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Shandwick Bay 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.

Sun

Min. 2°C

Mon

6°C

Tue

8°C

Wed

8°C

Thu

7°C

Fri

7°C

First light 06:28 Dawn 07:16 Sunrise 08:00 Sunset 15:59 Dusk 16:44 Nightfall 17:32 First Quarter Moon

15 November 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 25% 15% 12% 18%
Temperature 3°C 3°C 3°C 3°C
Feels like -1°C -1°C -1°C -2°C
Humidity 79% 72% 71% 72%
Visibility Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Pressure 1,001 mb 1,001 mb 1,001 mb 1,002 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 12mph 11mph 11mph 12mph
Gusting to 22mph 22mph 21mph 21mph
Beaufort Scale
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.

Sunday

15 November

Sun

High

High

3.59m 

15:06 GMT

Low

Low

1.48m 

21:02 GMT

Monday

16 November

Mon

High

High

3.29m 

03:54 GMT

Low

Low

1.81m 

09:07 GMT

High

High

3.46m 

15:50 GMT

Low

Low

1.6m 

22:03 GMT

Tuesday

17 November

Tue

High

High

3.18m 

04:49 GMT

Low

Low

1.98m 

10:10 GMT

High

High

3.37m 

16:44 GMT

Wednesday

18 November

Wed

Low

Low

1.62m 

00:06 GMT

High

High

3.16m 

06:01 GMT

Low

Low

2.03m 

11:57 GMT

High

High

3.36m 

17:48 GMT

Thursday

19 November

Thu

Low

Low

1.49m 

01:15 GMT

High

High

3.26m 

07:13 GMT

Low

Low

1.9m 

13:32 GMT

High

High

3.45m 

18:54 GMT

Friday

20 November

Fri

Low

Low

1.32m 

02:07 GMT

High

High

3.45m 

08:15 GMT

Low

Low

1.7m 

14:25 GMT

High

High

3.63m 

19:58 GMT

Saturday

21 November

Sat

Low

Low

1.15m 

02:56 GMT

High

High

3.67m 

09:09 GMT

Low

Low

1.48m 

15:14 GMT

High

High

3.84m 

21:00 GMT

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

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: NH860750

Coordinates: 57°45'2"N 3°55'0"W

Mapcode: GBR J8P7.JJ0

What 3 Words: available.works.gobbling

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 1UU

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

Shandwick Bay 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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