Portobello - Central (James Street) (Beach) (Edinburgh) 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: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Tuesday 18 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Tuesday 18 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Wednesday 19 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Wednesday 19 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Thursday 20 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Thursday 20 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Friday 21 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.Friday 21 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.
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Saturday 22 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High;Saturday 22 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High;
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Sunday 23 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Sunday 23 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Portobello - Central (James Street) (Beach)
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85% | 84% | 84% | 80% | 71% | 56% | 53% | 58% | 69% |
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79% | 82% | 82% | 72% | 64% | 63% | 66% | 77% |
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Our weather symbols tell you the weather conditions for any given hour in the day or night. This means that the symbol for 9am shows you what you will see from 9am to 10am.
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail or 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.
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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.
Forecast row information
Tide times
Time 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
UK video forecast
Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders weather forecast
Headline:
Bright, a few showers east but cloudy west coast.
Today:
The morning will be mainly dry with sunny periods. Western parts stay dry as scattered showers build over central and eastern parts by the afternoon. Maximum temperature 18 °C.
Tonight:
A cloudy night with clear spells, early showers in central and eastern parts retreat to the east coast by midnight. Minimum temperature 11 °C.
Tuesday:
Bright spells, a few showers east at first.. Showers build for a time becoming frequent over all but western parts Tuesday. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Dry with sunny spells Wednesday. Cloud and rain spread to northwestern parts Wednesday night but soon clear to leave Thursday dry. Outbreaks of rain spread east Friday.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Following a couple of days of largely fine and settled weather, a gradual transition to more changeable conditions from the Atlantic is likely to take place with periods of cloud, rain and stronger winds most often affecting the west and northwest. There remains a small chance of an area of heavy, thundery rain affecting parts of the south on Friday 21st, possibly accompanied by briefly hot and humid conditions. Into the last week of June, changeable conditions are likely to remains dominant, with the focus for these conditions continuing to be across the north and west, with spells of more settled and drier conditions likely in the south and east. Nationwide, temperatures are expected to be close to or slightly above average.
Updated:
There is little sign for any one type of weather pattern to dominate during this period. As such, typical conditions for the UK are most probable with a mixture of weather types. All areas can expected to see some spells of drier, sunnier weather, but there will also be showers or longer spells of rain at times. Currently the only signals, weak as they are, hint that rain and showers will tend to be more biased towards the north and west, with any more prolonged drier interludes favouring the south. Temperatures are most likely to be close to or slightly above climatological average.
Updated:
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