Monday and Tuesday
Weather
The W’ly wind will be moderate force 4 to fresh force 5, which isn’t quite as blowy as on Sunday, so that shall feel like an improvement. Furthermore, despite there being a scattering of showers in the Channel, they will be fewer and further between, so we should stay dry for the vast majority of the time. The most likely times to catch a shower will be in the early mornings and again in the evenings, with the afternoons most likely staying dry and sunny. Max temps 13-14°C and always feeling warmest around Town and Fermain. (UV index peaking at 7, so don’t forget your sun-cream if working/playing outdoors).
Surf and the Water
Choppy surf on both days; 6-8 feet on Monday, 4-5 feet on Tuesday. If you’re going windsurfing or kite-surfing then Monday will be best. If you’re going swimming, then Fermain and Havelet will probably offer the smoothest water for a dip. The sea water is a little over 12°C now, so it’s gradually becoming more comfortable. High tides late mornings, low tides late afternoons.
Wednesday and Thursday
Weather
There will probably be some showers through Wednesday rush-hour but the rest of the day should be dry and sunny throughout. However, there will be a moderate WNW’ly wind to prevent the temperature from rising any higher than on Monday and Tuesday (so that’s still 13-14°C for the max). It’s then going to be dry and starry overnight, with bright sunshine following along on Thursday morning. High cloud will thicken up through the afternoon though, firstly turning the sunshine hazy and then turning everything rather grey before drizzly rain develops on Thursday night. Thursday’s currently looking like the warmest day of the week, with a likely max of 15°C and a moderate SSW’ly breeze.
Surf and the Water
Much cleaner surf from Wednesday evening onward, 3-4 feet on Wednesday and 2-3 feet on Thursday. Tiny little tides, with highs of about 6.9m at lunchtime.
Friday and The Weekend
Weather
Friday’s weather will be just like the Sunday we have just had, i.e. sunny spells and occasional squally showers, with a strong force 6 to 7 W’ly wind. The general story won’t change too much on Saturday and Sunday, it will just relax a little, with the wind dropping off to fresh force 5 WSW’ly and the showers becoming fewer and further between. The temperature staying on the chilly side I’m afraid, probably not exceeding 13-14°C, but don’t worry because it does look as though we will be in for a big improvement through the final week of May (more about that in subsequent updates).
Surf and the Water
The surf will get very big and very messy again on Friday, possibly big enough to wrap into L’Ancresse even, but I really think it will be too windy for anything but windsurfing (unless you just fancy a swim down in the shelter of Fermain). The weekend will have slightly calmer winds and cleaner surf, so there could be some west-coast action for wave-riders.
The next forecast update will be on Wednesday morning…
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