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Wind and rain marking a change in the UK weather
Warnings have been issued as the weather across the UK becomes increasingly mild but wet and windy.
Read morePortobello - Central (James Street) (Beach) (Edinburgh) weather
Find a forecast
Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
- Head to a lifeguarded beach; check the RNLI lifeguarded beach tool
- Follow RNLI Float to Live advice if you find yourself struggling in the water
- Know what to do if you get caught in a rip current (RNLI)
- Check the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide coming in
- Call 999 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
- Learn more about staying safe at the beach
Forecast days
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Maximum daytime temperature: 25° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14° Celsius;
Maximum daytime temperature: 25° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14° Celsius; -
Maximum daytime temperature: 27° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14° Celsius;
Maximum daytime temperature: 27° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14° Celsius;
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Maximum daytime temperature: 23° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15° Celsius;
Maximum daytime temperature: 23° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15° Celsius; -
Maximum daytime temperature: 22° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12° Celsius;
Maximum daytime temperature: 22° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12° Celsius; -
Maximum daytime temperature: 20° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13° Celsius;
Maximum daytime temperature: 20° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13° Celsius; -
Maximum daytime temperature: 23° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14° Celsius;
Maximum daytime temperature: 23° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14° Celsius;
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Maximum daytime temperature: 24° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15° Celsius;
Maximum daytime temperature: 24° Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15° Celsius;
Sunny.
🏖️ Beach safety today:
Enjoy the beach but be aware that the wind may affect your control of direction
• beginner paddleboarders/kayakers should seek advice
Tide: Next high tide (5.2m) at
Sunrise:
Sunset:
7 day forecast for Portobello - Central (James Street) (Beach)
Today (11 July 2025)
| Time |
11:00
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12:00
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13:00
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14:00
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15:00
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16:00
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17:00
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18:00
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19:00
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20:00
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21:00
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22:00
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23:00
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather symbols |  |
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| Chance of precipitation |
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
| Temperature |
20°
|
21°
|
22°
|
22°
|
23°
|
24°
|
24°
|
23°
|
23°
|
22°
|
21°
|
20°
|
19°
|
| Feels like temperature (°C) |
20°
|
21°
|
21°
|
22°
|
22°
|
22°
|
23°
|
23°
|
23°
|
23°
|
22°
|
20°
|
19°
|
| Wind direction and speed |
NE
4
|
NE
6
|
NNE
7
|
NNE
8
|
NE
10
|
NNE
10
|
NNE
9
|
N
7
|
NNW
6
|
NW
5
|
WNW
4
|
WSW
4
|
S
4
|
| Wind gust (mph) |
13
|
15
|
16
|
18
|
18
|
18
|
18
|
15
|
11
|
10
|
7
|
8
|
8
|
| Visibility |
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
| Humidity |
74%
|
69%
|
67%
|
64%
|
62%
|
60%
|
60%
|
63%
|
65%
|
67%
|
72%
|
76%
|
76%
|
| UV | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Wind direction and speed |
4
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
10
|
10
|
9
|
7
|
6
|
5
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
| Height of waves offshore (m) |
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
| Period of waves offshore (s) |
8
|
8
|
8
|
8
|
8
|
8
|
8
|
8
|
8
|
8
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
| Direction of waves offshore |
|
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Saturday (12 July 2025)
| Time |
00:00
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01:00
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02:00
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03:00
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04:00
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05:00
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06:00
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07:00
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08:00
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09:00
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10:00
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11:00
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12:00
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13:00
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14:00
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15:00
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16:00
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17:00
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18:00
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19:00
|
20:00
|
21:00
|
22:00
|
23:00
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather symbols | |
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|
| Chance of precipitation |
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
| Temperature (°C) |
18°
|
17°
|
16°
|
16°
|
15°
|
15°
|
15°
|
16°
|
17°
|
18°
|
19°
|
20°
|
21°
|
22°
|
23°
|
24°
|
24°
|
25°
|
25°
|
24°
|
23°
|
21°
|
18°
|
17°
|
| Feels like temperature (°C) |
18°
|
17°
|
17°
|
16°
|
15°
|
15°
|
16°
|
17°
|
17°
|
18°
|
19°
|
20°
|
21°
|
21°
|
22°
|
22°
|
23°
|
23°
|
23°
|
23°
|
22°
|
20°
|
18°
|
17°
|
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
S
4
|
SSE
4
|
SSE
3
|
SE
3
|
SSE
3
|
ESE
3
|
ENE
3
|
NE
3
|
NNE
4
|
NNE
4
|
NNE
5
|
NNE
5
|
NNE
6
|
NNE
8
|
NNE
10
|
NE
11
|
NE
12
|
NE
12
|
NE
11
|
NE
10
|
ENE
9
|
NE
8
|
ENE
7
|
ENE
6
|
| Wind gust (mph) |
8
|
6
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
7
|
8
|
10
|
13
|
15
|
17
|
19
|
22
|
23
|
23
|
23
|
22
|
21
|
20
|
18
|
15
|
12
|
| Visibility (description) |
VG
|
VG
|
G
|
G
|
G
|
G
|
G
|
G
|
G
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
| Humidity |
77%
|
80%
|
82%
|
84%
|
85%
|
87%
|
86%
|
84%
|
84%
|
81%
|
76%
|
73%
|
70%
|
67%
|
64%
|
62%
|
59%
|
57%
|
56%
|
58%
|
63%
|
71%
|
79%
|
84%
|
| UV | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
4
|
4
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
4
|
4
|
5
|
5
|
6
|
8
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
12
|
11
|
9
|
8
|
7
|
6
|
5
|
| Height of waves offshore (m) |
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.0
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
| Period of waves offshore (s) |
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
4
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
3
|
3
|
3
|
4
|
4
|
3
|
| Direction of waves offshore |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Sunday (13 July 2025)
| Time |
00:00
|
01:00
|
04:00
|
07:00
|
10:00
|
13:00
|
16:00
|
19:00
|
22:00
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather symbols | |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Chance of precipitation |
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
<5%
|
| Temperature (°C) |
16°
|
15°
|
14°
|
15°
|
17°
|
20°
|
21°
|
19°
|
17°
|
| Feels like temperature (°C) |
16°
|
15°
|
14°
|
15°
|
16°
|
18°
|
18°
|
17°
|
16°
|
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
ENE
5
|
ENE
5
|
ENE
5
|
ENE
5
|
NE
7
|
NE
10
|
NE
12
|
NE
11
|
ENE
8
|
| Wind gust (mph) |
11
|
11
|
10
|
15
|
21
|
23
|
21
|
18
|
16
|
| Visibility (description) |
VG
|
VG
|
G
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
| Humidity |
86%
|
89%
|
95%
|
93%
|
83%
|
70%
|
65%
|
75%
|
88%
|
| UV | - | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | - |
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
7
|
10
|
12
|
11
|
8
|
| Height of waves offshore (m) |
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
| Period of waves offshore (s) |
3
|
3
|
3
|
2
|
2
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
| Direction of waves offshore |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Monday (14 July 2025)
| Time |
01:00
|
04:00
|
07:00
|
10:00
|
13:00
|
16:00
|
19:00
|
22:00
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather symbols | |
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
| Chance of precipitation |
10%
|
10%
|
20%
|
30%
|
60%
|
70%
|
60%
|
50%
|
| Temperature (°C) |
16°
|
16°
|
16°
|
19°
|
20°
|
20°
|
18°
|
16°
|
| Feels like temperature (°C) |
16°
|
15°
|
16°
|
18°
|
18°
|
19°
|
17°
|
15°
|
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
NE
6
|
ENE
6
|
ENE
6
|
ENE
9
|
ENE
11
|
ENE
9
|
SW
10
|
SW
7
|
| Wind gust (mph) |
15
|
15
|
19
|
23
|
23
|
22
|
21
|
14
|
| Visibility (description) |
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
| Humidity |
94%
|
96%
|
88%
|
77%
|
73%
|
79%
|
77%
|
82%
|
| UV | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
6
|
6
|
6
|
8
|
11
|
9
|
10
|
7
|
| Height of waves offshore (m) |
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.3
|
0.4
|
0.5
|
0.3
|
0.3
|
| Period of waves offshore (s) |
5
|
6
|
6
|
6
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
6
|
| Direction of waves offshore |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tuesday (15 July 2025)
| Time |
01:00
|
04:00
|
07:00
|
10:00
|
13:00
|
16:00
|
19:00
|
22:00
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather symbols | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Chance of precipitation |
30%
|
20%
|
30%
|
60%
|
60%
|
50%
|
20%
|
10%
|
| Temperature (°C) |
14°
|
13°
|
14°
|
16°
|
18°
|
19°
|
18°
|
16°
|
| Feels like temperature (°C) |
13°
|
12°
|
13°
|
15°
|
16°
|
17°
|
17°
|
15°
|
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
SSW
7
|
SSW
5
|
SW
6
|
W
7
|
WNW
9
|
W
9
|
WNW
8
|
SW
6
|
| Wind gust (mph) |
12
|
11
|
13
|
18
|
20
|
19
|
12
|
8
|
| Visibility (description) |
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
E
|
E
|
E
|
VG
|
VG
|
| Humidity |
83%
|
86%
|
80%
|
65%
|
58%
|
56%
|
63%
|
77%
|
| UV | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
7
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
10
|
10
|
9
|
6
|
| Height of waves offshore (m) |
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
0.2
|
| Period of waves offshore (s) |
6
|
6
|
6
|
6
|
6
|
6
|
6
|
6
|
| Direction of waves offshore |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wednesday (16 July 2025)
| Time |
01:00
|
04:00
|
07:00
|
10:00
|
13:00
|
16:00
|
19:00
|
22:00
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather symbols | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Chance of precipitation |
10%
|
10%
|
20%
|
30%
|
40%
|
30%
|
10%
|
10%
|
| Temperature (°C) |
14°
|
14°
|
15°
|
18°
|
21°
|
22°
|
21°
|
19°
|
| Feels like temperature (°C) |
14°
|
13°
|
14°
|
17°
|
20°
|
21°
|
20°
|
18°
|
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
SW
6
|
WSW
5
|
WSW
5
|
NW
7
|
WNW
8
|
WNW
9
|
WNW
9
|
SW
6
|
| Wind gust (mph) |
7
|
7
|
10
|
13
|
15
|
15
|
12
|
9
|
| Visibility (description) |
VG
|
G
|
G
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
| Humidity |
84%
|
90%
|
89%
|
77%
|
66%
|
59%
|
63%
|
79%
|
| UV | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - |
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
6
|
5
|
5
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
9
|
6
|
| Height of waves offshore (m) |
0.2
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
| Period of waves offshore (s) |
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
| Direction of waves offshore |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Thursday (17 July 2025)
| Time |
01:00
|
04:00
|
07:00
|
10:00
|
13:00
|
16:00
|
19:00
|
22:00
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather symbols | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Chance of precipitation |
<5%
|
10%
|
10%
|
20%
|
30%
|
20%
|
20%
|
20%
|
| Temperature (°C) |
16°
|
15°
|
16°
|
19°
|
22°
|
23°
|
22°
|
19°
|
| Feels like temperature (°C) |
16°
|
14°
|
16°
|
19°
|
21°
|
22°
|
22°
|
19°
|
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
SW
5
|
SSW
4
|
S
4
|
SSE
6
|
SSE
8
|
SSW
9
|
SSW
8
|
ESE
5
|
| Wind gust (mph) |
6
|
6
|
8
|
12
|
14
|
14
|
11
|
8
|
| Visibility (description) |
VG
|
G
|
G
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
VG
|
| Humidity |
85%
|
91%
|
88%
|
77%
|
64%
|
59%
|
64%
|
82%
|
| UV | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Wind direction and speed (mph) |
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Tide times
Friday 11 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Friday 11 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Friday 11 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Friday 11 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Saturday 12 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Saturday 12 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Saturday 12 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Saturday 12 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Sunday 13 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Sunday 13 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Sunday 13 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Sunday 13 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Monday 14 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Monday 14 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Monday 14 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Monday 14 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tuesday 15 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tuesday 15 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tuesday 15 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tuesday 15 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Wednesday 16 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Wednesday 16 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Wednesday 16 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Wednesday 16 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Thursday 17 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Thursday 17 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Thursday 17 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Thursday 17 July
Tide times and heights are from Leith tidal station which is 3.9 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
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Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders weather forecast
Headline:
Dry, very warm and sunny on Friday.
Today:
Mainly dry and becoming very warm or hot with plenty of sunshine. The coasts fresher at times with perhaps some mist at first around the Solway Firth. Maximum temperature 26 °C.
Tonight:
A warm sunny evening. Then staying dry with clear skies overnight. A very mild to warm night Perhaps the odd patch of haar along east coast Minimum temperature 15 °C.
Saturday:
Any patchy haar near coast burning off quickly then unbroken sunshine and becoming hot or very hot. Some refreshing coastal breezes. Maximum temperature 30 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
ANother hot and sunny day on Sunday, Then a band of thundery rain crossing northeast on Monday, cooler. Bright with the odd shower Tuesday.
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