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Leigh Bell Wharf Beach Weather and Tides

Essex, England

Latest Observations

11:00 Fri 16 Oct

9°C

5mph

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.

Sat

15°C

Sun

14°C

Mon

15°C

Tue

15°C

Wed

15°C

Thu

15°C

First light 06:12 Dawn 06:51 Sunrise 07:24 Sunset 18:00 Dusk 18:34 Nightfall 19:12 First Quarter Moon

17 October 04:00 05:00 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Temperature 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 9°C 11°C 12°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 13°C 12°C 11°C 10°C 10°C 9°C 9°C
Feels like 5°C 5°C 5°C 5°C 5°C 7°C 9°C 11°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 12°C 11°C 9°C 8°C 8°C 7°C 7°C
Humidity 90% 91% 90% 90% 91% 87% 80% 73% 65% 58% 54% 55% 58% 61% 63% 66% 69% 72% 74% 74%
Visibility Good Good Good Good Good 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
Pressure 1,030 mb 1,030 mb 1,031 mb 1,031 mb 1,032 mb 1,032 mb 1,032 mb 1,033 mb 1,033 mb 1,032 mb 1,032 mb 1,032 mb 1,032 mb 1,032 mb 1,033 mb 1,033 mb 1,033 mb 1,033 mb 1,033 mb 1,032 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 7mph 7mph 9mph 9mph 9mph 10mph 12mph 13mph 14mph 15mph 15mph 15mph 16mph 15mph 13mph 12mph 11mph 11mph 10mph 10mph
Gusting to 14mph 16mph 17mph 17mph 19mph 21mph 23mph 24mph 26mph 26mph 26mph 27mph 25mph 23mph 21mph 19mph 19mph 18mph 18mph 18mph
Beaufort Scale
2
Light Breeze
2
Light Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle 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

16 October

Fri

Low

Low

1.28m 

22:18 BST
21:18 GMT

Saturday

17 October

Sat

High

High

5.04m 

04:34 BST
03:34 GMT

Low

Low

1.24m 

10:47 BST
09:47 GMT

High

High

4.98m 

17:07 BST
16:07 GMT

Low

Low

1.53m 

22:51 BST
21:51 GMT

Sunday

18 October

Sun

High

High

4.79m 

05:12 BST
04:12 GMT

Low

Low

1.42m 

11:26 BST
10:26 GMT

High

High

4.67m 

17:55 BST
16:55 GMT

Low

Low

1.83m 

23:38 BST
22:38 GMT

Monday

19 October

Mon

High

High

4.52m 

06:05 BST
05:05 GMT

Low

Low

1.62m 

12:24 BST
11:24 GMT

High

High

4.43m 

19:02 BST
18:02 GMT

Tuesday

20 October

Tue

Low

Low

2.09m 

00:52 BST
23:52 GMT

High

High

4.33m 

07:25 BST
06:25 GMT

Low

Low

1.71m 

14:03 BST
13:03 GMT

High

High

4.43m 

20:30 BST
19:30 GMT

Wednesday

21 October

Wed

Low

Low

2.07m 

02:45 BST
01:45 GMT

High

High

4.43m 

08:58 BST
07:58 GMT

Low

Low

1.49m 

15:35 BST
14:35 GMT

High

High

4.7m 

21:46 BST
20:46 GMT

Thursday

22 October

Thu

Low

Low

1.78m 

04:05 BST
03:05 GMT

High

High

4.74m 

10:10 BST
09:10 GMT

Low

Low

1.18m 

16:38 BST
15:38 GMT

High

High

5.05m 

22:45 BST
21:45 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Southend-on-Sea) 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: Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TQ840856

Coordinates: 51°32'21"N 0°39'10"E

Mapcode: GBR Y2K.98

What 3 Words: fast.museum.sweat

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.

Country: England

Local Authority: Southend-on-Sea

Parish: Leigh-on-Sea

Nearest postcode: SS9 1BD

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

Leigh Bell Wharf 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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