Latest Observations
7.7°C
17mph
Sea Temperature
8.8°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 03:56
Dawn 04:58
Sunrise 05:43
Sunset 20:40
Dusk 21:26
Nightfall 22:28
Waxing Gibbous Moon
| 20 April | Midnight | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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| Chance of Rain | 6% | 8% | 14% | 13% | 14% | 41% | 16% | 13% |
| Humidity | 80% | 77% | 75% | 81% | 82% | 85% | 86% | 90% |
| Visibility | Very Good | Very Good | Good | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Temperature | 3°C | 4°C | 5°C | 7°C | 9°C | 10°C | 9°C | 9°C |
| Feels like | 1°C | 1°C | 2°C | 4°C | 6°C | 7°C | 7°C | 6°C |
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| Wind Speed | 7mph | 9mph | 9mph | 11mph | 11mph | 11mph | 11mph | 9mph |
| Gusting to | 11mph | 13mph | 16mph | 18mph | 20mph | 22mph | 18mph | 16mph |
| Beaufort Scale | Light Breeze: 2 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
Gentle Breeze: 3 |
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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.
Tide graphs will work better if you rotate your fondleslab into landscape mode.
16 April
Tue
Low
2.2m
10:03 BST
09:03 GMT
High
3.5m
16:50 BST
15:50 GMT
Low
2.64m
22:50 BST
21:50 GMT
17 April
Wed
High
3.62m
05:08 BST
04:08 GMT
Low
2.09m
11:50 BST
10:50 GMT
High
3.6m
18:21 BST
17:21 GMT
18 April
Thu
Low
2.48m
00:26 BST
23:26 GMT
High
3.76m
06:25 BST
05:25 GMT
Low
1.86m
12:52 BST
11:52 GMT
High
3.77m
19:12 BST
18:12 GMT
19 April
Fri
Low
2.26m
01:14 BST
00:14 GMT
High
3.95m
07:11 BST
06:11 GMT
Low
1.64m
13:32 BST
12:32 GMT
High
3.94m
19:44 BST
18:44 GMT
20 April
Sat
Low
2.03m
01:48 BST
00:48 GMT
High
4.14m
07:44 BST
06:44 GMT
Low
1.44m
14:03 BST
13:03 GMT
High
4.11m
20:09 BST
19:09 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!)
