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Mexico Towan Beach Weather and Tides

Cornwall, England

Latest Observations

01:00 Mon 26 Oct

16°C

21mph

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.

Mon

Min. 13°C

Tue

14°C

Wed

15°C

Thu

14°C

Fri

15°C

Sat

15°C

First light 05:50 Dawn 06:28 Sunrise 07:01 Sunset 17:09 Dusk 17:42 Nightfall 18:20 Full Moon

26 October 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 4% 23% 0% 17% 27% 11% 41% 81%
Temperature 16°C 16°C 16°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C
Feels like 17°C 17°C 17°C 16°C 16°C 16°C 16°C 16°C
Humidity 90% 91% 91% 92% 93% 92% 92% 93%
Visibility Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Moderate
Pressure 1,004 mb 1,004 mb 1,003 mb 1,003 mb 1,002 mb 1,002 mb 1,001 mb 1,000 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 25mph 25mph 26mph 27mph 28mph 30mph 30mph 31mph
Gusting to 40mph 40mph 43mph 46mph 47mph 48mph 49mph 47mph
Beaufort Scale
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong 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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Monday

26 October

Mon

Low

Low

0.87m 

12:04 BST
11:04 GMT

High

High

6.88m 

17:55 BST
16:55 GMT

Tuesday

27 October

Tue

Low

Low

0.73m 

00:23 BST
23:23 GMT

High

High

6.83m 

06:13 BST
05:13 GMT

Low

Low

0.77m 

12:41 BST
11:41 GMT

High

High

6.92m 

18:32 BST
17:32 GMT

Wednesday

28 October

Wed

Low

Low

0.76m 

01:01 BST
00:01 GMT

High

High

6.84m 

06:51 BST
05:51 GMT

Low

Low

0.83m 

13:22 BST
12:22 GMT

High

High

6.78m 

19:16 BST
18:16 GMT

Thursday

29 October

Thu

Low

Low

0.93m 

01:44 BST
00:44 GMT

High

High

6.68m 

07:35 BST
06:35 GMT

Low

Low

1.04m 

14:08 BST
13:08 GMT

High

High

6.47m 

20:03 BST
19:03 GMT

Friday

30 October

Fri

Low

Low

1.24m 

02:29 BST
01:29 GMT

High

High

6.37m 

08:22 BST
07:22 GMT

Low

Low

1.37m 

14:57 BST
13:57 GMT

High

High

6.02m 

20:54 BST
19:54 GMT

Saturday

31 October

Sat

Low

Low

1.65m 

03:19 BST
02:19 GMT

High

High

5.96m 

09:16 BST
08:16 GMT

Low

Low

1.78m 

15:54 BST
14:54 GMT

High

High

5.51m 

21:54 BST
20:54 GMT

Sunday

1 November

Sun

Low

Low

2.09m 

03:18 GMT

High

High

5.53m 

09:22 GMT

Low

Low

2.15m 

16:07 GMT

High

High

5.08m 

22:07 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (St. Ives) 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: The Towans

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: SW559392

Coordinates: 50°12'10"N 5°25'18"W

Mapcode: GBR DXZ4.R82

What 3 Words: name.eradicate.pelted

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: Cornwall

Parish: Hayle

Nearest postcode: TR27 5DD

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

Mexico Towan 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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