Minster Leas (Beach) (Kent) 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: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: 06:42; Sunset: 19:22. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: 06:42; Sunset: 19:22. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Wednesday 29 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:40; Sunset: 19:24. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Wednesday 29 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light rain by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:40; Sunset: 19:24. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Thursday 30 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 06:38; Sunset: 19:26. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Thursday 30 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 06:38; Sunset: 19:26. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Friday 31 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain. Sunrise: 06:36; Sunset: 19:27. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Friday 31 March. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain. Sunrise: 06:36; Sunset: 19:27. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Saturday 1 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: 06:33; Sunset: 19:29. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Saturday 1 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast changing to light rain by late morning. Sunrise: 06:33; Sunset: 19:29. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Sunday 2 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 06:31; Sunset: 19:31. UV: Moderate;Sunday 2 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 06:31; Sunset: 19:31. UV: Moderate;
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Monday 3 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 06:29; Sunset: 19:33. UV: Moderate;Monday 3 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 06:29; Sunset: 19:33. UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Minster Leas (Beach)
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14
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16
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26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
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0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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VG | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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84% | 84% | 85% | 87% | 89% | 83% | 75% | 75% | 74% | 76% | 77% | 75% | 75% | 79% |
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UV
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1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
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2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Humidity
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83% | 89% | 93% | 94% | 95% | 95% | 95% | 94% | 92% | 90% | 87% | 89% | 92% | 91% | 90% | 88% | 86% | 84% | 85% | 85% | 84% | 83% | 84% | 87% |
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UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 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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60% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% | 40% | 40% | 10% | 50% |
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29 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 24 |
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0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
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Humidity
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88% | 89% | 88% | 89% | 79% | 69% | 66% | 79% | 88% |
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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90% | 90% | 90% | 50% | 50% | 70% | 50% | 40% |
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0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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Humidity
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89% | 89% | 89% | 87% | 81% | 78% | 80% | 84% |
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UV
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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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28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 |
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0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 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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84% | 87% | 88% | 83% | 76% | 72% | 76% | 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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22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 |
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0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
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Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | G | VG | G | G | VG | VG |
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Humidity
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83% | 84% | 85% | 76% | 67% | 66% | 70% | 76% |
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NNE
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Direction of waves offshore
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Humidity
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82% | 84% | 85% | 74% | 64% | 62% | 67% | 75% |
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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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London & South East England weather forecast
Headline:
Becoming cloudy and breezy with some rain.
Today:
Early brightness soon giving way to encroaching cloud and some rain from the west, with winds strengthening. While remaining cloudy, rain easing during the afternoon with lengthier drier spells developing. Rather cool throughout, with this accentuated by the breeze. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Tonight:
Drier overnight, but with plenty of low cloud giving the odd spot of light rain and drizzle over more exposed ground. Some mist and fog developing later. Mild. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Wednesday:
Rather cloudy, with all parts seeing some showery outbreaks of rain at times, some heavy, perhaps more likely to start and end the day. Mild but breezy. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Generally unsettled with spells of rain possible on all days, Thursday perhaps brightest. Potential for very windy weather on Friday, especially in coastal districts. Relatively mild, tempered by the wind.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
Cloudy for most with showers on Saturday, possibly merging into longer periods of rain. The best of any brightness is likely to be in the southwest but here too there will likely be showers, perhaps heavy with a risk of thunder. Winds light to moderate, perhaps strong in the far north and around some coasts in the southwest. As we move further into April we are likely to see a gradual trend toward more settled conditions with perhaps the greater chance of drier conditions across the north, albeit with some overnight frost. Further south, there is a higher likelihood of further wet weather at times. Overall, temperatures probably averaging out to be close to normal.
Updated:
Likely a continuation of the trend toward more settled conditions, with rain-bearing weather systems more likely to affect southern areas from time to time. However, most areas are likely to see some spells of dry weather, with potential for frost and some fog overnight, this most likely in the north. A possibility of strong winds at times, with temperatures generally close to average for the time of year.
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