Latest Observations
-1.0°C
22mph
Sea Temperature
9.5°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.
First light 07:14
Dawn 08:10
Sunrise 09:05
Sunset 15:13
Dusk 16:09
Nightfall 17:05
Waxing Crescent Moon
| 2 January | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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| Chance of Rain | 58% | 78% | 38% | 32% | 63% | 65% | 53% |
| Humidity | 83% | 78% | 82% | 75% | 76% | 91% | 81% |
| Visibility | Excellent | Very Poor | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent | Moderate | Very Good |
| Temperature | 0°C | -1°C | 0°C | 0°C | 2°C | 2°C | -1°C |
| Feels like | -6°C | -9°C | -8°C | -7°C | -5°C | -6°C | -9°C |
| Wind Direction | |
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| Wind Speed | 20mph | 29mph | 25mph | 25mph | 25mph | 34mph | 29mph |
| Gusting to | 34mph | 40mph | 34mph | 34mph | 31mph | 47mph | 43mph |
| Beaufort Scale | Fresh Breeze: 5 |
Strong Breeze: 6 |
Strong Breeze: 6 |
Strong Breeze: 6 |
Strong Breeze: 6 |
Moderate Gale: 7 |
Strong Breeze: 6 |
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: St Ninians Isle (Beach). Sea surface temperatures are generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information.
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2 January
Thu
Low
0.85m
05:34 GMT
High
1.83m
11:53 GMT
Low
0.65m
18:09 GMT
3 January
Fri
High
1.69m
00:38 GMT
Low
0.85m
06:16 GMT
High
1.83m
12:34 GMT
Low
0.63m
18:53 GMT
4 January
Sat
High
1.66m
01:23 GMT
Low
0.86m
06:59 GMT
High
1.8m
13:18 GMT
Low
0.65m
19:38 GMT
5 January
Sun
High
1.61m
02:10 GMT
Low
0.89m
07:44 GMT
High
1.76m
14:05 GMT
Low
0.69m
20:27 GMT
6 January
Mon
High
1.55m
03:00 GMT
Low
0.93m
08:34 GMT
High
1.71m
14:58 GMT
Low
0.75m
21:22 GMT
7 January
Tue
High
1.51m
03:55 GMT
Low
0.97m
09:31 GMT
High
1.65m
15:57 GMT
Low
0.81m
22:27 GMT
Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Bay Of Quendale) 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: Bigton
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: HU371207
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Shetland Islands
Nearest postcode: ZE2 9JA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
