Frodsham today: weather, sun and moon

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · local time (GMT) Wed, Oct 28 · GMT C · No station nearby

Best time tomorrow 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 5/10
Wind · air 5 mph · 51 °F from the S, gusts 9 · overcast
Sun 7:02 am–4:47 pm 9 h 45 min of daylight
Moon 92% · 5:24 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:24 pm
Pressure 30.29 inHg rising · steady tomorrow
Major solunar period 12:33–2:33 am today's activity: high
Spring tides Oct 26–28 full moon · with perigee
Next phase Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pm

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Frodsham the sun rises at 7:02 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 9 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:24 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:33 am to 2:33 am and from 1:05 pm to 3:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Frodsham today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: high

Average day · 6 out of 10 1:30–3:00 pm Also 4:00–5:20 pm

Major period 1:05–3:05 pm
Rising pressure (+0.43 inHg in 24 h) and light onshore wind (9 mph)
Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
A minor period lines up with sunset

Your day at a glance

Night Day Major Minor Best windows 1 1:30–3:00 pm2 4:00–5:20 pm

The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm, with moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure.

Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, European flounder, small-spotted catshark and European sea bass. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder and European plaice. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Frodsham, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Tides

Tides in Frodsham

Tides in Frodsham: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Frodsham, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Helsby · 2.2 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Frodsham

Hourly wind

Sea state

The wave model doesn't reach Frodsham: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 5 mph S · gusts 9

The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.

N Sea Land

Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.

Cross-offshore Hourly wind →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:00 pm (local time).

Nearest buoy

Liverpool Bay WaveNet Site Buoy 6200287 · 31 mi WNW of here Measured at 6:30 pm, 3 h 30 min ago

Waves 3.2 ft · 5 s —

Water 54.8 °F

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).

Weather

Weather in Frodsham

14-day weather

Now in Frodsham

Now 51 °F Overcast · feels like 49 °F · 47 / 60 °F

Low / high: 47 / 60 °F
Rain: 0.06 in · 78%
Clouds: 85%
Humidity: 91%
Dew pointDew point: 49 °F
Visibility: 13 mi
UV indexUV: 0 · low
Air qualityAir: Fair · 38
Saharan dust: No
Pollen: None

Pressure and fishing

↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
→ SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change

30.0030.2030.40 30.43

Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.16 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind

1020 mph 25 Now

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	Partly cloudy	Overcast	Light rain	Light rain	Mainly clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temperature	48°	47°	50°	55°	59°	59°	54°	52°
Wind (mph)	8 SSW	9 S	11 S	7 SW	12 WSW	8 W	3 S	4 S
Gusts	15	16	22	14	23	17	6	8
Rain	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.02 in	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.00 in	0.00 in

9:00 pm 52° 4 S
12:00 am 51° 4 S
3:00 am 50° 3 SSE
6:00 am 47° 3 ESE
9:00 am 51° 3 SE
12:00 pm 57° 7 SSE
3:00 pm 58° 7 SSE
6:00 pm 54° 5 SSE

Next 14 daysComing days

Day	Sky	Low / high	Max wind
Today · 28	Light rain	47 / 60 °F	13 mph SW
Thu 29	Overcast	47 / 58 °F	8 mph SSE
Fri 30	Overcast	49 / 56 °F	9 mph SE
Sat 31	Fog	44 / 52 °F	9 mph SSE
Sun 1	Fog	42 / 52 °F	5 mph ENE
Mon 2	Overcast	41 / 52 °F	6 mph NNE
Tue 3	Light drizzle	41 / 54 °F	5 mph NNE
Wed 4	Overcast	45 / 52 °F	7 mph ENE
Thu 5	Overcast	46 / 52 °F	9 mph E
Fri 6	Mainly clear	43 / 52 °F	10 mph ESE
Sat 7	Overcast	40 / 50 °F	11 mph SE
Sun 8	Drizzle	40 / 51 °F	10 mph SE
Mon 9	Drizzle	49 / 55 °F	10 mph SE
Tue 10	Light drizzle	52 / 55 °F	6 mph E

Thu 29 Overcast 47° / 58° 8 mph
Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 56° 9 mph
Sat 31 Fog 44° / 52° 9 mph
Sun 1 Fog 42° / 52° 5 mph
Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 52° 6 mph
Tue 3 Light drizzle 41° / 54° 5 mph
Wed 4 Overcast 45° / 52° 7 mph

See all 14 days →

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.

The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. 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 (+4.8 °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 10:00 pm (local time).

Sun

The sun in Frodsham

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:02 am in the ESE (111°)ESE

Sets 4:47 pm in the WSW (249°)WSW

First light 5:45 am
Full dark 6:04 pm
Civil dawn 6:25 am
Civil dusk 5:23 pm
Solar noon 11:55 am (24° high)
Daylight 9 h 45 min (−4 min)
Evening golden hour 3:56 pm
Full dark 6:04 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:02–7:53 am

Evening golden hour3:56–4:47 pm

Today the sun is 92,359,676 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Frodsham

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 92% 92% illuminated · 17.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am

Rises 5:24 pm in the NE (41°)NE

Sets 11:59 am tomorrow · in the NW (321°) · set at 10:39 am

Transit 1:33 am overhead

Visible 18 h 35 min from 5:24 pm to 11:59 am

Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: high

12:33–2:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
1:05–3:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
10:09–11:09 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
4:54–5:54 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.

Place

Where to fish in Frodsham

All places in Cheshire West and Chester →

Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

Water depth

Very shallow

Very shallow and flat: 2.5 mi from shore the water is still only about 0 ft deep.

From the shoreline (1.7 mi from Frodsham) out to sea, heading north.

How far from shore

16 ft deep1 mi
33 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
66 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
164 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 2.5 mi. 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) 2.5 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.

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

Photo of Hale Head Lighthouse — Photo: Peter I. Vardy · Public domain

Hale Head Lighthouse 3.4 mi northwest

Light height: 70 ft above sea level
Tower height: 57 ft
Built: 1906

Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses

Tides near FrodshamTides nearby

All places in Cheshire West and Chester, A to Z (7) → Eel Pie Island tides →

Frodsham at a glance

Town or city of about 9,032 people. Coordinates: 53.295° N, 2.727° W.
It is 9.9 mi northeast of Chester, the main place in Cheshire West and Chester. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Chester.
Its coast faces northwest.

Questions about FrodshamQuestions

What time is sunset today in Frodsham?

At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:23 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Frodsham?

At 7:04 am. First light comes at 5:46 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 12:33–2:33 am, Minor 10:09–11:09 am, Major 1:05–3:05 pm, Minor 4:54–5:54 pm. Today's activity is high.

What's the weather like today in Frodsham?

Light rain, from 47 °F to 60 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 78% chance of rain.

When is the best time to visit Frodsham?

The best time to visit Frodsham is from June to August: highs of 66 °F to 69 °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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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