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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: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:13; Sunset: 18:27. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 14 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:13; Sunset: 18:27. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Wednesday 22 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 06:11; Sunset: 18:29. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Wednesday 22 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 06:11; Sunset: 18:29. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Thursday 23 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 06:08; Sunset: 18:31. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Thursday 23 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: 06:08; Sunset: 18:31. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Friday 24 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 06:05; Sunset: 18:33. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Friday 24 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 06:05; Sunset: 18:33. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Saturday 25 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:03; Sunset: 18:35. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Saturday 25 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:03; Sunset: 18:35. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Sunday 26 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: 07:00; Sunset: 19:37. UV: Low;Sunday 26 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: 07:00; Sunset: 19:37. UV: Low;
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Monday 27 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:57; Sunset: 19:39. UV: Low;Monday 27 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Clear changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:57; Sunset: 19:39. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Portobello - Central (James Street) (Beach)
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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). The blue behind the arrow represents the sea, and green is the land. If the arrow points from green to blue, the wind will be blowing from land to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks, because 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 that the waves are going 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 or pointing away from land, the height of the waves on the beach is likely to be lower than the height of waves offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Tide times
Tide times for Tue 21 Mar
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Tide times
Tide times for Wed 22 Mar
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Tide times
Tide times for Thu 23 Mar
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Tide times
Tide times for Fri 24 Mar
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Tide times for Sat 25 Mar
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Tide times
Tide times for Sun 26 Mar
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Tide times
Tide times for Mon 27 Mar
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WARNING
Flood warnings in force
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Flood warnings in force
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Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders weather forecast
Headline:
Chance of showers today, drier and brighter in the east.
Today:
Rather cloudy at times with the chance of a few passing showers. Best of the drier and brighter weather towards the east coast where it will be mild. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Tonight:
Cloud and widespread rain will spread northeast this evening, becoming persistent and occasionally heavy in the southwest. Turning drier with a few showers in the early hours. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Wednesday:
A bright and breezy day with sunny spells. A few showers developing through the afternoon and evening. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Remaining changeable with sunny spells and scattered showers for the rest of the week. Still quite mild.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
On Sunday, any early rain in the southeast soon clearing. Many areas then dry with variable cloud. Showers are likely for some eastern areas, as well as the far north where they will increasingly fall as snow to low levels. Winds moderate, though easing in the southwest. Temperatures near normal to rather cold in the north. Later, remaining unsettled, at least at first, but with wettest conditions likely affecting northern areas through the end of March. Southern and eastern areas are likely to be drier, but even here, some showers or spells of rain are likely. Some strong winds are likely, with a low risk of gales, mainly for western areas. Temperatures generally above normal, though with colder conditions possible in the far north and northeast at first.
Updated:
To start the period, a continuation of unsettled conditions is the most likely. Moving further into April, a chance of more settled weather is predicted, with drier conditions more probable. Any wetter conditions are more likely in the far south. There is a chance that temperatures may trend cooler than average through this period.
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