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West Voe Sands Weather and Tides

Shetland Islands, Scotland

Latest Observations

5.2°C

21mph

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.

Sun

8°C

Mon

6°C

Tue

11°C

Wed

11°C

Thu

10°C

First light 07:13 Dawn 08:10 Sunrise 09:07 Sunset 15:04 Dusk 16:01 Nightfall 16:57 Waning Crescent Moon

25 December Midnight 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 10% 14% 17% 18% 14% 12% 15% 11%
Humidity 89% 88% 88% 87% 86% 86% 88% 86%
Visibility Very Good Good Very Good Good Very Good Good Good Good
Temperature 12°C 12°C 11°C 11°C 11°C 11°C 10°C 10°C
Feels like 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 6°C
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 29mph 27mph 25mph 25mph 25mph 25mph 22mph 20mph
Gusting to 45mph 40mph 38mph 36mph 38mph 36mph 31mph 29mph
Beaufort Scale
Strong Breeze: 6
Strong Breeze: 6
Strong Breeze: 6
Strong Breeze: 6
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: West Voe Sands (Beach). Sea surface temperatures are generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information.

Seven Day Tides

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Sunday

22 December

Sun

High

High

1.44m 

03:45 GMT

Low

Low

0.9m 

09:20 GMT

High

High

1.61m 

15:48 GMT

Low

Low

0.72m 

22:18 GMT

Monday

23 December

Mon

High

High

1.38m 

04:36 GMT

Low

Low

0.92m 

10:21 GMT

High

High

1.52m 

16:42 GMT

Low

Low

0.76m 

23:17 GMT

Tuesday

24 December

Tue

High

High

1.37m 

05:37 GMT

Low

Low

0.93m 

11:37 GMT

High

High

1.47m 

17:49 GMT

Wednesday

25 December

Wed

Low

Low

0.78m 

00:20 GMT

High

High

1.4m 

06:44 GMT

Low

Low

0.91m 

12:51 GMT

High

High

1.47m 

19:02 GMT

Thursday

26 December

Thu

Low

Low

0.78m 

01:16 GMT

High

High

1.48m 

07:41 GMT

Low

Low

0.87m 

13:50 GMT

High

High

1.51m 

20:01 GMT

Friday

27 December

Fri

Low

Low

0.77m 

02:04 GMT

High

High

1.57m 

08:28 GMT

Low

Low

0.81m 

14:37 GMT

High

High

1.56m 

20:51 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Sumburgh (Grutness Voe)) 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: Scatness

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: HU395102

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Shetland Islands

Nearest postcode: ZE3 9JP

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

West Voe 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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