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 15.3℃ to 17.9℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (NW)
Wednesday, Jul 06 Expect a temp in the range 14.8℃ to 15.6℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (S)
Thursday, Jul 07 Expect a temp in the range 16.7℃ to 18.2℃ with wind speed 7.9 m/sec (NW)
Friday, Jul 08 Expect a temp in the range 15.9℃ to 16.7℃ with wind speed 2.3 m/sec (NNW)
Saturday, Jul 09 Expect a temp in the range 16.2℃ to 17.4℃ with wind speed 2.7 m/sec (S)
Sunday, Jul 10 Expect a temp in the range 17.7℃ to 18.1℃ with wind speed 1 m/sec (E)
Monday, Jul 11 Expect a temp in the range 16.8℃ to 17.2℃ with wind speed 3.9 m/sec (ENE)
Margate weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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