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Thurso Beach Weather and Tides

Highland, Scotland

Latest Observations

10.8°C

3mph

Sea Temperature

9.9°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.

Sun

13°C

Mon

12°C

Tue

11°C

Wed

14°C

Thu

15°C

First light 02:46 Dawn 04:10 Sunrise 05:03 Sunset 21:17 Dusk 22:10 Nightfall 23:35 New Moon

6 May Midnight 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Summary
Chance of Rain 18% 18% 14% 11% 10% 11% 10% 10%
Humidity 97% 95% 92% 90% 88% 88% 90% 85%
Visibility Poor Poor Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Good Very Good
Temperature 10°C 10°C 10°C 11°C 11°C 11°C 10°C 9°C
Feels like 9°C 8°C 9°C 9°C 9°C 8°C 7°C 6°C
Wind Direction
Wind Speed 7mph 7mph 7mph 9mph 11mph 13mph 13mph 13mph
Gusting to 9mph 11mph 11mph 16mph 18mph 20mph 22mph 20mph
Beaufort Scale
Light Breeze: 2
Light Breeze: 2
Light Breeze: 2
Gentle Breeze: 3
Gentle Breeze: 3
Moderate Breeze: 4
Moderate Breeze: 4
Moderate Breeze: 4
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: Thurso (Beach). Sea surface temperatures are generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information.

Seven Day Tides

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Sunday

5 May

Sun

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

Wednesday

8 May

Wed

Low

Low

0.88m 

03:25 BST
02:25 GMT

High

High

5.08m 

09:27 BST
08:27 GMT

Low

Low

0.6m 

15:44 BST
14:44 GMT

High

High

4.99m 

21:55 BST
20:55 GMT

Thursday

9 May

Thu

Low

Low

0.79m 

04:06 BST
03:06 GMT

High

High

5.05m 

10:11 BST
09:11 GMT

Low

Low

0.75m 

16:24 BST
15:24 GMT

High

High

4.94m 

22:35 BST
21:35 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: Thurso

Location type: Town

OS Grid: ND117687

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Highland

Nearest postcode: KW14 8BL

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

Thurso 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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