Latest Observations
1.3°C
19mph
Sea Temperature
9°C
Latest weather observations are for the nearest Met Office 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.
First light 07:16
Dawn 08:08
Sunrise 09:00
Sunset 15:37
Dusk 16:29
Nightfall 17:22
First Quarter Moon
| 5 January | Midnight | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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| Chance of Rain | 9% | 9% | 9% | 7% | 11% | 13% | 19% | 27% |
| Humidity | 92% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 86% | 87% | 88% | 86% |
| Visibility | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Temperature | 2°C | 2°C | 2°C | 1°C | 3°C | 3°C | 3°C | 3°C |
| Feels like | -1°C | -1°C | -2°C | -2°C | 0°C | -1°C | -1°C | -1°C |
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| Wind Speed | 9mph | 9mph | 9mph | 9mph | 9mph | 11mph | 13mph | 16mph |
| Gusting to | 13mph | 13mph | 13mph | 13mph | 13mph | 18mph | 22mph | 27mph |
| Beaufort Scale | Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Moderate Breeze: 4 |
Moderate Breeze: 4 |
Max UV Index |  |
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Weather forecast and current observations are supplied by the Met Office. Forecast is for the nearest Met Office forecast location: Dunnet Bay - Markle Bay/Dunnet (Beach). Sea surface temperatures are generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information.
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2 January
Thu
Low
0.72m
16:29 GMT
High
4.27m
22:43 GMT
3 January
Fri
Low
1.1m
04:42 GMT
High
4.59m
10:51 GMT
Low
0.7m
17:13 GMT
High
4.21m
23:27 GMT
4 January
Sat
Low
1.21m
05:26 GMT
High
4.53m
11:35 GMT
Low
0.77m
18:00 GMT
5 January
Sun
High
4.1m
00:15 GMT
Low
1.38m
06:14 GMT
High
4.41m
12:21 GMT
Low
0.91m
18:50 GMT
6 January
Mon
High
3.97m
01:09 GMT
Low
1.58m
07:06 GMT
High
4.27m
13:14 GMT
Low
1.1m
19:45 GMT
7 January
Tue
High
3.87m
02:10 GMT
Low
1.75m
08:05 GMT
High
4.12m
14:15 GMT
Low
1.28m
20:47 GMT
Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Scrabster) 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: Castletown
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: ND211688
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Highland
Nearest postcode: KW14 8SU
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
