Southend - Three Shells (Beach) (Southend-on-Sea) 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: 23 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 23 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 13 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Wednesday 13 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 14 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 22 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Thursday 14 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 22 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 15 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 22 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Friday 15 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 22 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 16 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.Saturday 16 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Sunday 17 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Sunday 17 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 20 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 17 degrees Celsius. Light showers changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
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Monday 18 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Monday 18 September. Maximum daytime temperature: 21 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 16 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to light showers in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Southend - Three Shells (Beach)
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Humidity
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UV
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2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
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74% | 75% | 83% | 87% | 73% | 57% | 53% | 61% | 75% |
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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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Humidity
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85% | 91% | 93% | 79% | 60% | 58% | 66% | 79% |
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86% | 90% | 91% | 79% | 68% | 68% | 75% | 83% |
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86% | 88% | 89% | 79% | 71% | 70% | 74% | 80% |
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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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East of England weather forecast
Headline:
Rather cloudy with some heavy showers. Rain arriving later.
Today:
Cloudy start for many. Brightening up late-morning but with heavy, potentially thundery showers developing. Cloud thickening from the north later as a band of rain slowly tracks southwards. Maximum temperature 23 °C.
Tonight:
A band of thick cloud and showery rain will continue to push southeastwards Tuesday evening, eventually clearing into the North Sea overnight. Temperatures dropping as rain band clears. Minimum temperature 13 °C.
Wednesday:
Residual cloud and rain soon clearing to leave a bright morning. Fair weather cloud bubbling up by the afternoon, but still plenty of sunny spells. Fresher, with temperatures nearer normal. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Mostly fine and dry Thursday, cloudiest further north with patchy rain. Warmer again Friday with sunny spells. Warm and increasingly humid Saturday with a chance of organised thundery showers later.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
On Saturday, much of Scotland and Northern Ireland will see sunny spells and scattered showers. Central or southern areas of the UK are likely to see a band of rain, which may begin to edge further north. Temperatures rather cool under and north of this; but warmer and more humid to the south, with the potential for some showers and thunderstorms here. Through Sunday and Monday, these warmer, humid conditions with the potential for heavy, thundery outbreaks of rain are likely to spread north to other areas of the UK, displacing more settled, drier conditions further north. Beyond this, changeable conditions are most likely, with periods of rain or showers for many, most frequent in the north and west. Temperatures are likely to be around or a little above average.
Updated:
Confidence in the forecast for the end of September to early October decreases, with increased uncertainty in part due to the remnants of tropical storms in the Atlantic. However, there is likely to be an increased incidence of high pressure in the vicinity of the UK compared to usual for this time of year, which would result in settled weather conditions. Temperatures are also likely to be above the seasonal average overall, with an increased chance compared to normal of late season warm spells.
Updated:
Nearest forecasts
- Adventure Island 0.3 miles
- Southend - Jubilee Beach (Beach) 0.5 miles
- Southend-on-Sea 0.5 miles
- Southend - Westcliff Bay (Beach) 1.0 miles
- Southend United F.C. 1.1 miles
- Mr. B'S Amusements Southend-on-Sea 1.2 miles
- Southchurch 1.5 miles
- Southend - Chalkwell Beach (Beach) 1.5 miles
- Prittlewell 1.5 miles
- Southend - Thorpe Bay (Beach) 2.0 miles