Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as: - Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest - Good: generally good water quality - Sufficient: meets minimum standards - Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
7 Day Weather Forecast
Today Expect a temp in the range 13℃ to 15.7℃ with wind speed 2.3 m/sec (WNW)
Tuesday, Jul 05 Expect a temp in the range 12.8℃ to 14.6℃ with wind speed 2.9 m/sec (NNW)
Wednesday, Jul 06 Expect a temp in the range 12.4℃ to 14.3℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (NW)
Thursday, Jul 07 Expect a temp in the range 16.4℃ to 17.1℃ with wind speed 4.7 m/sec (WNW)
Friday, Jul 08 Expect a temp in the range 13.4℃ to 15.6℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (SSW)
Saturday, Jul 09 Expect a temp in the range 15.7℃ to 18.3℃ with wind speed 1.6 m/sec (E)
Sunday, Jul 10 Expect a temp in the range 14.2℃ to 16.5℃ with wind speed 1.3 m/sec (SSW)
Southend-on-Sea weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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