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Using the current weather map
Overview
The live wind map shows the current wind state of UK + Ireland. Click or tap the arrows to reveal the data panel and the exact times of the readings. Zoom in by scrolling your mouse within the map area. Move by clicking and dragging.
Swell data
Click on the 'Swell Buoy' tab above the map. If you are using a mobile web browser, you can see this by clicking on the 'Menu Options' tab. Tap on the icons for more info.
Graph data
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Sandbanks (Dorset)
< SWIPE > | Wind | Gust | Wave | Period | Rain | Cloud | Temp | Chill | Wave Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | 3.8kts | 4.8kts | | 0.6m | 14.5sec | | -1mm | -1% | 8°C | 8°C |
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| 09:00 | 4.3kts | 5.6kts | | 0.6m | 14.5sec | | 0mm | 66% | 11°C | 10°C |
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| 12:00 | 3.8kts | 4.9kts | | 0.5m | 13.8sec | | 0mm | 78% | 12°C | 11°C |
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| 15:00 | 4.3kts | 4.8kts | | 0.5m | 13.7sec | | 0.1mm | 99% | 12°C | 11°C |
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First light: 05:34-06:06 / Last light: 18:23-18:55
General info
| Suitability | beginner, intermediate, advanced |
|---|---|
| Beach faces | SE |
| Best wind | S, NE, SSW |
Alternatives choices
Gwithian, Southbourne, Boscombe PierSelect Criteria
Forecast Charts 0600 Thu 21 March
Swell height (NWW3)
Wind Forecast (GFS)
