Brightlingsea (Beach) (Essex) 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: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to overcast by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:34; Sunset: 19:27. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Light rain changing to overcast by nighttime. Sunrise: 06:34; Sunset: 19:27. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Saturday 1 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 06:32; Sunset: 19:29. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Saturday 1 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 06:32; Sunset: 19:29. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Sunday 2 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 06:30; Sunset: 19:30. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Sunday 2 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning. Sunrise: 06:30; Sunset: 19:30. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Monday 3 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 06:28; Sunset: 19:32. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.Monday 3 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny. Sunrise: 06:28; Sunset: 19:32. UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Low.
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Tuesday 4 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:25; Sunset: 19:34. UV: Moderate; Pollen: Low.Tuesday 4 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:25; Sunset: 19:34. UV: Moderate; Pollen: Low.
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Wednesday 5 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:23; Sunset: 19:35. UV: Moderate;Wednesday 5 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 06:23; Sunset: 19:35. UV: Moderate;
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Thursday 6 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:21; Sunset: 19:37. UV: Moderate;Thursday 6 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: 06:21; Sunset: 19:37. UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Brightlingsea (Beach)
| Time | 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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19
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23
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23
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22
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SSW
19
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SSW
17
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SSW
19
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SW
16
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SW
15
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SW
14
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WSW
15
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W
16
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WNW
14
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WNW
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30 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
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M | VG | E | E | VG | VG | G | VG | VG | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | G | VG | G | G |
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Humidity
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95% | 91% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 92% | 90% | 85% | 87% | 90% | 87% | 87% | 85% | 87% | 89% | 91% | 92% | 92% | 94% |
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UV
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NW
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NW
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NW
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NW
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NW
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NW
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NW
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NW
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NW
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NW
14
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NW
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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N
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NNE
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NNE
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Humidity
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| Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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NE
17
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Humidity
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86% | 85% | 81% | 78% | 66% | 60% | 57% | 64% | 76% |
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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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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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1° | 1° | 1° | 4° | 5° | 6° | 4° | 3° |
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NE
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ENE
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10
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Humidity
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81% | 84% | 83% | 65% | 59% | 57% | 62% | 73% |
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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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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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3° | 2° | 2° | 5° | 8° | 8° | 6° | 5° |
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ESE
7
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SE
7
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7
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SSE
7
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SSE
8
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SSE
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0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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Humidity
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79% | 84% | 87% | 70% | 61% | 61% | 68% | 77% |
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<5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% |
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SE
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SSE
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9
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Direction of waves offshore
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Humidity
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83% | 87% | 88% | 75% | 67% | 67% | 73% | 80% |
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UV
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9
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10
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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 yellow is the land. If the arrow points from yellow 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.
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East of England weather forecast
Headline:
Cloudy with drizzle and showery rain, heavy at times.
Today:
Cloudy and wet for much of Friday, with drizzle and showery rain likely to become heavy at times, particularly during the afternoon. Fairly light winds, although some stronger gusts are possible around showers. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Tonight:
Cloudy, rather damp conditions this evening and overnight, with widespread low cloud and occasional outbreaks of light rain and drizzle. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
Saturday:
Remaining cloudy, with outbreaks of light rain and drizzle, particularly across eastern parts. Feeling chilly towards the coast, with an onshore breeze. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
Drier and brighter Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, with some sunny spells. Daytime temperatures will be around average, but light winds and clear skies will allow overnight frosts to develop.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
The start of this period is likely to be rather changeable, with weather systems moving in from the west to bring showers and longer spells of rain. Drier, brighter interludes are expected at times, however these may be short-lived as further bands of rain move in. Wettest conditions are most likely across southern and western parts of the UK, while the north and east are expected to remain drier. The latter part of this period looks to become more settled, particularly in northern parts where there is potential for high pressure to take over. Further south, more wetter interludes are expected. Stronger winds at times, although temperatures remaining close to average. There is a chance of cooler conditions and overnight frosts where skies clear in the north and east.
Updated:
This period has potential to see a split in conditions between the north and south of the UK. Any unsettled weather is more likely to take a southerly track, while higher pressure to the north should provide generally drier weather. Overall, somewhere drier in comparison to March across the country. Temperatures are uncertain, but there remains a chance of colder conditions, especially to the north and east where overnight frost risk remains.
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