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.
Our weather forecast for Berwick-upon-Tweed in Northumberland
Today (Wednesday, Mar 03)
Expect a temperature in the range 2.6℃ to 4.7℃ with a wind speed 1.1 m/sec (N)
Thursday, Mar 04
Expect a temperature in the range 4.3℃ to 5℃ with a wind speed 1.5 m/sec (N)
Friday, Mar 05
Expect a temperature in the range 2.9℃ to 3.7℃ with a wind speed 2.2 m/sec (N)
Saturday, Mar 06
Expect a temperature in the range 0.6℃ to 1.6℃ with a wind speed 1.9 m/sec (SSW)
Sunday, Mar 07
Expect a temperature in the range 3.8℃ to 4.6℃ with a wind speed 6.6 m/sec (WSW)
Monday, Mar 08
Expect a temperature in the range 6.6℃ to 7.3℃ with a wind speed 3.3 m/sec (SSW)
Tuesday, Mar 09
Expect a temperature in the range 4℃ to 6.4℃ with a wind speed 7.8 m/sec (WSW)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Berwick Beach in Northumberland.
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