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Melvich Bay Weather and Tides

Highland, Scotland

Latest Observations

10.6°C

25mph

Sea Temperature

8.9°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

10°C

Fri

7°C

Sat

9°C

Sun

12°C

Mon

11°C

First light 04:06 Dawn 05:06 Sunrise 05:51 Sunset 20:37 Dusk 21:22 Nightfall 22:23 Waxing Gibbous Moon

18 April 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 92% 94% 64% 9% 15% 44%
Humidity 87% 89% 94% 91% 86% 84%
Visibility Moderate Moderate Very Good Excellent Excellent Very Good
Temperature 5°C 7°C 9°C 8°C 8°C 7°C
Feels like 0°C 4°C 4°C 4°C 4°C 2°C
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 16mph 13mph 27mph 25mph 20mph 20mph
Gusting to 27mph 27mph 38mph 34mph 29mph 27mph
Beaufort Scale
Moderate Breeze: 4
Moderate Breeze: 4
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: Strathy Bay (Beach). Sea surface temperatures are generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information.

Seven Day Tides

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Thursday

18 April

Thu

Low

Low

1.86m 

12:52 BST
11:52 GMT

High

High

3.77m 

19:12 BST
18:12 GMT

Friday

19 April

Fri

Low

Low

2.26m 

01:14 BST
00:14 GMT

High

High

3.95m 

07:11 BST
06:11 GMT

Low

Low

1.64m 

13:32 BST
12:32 GMT

High

High

3.94m 

19:44 BST
18:44 GMT

Saturday

20 April

Sat

Low

Low

2.03m 

01:48 BST
00:48 GMT

High

High

4.14m 

07:44 BST
06:44 GMT

Low

Low

1.44m 

14:03 BST
13:03 GMT

High

High

4.11m 

20:09 BST
19:09 GMT

Sunday

21 April

Sun

Low

Low

1.8m 

02:17 BST
01:17 GMT

High

High

4.32m 

08:15 BST
07:15 GMT

Low

Low

1.28m 

14:33 BST
13:33 GMT

High

High

4.29m 

20:35 BST
19:35 GMT

Monday

22 April

Mon

Low

Low

1.58m 

02:45 BST
01:45 GMT

High

High

4.47m 

08:46 BST
07:46 GMT

Low

Low

1.14m 

15:02 BST
14:02 GMT

High

High

4.46m 

21:04 BST
20:04 GMT

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

Location type: Rural

Nearest village: Mealabhaich (Melvich)

OS Grid: NC887649

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Highland

Nearest postcode: KW14 7YJ

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

Melvich Bay 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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