Truro tides today
- Tide now 10.4 ft ↓ falling · low 1:53 am (1.8 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–3:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 58 °F slight · 7.0 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 47 °F from the SSW, gusts 2 · overcast
- Sun 7:04 am–5:04 pm 10 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:55 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:30–2:50 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Truro there are high tides at 6:02 am (18.1 ft) and 6:24 pm (17.8 ft) and low tides at 1:15 am and 1:36 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 1:53 am. The sun rises at 7:04 am and sets at 5:04 pm: 10 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:43 am to 2:43 am and from 1:14 pm to 3:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (1 mph). Overcast, 47 °F.
Fishing in Truro today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 1:36 pm
- Major period 1:14–3:14 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.34 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 2:40 pm, combines the 1:36 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:20 pm to 6:20 pm, with the 6:24 pm high tide, moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:40 am to 2:10 am, with the 1:15 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, ballan wrasse, pollack and thornback ray. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and common cuttlefish. What you can catch
Beach day in Truro
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 3.3 ft waves
- Low tide at 1:36 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (93% cloud cover)
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 58 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 1:15 am
Low tide at 1:15 am and 1:36 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:02 am and 6:24 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 Truro
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- Loe Beach 4.3 mi · S
- 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 Truro
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Tides in Truro
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:15 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:02 am 18.1 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 1:36 pm 1.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:24 pm 17.8 ft · coef. 87
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 3 min to low tide at 1:53 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 6:02 am high tide and 87 for the 6:24 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 16.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 20 (18.9 ft) and the lowest, on July 17 (0.6 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 11 (coefficient 90, 17.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 36, 7.4 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 | 7:04 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 6:02 am · 18.1 ft | Low tide 1:36 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 6:24 pm · 17.8 ft | Coef. 88 | 92% | Major periods 12:43 am · 1:14 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:05 am · 5:02 pm | Low tide 1:53 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 6:44 am · 17.7 ft | Low tide 2:14 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:08 pm · 17.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 85% | Major periods 1:46 am · 2:19 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:07 am · 5:00 pm | Low tide 2:27 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 7:28 am · 16.9 ft | Low tide 2:47 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 7:54 pm · 15.9 ft | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 2:51 am · 3:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:09 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 2:53 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 8:16 am · 15.9 ft | Low tide 3:18 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 8:47 pm · 14.6 ft | Coef. 73 | 65% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:10 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 3:16 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 9:12 am · 14.7 ft | Low tide 4:01 pm · 2.3 ft | High tide 9:49 pm · 13.5 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:12 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 4:16 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 10:20 am · 13.8 ft | Low tide 5:10 pm · 2.6 ft | High tide 11:06 pm · 12.8 ft | Coef. 56 | 43% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:14 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 5:35 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 11:45 am · 13.5 ft | Low tide 6:39 pm · 2.5 ft | — | Coef. 55 | 32% | Major periods 6:36 am · 7:00 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
Truro has no station of its own, so we use the tide at St Ives (Environment Agency), 19 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 flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta): St Ives (48160), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/48160. 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 measured tidal levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (353 days).
The sea at Truro
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east (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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.4 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:51 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from South West Coastal Monitoring, National Network of Regional Coastal Monitoring Programmes (NNRCMP), via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Diving in Truro today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (1:36 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:51 pm
- 2.2 ft swell at 7 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:15 am (11:50 pm–1:30 am), high tide 6:02 am (5:47–6:20 am), low tide 1:36 pm (12:10–1:51 pm) and high tide 6:24 pm (6:09–6:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.9 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:37 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Pendennis Shore Dive 8.2 mi
- Mitera Marigo 6.6 mi
- Hanover 7.4 mi
- Hera 8.0 mi
- Ub 128 8.2 mi
- Ub 97 8.3 mi
- Ub 86 8.3 mi
- Wavecrest Scuba 6.2 mi
- All Dives Matter Limited 6.8 mi
- Seaways Diving 6.9 mi
- Diveuk 7.9 mi
- Cornwall Diving School 8.1 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 Truro
Now in Truro
- Low / high
- 45 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 99%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 7.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 36
- 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 48° | 49° | 52° | 56° | 59° | 59° | 53° | 47° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SW | 7 WSW | 9 SW | 10 WSW | 9 WSW | 9 SW | 4 SSW | 1 SSW |
| Gusts | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 2 |
| Waves | 3.6 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.3 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 |
- 9:00 pm 47° 1 SSW 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 45° 1 WNW 2.1 ft
- 3:00 am 43° 2 WNW 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 2 W 1.9 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 10 SSE 1.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 12 SSE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 12 SE 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 11 SE 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 45 / 59 °F | 11 mph WSW | 3.6 ft | 6:02 am · 6:24 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 57 °F | 13 mph SSE | 2.7 ft | 6:44 am · 7:08 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 58 °F | 13 mph SE | 2.7 ft | 7:28 am · 7:54 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 58 °F | 11 mph E | 3.0 ft | 8:16 am · 8:47 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 55 °F | 5 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 9:12 am · 9:49 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 54 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 10:20 am · 11:06 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 53 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.9 ft | 11:45 am | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 55 °F | 13 mph ENE | 5.6 ft | 12:30 am · 1:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 54 °F | 17 mph E | 6.3 ft | 1:40 am · 2:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 55 °F | 19 mph ESE | 4.6 ft | 2:35 am · 2:58 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 56 °F | 16 mph ESE | 6.5 ft | 3:20 am · 3:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 57 °F | 9 mph SSE | 3.6 ft | 4:01 am · 4:20 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 58 °F | 9 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 4:38 am · 4:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 58 °F | 7 mph SSW | 3.1 ft | 5:14 am · 5:30 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 42° / 57° 2.7 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 54° / 58° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 48° / 58° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 43° / 55° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 54° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 53° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 45° / 55° 5.6 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 Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F; normal high: 57 °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 8:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Truro
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:52 am
- Full dark 6:15 pm
- Civil dawn 6:30 am
- Civil dusk 5:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:04 pm (27° high)
- Daylight 10 h 0 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:17 pm
- Full dark 6:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,518 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Truro
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:43–2:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:14–3:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:58–10:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:25–6:25 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 Truro
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Roundwood Quay 3.0 mi
- WW2 D-Day Embarkation Hard "Dolphin" Stanchion 4.2 mi
- Kiln Quay 7.1 mi
- Prince of Wales Pier 7.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Public slip 6.0 mi
- Falmouth Marina 7.1 mi
- Falmouth Visiting Yacht Haven 7.7 mi
- CDGC Fishing and country sports 3.0 mi
- Wsb Tackle 7.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Tides near TruroTides nearby
- Devoran4.1 mi
- Perranwell4.6 mi
- Mylor Bridge5.7 mi
- Mount Hawke6.9 mi
- Flushing7.0 mi
- Perranporth7.0 mi
- Penryn7.1 mi
- Portscatho7.3 mi
- Saint Agnes7.4 mi
- Falmouth7.7 mi
Truro at a glance
- Town or city of about 23,041 people. Coordinates: 50.265° N, 5.054° W.
- The nearest tide station, St Ives, is 19 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about TruroQuestions
What time is high tide today in Truro?
Today in Truro there are high tides at 6:02 am (18.1 ft) and 6:24 pm (17.8 ft) and low tides at 1:15 am and 1:36 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Truro?
At 5:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Truro?
At 7:05 am. First light comes at 5:53 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 12:43–2:43 am, Minor 9:58–10:58 am, Major 1:14–3:14 pm, Minor 5:25–6:25 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Truro?
Overcast, from 45 °F to 59 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (1 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Truro?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 7.0 s from the southwest. The water is 57.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Truro?
The best time to visit Truro is from June to August: highs of 64 °F to 67 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 7 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: St Ives tidal level station of the Environment Agency (England). This uses Environment Agency flood and river level 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).