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Swanage Central Beach Weather and Tides

Dorset, England

Latest Observations

Sea Temperature

10.5°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.

Thu

7°C

Fri

10°C

Sat

13°C

Sun

8°C

Mon

9°C

First light 06:46 Dawn 07:28 Sunrise 08:07 Sunset 16:06 Dusk 16:45 Nightfall 17:27 Last Quarter Moon

22 December Midnight 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 11% 15% 18% 32% 11% 7% 3% 1%
Humidity 73% 75% 75% 71% 66% 63% 65% 66%
Visibility Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
Temperature 9°C 8°C 7°C 7°C 8°C 8°C 7°C 7°C
Feels like 4°C 3°C 2°C 2°C 4°C 3°C 3°C 3°C
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 20mph 20mph 20mph 22mph 25mph 25mph 22mph 20mph
Gusting to 34mph 34mph 34mph 36mph 38mph 38mph 36mph 34mph
Beaufort Scale
Fresh Breeze: 5
Fresh Breeze: 5
Fresh Breeze: 5
Fresh Breeze: 5
Strong Breeze: 6
Strong Breeze: 6
Fresh Breeze: 5
Fresh Breeze: 5
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: Swanage - Central (Beach). Sea surface temperatures are generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information.

Seven Day Tides

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Wednesday

18 December

Wed

High

High

2.07m 

22:56 GMT

Thursday

19 December

Thu

Low

Low

1.13m 

05:56 GMT

High

High

2.13m 

10:36 GMT

Low

Low

0.82m 

18:18 GMT

High

High

1.98m 

23:45 GMT

Friday

20 December

Fri

Low

Low

1.22m 

06:45 GMT

High

High

2.02m 

10:26 GMT

Low

Low

0.95m 

19:04 GMT

Saturday

21 December

Sat

High

High

1.88m 

00:41 GMT

Low

Low

1.33m 

07:36 GMT

High

High

1.9m 

10:57 GMT

Low

Low

1.09m 

19:53 GMT

Sunday

22 December

Sun

High

High

1.99m 

05:04 GMT

Low

Low

1.42m 

08:30 GMT

High

High

1.8m 

11:39 GMT

Low

Low

1.22m 

20:47 GMT

Monday

23 December

Mon

High

High

1.98m 

05:36 GMT

Low

Low

1.48m 

09:29 GMT

High

High

1.72m 

12:24 GMT

Low

Low

1.32m 

21:48 GMT

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

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SZ031791

County: Dorset

Country: England

Local Authority: Purbeck

Parish: Swanage

Nearest postcode: BH19 1NP

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

Swanage Central 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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