Tarbert tides today
- Tide now 8.8 ft ↑ rising · high 1:59 am (11.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–3:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 55 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 53 °F from the SSW, gusts 19 · overcast
- Sun 7:20 am–4:50 pm 9 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:13 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:13 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–3:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Tarbert there are high tides at 1:15 am (11.9 ft) and 1:28 pm (12.0 ft) and low tides at 6:42 am and 6:55 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:59 am. The sun rises at 7:20 am and sets at 4:50 pm: 9 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:13 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:44 am to 2:44 am and from 1:16 pm to 3:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Tarbert today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 1:28 pm, coefficient 86
- Major period 1:16–3:16 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.53 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (13 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 2:30 pm, combines the 1:28 pm high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 6:40 am to 7:40 am, with the 6:42 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:40 am to 2:10 am, with the 1:15 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, small-spotted catshark, haddock and European plaice. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and European flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Tarbert
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- Cloudy (93% cloud cover)
- Feels like 50 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:42 am
Low tide at 6:42 am and 6:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:15 am and 1:28 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Tarbert
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- Ostel Bay beach 6.1 mi · E
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Tides in Tarbert
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:15 am 11.9 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 6:42 am 2.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:28 pm 12.0 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 6:55 pm 2.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 8 min to high tide at 1:59 am.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 1:15 am high tide and 86 for the 1:28 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 27 (12.9 ft) and the lowest, on July 17 (0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 12 (coefficient 86, 10.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 41, 5.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:20 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 6:42 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 1:28 pm · 12.0 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 86 | 92% | Major periods 12:44 am · 1:16 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:22 am · 4:48 pm | High tide 1:59 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 7:23 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 2:10 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 7:40 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 86 | 85% | Major periods 1:48 am · 2:20 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:24 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 2:44 am · 11.8 ft | Low tide 8:08 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 2:53 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 8:30 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:53 am · 3:24 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:26 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 3:37 pm · 12.1 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 80 | 65% | Major periods 3:55 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:28 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 4:22 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 9:57 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 4:26 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 10:33 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:22 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:30 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 5:24 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 11:51 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 66 | 43% | Major periods 5:48 am · 6:13 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:32 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 7:02 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 12:27 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 6:41 pm · 10.8 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 32% | Major periods 6:38 am · 7:01 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tarbert has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Millport (Environment Agency), 21 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Millport (E74024), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E74024. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Modified: harmonic constants fitted by TidePlanet from the 15-minute sea levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Tarbert
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:51 pm (local time).
Diving in Tarbert today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Some tidal current
- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:15 am (12:50–1:30 am), low tide 6:42 am (6:27–6:57 am), high tide 1:28 pm (1:10–1:50 pm) and low tide 6:55 pm (6:40–7:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.51 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.7 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:29 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:13 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Tarbert
Now in Tarbert
- Low / high
- 50 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.15 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.21 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 55° | 54° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 SSW | 19 SW | 15 W | 12 WSW | 12 WSW | 13 WSW | 7 SW | 6 SSW |
| Gusts | 34 | 43 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 23 | 19 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.01 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 52° 4 SSW 0.4 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 3 S 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 4 SSE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 5 SSE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 10 SSE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 11 SSE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 9 SSE 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 10 SSE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 55 °F | 19 mph SW | 1.8 ft | 1:15 am · 1:28 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 52 / 57 °F | 11 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 1:59 am · 2:10 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 56 °F | 15 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 2:44 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 56 °F | 6 mph S | 1.0 ft | 3:31 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 53 °F | 9 mph NNW | 0.3 ft | 4:22 am · 4:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 52 °F | 3 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 5:27 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 49 °F | 3 mph E | 0.1 ft | 7:02 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 50 °F | 5 mph E | 0.1 ft | 8:30 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 46 °F | 9 mph E | 0.5 ft | 9:32 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 47 °F | 9 mph E | 0.6 ft | 10:21 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 48 °F | 8 mph E | 0.9 ft | 11:01 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 48 °F | 9 mph E | 1.2 ft | 11:36 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 50 °F | 11 mph E | 1.3 ft | 12:08 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 53 °F | 10 mph E | 1.2 ft | 12:14 am · 12:41 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 52° / 57° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Rain 54° / 56° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 54° / 56° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 53° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 52° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 40° / 49° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 41° / 50° 0.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °F; normal high: 53 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Tarbert
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:57 am
- Full dark 6:13 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 5:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:05 pm (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 31 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:55 pm
- Full dark 6:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,493 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tarbert
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:44–2:44 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:16–3:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:43–11:43 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:43–5:43 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Tarbert
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- West Loch Pier 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 7.8 mi
- Boat ramp 8.7 mi
- Boat ramp 9.2 mi
- Portavadie 4.0 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.7 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.7 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Tarbert) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.7 mi
- 33 ft deep0.7 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deep0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.7 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 3 mi out.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near TarbertTides nearby
- Skipness7.2 mi
- Tighnabruaich7.7 mi
- Ardrishaig11 mi
- Lochgilphead12 mi
- Port Bannatyne14 mi
- Isle of Bute14 mi
- Rothesay14 mi
- Innellan18 mi
- Isle of Gigha18 mi
- Carradale19 mi
Tarbert at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,130 people. Coordinates: 55.863° N, 5.416° W.
- It is 28 mi west of Helensburgh, the main place in Argyll and Bute. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 3 min later than in Helensburgh.
- The nearest tide station, Millport, is 21 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about TarbertQuestions
What time is high tide today in Tarbert?
Today in Tarbert there are high tides at 1:15 am (11.9 ft) and 1:28 pm (12.0 ft) and low tides at 6:42 am and 6:55 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Tarbert?
At 4:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tarbert?
At 7:22 am. First light comes at 5:59 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:44–2:44 am, Minor 10:43–11:43 am, Major 1:16–3:16 pm, Minor 4:43–5:43 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Tarbert?
Light rain, from 50 °F to 55 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tarbert?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the south-southwest. The water is 54.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tarbert?
The best time to visit Tarbert is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 64 °F, about 15 rainy days a month and 5 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Millport tide gauge (UK National Tide Gauge Network). This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta), under the Open Government Licence v3.0; constants fitted by TidePlanet from a year of its readings. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).