Poole - Branksome Chine (Beach) (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) 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: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Today. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by early evening. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Friday 19 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Friday 19 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 15 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Saturday 20 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Saturday 20 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: High; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Sunday 21 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to overcast by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Sunday 21 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 5 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to overcast by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Monday 22 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.Monday 22 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 12 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate; Pollution: Low; Pollen: Moderate.
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Tuesday 23 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Tuesday 23 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 6 degrees Celsius. Sunny changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
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Wednesday 24 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;Wednesday 24 April. Maximum daytime temperature: 13 degrees Celsius; Minimum nighttime temperature: 4 degrees Celsius. Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Sunrise: ; Sunset: . UV: Moderate;
Seven day forecast for Poole - Branksome Chine (Beach)
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UV
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72% | 75% | 74% | 75% | 54% | 45% | 46% | 51% | 64% |
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Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail or drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
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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.
Forecast row information
Tide times
Time Tide times and heights are from Bournemouth tidal station which is 2.0 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Bournemouth tidal station which is 2.0 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Bournemouth tidal station which is 2.0 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Bournemouth tidal station which is 2.0 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Bournemouth tidal station which is 2.0 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Bournemouth tidal station which is 2.0 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Bournemouth tidal station which is 2.0 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Bournemouth tidal station which is 2.0 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Bournemouth tidal station which is 2.0 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Bournemouth tidal station which is 2.0 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
Tide times
Tide times and heights are from Bournemouth tidal station which is 2.0 miles away. So times may be different at this beach. What does this mean?
Contains ADMIRALTY® tidal data: © Crown Copyright and database right.
UK video forecast
South West England weather forecast
Headline:
A fine day to come after a chilly start.
Today:
A chilly but bright start this morning with plenty of sunshine. Turning somewhat cloudier through this afternoon but many places remaining bright with some sunshine at times. Lighter winds than of late and feeling a bit warmer. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Tonight:
Generally turning cloudier this evening and overnight with the odd shower, but clear spells are still likely at times. Turning chilly but not as cold as last night. Minimum temperature 4 °C.
Friday:
A few showers are possible during the morning. Otherwise a fairly bright day with broken cloud and sunny intervals, these becoming more prolonged later. A brisk northwesterly breeze. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
A dry weekend for most with sunny periods on Saturday, then generally cloudier on Sunday. Isolated showers on Monday. Winds easing and feeling a bit warmer, though still chilly overnight.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
This will generally be a settled period with high pressure close to the UK throughout. Most locations will remain dry, with variable cloud cover. Although some small areas or bands of thicker cloud, hill fog, and patchy light rain or drizzle will float about day to day. There will also be a few showers, most likely in the east and south of England. Temperatures will often be around average by day, although with mostly light winds and clear skies it will feel warm in any sunshine. Overnight where cloud breaks allow, frosts are likely in rural areas. As already mentioned, winds will mostly be light, although slightly stronger winds are likely in the far southeast at times.
Updated:
During the early part of May high pressure will probably remain close to the UK, with a good deal of dry weather continuing for many areas. As we move further into May signals are finely balanced between drier than average and wetter than average conditions. As such fairly typical conditions are likely, with some good spells of dry weather just about anywhere, but also some more unsettled, showery interludes. Temperatures are likely to trend toward the warm side of average.
Updated:
Nearest forecasts
- Poole - Sandbanks Peninsular (Beach) 0.2 miles
- Poole - Canford Cliffs (Beach) 0.4 miles
- Branksome Park 0.8 miles
- Compton Acres 0.8 miles
- Bournemouth - Alum Chine (Beach) 0.9 miles
- Bournemouth - Durley Chine (Beach) 1.0 miles
- Poole - Shore Road, Sandbanks (Beach) 1.2 miles
- Branksome 1.5 miles
- Bournemouth 1.5 miles
- Lilliput 1.5 miles
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