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Helen's Bay Weather and Tides

Down, Northern Ireland

Latest Observations

11:00 Wed 16 Sep

15°C

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

Min. 11°C

Thu

16°C

Fri

17°C

Sat

17°C

Sun

17°C

Mon

21°C

First light 05:37 Dawn 06:21 Sunrise 06:57 Sunset 19:37 Dusk 20:14 Nightfall 20:57 Waxing Crescent Moon

16 September 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 64% 34% 54% 49% 85% 89%
Temperature 15°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 14°C
Feels like 15°C 14°C 13°C 13°C 14°C 14°C
Humidity 72% 74% 78% 81% 85% 89%
Visibility Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Good
Pressure 1,013 mb 1,012 mb 1,011 mb 1,010 mb 1,009 mb 1,008 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 14mph 15mph 15mph 16mph 16mph 16mph
Gusting to 25mph 25mph 27mph 27mph 27mph 26mph
Beaufort Scale
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate 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

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Wednesday

16 September

Wed

High

High

3.22m 

15:14 BST
14:14 GMT

Low

Low

0.89m 

21:10 BST
20:10 GMT

Thursday

17 September

Thu

High

High

3.27m 

03:31 BST
02:31 GMT

Low

Low

0.96m 

09:23 BST
08:23 GMT

High

High

3.17m 

15:53 BST
14:53 GMT

Low

Low

1.05m 

21:53 BST
20:53 GMT

Friday

18 September

Fri

High

High

3.08m 

04:13 BST
03:13 GMT

Low

Low

1.16m 

10:05 BST
09:05 GMT

High

High

3.07m 

16:35 BST
15:35 GMT

Low

Low

1.22m 

22:47 BST
21:47 GMT

Saturday

19 September

Sat

High

High

2.87m 

05:03 BST
04:03 GMT

Low

Low

1.37m 

10:59 BST
09:59 GMT

High

High

2.94m 

17:28 BST
16:28 GMT

Sunday

20 September

Sun

Low

Low

1.36m 

00:07 BST
23:07 GMT

High

High

2.68m 

06:14 BST
05:14 GMT

Low

Low

1.54m 

12:22 BST
11:22 GMT

High

High

2.84m 

18:48 BST
17:48 GMT

Monday

21 September

Mon

Low

Low

1.34m 

01:46 BST
00:46 GMT

High

High

2.65m 

07:54 BST
06:54 GMT

Low

Low

1.54m 

13:59 BST
12:59 GMT

High

High

2.89m 

20:18 BST
19:18 GMT

Tuesday

22 September

Tue

Low

Low

1.16m 

02:59 BST
01:59 GMT

High

High

2.78m 

09:07 BST
08:07 GMT

Low

Low

1.39m 

15:08 BST
14:08 GMT

High

High

3.05m 

21:22 BST
20:22 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Bangor) 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: Helen's Bay

Coordinates: 54°40'24"N 5°44'15"W

Mapcode: IRL XR.20PZ

What 3 Words: merely.chess.universally

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: Down

Country: Northern Ireland

Local Authority: North Down

Nearest postcode: BT19 1LD

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

Helen's 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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