Here are our top tips to keep you, your friends and family safe at the beach with links to Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Met Office advice.
Areas of low cloud and fog may spread inland from the south coast this evening, remaining clear to the north. After midnight, increasing cloud cover arrives from the northwest with rain arriving in the west by dawn. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
Friday:
A rather wet start to the day with cloud and rain slowly clearing to the southeast by midday. Followed by sunny spells into the afternoon, staying dry with a breeze. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
A bright start Saturday, turning increasingly cloudy with strong winds. Clearing overnight to leave sunny spells and easing winds Sunday and Monday, cloudier in the east with rain at times.
Updated:
UK long range weather forecast
From the start of April, settled weather is expected to cover much of the UK. Most places are expected to be dry with clear or sunny spells and light winds. Inland areas will see a general day on day warming next week. It will probably remain slightly cooler near coastal areas, with an additional risk of mist or sea fog affecting parts of the east coast. There is a chance for more unsettled and perhaps cooler weather for a time. However the main signal is for dry and fine weather across the country during this period. Temperatures will likely be around or above normal and feeling warm during the day, and some cold nights are still possible when skies are clear.
Updated:
Weather patterns are most likely to remain slow moving through the middle of April. High pressure will probably be centred to the north of the UK, bringing a lot of fine and dry weather. If there are any interludes of rain or showers, particularly later in the month, these are more likely to affect the south of the UK. Temperatures are likely to be above average overall, and feeling warm inland with light winds during the day, although some cold nights are still possible under any clear skies.