Latest Observations
06:00 Mon 26 Oct
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Sea Temperature
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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.
First light 05:48
Dawn 06:34
Sunrise 07:15
Sunset 16:43
Dusk 17:24
Nightfall 18:10
Full Moon
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.
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26 October
Mon
Low
0.71m
18:53 BST
17:53 GMT
27 October
Tue
High
4.4m
01:00 BST
00:00 GMT
Low
0.54m
07:20 BST
06:20 GMT
High
4.27m
13:31 BST
12:31 GMT
Low
0.64m
19:36 BST
18:36 GMT
28 October
Wed
High
4.41m
01:44 BST
00:44 GMT
Low
0.66m
08:00 BST
07:00 GMT
High
4.24m
14:11 BST
13:11 GMT
Low
0.66m
20:19 BST
19:19 GMT
29 October
Thu
High
4.32m
02:31 BST
01:31 GMT
Low
0.87m
08:39 BST
07:39 GMT
High
4.15m
14:53 BST
13:53 GMT
Low
0.77m
21:04 BST
20:04 GMT
30 October
Fri
High
4.14m
03:19 BST
02:19 GMT
Low
1.14m
09:18 BST
08:18 GMT
High
4m
15:38 BST
14:38 GMT
Low
0.94m
21:53 BST
20:53 GMT
31 October
Sat
High
3.9m
04:11 BST
03:11 GMT
Low
1.43m
09:59 BST
08:59 GMT
High
3.83m
16:27 BST
15:27 GMT
Low
1.13m
22:54 BST
21:54 GMT
1 November
Sun
High
3.64m
04:08 GMT
Low
1.7m
09:57 GMT
High
3.66m
16:23 GMT
Low
1.26m
23:18 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!)