It's a grey cloudy morning over the Bay.

The weather forecast today is for rain developing in the early afternoon, and possibly heavy at times.

We also have fresh northwesterlies.

It's a three-clothing layer day today with a high of 19 and an overnight low of 12 degrees.

High tide is at 12 noon and low tide is at 6.10pm. Sea temperature is 15 degrees and there's an average sea swell of about .5m. Sunset tonight is at 7.11pm.

If you're going fishing, fishing apps estimate the next best fish bite time will be between 4 and 6pm today, and tomorrow morning between 5 and 7am.

This day in world history in 1580 Frances Drake completed the circumnavigation of the world, sailing into Plymouth aboard the Golden Hind. In 1829 on this day Scotland Yard, the official British criminal investigation organization, was formed.

In 1984 the UK agreed to transfer sovereignty of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China.

Our inspirational quote for today is from Sydney Harris who said - 'When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?'

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Have a great day!