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Portobello Central Beach Weather and Tides

City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Latest Observations

01:00 Fri 29 May

19°C

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

16°C

Fri

16°C

Sat

15°C

Sun

16°C

Mon

15°C

Tue

16°C

First light n/a Dawn 03:27 Sunrise 04:27 Sunset 21:55 Dusk 22:56 Nightfall n/a Waning Crescent Moon

9 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 17% 18% 13% 16% 16% 19% 25% 15% 36% 44% 47% 65% 51% 47% 63% 65% 66% 63% 65% 69% 81% 59% 48% 51%
Temperature 10°C 10°C 9°C 9°C 9°C 9°C 9°C 11°C 11°C 13°C 14°C 14°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 15°C 14°C 13°C 13°C 12°C
Feels like 9°C 8°C 8°C 7°C 7°C 7°C 8°C 9°C 10°C 11°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 15°C 14°C 14°C 13°C 13°C 12°C 11°C
Humidity 77% 79% 81% 81% 82% 82% 82% 80% 75% 69% 64% 60% 59% 57% 58% 57% 58% 59% 59% 60% 62% 66% 71% 75%
Visibility 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 Good Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good
Pressure 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,016 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,015 mb 1,014 mb 1,014 mb 1,014 mb 1,013 mb
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 11mph 10mph 10mph 10mph 10mph 11mph 11mph 11mph 12mph 13mph 14mph 15mph 15mph 16mph 16mph 16mph 15mph 15mph 14mph 13mph 12mph 11mph 11mph 11mph
Gusting to 21mph 21mph 21mph 20mph 21mph 21mph 22mph 22mph 23mph 24mph 26mph 28mph 29mph 29mph 29mph 27mph 27mph 26mph 25mph 23mph 22mph 22mph 23mph 23mph
Beaufort Scale
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle 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
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle Breeze
3
Gentle 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.

Wednesday

3 June

Wed

Low

Low

1.49m 

23:03 BST
22:03 GMT

Thursday

4 June

Thu

High

High

4.98m 

05:37 BST
04:37 GMT

Low

Low

1.27m 

11:29 BST
10:29 GMT

High

High

4.86m 

18:13 BST
17:13 GMT

Low

Low

1.63m 

23:38 BST
22:38 GMT

Friday

5 June

Fri

High

High

4.88m 

06:14 BST
05:14 GMT

Low

Low

1.38m 

12:07 BST
11:07 GMT

High

High

4.75m 

18:53 BST
17:53 GMT

Saturday

6 June

Sat

Low

Low

1.79m 

00:18 BST
23:18 GMT

High

High

4.78m 

06:56 BST
05:56 GMT

Low

Low

1.49m 

12:50 BST
11:50 GMT

High

High

4.64m 

19:38 BST
18:38 GMT

Sunday

7 June

Sun

Low

Low

1.95m 

01:03 BST
00:03 GMT

High

High

4.68m 

07:42 BST
06:42 GMT

Low

Low

1.59m 

13:38 BST
12:38 GMT

High

High

4.55m 

20:28 BST
19:28 GMT

Monday

8 June

Mon

Low

Low

2.07m 

02:01 BST
01:01 GMT

High

High

4.61m 

08:33 BST
07:33 GMT

Low

Low

1.65m 

14:36 BST
13:36 GMT

High

High

4.51m 

21:24 BST
20:24 GMT

Tuesday

9 June

Tue

Low

Low

2.11m 

03:10 BST
02:10 GMT

High

High

4.6m 

09:32 BST
08:32 GMT

Low

Low

1.63m 

15:43 BST
14:43 GMT

High

High

4.55m 

22:26 BST
21:26 GMT

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point (Leith) 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: Portobello, Edinburgh

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NT308741

Coordinates: 55°57'19"N 3°6'34"W

Mapcode: GBR 2C.XWXL

What 3 Words: garage.bolts.zebra

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: Scotland

Local Authority: City of Edinburgh

Nearest postcode: EH15 1HE

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

Portobello Central 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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