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Folkestone Beach Weather and Tides

Kent, England

Latest Observations

10.8°C

24mph

Sea Temperature

10.6°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.

Wed

Min. 6°C

Thu

7°C

Fri

9°C

Sat

12°C

Sun

8°C

First light 06:32 Dawn 07:15 Sunrise 07:55 Sunset 15:49 Dusk 16:29 Nightfall 17:11 Waning Gibbous Moon

18 December 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 45% 11% 11% 56% 95%
Humidity 89% 78% 84% 91% 92%
Visibility Good Good Moderate Good Good
Temperature 13°C 14°C 13°C 12°C 13°C
Feels like 10°C 10°C 11°C 9°C 8°C
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 18mph 22mph 11mph 20mph 29mph
Gusting to 34mph 40mph 29mph 38mph 51mph
Beaufort Scale
Moderate Breeze: 4
Fresh Breeze: 5
Gentle Breeze: 3
Fresh Breeze: 5
Strong Breeze: 6
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: Folkestone (Beach). Sea surface temperatures are generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information.

Seven Day Tides

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Wednesday

18 December

Wed

High

High

6.79m 

12:34 GMT

Low

Low

1.32m 

20:11 GMT

Thursday

19 December

Thu

High

High

6.92m 

00:56 GMT

Low

Low

1.22m 

08:32 GMT

High

High

6.59m 

13:21 GMT

Low

Low

1.54m 

20:49 GMT

Friday

20 December

Fri

High

High

6.78m 

01:41 GMT

Low

Low

1.42m 

09:13 GMT

High

High

6.35m 

14:07 GMT

Low

Low

1.77m 

21:26 GMT

Saturday

21 December

Sat

High

High

6.57m 

02:28 GMT

Low

Low

1.63m 

09:53 GMT

High

High

6.1m 

14:57 GMT

Low

Low

2m 

22:01 GMT

Sunday

22 December

Sun

High

High

6.33m 

03:17 GMT

Low

Low

1.85m 

10:34 GMT

High

High

5.86m 

15:52 GMT

Low

Low

2.21m 

22:41 GMT

Monday

23 December

Mon

High

High

6.09m 

04:10 GMT

Low

Low

2.03m 

11:21 GMT

High

High

5.67m 

16:52 GMT

Low

Low

2.38m 

23:33 GMT

Tuesday

24 December

Tue

High

High

5.89m 

05:11 GMT

Low

Low

2.15m 

12:16 GMT

High

High

5.59m 

17:58 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Folkestone) 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: Folkestone

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TR231356

County: Kent

Country: England

Local Authority: Shepway

Parish: Folkestone

Nearest postcode: CT20 1QL

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

Folkestone 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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