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Porthselau Beach Weather and Tides

Pembrokeshire, Wales

Latest Observations

09:00 Wed 11 Nov

6°C

7mph

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

Min. 8°C

Sun

12°C

Mon

7°C

Tue

11°C

Wed

9°C

Thu

9°C

First light 06:23 Dawn 07:05 Sunrise 07:42 Sunset 16:29 Dusk 17:06 Nightfall 17:48 First Quarter Moon

16 November 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 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 5% 4% 4% 10% 11% 10% 8% 7% 7% 3% 2% 6% 16% 31% 51% 76% 80% 92% 98% 100% 99% 99% 96% 83%
Temperature 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 6°C 6°C 5°C 5°C 4°C 5°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 6°C 5°C 5°C 6°C 5°C 5°C 6°C 7°C 9°C
Feels like 3°C 3°C 3°C 3°C 3°C 3°C 2°C 2°C 2°C 3°C 5°C 5°C 5°C 4°C 3°C 2°C 1°C 1°C 0°C 0°C 0°C 0°C 2°C 4°C
Humidity 59% 58% 57% 57% 58% 60% 65% 68% 70% 69% 63% 54% 54% 57% 59% 66% 72% 80% 87% 90% 91% 92% 92% 92%
Visibility Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent Very Good Very Good Good Good Good Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
Pressure 1,003 mb 1,004 mb 1,004 mb 1,005 mb 1,005 mb 1,005 mb 1,005 mb 1,005 mb 1,005 mb 1,005 mb 1,004 mb 1,004 mb 1,002 mb 1,001 mb 1,000 mb 998 mb 996 mb 994 mb 991 mb 988 mb 985 mb 982 mb 979 mb 978 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 16mph 15mph 13mph 12mph 11mph 9mph 9mph 7mph 6mph 6mph 6mph 7mph 9mph 10mph 12mph 14mph 16mph 18mph 22mph 23mph 25mph 25mph 25mph 24mph
Gusting to 34mph 33mph 31mph 29mph 27mph 23mph 21mph 18mph 15mph 14mph 13mph 17mph 20mph 25mph 28mph 33mph 39mph 43mph 47mph 49mph 49mph 51mph 47mph 44mph
Beaufort Scale
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
2
Light Breeze
2
Light Breeze
2
Light Breeze
2
Light Breeze
2
Light Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong 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.

Saturday

14 November

Sat

Low

Low

1.89m 

15:22 GMT

High

High

4.22m 

21:24 GMT

Sunday

15 November

Sun

Low

Low

2.06m 

03:32 GMT

High

High

4.28m 

09:44 GMT

Low

Low

2.14m 

16:02 GMT

High

High

3.99m 

22:04 GMT

Monday

16 November

Mon

Low

Low

2.32m 

04:13 GMT

High

High

4.06m 

10:30 GMT

Low

Low

2.37m 

16:52 GMT

High

High

3.77m 

22:55 GMT

Tuesday

17 November

Tue

Low

Low

2.54m 

05:07 GMT

High

High

3.89m 

11:29 GMT

Low

Low

2.51m 

17:58 GMT

Wednesday

18 November

Wed

High

High

3.64m 

00:02 GMT

Low

Low

2.65m 

06:23 GMT

High

High

3.83m 

12:43 GMT

Low

Low

2.47m 

19:19 GMT

Thursday

19 November

Thu

High

High

3.67m 

01:21 GMT

Low

Low

2.54m 

07:49 GMT

High

High

3.95m 

13:57 GMT

Low

Low

2.23m 

20:30 GMT

Friday

20 November

Fri

High

High

3.88m 

02:34 GMT

Low

Low

2.25m 

08:56 GMT

High

High

4.19m 

15:00 GMT

Low

Low

1.9m 

21:27 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Ramsey Sound) 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: Whitesands Bay (Porth Mawr)

Location type: Town

Nearest city: Tyddewi (St Davids)

OS Grid: SM726259

Coordinates: 51°53'9"N 5°18'16"W

Mapcode: GBR C4.R6XC

What 3 Words: excuse.shams.compress

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: Wales

Local Authority: Pembrokeshire

Parish: St. David's and the Cathedral Close

Nearest postcode: SA62 6PY

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

Porthselau 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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