Kidwelly tides today
- Tide now 5.2 ft ↓ falling · low 1:34 am (3.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–3:00 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.3 ft · 55 °F moderate · 8.6 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 56 °F from the SW, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:06 am–4:55 pm 9 h 49 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:38 pm
- Best time to dive 1:00–3:00 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Kidwelly there are high tides at 7:53 am (31.1 ft) and 8:19 pm (30.3 ft) and low tides at 1:34 am and 1:55 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:34 am. The sun rises at 7:06 am and sets at 4:55 pm: 9 h 49 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:43 am to 3:43 am and from 2:16 pm to 4:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph). Overcast, 56 °F.
Fishing in Kidwelly today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:55 pm
- Major period 2:16–4:16 pm
- Steady pressure (30.30 inHg), light cross-shore wind (10 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 1:55 pm low tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 2:30 am, with the 1:34 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:50 am to 8:00 am, with the 7:53 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: common sole, small-spotted catshark, European plaice and thornback ray. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common sole and European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Kidwelly
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Low tide at 1:55 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 3.5 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.5 ft
3.5 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate 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 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:34 am
Low tide at 1:34 am and 1:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:53 am and 8:19 pm. Coefficient 90 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Kidwelly
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- Cefn Sidan 3.9 mi · SW
- RNLI lifeguards in season
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Natural Resources Wales
- Scott's Bay 4.3 mi · NW
- Tywyn Bâch 5.0 mi · SE
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Kidwelly
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Tides in Kidwelly
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 1:34 am 3.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:53 am 31.1 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 1:55 pm 4.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:19 pm 30.3 ft · coef. 86
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 57 min to low tide at 1:34 am.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 7:53 am high tide and 86 for the 8:19 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 27.4 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 March 21 (32.6 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (1.3 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 97, 29.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 30, 9.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:06 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 1:34 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 7:53 am · 31.1 ft | Low tide 1:55 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 8:19 pm · 30.3 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:08 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 2:15 am · 5.0 ft | High tide 8:37 am · 29.8 ft | Low tide 2:40 pm · 5.7 ft | High tide 9:07 pm · 28.5 ft | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 2:48 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:09 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 3:00 am · 6.7 ft | High tide 9:27 am · 28.1 ft | Low tide 3:32 pm · 7.5 ft | High tide 10:01 pm · 26.5 ft | Coef. 69 | 65% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:11 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 3:55 am · 8.7 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 26.4 ft | Low tide 4:42 pm · 9.2 ft | High tide 11:10 pm · 24.8 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:13 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 5:16 am · 10.3 ft | High tide 11:44 am · 25.1 ft | Low tide 6:17 pm · 10.1 ft | — | Coef. 48 | 43% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:15 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 12:33 am · 24.0 ft | Low tide 6:52 am · 10.5 ft | High tide 1:08 pm · 25.0 ft | Low tide 7:44 pm · 9.5 ft | Coef. 48 | 32% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:17 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 24.6 ft | Low tide 8:11 am · 9.3 ft | High tide 2:24 pm · 26.2 ft | Low tide 8:53 pm · 8.0 ft | Coef. 56 | 23% | Major periods 7:19 am · 7:42 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
Kidwelly has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Mumbles (TICON-4), 18 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: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Kidwelly
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.2 ft
- Significant4.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.4 ft with a period of 9 s, from the southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 53.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 12:37 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory (CEFAS), via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Kidwelly today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (1:55 pm): little current from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- 2.5 ft swell at 8 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:34 am (1:10–2:00 am), high tide 7:53 am (7:30–8:20 am), low tide 1:55 pm (1:30–2:30 pm) and high tide 8:19 pm (8:00–8:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 6.6 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.2 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:30 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 7:10 am to 8:40 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
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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- Paul 3.0 mi
- Teviotdale 4.0 mi
- Craigwhinnie 4.6 mi
- Creag Mhor 6.3 mi
- Shane 6.4 mi
- Wreck 5.1 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Wreck 8.8 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Gower Coast National Nature Reserve 12 mi
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.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Kidwelly
Now in Kidwelly
- Low / high
- 53 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.11 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 56° | 55° | 54° | 55° | 57° | 57° | 55° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SW | 6 S | 4 SE | 5 SE | 11 SE | 10 SE | 7 SE | 8 SE |
| Gusts | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 15 |
| Waves | 4.4 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 56° 7 SW 4.4 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 6 S 3.9 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 4 SE 3.6 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 5 SE 3.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 11 SE 3.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 10 SE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 7 SE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 8 SE 3.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 57 °F | 11 mph SE | 4.4 ft | 7:53 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 58 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | 8:37 am · 9:07 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 56 °F | 6 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 9:27 am · 10:01 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 41 / 58 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 10:27 am · 11:10 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 53 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 11:44 am | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 53 °F | 11 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 12:33 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 54 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 1:54 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 53 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 3:02 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 52 °F | 11 mph E | 2.2 ft | 3:56 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 51 °F | 11 mph E | 5.1 ft | 4:41 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 55 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.7 ft | 5:21 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 58 °F | 10 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 5:58 am · 6:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 57 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 6:32 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 56 °F | 12 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | 7:04 am · 7:18 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 46° / 58° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 41° / 56° 3.2 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 41° / 58° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 44° / 53° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 44° / 54° 1.4 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 44° / 53° 1.6 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °F; normal high: 55 °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 12:37 am (local time).
The sun in Kidwelly
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:51 am
- Full dark 6:10 pm
- Civil dawn 6:31 am
- Civil dusk 5:30 pm
- Solar noon 12:01 pm (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 49 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:06 pm
- Full dark 6:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,261 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kidwelly
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:43–3:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:16–4:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:23 am–12:23 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:08–7:08 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Kidwelly
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 6.7 mi
- Jetty 7.3 mi
- Fishing Bay 4 9.3 mi
- Fishing Bay 5 9.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 mi
- No. 3 Slip 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 7.0 mi
- Boat ramp 7.0 mi
- Anglers Corner 7.3 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 1,150 ft.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Kidwelly) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1,150 ft. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1,150 ft. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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) 1,150 ft 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Burry Port Lighthouse 4.6 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 7 nautical miles (8.1 mi)
- Light height
- 23 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1842
Other lighthouses nearby: Whiteford Lighthouse (6.2 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near KidwellyTides nearby
- Ferryside3.6 mi
- Burry Port4.3 mi
- Llanelli7.1 mi
- Laugharne7.2 mi
- Carmarthen8.2 mi
- Llanmadoc8.5 mi
- Crofty10 mi
- Penclawdd11 mi
- Pontarddulais11 mi
- Rhossili12 mi
Kidwelly at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,782 people. Coordinates: 51.736° N, 4.303° W.
- It is 8.2 mi south of Carmarthen, the main place in Carmarthenshire. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Carmarthen.
- The nearest tide station, Mumbles, is 18 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about KidwellyQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kidwelly?
Today in Kidwelly there are high tides at 7:53 am (31.1 ft) and 8:19 pm (30.3 ft) and low tides at 1:34 am and 1:55 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Kidwelly?
At 4:55 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kidwelly?
At 7:08 am. First light comes at 5:53 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:43–3:43 am, Minor 11:23 am–12:23 pm, Major 2:16–4:16 pm, Minor 6:08–7:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Kidwelly?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kidwelly?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.3 ft waves with a period of 8.6 s from the southwest. The water is 55.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kidwelly?
The best time to visit Kidwelly is from June to August: highs of 64 °F to 67 °F, about 12 rainy days a month and 6 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: Mumbles station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).