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 8.6℃ to 9.6℃ with wind speed 6.4 m/sec (SW)
Saturday, Feb 04 Expect a temp in the range 8℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 5.7 m/sec (WSW)
Sunday, Feb 05 Expect a temp in the range 1.1℃ to 3.7℃ with wind speed 4.3 m/sec (NNE)
Monday, Feb 06 Expect a temp in the range 3.8℃ to 4.7℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (SE)
Tuesday, Feb 07 Expect a temp in the range 4.8℃ to 5.9℃ with wind speed 4.7 m/sec (S)
Wednesday, Feb 08 Expect a temp in the range 1.8℃ to 5.6℃ with wind speed 1.9 m/sec (ESE)
Thursday, Feb 09 Expect a temp in the range 6.2℃ to 6.9℃ with wind speed 7.8 m/sec (S)
Harlech weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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