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Melvich Bay Weather and Tides

Highland, Scotland

Latest Observations

14.0°C

15mph

Sea Temperature

9.3°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.

Wed

Min. 8°C

Thu

17°C

Fri

16°C

Sat

16°C

Sun

14°C

First light 02:58 Dawn 04:18 Sunrise 05:10 Sunset 21:14 Dusk 22:06 Nightfall 23:26 Waning Crescent Moon

4 May Midnight 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 2% 3% 6% 5% 5% 6% 9% 10%
Humidity 91% 93% 90% 80% 77% 79% 85% 92%
Visibility Good Good Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Good
Temperature 9°C 9°C 10°C 13°C 15°C 15°C 13°C 11°C
Feels like 7°C 6°C 8°C 12°C 14°C 13°C 11°C 10°C
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 9mph 9mph 9mph 9mph 9mph 11mph 9mph 7mph
Gusting to 16mph 13mph 13mph 18mph 18mph 20mph 16mph 13mph
Beaufort Scale
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Light Breeze: 2
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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Wednesday

1 May

Wed

High

High

3.62m 

15:44 BST
14:44 GMT

Low

Low

2.29m 

21:41 BST
20:41 GMT

Thursday

2 May

Thu

High

High

3.79m 

03:48 BST
02:48 GMT

Low

Low

1.78m 

10:28 BST
09:28 GMT

High

High

3.75m 

17:11 BST
16:11 GMT

Low

Low

2.19m 

23:05 BST
22:05 GMT

Friday

3 May

Fri

High

High

3.93m 

05:09 BST
04:09 GMT

Low

Low

1.54m 

11:42 BST
10:42 GMT

High

High

4m 

18:15 BST
17:15 GMT

Saturday

4 May

Sat

Low

Low

1.95m 

00:14 BST
23:14 GMT

High

High

4.2m 

06:14 BST
05:14 GMT

Low

Low

1.23m 

12:43 BST
11:43 GMT

High

High

4.29m 

19:05 BST
18:05 GMT

Sunday

5 May

Sun

Low

Low

1.64m 

01:09 BST
00:09 GMT

High

High

4.5m 

07:08 BST
06:08 GMT

Low

Low

0.94m 

13:33 BST
12:33 GMT

High

High

4.57m 

19:50 BST
18:50 GMT

Monday

6 May

Mon

Low

Low

1.33m 

01:58 BST
00:58 GMT

High

High

4.78m 

07:57 BST
06:57 GMT

Low

Low

0.72m 

14:19 BST
13:19 GMT

High

High

4.79m 

20:33 BST
19:33 GMT

Tuesday

7 May

Tue

Low

Low

1.07m 

02:42 BST
01:42 GMT

High

High

4.98m 

08:43 BST
07:43 GMT

Low

Low

0.59m 

15:03 BST
14:03 GMT

High

High

4.94m 

21:14 BST
20:14 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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