Sandend (Aberdeenshire) 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: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light rain. Sunrise: 06:20; Sunset: 18:20. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Light rain. Sunrise: 06:20; Sunset: 18:20. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 19 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:17; Sunset: 18:22. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Sunday 19 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:17; Sunset: 18:22. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Monday 20 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by early evening. Sunrise: 06:14; Sunset: 18:24. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Monday 20 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to heavy rain by early evening. Sunrise: 06:14; Sunset: 18:24. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 21 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:11; Sunset: 18:26. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Tuesday 21 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:11; Sunset: 18:26. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 22 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:09; Sunset: 18:28. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 22 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to partly cloudy by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:09; Sunset: 18:28. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 23 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 06:06; Sunset: 18:31. UV: Low;Thursday 23 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 06:06; Sunset: 18:31. UV: Low;
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Friday 24 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:03; Sunset: 18:33. UV: Low;Friday 24 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:03; Sunset: 18:33. UV: Low;
Seven day forecast for Sandend
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Chance of precipitation
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20% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 10% | <5% |
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7° | 7° | 7° | 7° | 6° | 5° |
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SSE
7
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SSW
7
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SW
5
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WSW
6
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8
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17 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 21 |
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1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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Humidity
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92% | 94% | 94% | 88% | 87% | 87% |
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UV
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1 | - | - | - | - | - |
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11
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17
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WNW
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14
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WNW
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WNW
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WNW
12
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WNW
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WNW
11
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WNW
8
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WNW
6
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NW
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NNE
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E
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E
7
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24 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
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Humidity
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86% | 89% | 90% | 86% | 86% | 85% | 84% | 84% | 83% | 79% | 76% | 73% | 71% | 65% | 66% | 66% | 68% | 73% | 78% | 81% | 85% | 89% | 92% | 93% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 90% | 80% |
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11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
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0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
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VG | VG | G | VG | VG | G | M | M |
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Humidity
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92% | 94% | 95% | 89% | 84% | 88% | 93% | 94% |
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50% | 80% | 80% | 50% | 20% | 30% | 10% | 20% |
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0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
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M | M | M | G | VG | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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94% | 94% | 91% | 88% | 78% | 77% | 86% | 90% |
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UV
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60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 40% | 40% | 30% | 10% |
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4° | 3° | 3° | 4° | 5° | 4° | 2° | 1° |
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SSE
11
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SSE
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WNW
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SW
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18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 21 |
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0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G |
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Humidity
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90% | 89% | 88% | 84% | 78% | 77% | 81% | 83% |
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UV
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| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
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10
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NNW
11
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11
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10
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18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
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1.2 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
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10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | G | G | G | VG | G | G |
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Humidity
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84% | 84% | 86% | 80% | 74% | 74% | 81% | 85% |
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Chance of precipitation
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11
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NNE
11
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ENE
12
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1.8 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
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Humidity
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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
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Grampian weather forecast
Headline:
Mostly dry on Sunday, rain spreading east in the evening.
This Evening and Tonight:
Outbreaks of rain clearing from the west this evening. Then mainly dry with just the odd shower in the north and east. Clear periods developing in the south. Minimum temperature 3 °C.
Sunday:
Chance of a shower across Buchan at first otherwise a dry and bright morning. Clouding over from the west in the afternoon with patchy rain spreading east in the evening. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Changeable but mild on Monday and Tuesday with rain at times. Brighter on Wednesday with a few showers.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
On Thursday, rain clearing the far northeast, elsewhere sunny spells and blustery showers, heavy at times. These showers may increasingly fall as snow in the far north. Low pressure is expected to dominate for the rest of the week, bringing showers or longer spells of rain, heavy at times. Highest precipitation totals likely in the west, with comparatively drier conditions in the east. Windy at times, with a risk of coastal gales. Throughout the rest of the period unsettled conditions are most likely to continue, with periods of strong wind and rain, interspersed with shorter, drier spells. Temperatures likely close to average in the south but with a chance of becoming rather cold in the north.
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 most likely, with drier conditions more probable. There is a chance that temperatures may trend cooler than average through this period.
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