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Cold weather continues
A battle for supremacy continues over the UK, with cold air to the north and east and milder, wet conditions to the south and west
Read moreRingstead Bay (Beach) (Dorset) weather
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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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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 23 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:59; Sunset: 21:18. UV: Very high; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Very high.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 23 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:59; Sunset: 21:18. UV: Very high; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Very high.
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Thursday 8 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 23 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:59; Sunset: 21:19. UV: Very high; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Very high.Thursday 8 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 23 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:59; Sunset: 21:19. UV: Very high; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Very high.
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Friday 9 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 25 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 04:58; Sunset: 21:19. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: Very high.Friday 9 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 25 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 04:58; Sunset: 21:19. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: Very high.
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Saturday 10 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 22 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 04:58; Sunset: 21:20. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: High.Saturday 10 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 22 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 04:58; Sunset: 21:20. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: High.
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Sunday 11 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 22 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: 04:58; Sunset: 21:21. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: High.Sunday 11 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 22 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: 04:58; Sunset: 21:21. UV: High; Pollution: Moderate; Pollen: High.
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Monday 12 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 24 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 04:57; Sunset: 21:22. UV: High;Monday 12 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 24 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 04:57; Sunset: 21:22. UV: High;
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Tuesday 13 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 24 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:57; Sunset: 21:22. UV: High;Tuesday 13 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 24 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:57; Sunset: 21:22. UV: High;
Seven day forecast for Ringstead Bay (Beach)
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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19°
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18°
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18°
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18°
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18°
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17°
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17°
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17°
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16°
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17° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 14° |
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ESE
10
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ESE
13
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SE
13
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ESE
12
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ESE
10
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ESE
8
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ESE
5
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E
7
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ENE
10
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ENE
12
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14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 23 | 25 |
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0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
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6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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60% | 68% | 69% | 70% | 70% | 66% | 71% | 69% | 73% | 69% |
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UV
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7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 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 |
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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15°
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14°
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13°
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12°
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12°
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11°
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11°
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12°
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14°
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16°
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18°
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20°
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21°
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22°
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21°
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21°
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21°
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21°
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20°
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20°
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17°
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13° | 12° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 8° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 15° | 14° |
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ENE
13
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NE
13
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NE
14
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NE
15
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NE
15
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NE
15
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NE
16
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NE
16
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NE
16
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ENE
15
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ENE
14
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ENE
14
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E
14
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E
14
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ESE
13
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ESE
14
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ESE
14
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ESE
13
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ESE
12
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E
10
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11
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ENE
11
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12
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12
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25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
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0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
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7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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69% | 73% | 78% | 81% | 85% | 86% | 85% | 81% | 73% | 66% | 59% | 55% | 51% | 48% | 52% | 53% | 54% | 56% | 55% | 52% | 52% | 57% | 58% | 61% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% |
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16°
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15°
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13°
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14°
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20°
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23°
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24°
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23°
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20°
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13° | 12° | 10° | 11° | 17° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 19° |
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ENE
14
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NE
15
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NE
15
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NE
14
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ENE
14
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E
13
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E
12
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E
11
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ENE
10
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26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 18 |
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0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
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6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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66% | 67% | 76% | 78% | 65% | 59% | 52% | 57% | 66% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
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18°
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16°
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17°
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19°
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21°
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21°
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20°
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16°
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17° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 16° |
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ENE
9
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8
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E
7
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ESE
8
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SSE
8
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SSW
8
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SSW
7
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SSW
6
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17 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
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0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | P |
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Humidity
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73% | 83% | 84% | 79% | 74% | 72% | 74% | 94% |
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UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% |
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15°
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15°
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16°
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19°
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21°
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21°
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20°
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17°
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15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 16° |
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SW
6
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W
6
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SW
6
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SW
7
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SSW
8
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SW
9
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WSW
7
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W
7
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9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 11 |
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0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
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9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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M | M | G | VG | G | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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95% | 95% | 91% | 82% | 72% | 69% | 71% | 85% |
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UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 10% | <5% |
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15°
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15°
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16°
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20°
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23°
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23°
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22°
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18°
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15° | 14° | 15° | 20° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 18° |
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W
7
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NW
7
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NNW
6
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N
5
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ESE
4
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SW
5
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WSW
6
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NNE
6
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11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
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0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | G | VG | G | G | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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87% | 92% | 89% | 75% | 61% | 57% | 60% | 81% |
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UV
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- | - | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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16°
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16°
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17°
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21°
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23°
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23°
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22°
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18°
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16° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 18° |
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NNW
6
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N
6
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NNE
6
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NE
6
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E
6
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E
6
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ENE
5
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N
5
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10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
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0.2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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8 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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Direction of waves offshore
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– | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
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Humidity
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85% | 86% | 84% | 70% | 58% | 58% | 62% | 80% |
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UV
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- | - | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - |
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
| VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
| P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
| M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
| G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
| VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
| E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Tide times
Tide times for Wed 7 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Thu 8 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Fri 9 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Sat 10 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Sun 11 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Mon 12 Jun
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Tide times
Tide times for Tue 13 Jun
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South West England weather forecast
Headline:
Cloudy start, mostly clear skies developing. Feeling warm.
Today:
Any cloud will quickly clear through the morning to leave a warm day, with clear skies and plenty of sunshine. A fairly breezy day, particularly around southern coasts. Maximum temperature 23 °C.
Tonight:
Some late evening sunshine to end the day. Cloud increasing overnight with eastern areas becoming cloudy by dawn. Winds strengthening, becoming gusty across Devon and Cornwall. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Thursday:
Fine, dry and settled on Thursday, with any early morning cloud soon lifting and clearing eastwards. Feeling pleasant in the sunshine. Winds generally gusty across Devon and Cornwall. Maximum temperature 24 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Long sunny spells on Friday, once early morning cloud clears. Becoming windy. Feeling very warm with temperatures climbing. Chance of heavy showers, perhaps thundery on Saturday and into Sunday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Plenty of dry weather with a good deal of sunshine continuing for most. An area of showers likely moving in from the southwest. These possibly heavy and thundery at times, perhaps most likely across the south and west. This area likely to make progress northeasterly across much of the UK through the weekend but low confidence around exact details of this progression, plus the degree of activity. Temperatures generally widely very warm, locally hot, and becoming humid especially in the south and southeast. Winds generally light or moderate for most areas. Later, most likely plenty of fine and settled weather with sunny and clear conditions for many parts. Likely to be warmer than normal for much of the UK. Risk of showers, possibly heavy and thundery, especially in southern parts.
Updated:
More likely continuation of the fine and settled weather with a risk of showers through mid-July. High pressure re-orientate to lie near the southwest with low to the north. This brings a greater chance of rain to the west and northwest. Most likely temperatures trending back towards average or above. Very unlikely to be cooler than normal. · Low confidence in detail, as is often the case in summer.
Updated:
Nearest forecasts
- Bowleaze Cove (Beach) 2.6 miles
- Durdle Door - West (Beach) 3.4 miles
- Durdle Door - East (Beach) 3.6 miles
- Dorset Snowsport Centre 3.9 miles
- Weymouth - Central (Beach) 4.5 miles
- Weymouth 4.6 miles
- Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel 5.0 miles
- Portland Harbour - Castle Cove (Beach) 5.1 miles
- Portland Harbour - Sandsfoot Castle (Beach) 5.4 miles
- Weymouth - Climate Station 5.9 miles
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