Sea weather in Edinburgh in Scotland All the beach weather in Edinburgh

All the essential weather information for enjoying the beach in Edinburgh in Scotland, for swimming, tanning or water sports! Our sea weather data is reliable, easy to read and updated every day.

Weather: When should you go to the beach in Edinburgh over the next 7 days?

Discover the best moment to go to the beach in Edinburgh in Scotland this week to enjoy the best weather and calmest sea possible. Our opinion is based on reliable sea weather forecasts in Edinburgh. You can see full forecasts by clicking on the day you want to see in the table below.

Date Outside temp. Our opinion
Sunday 14 December 202550°F to 52°Fnot recommended
Monday 15 December 202543°F to 52°Fdiscouraged
Tuesday 16 December 202536°F to 45°Fdiscouraged
Wednesday 17 December 202541°F to 50°Fnot recommended
Thursday 18 December 202545°F to 50°Fnot recommended
Friday 19 December 202547°F to 50°Fnot recommended
Saturday 20 December 202541°F to 45°Fdiscouraged

Sea Weather: Your daily and hourly sea weather in Edinburgh

Sea weather on Sunday 14 December 2025

On Sunday 14 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:36 and will set at 15:38 on the beach(es) of Edinburgh. The outside temperature will be a high of 52°F t and a low of 50°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 31.1mph km/h (with gusts up to 34.8mph). Wave height will be up to 4.9ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)
Perceived temperature6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity83%84%85%85%88%83%85%85%
Barometric pressure1007 hPa1006 hPa1006 hPa1005 hPa1002 hPa998 hPa996 hPa995 hPa
Cloud cover100%95%85%100%100%83%100%100%
Heat index11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)
Dew point8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)
Wind
Speed49km/h (30mph)45km/h (28mph)38km/h (23mph)29km/h (18mph)35km/h (22mph)48km/h (30mph)50km/h (31mph)49km/h (30mph)
Gusts54km/h (34mph)46km/h (28mph)44km/h (27mph)31km/h (19mph)40km/h (25mph)53km/h (33mph)54km/h (34mph)56km/h (35mph)
Direction 219°
SW
219°
SW
222°
SW
206°
SSW
196°
SSW
207°
SSW
203°
SSW
198°
SSW
Wind chill6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)
Waves
Height1.3m (4.3ft)1.1m (3.7ft)1.0m (3.4ft)1.2m (4.0ft)1.2m (4.1ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.3m (4.4ft)1.5m (4.9ft)
Direction 201°
SSW
200°
SSW
195°
SSW
189°
S
191°
S
189°
S
182°
S
151°
SSE
Period6.2 sec.9.1 sec.5.6 sec.7.0 sec.7.1 sec.7.1 sec.7.1 sec.7.1 sec.
Significant height1.4m (4.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.4m (4.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)

Sea weather on Monday 15 December 2025

On Monday 15 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:37 and will set at 15:38 on the beach(es) of Edinburgh. The outside temperature will be a high of 52°F t and a low of 43°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 22.4mph km/h (with gusts up to 24.9mph). Wave height will be up to 4.9ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature11°C (51°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)
Perceived temperature7°C (45°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity83%83%84%82%79%82%84%84%
Barometric pressure996 hPa998 hPa999 hPa1001 hPa1001 hPa1001 hPa1003 hPa1004 hPa
Cloud cover88%68%44%83%100%48%69%33%
Heat index11°C (51°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)
Dew point8°C (46°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)
Wind
Speed36km/h (23mph)27km/h (17mph)26km/h (16mph)20km/h (12mph)15km/h (9mph)15km/h (10mph)14km/h (9mph)18km/h (11mph)
Gusts39km/h (24mph)40km/h (25mph)38km/h (24mph)31km/h (19mph)23km/h (14mph)25km/h (16mph)23km/h (15mph)28km/h (17mph)
Direction 236°
SW
238°
WSW
247°
WSW
253°
WSW
259°
WSW
250°
WSW
245°
WSW
256°
WSW
Wind chill7°C (45°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)
Waves
Height1.5m (5.0ft)1.2m (4.1ft)1.1m (3.5ft)0.9m (3.1ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.6m (2.1ft)0.6m (2.0ft)
Direction 125°
SE
127°
SE
128°
SE
131°
SE
132°
SE
134°
SE
134°
SE
133°
SE
Period7.3 sec.7.7 sec.8.0 sec.8.0 sec.7.9 sec.7.8 sec.7.5 sec.7.4 sec.
Significant height1.3m (4.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.6m (2ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)

Sea weather on Tuesday 16 December 2025

On Tuesday 16 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:38 and will set at 15:38 on the beach(es) of Edinburgh. The outside temperature will be a high of 45°F t and a low of 36°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 13.7mph km/h (with gusts up to 21.8mph). Wave height will be up to 2.3ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)3°C (37°F)6°C (42°F)
Perceived temperature3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (38°F)-2°C (28°F)2°C (35°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity84%84%81%81%79%81%83%83%
Barometric pressure1005 hPa1006 hPa1007 hPa1010 hPa1012 hPa1013 hPa1014 hPa1015 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%100%47%7%100%0%0%
Heat index7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)3°C (37°F)6°C (42°F)
Dew point4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)-0°C (32°F)3°C (38°F)
Wind
Speed17km/h (11mph)18km/h (11mph)20km/h (13mph)19km/h (12mph)18km/h (11mph)19km/h (12mph)21km/h (13mph)22km/h (14mph)
Gusts26km/h (16mph)28km/h (18mph)32km/h (20mph)31km/h (19mph)32km/h (20mph)30km/h (19mph)22km/h (14mph)35km/h (22mph)
Direction 260°
W
266°
W
270°
W
268°
W
258°
WSW
246°
WSW
240°
WSW
242°
WSW
Wind chill3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (38°F)-2°C (28°F)2°C (35°F)
Waves
Height0.6m (1.9ft)0.6m (2.0ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.2ft)0.7m (2.2ft)0.6m (2.0ft)
Direction 131°
SE
129°
SE
127°
SE
128°
SE
129°
SE
131°
SE
132°
SE
134°
SE
Period7.3 sec.7.3 sec.7.3 sec.7.2 sec.7.3 sec.7.2 sec.6.8 sec.6.5 sec.
Significant height0.5m (1.6ft)0.6m (2ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.7m (2.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)

Sea weather on Wednesday 17 December 2025

On Wednesday 17 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:39 and will set at 15:38 on the beach(es) of Edinburgh. The outside temperature will be a high of 50°F t and a low of 41°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 25.5mph km/h (with gusts up to 29.8mph). Wave height will be up to 4.9ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature6°C (42°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (49°F)
Perceived temperature2°C (35°F)1°C (34°F)1°C (34°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (43°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity80%75%82%77%80%82%84%85%
Barometric pressure1015 hPa1014 hPa1013 hPa1012 hPa1010 hPa1007 hPa1006 hPa1008 hPa
Cloud cover0%11%61%59%100%100%100%100%
Heat index6°C (42°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (45°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)10°C (49°F)
Dew point2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)
Wind
Speed22km/h (13mph)21km/h (13mph)23km/h (15mph)33km/h (21mph)32km/h (20mph)36km/h (22mph)41km/h (26mph)27km/h (17mph)
Gusts34km/h (21mph)32km/h (20mph)35km/h (22mph)48km/h (30mph)48km/h (30mph)39km/h (24mph)46km/h (29mph)45km/h (28mph)
Direction 233°
SW
222°
SW
209°
SSW
202°
SSW
198°
SSW
211°
SSW
207°
SSW
228°
SW
Wind chill2°C (35°F)1°C (34°F)1°C (34°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (43°F)
Waves
Height0.6m (1.9ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.9m (3.0ft)0.9m (2.9ft)0.9m (3.0ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.5m (4.8ft)1.5m (4.9ft)
Direction 134°
SE
195°
SSW
194°
SSW
177°
S
156°
SSE
165°
SSE
153°
SSE
156°
SSE
Period6.1 sec.5.8 sec.5.4 sec.5.4 sec.5.4 sec.5.4 sec.5.4 sec.5.4 sec.
Significant height0.8m (2.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.1m (3.6ft)0.9m (3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.4m (4.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)

Sea weather on Thursday 18 December 2025

On Thursday 18 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:40 and will set at 15:38 on the beach(es) of Edinburgh. The outside temperature will be a high of 50°F t and a low of 45°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.1in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 29.8mph km/h (with gusts up to 32.3mph). Wave height will be up to 4.9ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)
Perceived temperature5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (38°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0.1in0in0in0in
Humidity85%85%81%83%96%74%72%80%
Barometric pressure1010 hPa1012 hPa1010 hPa1009 hPa1002 hPa996 hPa994 hPa993 hPa
Cloud cover11%6%100%100%100%96%100%100%
Heat index8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)
Dew point6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)8°C (46°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)7°C (45°F)
Wind
Speed22km/h (14mph)23km/h (14mph)10km/h (6mph)22km/h (13mph)48km/h (30mph)45km/h (28mph)42km/h (26mph)41km/h (26mph)
Gusts36km/h (23mph)36km/h (22mph)16km/h (10mph)34km/h (21mph)52km/h (32mph)49km/h (30mph)47km/h (29mph)45km/h (28mph)
Direction 233°
SW
230°
SW
186°
S
136°
SE
115°
ESE
162°
SSE
170°
S
168°
SSE
Wind chill5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (40°F)3°C (38°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)
Waves
Height1.3m (4.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.8m (2.7ft)0.8m (2.5ft)0.8m (2.5ft)0.9m (3.0ft)1.2m (4.0ft)1.5m (4.9ft)
Direction 140°
SE
131°
SE
129°
SE
131°
SE
132°
SE
132°
SE
126°
SE
120°
ESE
Period5.4 sec.6.9 sec.7.3 sec.7.5 sec.7.5 sec.24.5 sec.23.6 sec.23.3 sec.
Significant height1.1m (3.6ft)0.6m (2ft)0.6m (2ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.9m (3ft)1.1m (3.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)

Sea weather on Friday 19 December 2025

On Friday 19 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:40 and will set at 15:39 on the beach(es) of Edinburgh. The outside temperature will be a high of 50°F t and a low of 47°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 37.3mph km/h (with gusts up to 37.9mph). Wave height will be up to 6.2ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature10°C (49°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (47°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)
Perceived temperature5°C (41°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (42°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity65%68%82%75%67%74%71%78%
Barometric pressure992 hPa989 hPa986 hPa990 hPa1000 hPa1005 hPa1009 hPa1013 hPa
Cloud cover28%100%100%76%100%41%25%5%
Heat index10°C (49°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (47°F)10°C (50°F)9°C (48°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)
Dew point3°C (38°F)2°C (36°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)
Wind
Speed41km/h (26mph)60km/h (38mph)53km/h (33mph)48km/h (30mph)50km/h (31mph)41km/h (26mph)41km/h (25mph)36km/h (22mph)
Gusts43km/h (27mph)61km/h (38mph)58km/h (36mph)53km/h (33mph)54km/h (33mph)47km/h (29mph)44km/h (28mph)39km/h (24mph)
Direction 185°
S
183°
S
192°
SSW
244°
WSW
267°
W
249°
WSW
252°
WSW
246°
WSW
Wind chill5°C (41°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (42°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)
Waves
Height1.8m (5.8ft)1.9m (6.1ft)1.9m (6.3ft)1.9m (6.4ft)1.7m (5.7ft)1.5m (5.1ft)1.3m (4.4ft)1.2m (3.9ft)
Direction 123°
ESE
125°
SE
124°
SE
124°
SE
123°
ESE
121°
ESE
121°
ESE
121°
ESE
Period22.9 sec.22.7 sec.22.2 sec.22.2 sec.22.2 sec.7.6 sec.7.5 sec.7.3 sec.
Significant height1.2m (3.9ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.3m (1ft)0.6m (2ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)

Sea weather on Saturday 20 December 2025

On Saturday 20 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:41 and will set at 15:39 on the beach(es) of Edinburgh. The outside temperature will be a high of 45°F t and a low of 41°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 19.9mph km/h (with gusts up to 29.2mph). Wave height will be up to 3.9ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)7°C (44°F)
Perceived temperature3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)3°C (37°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity81%81%82%81%78%77%82%83%
Barometric pressure1015 hPa1017 hPa1018 hPa1019 hPa1019 hPa1019 hPa1019 hPa1019 hPa
Cloud cover3%28%15%17%15%6%5%7%
Heat index7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)7°C (44°F)
Dew point4°C (39°F)4°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)4°C (39°F)
Wind
Speed32km/h (20mph)28km/h (18mph)28km/h (18mph)25km/h (16mph)25km/h (15mph)21km/h (13mph)20km/h (12mph)25km/h (15mph)
Gusts47km/h (29mph)42km/h (26mph)43km/h (27mph)39km/h (24mph)39km/h (24mph)38km/h (24mph)24km/h (15mph)39km/h (25mph)
Direction 241°
WSW
227°
SW
232°
SW
225°
SW
236°
SW
232°
SW
215°
SW
199°
SSW
Wind chill3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)3°C (37°F)
Waves
Height1.2m (3.8ft)1.1m (3.5ft)1.1m (3.5ft)1.1m (3.7ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.0m (3.4ft)
Direction 121°
ESE
121°
ESE
119°
ESE
119°
ESE
120°
ESE
121°
ESE
122°
ESE
125°
SE
Period6.9 sec.6.7 sec.6.8 sec.6.9 sec.6.9 sec.7.0 sec.7.1 sec.7.4 sec.
Significant height0.4m (1.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.2m (0.7ft)0.1m (0.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.6m (2ft)0.4m (1.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)

Sea weather chart over the next 7 days

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