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Balevullin (Argyll)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 20.5kts | 33kts | | 2.9m | 9.5sec | | 0.9mm | 41% | 10°C | 11°C |
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| 04:00 | 16.6kts | 27.5kts | | 2.7m | 9.6sec | | 0.5mm | 98% | 10°C | 10°C |
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| 07:00 | 15.1kts | 24.2kts | | 2.5m | 9.6sec | | 0.8mm | 98% | 10°C | 10°C |
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| 10:00 | 14.6kts | 21.8kts | | 2.3m | 9.6sec | | 0.1mm | 100% | 10°C | 10°C |
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| 13:00 | 13.2kts | 19.5kts | | 2.2m | 9.6sec | | 0.2mm | 68% | 10°C | 10°C |
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| 16:00 | 8.8kts | 12kts | | 2m | 9.9sec | | 0.1mm | 6% | 10°C | 10°C |
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First light: 05:00-05:45 / Last light: 21:05-21:50
General info
| Beach faces | NW |
|---|---|
| Best wind | SW |
Alternatives choices
The Maze, Freshwater West, MagheroartySelect Criteria
Shipping Forecast
AND NOW THE SHIPPING FORECAST ISSUED BY THE MET OFFICE, ON BEHALF OF THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY, AT 1725 UTC ON SUNDAY 27 APRIL 2025 FOR THE PERIOD 1800 UTC SUNDAY 27 APRIL TO 1800 UTC MONDAY 28 APRIL 2025
THERE ARE WARNINGS OF GALES IN TRAFALGAR
THE GENERAL SYNOPSIS AT MIDDAY
HIGH PORTLAND 1027 EXPECTED THAMES 1028 BY MIDDAY TOMORROW. LOWS ROCKALL 1009 AND SOUTHEAST ICELAND 1002, BOTH MOVING STEADILY NORTHEAST AND LOSING THEIR IDENTITIES
THE AREA FORECASTS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
VIKING NORTH UTSIRE SOUTH UTSIRE
SOUTHWESTERLY 5 OR 6, VEERING NORTHWESTERLY 3 TO 5 LATER. MODERATE. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
FORTIES CROMARTY FORTH
SOUTHWEST 4 TO 6, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
TYNE DOGGER
SOUTHWEST 4 OR 5, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4 LATER. SLIGHT. FAIR. GOOD
FISHER
SOUTHWEST 4 OR 5. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. FAIR. GOOD
GERMAN BIGHT HUMBER THAMES DOVER WIGHT
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. SMOOTH OR SLIGHT. MAINLY FAIR. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
PORTLAND PLYMOUTH
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING EAST 3 TO 5 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. MAINLY FAIR. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR AT FIRST
BISCAY
VARIABLE 2 TO 4, BECOMING EAST 3 TO 5. MODERATE. FAIR. GOOD
FITZROY
EASTERLY OR SOUTHEASTERLY 4 TO 6, BUT VARIABLE 2 TO 4 IN FAR SOUTH. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH IN NORTH. FAIR. GOOD
SOLE
SOUTH BACKING SOUTHEAST 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH. FAIR. GOOD
LUNDY FASTNET
SOUTHWEST BACKING SOUTHEAST 3 TO 5. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY SLIGHT. FAIR. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE
IRISH SEA
SOUTHWEST 4 TO 6, BECOMING VARIABLE 2 TO 4 LATER. SLIGHT OR MODERATE. MAINLY FAIR. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SHANNON
SOUTHWEST BACKING SOUTHEAST 4 TO 6. ROUGH, OCCASIONALLY MODERATE IN EAST. RAIN AT FIRST. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR AT FIRST
ROCKALL
CYCLONIC 4 TO 6. MODERATE OR ROUGH. RAIN AT TIMES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
MALIN
SOUTHWEST 5 TO 7, BACKING SOUTH 3 TO 5. MODERATE OR ROUGH. OCCASIONAL RAIN OR DRIZZLE. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALL POOR
HEBRIDES
CYCLONIC 4 TO 6, OCCASIONALLY 7 IN SOUTHEAST, BECOMING SOUTHERLY 3 TO 5. MODERATE OR ROUGH. OCCASIONAL RAIN AND FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
BAILEY
VARIABLE 2 TO 4. MODERATE. SHOWERS, RAIN LATER. MODERATE OR GOOD
FAIR ISLE
SOUTHWEST 4 TO 6, VEERING WEST 3 TO 5. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH AT FIRST. OCCASIONAL RAIN AND FOG PATCHES. MODERATE OR GOOD, OCCASIONALLY VERY POOR
FAEROES
WEST 4 TO 6, BACKING SOUTHWEST 3 OR 4 LATER. MODERATE, OCCASIONALLY ROUGH AT FIRST. OCCASIONAL RAIN. GOOD, OCCASIONALLY POOR
SOUTHEAST ICELAND