UV index Saltwater Beach today
Today’s peak UV 4, Moderate
Moderate
Peaks around 3:40pm
UV now 0
Sun protection times in Saltwater Beach today: 2:40pm to 4:40pm. Times in AEDT.
Updated 1:11am AEDT. Forecast from Open-Meteo.
UV index Saltwater Beach tomorrow
- Tuesday7High9:20am to 12:50pm
Hat weather from 9:20am. UV climbs to 7 around the middle of the day.
5-day UV forecast
- Wednesday6High10:50am to 5:00pm
- Thursday6High10:30am to 5:00pm
- Friday8Very high9:10am to 5:10pm
- Saturday6High9:20am to 2:50pm
- Sunday8Very high9:00am to 3:40pm
Hourly UV forecast for Saltwater Beach
| Time | UV index | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | 1 | Low |
| 9am | 1 | Low |
| 10am | 2 | Low |
| 11am | 1 | Low |
| 12pm | 1 | Low |
| 1pm | 2 | Low |
| 2pm | 1 | Low |
| 3pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 4pm | 4 | Moderate |
| 5pm | 3 | Moderate |
| 6pm | 1 | Low |
What to do at UV 4
Moderate. Unprotected fair skin can burn in under an hour, so protect up when you head out. More about UV 4
- Slop on SPF 50 or 50+ sunscreenBroad-spectrum and water-resistant, 20 minutes before you go out. Reapply every two hours.
- Slap on a broad-brimmed hatWide enough to shade your face, ears and neck. Caps leave too much exposed.
- Slip on clothing that covers your shouldersCollared shirts and long sleeves do more than any sunscreen.
- Slide on wraparound sunglassesLook for category 2 or higher under the Australian Standard.
- Seek shadeShade matters most around the middle of the day, when UV peaks.
UV in Saltwater Beach over the past week
Peak UV each day. This history grows every day the site runs.
| Day | Peak UV | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4 | Moderate |
| Tuesday | 7 | High |
| Wednesday | 7 | High |
| Thursday | 7 | High |
| Friday | 8 | Very high |
| Saturday | 7 | High |
| Sunday | 8 | Very high |
Days at 8 or above this season: 0
Nearby suburbs and beaches
FAQs about UV in Saltwater Beach
- What time is UV highest in Saltwater Beach?
- UV is highest around the middle of the day, when the sun is at its highest point. Today in Saltwater Beach it peaks around 3:40pm at 4, which is Moderate.
- Do I need sunscreen in Saltwater Beach today?
- Yes, from 2:40pm to 4:40pm, when UV is 3 or higher. Outside those hours the risk is low for short spells outside.
- When does UV drop below 3 in Saltwater Beach?
- At about 4:40pm today (AEDT). It rises above 3 again from about 9:20am tomorrow.
- How accurate is this forecast?
- It’s a model forecast that accounts for the sun’s angle, ozone and expected cloud, and it updates about every hour. Real readings can differ on patchy days, when cloud moves through faster than a model can predict. The nearest live sensor is in Gold Coast, 451 km north.