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Hele Bay Weather and Tides

Devon, England

Latest Observations

06:00 Fri 18 Sep

15°C

12mph

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.

Fri

18°C

Sat

19°C

Sun

18°C

Mon

19°C

Tue

20°C

Wed

20°C

First light 05:43 Dawn 06:23 Sunrise 06:56 Sunset 19:24 Dusk 19:57 Nightfall 20:37 First Quarter Moon

18 September 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 23% 55% 40% 40% 0% 0% 6% 6% 34% 35% 36%
Temperature 15°C 15°C 15°C 16°C 16°C 17°C 17°C 17°C 17°C 17°C 18°C 18°C 17°C 17°C 17°C 17°C 17°C 17°C
Feels like 15°C 15°C 15°C 16°C 17°C 17°C 18°C 18°C 18°C 18°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 19°C 19°C
Humidity 73% 73% 73% 72% 73% 71% 69% 70% 71% 72% 73% 75% 77% 81% 84% 88% 90% 91%
Visibility 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 Very Good Good Very Good
Pressure 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,014 mb 1,014 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 15mph 14mph 14mph 15mph 16mph 18mph 20mph 21mph 22mph 23mph 23mph 24mph 23mph 23mph 23mph 22mph 22mph 22mph
Gusting to 21mph 20mph 22mph 23mph 26mph 28mph 30mph 32mph 33mph 33mph 34mph 34mph 33mph 33mph 33mph 32mph 32mph 31mph
Beaufort Scale
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh 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.

Friday

18 September

Fri

Low

Low

2.77m 

04:07 BST
03:07 GMT

High

High

7.24m 

10:43 BST
09:43 GMT

Low

Low

3.07m 

16:30 BST
15:30 GMT

High

High

6.87m 

23:01 BST
22:01 GMT

Saturday

19 September

Sat

Low

Low

3.4m 

04:46 BST
03:46 GMT

High

High

6.65m 

11:32 BST
10:32 GMT

Low

Low

3.69m 

17:35 BST
16:35 GMT

Sunday

20 September

Sun

High

High

6.28m 

00:05 BST
23:05 GMT

Low

Low

3.96m 

06:15 BST
05:15 GMT

High

High

6.26m 

13:07 BST
12:07 GMT

Low

Low

3.92m 

19:39 BST
18:39 GMT

Monday

21 September

Mon

High

High

6.07m 

01:57 BST
00:57 GMT

Low

Low

3.91m 

08:29 BST
07:29 GMT

High

High

6.49m 

14:57 BST
13:57 GMT

Low

Low

3.52m 

21:15 BST
20:15 GMT

Tuesday

22 September

Tue

High

High

6.52m 

03:38 BST
02:38 GMT

Low

Low

3.34m 

09:50 BST
08:50 GMT

High

High

7.15m 

16:10 BST
15:10 GMT

Low

Low

2.85m 

22:17 BST
21:17 GMT

Wednesday

23 September

Wed

High

High

7.22m 

04:38 BST
03:38 GMT

Low

Low

2.64m 

10:41 BST
09:41 GMT

High

High

7.85m 

16:58 BST
15:58 GMT

Low

Low

2.19m 

23:02 BST
22:02 GMT

Thursday

24 September

Thu

High

High

7.9m 

05:20 BST
04:20 GMT

Low

Low

2.02m 

11:20 BST
10:20 GMT

High

High

8.45m 

17:37 BST
16:37 GMT

Low

Low

1.63m 

23:39 BST
22:39 GMT

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

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SS535478

Coordinates: 51°12'38"N 4°5'51"W

Mapcode: GBR KP.3V2J

What 3 Words: squabbles.bottom.pasta

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: North Devon

Parish: Ilfracombe

Nearest postcode: EX34 9QZ

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

Hele 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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