West Bay - West (Beach) (Dorset) Beach forecast and tide times
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Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 2 degrees Celsius. Wind: Light breeze blowing cross-shore; Tide: Next low: 1.6 meters at 18:18. Sunrise: 07:50; Sunset: 16:59. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Tuesday 31 January. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: 07:49; Sunset: 17:01. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Wednesday 1 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy. Sunrise: 07:48; Sunset: 17:02. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Thursday 2 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy. Sunrise: 07:46; Sunset: 17:04. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Friday 3 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 11 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 8 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 07:45; Sunset: 17:06. UV: Low; Pollution: Low; No pollen data.
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Saturday 4 February. Maximum daytime temperature: 10 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Overcast. Sunrise: 07:43; Sunset: 17:08. UV: Low;
Six day beach forecast for West Bay - West (Beach)
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0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
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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.
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 (Medium) | 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.
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Tide times are available for around 500 locations. To change location, enter your chosen beach or the first half of a UK postcode into the search box. Tide tables are displayed beneath the beach forecast for up to five days ahead.
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