Folkestone sea weather & tides

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Sunday 8 November

Forecast updated 8 Nov, 14:49 UK time

Sunny10.7°CFeels like 9.3°C
Rain 11%Wind 5.4 mphGusts 8.6 mph↗ From WSWSea level —Swell —
Sunny11.6°CFeels like 9°C
Rain 7%Wind 8.9 mphGusts 9.4 mph↗ From WSWSea level —Swell —
Clear9.5°CFeels like 8.8°C
Rain 12%Wind 3.8 mphGusts 5.5 mph↗ From WSWSea level —Swell —
Patchy rain nearby11°CFeels like 9.6°C
Rain 15%Wind 4.7 mphGusts 4.9 mph↘ From WNWSea level —Swell —
Clear10.3°CFeels like 8.6°C
Rain 8%Wind 2.7 mphGusts 13.9 mph↘ From NWSea level —Swell —
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Folkestone sea conditions for swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking

Folkestone forecast for 8 November 2026: Sunny, 10.7°C, 11% chance of rain, 5.4 mph WSW wind. Updated 8 Nov, 14:49 UK time.

Folkestone combines a harbour waterfront and Harbour Arm with shingle beaches, cliffs and the Lower Leas towards the open Channel. Wind and wave exposure may change around the harbour and headlands, while steps, sea walls and the tide affect access.

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The outlook uses provider-backed weather and tide information for Folkestone and the nearby Kent coast. Use the day selector to compare the returned forecast days. A suggested window is planning information, not a safety decision.

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