Helens Bay (Beach) (County Down) 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: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy. Sunrise: 04:52; Sunset: 21:52. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy. Sunrise: 04:52; Sunset: 21:52. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.
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Monday 5 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:51; Sunset: 21:53. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.Monday 5 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 04:51; Sunset: 21:53. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.
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Tuesday 6 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals. Sunrise: 04:50; Sunset: 21:54. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.Tuesday 6 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals. Sunrise: 04:50; Sunset: 21:54. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.
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Wednesday 7 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 04:49; Sunset: 21:55. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.Wednesday 7 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 04:49; Sunset: 21:55. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.
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Thursday 8 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 04:49; Sunset: 21:56. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.Thursday 8 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 04:49; Sunset: 21:56. UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: High.
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Friday 9 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 04:48; Sunset: 21:57. UV: High;Friday 9 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 04:48; Sunset: 21:57. UV: High;
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Saturday 10 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 04:48; Sunset: 21:57. UV: High;Saturday 10 June. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 04:48; Sunset: 21:57. UV: High;
Seven day forecast for Helens Bay (Beach)
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Chance of precipitation
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Direction of waves offshore
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Humidity
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60% | 64% |
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UV
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7
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6
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10
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11
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11
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11
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10
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10
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10
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10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
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0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 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 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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Humidity
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67% | 70% | 73% | 72% | 77% | 82% | 85% | 86% | 81% | 77% | 74% | 71% | 68% | 65% | 63% | 60% | 59% | 58% | 58% | 60% | 63% | 67% | 72% | 74% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 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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NNE
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N
5
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NNE
7
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6
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8
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10
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9
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9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 7 |
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0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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Humidity
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73% | 74% | 82% | 86% | 74% | 66% | 61% | 58% | 74% |
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UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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6 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
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0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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81% | 89% | 87% | 74% | 67% | 62% | 63% | 75% |
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UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 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% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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13°
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13°
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14°
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15°
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14°
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12° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 13° |
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NE
5
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7
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9
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10
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10
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9
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5
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8 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
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0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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82% | 87% | 83% | 74% | 68% | 63% | 63% | 76% |
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UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 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% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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13°
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12° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 14° |
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ENE
9
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10
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10
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ESE
10
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11
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ESE
9
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7
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ENE
6
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16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
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0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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81% | 86% | 81% | 73% | 66% | 61% | 62% | 74% |
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UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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14°
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ENE
8
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8
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8
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9
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8
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14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 11 |
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0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | – | – | – |
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3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | – | – | – |
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Direction of waves offshore
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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80% | 83% | 80% | 72% | 63% | 59% | 60% | 71% |
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UV
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- | - | 1 | 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
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Northern Ireland weather forecast
Headline:
Sunny and feeling very warm on Monday.
This Evening and Tonight:
There will be some late sunshine to end the day, with skies staying mostly clear overnight. Chance of some mist and fog patches forming during the early hours in the north. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Monday:
Staying dry with any early mist patches soon dispersing, leaving sunny spells. Becoming very warm inland and winds will remain light. Maximum temperature 23 °C.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Very little change over the coming days, high pressure maintaining dry, settled conditions with sunny spells. However some mist and fog patches will form at nights, burning off by day.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
To begin the period, settled conditions are likely to persist for many. However, it may become cloudier in the southwest, with the chance of some showers or thunderstorms here. It will likely remain cloudy at times along northern and eastern coasts, cloud occasionally moving inland, mainly overnight. Some moderate winds around coasts, especially in the southwest where they may become fresh to strong at times. Temperatures generally warm away from the east coast, locally very warm. Later in the period uncertainty increases, however there is a risk of showers or thunderstorms in southern areas of the UK, while northern areas are more likely to hold onto drier conditions. The easterly breeze may ease at times, allowing eastern counties to see a recovery in temperatures. Temperatures generally near to above average.
Updated:
High pressure is likely to become less dominant with time, especially in the south with low pressure likely to approach from the near Continent. Northern areas may hang on to the largely dry conditions, but southern areas will see an increased risk of occasional heavy rain or thunderstorms from time to time. Any changes will be slow though, and there will still be plenty of dry and warm, sunny weather between any rain or thunderstorms, with temperatures widely above average, perhaps significantly so.
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