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West Kirby Beach Weather and Tides

Merseyside, England

Latest Observations

02:00 Fri 23 Oct

8°C

41mph

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.

Fri

10°C

Sat

15°C

Sun

13°C

Mon

15°C

Tue

13°C

Wed

15°C

First light 06:38 Dawn 07:18 Sunrise 07:54 Sunset 17:59 Dusk 18:35 Nightfall 19:15 Full Moon

23 October 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 100% 100% 100% 100% 98% 90% 41% 21% 12%
Temperature 10°C 10°C 10°C 10°C 10°C 10°C 10°C 10°C 10°C
Feels like 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 6°C 6°C 7°C 7°C 7°C
Humidity 81% 80% 78% 78% 78% 74% 70% 67% 64%
Visibility Moderate Good Good Good Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Pressure 999 mb 1,000 mb 1,002 mb 1,003 mb 1,005 mb 1,006 mb 1,007 mb 1,008 mb 1,009 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 30mph 30mph 31mph 29mph 30mph 28mph 28mph 25mph 24mph
Gusting to 50mph 51mph 50mph 50mph 48mph 46mph 42mph 39mph 37mph
Beaufort Scale
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
6
Strong Breeze
5
Fresh 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

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Friday

23 October

Fri

High

High

7.99m 

09:47 BST
08:47 GMT

Low

Low

2.53m 

16:13 BST
15:13 GMT

High

High

8.49m 

21:56 BST
20:56 GMT

Saturday

24 October

Sat

Low

Low

1.97m 

04:39 BST
03:39 GMT

High

High

8.41m 

10:24 BST
09:24 GMT

Low

Low

2.09m 

16:56 BST
15:56 GMT

High

High

8.87m 

22:34 BST
21:34 GMT

Sunday

25 October

Sun

Low

Low

1.6m 

05:22 BST
04:22 GMT

High

High

8.75m 

10:59 BST
09:59 GMT

Low

Low

1.72m 

17:40 BST
16:40 GMT

High

High

9.15m 

23:11 BST
22:11 GMT

Monday

26 October

Mon

Low

Low

1.35m 

06:04 BST
05:04 GMT

High

High

9.01m 

11:35 BST
10:35 GMT

Low

Low

1.45m 

18:23 BST
17:23 GMT

High

High

9.31m 

23:49 BST
22:49 GMT

Tuesday

27 October

Tue

Low

Low

1.23m 

06:45 BST
05:45 GMT

High

High

9.16m 

12:11 BST
11:11 GMT

Low

Low

1.3m 

19:06 BST
18:06 GMT

Wednesday

28 October

Wed

High

High

9.33m 

00:30 BST
23:30 GMT

Low

Low

1.26m 

07:25 BST
06:25 GMT

High

High

9.18m 

12:51 BST
11:51 GMT

Low

Low

1.3m 

19:49 BST
18:49 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Hilbre Island) 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: West Kirby

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SJ208869

Coordinates: 53°22'23"N 3°11'25"W

Mapcode: GBR 6Y5F.1K

What 3 Words: racetrack.summit.houseboat

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: England

Local Authority: Wirral

Nearest postcode: L48 0QH

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

West Kirby 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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