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Tentsmuir Sands Weather and Tides

Fife, Scotland

Latest Observations

12:00 Wed 16 Sep

17°C

9mph

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.

Wed

17°C

Thu

15°C

Fri

16°C

Sat

17°C

Sun

17°C

Mon

21°C

First light 05:21 Dawn 06:06 Sunrise 06:44 Sunset 19:27 Dusk 20:05 Nightfall 20:51 Waxing Crescent Moon

16 September 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 28% 76% 89% 79% 37%
Temperature 16°C 17°C 17°C 17°C 16°C 16°C 15°C 14°C 13°C 13°C 13°C
Feels like 16°C 16°C 17°C 17°C 16°C 15°C 14°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C
Humidity 59% 58% 59% 59% 62% 68% 72% 78% 84% 87% 85%
Visibility Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Good Good Very Good
Pressure 1,015 mb 1,014 mb 1,013 mb 1,012 mb 1,011 mb 1,010 mb 1,010 mb 1,009 mb 1,008 mb 1,007 mb 1,005 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 11mph 14mph 15mph 15mph 16mph 16mph 15mph 14mph 13mph 14mph 14mph
Gusting to 24mph 25mph 24mph 26mph 26mph 26mph 24mph 23mph 24mph 25mph 26mph
Beaufort Scale
3
Gentle Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate 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.

Wednesday

16 September

Wed

High

High

5.31m 

06:34 BST
05:34 GMT

Low

Low

1.41m 

12:34 BST
11:34 GMT

High

High

5.05m 

18:50 BST
17:50 GMT

Thursday

17 September

Thu

Low

Low

1.57m 

00:44 BST
23:44 GMT

High

High

4.98m 

07:13 BST
06:13 GMT

Low

Low

1.75m 

13:04 BST
12:04 GMT

High

High

4.79m 

19:26 BST
18:26 GMT

Friday

18 September

Fri

Low

Low

1.85m 

01:17 BST
00:17 GMT

High

High

4.62m 

08:00 BST
07:00 GMT

Low

Low

2.11m 

13:38 BST
12:38 GMT

High

High

4.51m 

20:14 BST
19:14 GMT

Saturday

19 September

Sat

Low

Low

2.16m 

02:00 BST
01:00 GMT

High

High

4.29m 

09:05 BST
08:05 GMT

Low

Low

2.46m 

14:28 BST
13:28 GMT

High

High

4.29m 

21:27 BST
20:27 GMT

Sunday

20 September

Sun

Low

Low

2.42m 

03:06 BST
02:06 GMT

High

High

4.12m 

10:20 BST
09:20 GMT

Low

Low

2.67m 

15:48 BST
14:48 GMT

High

High

4.25m 

22:43 BST
21:43 GMT

Monday

21 September

Mon

Low

Low

2.41m 

05:53 BST
04:53 GMT

High

High

4.16m 

11:36 BST
10:36 GMT

Low

Low

2.54m 

18:03 BST
17:03 GMT

High

High

4.38m 

23:53 BST
22:53 GMT

Tuesday

22 September

Tue

Low

Low

2.04m 

06:51 BST
05:51 GMT

High

High

4.39m 

12:49 BST
11:49 GMT

Low

Low

2.2m 

19:00 BST
18:00 GMT

Wednesday

23 September

Wed

High

High

4.63m 

00:55 BST
23:55 GMT

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

Location type: Village

Nearest village: Leuchars

OS Grid: NO502244

Coordinates: 56°24'34"N 2°48'25"W

Mapcode: GBR 2Q.059G

What 3 Words: yarn.estimated.sliders

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: Fife Council

Nearest postcode: DD6 9PF

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

Tentsmuir Sands 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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