Billowness is to the west of Anstruther Harbour in a quiet sandy bay. It is an ideal place for nature enthusiasts, walkers, or people who just want to relax at the coast.
Beach type: Sand
Nearest town: Anstruther
Local authority: Fife Council
OS Grid Reference: NO564031
Blue Flag Beach
Keep Britain Tidy Seaside Award
Anstruther
Tourist Information Centre
Harbourhead
Fife
Central Scotland
Scotland
KY10 3AB
Phone 01333 311073
Email info@visitscotland.com
http://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/kingdom-fife/
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Forecast for Friday 18 August
06:00
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| Chance of rain | 73% |
| Max temp. | 14°C |
| (feels like | 12°C) |
| Wind 2mph, gusting to 5mph. |  S |
| Pressure | 999 |
| Humidity | 93% |
| UV Index |  |
| Air Quality |  |
09:00
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| Chance of rain | 53% |
| Max temp. | 13°C |
| (feels like | 9°C) |
| Wind 5mph, gusting to 9mph. |  WSW |
| Pressure | 1000 |
| Humidity | 86% |
| UV Index |  |
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12:00
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| Chance of rain | 66% |
| Max temp. | 14°C |
| (feels like | 11°C) |
| Wind 5mph, gusting to 8mph. | WSW |
| Pressure | 1000 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| UV Index |  |
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15:00
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| Chance of rain | 78% |
| Max temp. | 14°C |
| (feels like | 10°C) |
| Wind 5mph, gusting to 8mph. | WSW |
| Pressure | 1000 |
| Humidity | 77% |
| UV Index | |
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18:00
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| Chance of rain | 19% |
| Max temp. | 14°C |
| (feels like | 11°C) |
| Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph. | WSW |
| Pressure | 1001 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| UV Index | |
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21:00
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| Chance of rain | 6% |
| Max temp. | 13°C |
| (feels like | 10°C) |
| Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph. | WSW |
| Pressure | 1001 |
| Humidity | 83% |
| UV Index | n/a |
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Low Tide
High Tide
Low TideImportant! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point and may not be accurate for this location. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.
In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use. Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.
Billow Ness (Cliffs and Headlands) 0.2m SE
Pittenweem (Beaches) 1m SW
Caiplie Rock (Reefs and Shoals) 2.3m NE
West Ness (Cliffs and Headlands) 3.5m NE
Firth of Forth (Rivers and Estuaries) 4m SW
Roome Bay. Crail (Beaches) 4.5m NE
Elie Ness (Cliffs and Headlands) 5m SW
Earlsferry (Beaches) 5.1m SW
Hurst (Reefs and Shoals) 5.3m E
Elie (Woodhaven & Ruby Bay) (Beaches) 5.4m SW
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