Location & Surroundings
Bendu Flat is a shoal(s) in Southern Province, Sierra Leone. The nearest larger town is Bonthe, 6 km to the north. The national capital Freetown is about 140 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Sherbro International Airport, 7 km away.
Overview
Bendu Flat is DE Sandbank in Sierra Leone.
It is located in Southern Province, Sierra Leone.
Basic Data
- Country Sierra Leone
- Located in Southern Province
- Type shoal(s) (SHOL)
- a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 28' 44" N, 12° 29' 24" W
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Africa/Freetown
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Leone (SLE)
- Phone Prefix +232
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:56
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Weather in Bendu Flat
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bendu Flat, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
29.8 C
Wind
3.8 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
25 %
Precip
2.28 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 29.8 | 3.8 | 179 | 67 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 3.9 | 184 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 1.99 / 1.99 | 97 | 618.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 3.0 | 191 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.27 / 2.27 | 1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 0.9 | 190 | 85 | 1,013.0 | 3.22 / 5.49 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 1.5 | 111 | 79 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 2.28 | 93 | 185.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 3.1 | 203 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 5 | 543.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 243 | 86 | 1,014.0 | 2.88 / 2.89 | 5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.2 | 341 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.03 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.7 | 1.6 | 236 | 67 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 30 | 462.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 2.9 | 261 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.99 / 1.96 | 43 | 572.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 2.1 | 291 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 11 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 2.40 / 3.09 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.7 | 2.1 | 219 | 63 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 27 | 458.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bendu Flat?
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bendu Flat today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Bendu Flat?
Local time is 23:56. Time zone: Africa/Freetown (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bendu Flat?
Bendu Flat is a shoal(s).
What is the elevation of Bendu Flat?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Bendu Flat located?
It is at 7.47889, -12.49000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bendu Flat in?
It is in Sierra Leone.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry