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Portmahomack Beach Weather and Tides

Highland, Scotland

Latest Observations

01:00 Fri 13 Nov

3°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

Min. 6°C

Sat

10°C

Sun

7°C

Mon

6°C

Tue

7°C

Wed

7°C

First light 06:26 Dawn 07:14 Sunrise 07:58 Sunset 16:00 Dusk 16:45 Nightfall 17:33 Waxing Crescent Moon

14 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 3% 6% 16% 9% 13% 18% 16% 4% 4% 6% 5% 8% 7% 8% 12% 16% 22% 18% 12% 13% 28% 42% 59% 59%
Temperature 6°C 6°C 6°C 7°C 6°C 6°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 8°C 9°C 9°C 9°C 10°C 10°C 10°C 9°C 10°C 9°C 9°C 9°C 9°C
Feels like 3°C 3°C 3°C 3°C 3°C 3°C 3°C 3°C 2°C 2°C 3°C 4°C 5°C 6°C 6°C 6°C 7°C 6°C 6°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C
Humidity 83% 84% 84% 85% 85% 85% 83% 80% 78% 78% 77% 76% 75% 75% 75% 76% 76% 77% 75% 74% 75% 76% 78% 81%
Visibility Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Pressure 1,009 mb 1,009 mb 1,007 mb 1,007 mb 1,007 mb 1,007 mb 1,006 mb 1,005 mb 1,005 mb 1,005 mb 1,004 mb 1,003 mb 1,002 mb 1,001 mb 1,001 mb 1,001 mb 999 mb 999 mb 998 mb 998 mb 997 mb 996 mb 995 mb 994 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 10mph 10mph 11mph 12mph 12mph 13mph 15mph 15mph 16mph 16mph 16mph 16mph 17mph 16mph 16mph 15mph 14mph 15mph 16mph 14mph 12mph 10mph 9mph 10mph
Gusting to 27mph 26mph 27mph 26mph 27mph 30mph 30mph 30mph 30mph 30mph 31mph 32mph 32mph 31mph 30mph 29mph 29mph 29mph 27mph 25mph 23mph 22mph 22mph 24mph
Beaufort Scale
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
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

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

13 November

Fri

High

High

3.85m 

13:54 GMT

Low

Low

1.42m 

20:11 GMT

Saturday

14 November

Sat

High

High

3.62m 

02:28 GMT

Low

Low

1.73m 

08:19 GMT

High

High

3.74m 

14:25 GMT

Low

Low

1.54m 

20:48 GMT

Sunday

15 November

Sun

High

High

3.48m 

03:06 GMT

Low

Low

1.91m 

08:56 GMT

High

High

3.61m 

15:01 GMT

Low

Low

1.68m 

21:32 GMT

Monday

16 November

Mon

High

High

3.35m 

03:52 GMT

Low

Low

2.07m 

09:42 GMT

High

High

3.48m 

15:47 GMT

Low

Low

1.79m 

22:26 GMT

Tuesday

17 November

Tue

High

High

3.27m 

04:43 GMT

Low

Low

2.19m 

10:41 GMT

High

High

3.4m 

16:42 GMT

Low

Low

1.82m 

23:31 GMT

Wednesday

18 November

Wed

High

High

3.26m 

05:37 GMT

Low

Low

2.2m 

11:54 GMT

High

High

3.4m 

17:38 GMT

Thursday

19 November

Thu

Low

Low

1.75m 

00:39 GMT

High

High

3.34m 

06:47 GMT

Low

Low

2.09m 

13:08 GMT

High

High

3.48m 

18:45 GMT

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

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: NH914843

Coordinates: 57°50'6"N 3°49'45"W

Mapcode: GBR J8X0.NMT

What 3 Words: eclipses.cooking.shampoo

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: Scotland

Local Authority: Highland

Nearest postcode: IV20 1YS

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

Portmahomack 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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