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Rockcliffe Beach Weather and Tides

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

Latest Observations

6.5°C

17mph

Sea Temperature

8.3°C

Latest weather observations are for the nearest Met Office 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.

Thu

Min. 4°C

Fri

10°C

Sat

10°C

Sun

13°C

Mon

11°C

First light 04:21 Dawn 05:07 Sunrise 05:43 Sunset 18:53 Dusk 19:30 Nightfall 20:15 Last Quarter Moon

1 April Midnight 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 5% 8% 12% 11% 7% 10% 10% 7%
Humidity 89% 89% 89% 80% 68% 64% 73% 81%
Visibility Good Good Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Temperature 6°C 5°C 5°C 8°C 10°C 11°C 9°C 7°C
Feels like 3°C 2°C 2°C 4°C 8°C 9°C 7°C 4°C
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 9mph 11mph 11mph 11mph 11mph 9mph 9mph 9mph
Gusting to 18mph 18mph 20mph 22mph 25mph 20mph 16mph 16mph
Beaufort Scale
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Max UV Index

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Weather forecast and current observations are supplied by the Met Office. Forecast is for the nearest Met Office forecast location: Dalbeattie Mountain Bike Trail Centre. Sea surface temperatures are generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information.

Seven Day Tides

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Thursday

28 March

Thu

Low

Low

1.19m 

19:55 GMT

Friday

29 March

Fri

High

High

7.63m 

01:32 GMT

Low

Low

1.28m 

08:05 GMT

High

High

7.55m 

13:43 GMT

Low

Low

1.41m 

20:24 GMT

Saturday

30 March

Sat

High

High

7.41m 

02:01 GMT

Low

Low

1.5m 

08:36 GMT

High

High

7.27m 

14:14 GMT

Low

Low

1.69m 

20:53 GMT

Sunday

31 March

Sun

High

High

7.11m 

02:34 GMT

Low

Low

1.77m 

09:09 GMT

High

High

6.89m 

14:51 GMT

Low

Low

2.01m 

21:26 GMT

Monday

1 April

Mon

High

High

6.7m 

03:16 GMT

Low

Low

2.06m 

09:50 GMT

High

High

6.4m 

15:42 GMT

Low

Low

2.35m 

22:14 GMT

Tuesday

2 April

Tue

High

High

6.23m 

04:17 GMT

Low

Low

2.33m 

10:52 GMT

High

High

5.9m 

16:57 GMT

Low

Low

2.6m 

23:32 GMT

Wednesday

3 April

Wed

High

High

5.95m 

05:47 GMT

Low

Low

2.38m 

12:28 GMT

High

High

5.82m 

18:40 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Hestan Island) 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: Rockcliffe

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NX847537

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Nearest postcode: DG5 4QQ

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Rockcliffe 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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