Edinburgh sea weather & tides
Find the right time for your activities on the water in Edinburgh.
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2-hour forecast
Forecast updated 28 Oct, 06:06 UK time
Tides & coast
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Sea temperature
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Daylight
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- 07:11
- π Sunset
- 16:41
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Coastal conditions
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- Swell range
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- Humidity
- 89%
- UV / visibility
- 0 Β· 10 km
Edinburgh sea conditions for swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking
Edinburgh forecast for 28 October 2026: Light rain shower, 11.1Β°C, 44% chance of rain, 17.2 mph WSW wind. Updated 28 Oct, 06:06 UK time.
Edinburgh reaches the Firth of Forth at places including Portobello and Leith. This city outlook is a broad coastal reference; Portobello beach and the working waterfront at Leith are different destinations and should be checked locally.
Local practical checks
- Choose the actual coastal destination, such as Portobello, rather than using the city centre as an access point.
- Distinguish an open-beach plan from harbour or dock areas around Leith.
The outlook uses provider-backed weather and tide information for Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth coast. Use the day selector to compare the returned forecast days. A suggested window is planning information, not a safety decision.