10:26 BST
09:26 GMT

High

High

3.52m 

16:53 BST
15:53 GMT

Low

Low

1.66m 

22:56 BST
21:56 GMT

Saturday

17 October

Sat

High

High

3.28m 

05:34 BST
04:34 GMT

Low

Low

1.93m 

11:05 BST
10:05 GMT

High

High

3.35m 

17:41 BST
16:41 GMT

Low

Low

1.86m 

23:51 BST
22:51 GMT

Sunday

18 October

Sun

High

High

3.09m 

06:33 BST
05:33 GMT

Low

Low

2.15m 

11:59 BST
10:59 GMT

High

High

3.2m 

18:42 BST
17:42 GMT

Monday

19 October

Mon

Low

Low

1.98m 

01:27 BST
00:27 GMT

High

High

2.99m 

07:55 BST
06:55 GMT

Low

Low

2.27m 

14:03 BST
13:03 GMT

High

High

3.12m 

20:01 BST
19:01 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Peterhead) 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: Cruden Bay

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NK091357

Coordinates: 57°24'43"N 1°50'57"W

Mapcode: GBR P9S4.3G7

What 3 Words: buzzards.calendars.trail

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.

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Aberdeenshire

Nearest postcode: AB42 0HF

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

Cruden Bay 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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