Monday to Wednesday
Weather
These days will be pleasant enough because we are at the start of August. However, the best way to describe the weather is decidedly average. Whatever time of year it is, the way to achieve decidedly average weather in Guernsey is to have a WSW’ly airflow. The moisture that these force 3 to 4 breezes bring, leads to cloud formation on the western slopes, much of that cloud being low enough to give the odd mist patch and possibly even a brief moment of drizzle every now and then. To find some blue sky and sunshine, the best places to head would be right down on the northern or western beaches (because there the air hasn’t been pushed up the slopes yet), or otherwise to head to south-eastern parts (where the extra warmth and dryness will cause the cloud to thin and scatter). Daily max temperatures will be around 21-22°C in most parts of the island, but maybe 23-24°C in Town.
Surf and the water
For west-coast surfers, we are looking at three days of choppy sloppy 2 foot waves (maybe with the odd 3 footer for the luckiest searchers). And if you’re a swimmer or a paddle-boarder, then there will be lots of lovely smooth water along the east coast for you. High tides will be late mornings and low tides will be late afternoons.
Thursday and Friday
Weather
Much sunnier skies are likely to finish the week, due to a change of wind to a moderate NW’ly on Thursday, veering to a NNE’ly on Friday. Despite the increase in sunshine, both days might feel relatively chilly at times, due to the wind, so the best way to capture some warmth will be to go for a walk along the south coast cliff-paths or to go and park yourself on the equally sheltered southern beaches. Daily max temps are likely to be 20-21°C in most places, but probably 22-23°C in those favoured southern spots.
Surf and the Water
Still nothing special in the surf department, just the choppy sloppy stuff (which is certainly better than nothing). As for the sheltered and smooth water that swimmers are seeking, there will be a few cosy nooks along the east coast on Thursday and along the west coast on Friday, but the south coast will really be where it’s best on both days. High tides around midday, low tides around 6am and 6pm.
The weekend
Weather
The sunny weather will continue through the weekend and again the wind will balance this out with a bit of a chilly feeling at times. However, there will be a very slight nudge to a due NE’ly direction, just bringing a tiny bit more continental influence and thereby raising the temperatures by 1°C (or maybe 2°C if we are lucky). Once again, head on down to that south coast for the best of it.
Surf and the water
’m afraid the surf is looking virtually flat, but the swimming conditions are looking as lovely as ever all along the south coast and also in the northern corners of the west-coast bays.
The next forecast update will be on Wednesday evening…
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