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Golden Hour - London & Southeast England

London & Southeast England, United Kingdom

Golden hour forecast for Southeast England. Track Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, Beachy Head, London landmarks.

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When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

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Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Ramsgate
Tue, Feb 24 · 16:40–17:47 · 1h window
Medium confidence
41%
🌇Golden Hour Potential86.4-88.8%
Low Cloud Cover: 0%
Mid Cloud Cover: 0%
High Cloud Cover: 5%
Sun Elevation: 11.6° (Daylight)
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Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Margate
Tue, Feb 24 · 16:40–17:47
🌇Golden Hour Potential:84-86.4%
Medium
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Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Whitstable
Tue, Feb 24 · 16:42–17:48
🌇Golden Hour Potential:88.8-90.2%
Medium
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Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Folkestone
Tue, Feb 24 · 16:42–17:48
🌇Golden Hour Potential:88.8-93.9%
Medium
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Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Hastings
Tue, Feb 24 · 16:45–17:51
🌇Golden Hour Potential:88.8-94.9%
Medium
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Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
London
Tue, Feb 24 · 16:46–17:53
🌇Golden Hour Potential:100%
Medium
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Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset
Eastbourne
Tue, Feb 24 · 16:46–17:52
🌇Golden Hour Potential:91.8-95.8%
Medium
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This forecast identifies when golden hour light will illuminate Southeast England's most photogenic landscapes—from London's riverside landmarks to the dramatic chalk cliffs of the Sussex coast. We track sun angle, cloud cover, and atmospheric conditions to predict spectacular warm light.

Southeast England combines world-famous urban landmarks with natural coastal drama. The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and Beachy Head create some of Britain's most recognizable coastline, while London landmarks like Big Ben, St Paul's, and the Thames bridges take on magical quality in golden light.

What makes Southeast golden hour exceptional:

  • Seven Sisters cliffs - White chalk cliffs glow golden at sunset, contrasting with blue-green Channel waters
  • Beachy Head lighthouse - Iconic striped lighthouse at base of Britain's highest chalk cliff catches warm light
  • Thames landmarks - Tower Bridge, Parliament, and St Paul's in golden hour create postcard-perfect London scenes
  • Coastal variety - From Dover's white cliffs to Brighton's Victorian architecture, the coastline offers endless golden hour subjects

Best photography occurs at low tide for coastal locations, exposing more chalk cliff base and creating beach reflections. Summer brings longest golden hour with sun setting over the Channel at western-facing beaches. Classic locations include Birling Gap for Seven Sisters views and Westminster Bridge for London's Parliament.

Location status

0 of 10 locations currently active

London

Inactive

Capital city skyline with Tower Bridge, Shard, Thames reflections and blue hour urban photography

London, England, United Kingdom

Right now: Golden Hour: Outside time window

Next opportunity in ~1 day 22h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

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Brighton

Inactive

Iconic Victorian pier with Channel coast blue hour light and South Downs backdrop

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Right now: Golden Hour: Outside time window

Next opportunity in ~1 day 22h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

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Eastbourne

Inactive

Gateway to Beachy Head lighthouse and Seven Sisters chalk cliffs at golden hour

Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom

Right now: Golden Hour: Outside time window

Next opportunity in ~1 day 22h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

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Lewes

Inactive

Historic South Downs town with castle, river valley fog, and downland landscapes

Lewes, England, United Kingdom

Right now: Golden Hour: Outside time window

Next opportunity in ~1 day 22h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

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Margate

Inactive

Kent coastal town with Turner Contemporary gallery, harbor, and North Sea sunset photography

Margate, England, United Kingdom

Right now: Golden Hour: Outside time window

Next opportunity in ~1 day 22h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

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Whitstable

Inactive

Working harbor with oyster shacks, beach huts, and Thames Estuary blue hour scenes

Whitstable, England, United Kingdom

Right now: Golden Hour: Outside time window

Next opportunity in ~1 day 22h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

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Hastings

Inactive

Historic fishing port with net shops, East Hill, and dramatic Channel coast light

Hastings, England, United Kingdom

Right now: Golden Hour: Outside time window

Next opportunity in ~1 day 22h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

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Guildford

Inactive

Surrey Hills gateway with North Downs mist, river valley fog, and chalk downland landscapes

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Right now: Golden Hour: Outside time window

Next opportunity in ~1 day 22h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

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Folkestone

Inactive

Channel coast with harbour arm, chalk cliffs, and proximity to White Cliffs of Dover

Folkestone, England, United Kingdom

Right now: Golden Hour: Outside time window

Next opportunity in ~1 day 22h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

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Ramsgate

Inactive

Historic Royal Harbour with maritime architecture and Kent coastal sunrise photography

Ramsgate, England, United Kingdom

Right now: Golden Hour: Outside time window

Next opportunity in ~1 day 22h

2 opportunities in next 10 days

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What's blocking opportunities

72-hour view of conditions preventing matches across 10 locations

Top 4 blocking conditions across 10 of 10 locations
Some blocked
Most blocked
21 Sat
22 Sun
23 Mon
24 Tue
25 Wed
24
06
12
18
24
06
12
18
24
06
12
18
24
06
12
Golden Hour Potential (≥ 80.0%)
94% blocked
Golden Hour (Any)
83% blocked
Precipitation Chance (≤ 5.0%)
51% blocked
Visibility (≥ 1000.0m)
1% blocked
How to read: Each row shows when a condition blocks opportunities. Stronger red means more locations are affected. These are the top 4 conditions preventing matches across the 72-hour forecast.

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