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Man Sands Weather and Tides

Devon, England

Latest Observations

01:00 Fri 29 May

20°C

6mph

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.

Thu

15°C

Fri

14°C

Sat

16°C

Sun

16°C

Mon

15°C

Tue

15°C

First light 03:14 Dawn 04:19 Sunrise 05:04 Sunset 21:21 Dusk 22:06 Nightfall 23:11 Last Quarter Moon

7 June 00:00 01:00 02:00 03:00 04:00 05:00 06:00 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 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 12% 0% 0% 0% 13% 13% 16% 20% 21% 20% 23% 25% 20% 27% 19% 23% 25% 23% 27% 31% 32% 42% 50% 60%
Temperature 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 14°C 14°C
Feels like 12°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 14°C 14°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 16°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 14°C
Humidity 79% 80% 82% 84% 86% 86% 87% 87% 86% 84% 83% 83% 82% 82% 81% 79% 81% 81% 81% 82% 83% 85% 87% 88%
Visibility Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Pressure 1,017 mb 1,018 mb 1,018 mb 1,018 mb 1,019 mb 1,019 mb 1,019 mb 1,020 mb 1,020 mb 1,020 mb 1,021 mb 1,021 mb 1,021 mb 1,021 mb 1,021 mb 1,021 mb 1,020 mb 1,020 mb 1,020 mb 1,020 mb 1,020 mb 1,019 mb 1,019 mb 1,019 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 16mph 16mph 15mph 15mph 14mph 14mph 14mph 14mph 15mph 15mph 16mph 18mph 18mph 18mph 19mph 19mph 18mph 18mph 16mph 16mph 15mph 15mph 15mph 16mph
Gusting to 22mph 21mph 21mph 20mph 20mph 20mph 19mph 19mph 19mph 20mph 22mph 22mph 23mph 24mph 24mph 23mph 23mph 21mph 21mph 19mph 21mph 21mph 22mph 22mph
Beaufort Scale
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
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
4
Moderate Breeze
5
Fresh Breeze
5
Fresh 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.

Thursday

4 June

Thu

Low

Low

1.11m 

03:12 BST
02:12 GMT

High

High

4.02m 

09:29 BST
08:29 GMT

Low

Low

1.47m 

15:13 BST
14:13 GMT

High

High

4.15m 

21:39 BST
20:39 GMT

Friday

5 June

Fri

Low

Low

1.24m 

03:43 BST
02:43 GMT

High

High

3.89m 

10:02 BST
09:02 GMT

Low

Low

1.55m 

15:42 BST
14:42 GMT

High

High

4.06m 

22:13 BST
21:13 GMT

Saturday

6 June

Sat

Low

Low

1.36m 

04:16 BST
03:16 GMT

High

High

3.77m 

10:39 BST
09:39 GMT

Low

Low

1.59m 

16:14 BST
15:14 GMT

High

High

3.99m 

22:51 BST
21:51 GMT

Sunday

7 June

Sun

Low

Low

1.45m 

04:54 BST
03:54 GMT

High

High

3.66m 

11:21 BST
10:21 GMT

Low

Low

1.63m 

16:54 BST
15:54 GMT

High

High

3.92m 

23:36 BST
22:36 GMT

Monday

8 June

Mon

Low

Low

1.51m 

05:39 BST
04:39 GMT

High

High

3.57m 

12:12 BST
11:12 GMT

Low

Low

1.68m 

17:45 BST
16:45 GMT

Tuesday

9 June

Tue

High

High

3.86m 

00:31 BST
23:31 GMT

Low

Low

1.56m 

06:37 BST
05:37 GMT

High

High

3.53m 

13:16 BST
12:16 GMT

Low

Low

1.73m 

18:54 BST
17:54 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Greenway Quay) 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: Higher Brixham,

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SX922534

Coordinates: 50°22'15"N 3°30'58"W

Mapcode: GBR QX.9261

What 3 Words: swatting.theory.cookers

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.

County: Devon

Country: England

Local Authority: South Hams

Parish: Kingswear

Nearest postcode: TQ5 0AJ

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

Man 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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