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Tidal range approx. 4 metres. Local sea breezes in Summer, waters protected from English Channel by Isle of Wight.

Current weather conditions

 Southampton / Weather Centre, United Kingdom.

Wind Speed
2.6 meters per second (5.8 miles per hour)
Wind Direction
east
(090°), varying between north/northeast (020°) and south (180°)
Temperature
20 °C (68 °F)
Dew-Point
10 °C (50 °F)
Pressure
1021 mb (30.15 inHg)
Humidity
52.5%
Cloud Cover
There were scattered clouds at a height of 1006 meter (3300 feet)
Visibility
greater than 10 kilometers (6.2 miles)
 

The report was made 28 minutes ago, at 12:20 UTC.


The best sailing is in the deep waters of the Inner Channel and Victoria Channel. Trade winds are usually fairly consistent out of an easterly direction. Tidal range is minimal, being about 18" at springs.

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