Saltdean (Beach) (East Sussex) 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: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 19 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Monday 2 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Tuesday 3 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 4 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 4 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 5 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to clear by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Friday 6 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 18 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to clear by nighttime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
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Saturday 7 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Saturday 7 October. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Clear. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Saltdean (Beach)
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11
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91% | 92% | 88% | 84% | 78% | 59% | 53% | 66% | 79% |
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88% | 91% | 92% | 78% | 61% | 64% | 74% | 81% |
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| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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86% | 90% | 92% | 81% | 65% | 63% | 80% | 88% |
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Humidity
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92% | 93% | 93% | 81% | 68% | 69% | 82% | 86% |
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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.
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UK video forecast
London & South East England weather forecast
Headline:
Dry and bright, feeling warm.
Today:
A dry and bright day with variable amounts of cloud. The best sunshine for southeastern areas of the region. Low cloud possible along Channel coasts later. Feeling warm inland, although slightly cooler near the south coast in the onshore breeze. Maximum temperature 23 °C.
Tonight:
Patchy cloud and clear spells, with winds falling light allowing a few mist and fog patches to form where skies are clearer. Minimum temperature 13 °C.
Monday:
Another warm feeling day with variable amounts of cloud. Some showers are possible, perhaps most likely in the northwest of the region with Kent most likely to stay dry. Maximum temperature 23 °C.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Breezy with sunny spells on Tuesday after any early rain clears. Feeling fresher. Lighter winds on Wednesday and Thursday although perhaps with slightly more cloud. Mostly dry.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Thursday is likely to see some rain or showers in the northwest, along with some stronger winds, while southeastern areas remain dry. Over the following few days, a northwest-southeast split is likely to continue. Where this split lies, however, is more uncertain than usual. Northwestern areas are most prone to further rain, while further southeast drier weather is more likely, with some early morning mist and fog patches possible here. Away from the northwest, there is potential for temperatures to become notably warm by day. Beyond this, conditions are likely to trend more widely unsettled for a time, with the wettest and windiest conditions likely towards the northwest. Temperatures are likely to trend downwards and feel cooler than earlier in the period, although remain near or above the seasonal average.
Updated:
Changeable conditions at the start of this period may give way to a more slowly evolving weather pattern later in October. This would result in some drier, settled spells, especially towards the northwest. Some wet weather is still possible at times, most likely in the south where some spots may be wetter than usual. Temperatures are more likely to be above average than below average overall, which means that by day conditions will often feel quite pleasant in sunshine. Chilly nights are to be expected during more settled periods, bringing a risk of frost and also a chance of mist and fog patches which could be quite slow to clear from some spots.
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