Askam in Furness tides today
- Tide now 18.9 ft ↑ rising · high 12:35 am (32.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:30–8:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 53 °F slight · 4.8 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 56 °F from the SW, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:06 am–4:46 pm 9 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:19 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:19 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:10–1:40 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Askam in Furness there is high tide at 12:13 pm (32.2 ft) and low tides at 6:24 am and 6:48 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:35 am. The sun rises at 7:06 am and sets at 4:46 pm: 9 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:19 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:35 am to 2:35 am and from 1:07 pm to 3:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 56 °F.
Fishing in Askam in Furness today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:48 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.34 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 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: 92 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 pm to 7:50 pm, combines the 6:48 pm low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 11:10 am to 1:10 pm, with the 12:13 pm high tide, moonset, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 6:30 am to 7:20 am, with the 6:24 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, small-spotted catshark, whiting and thornback ray. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Askam in Furness
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 5.3 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.3 ft
5.3 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:24 am
Low tide at 6:24 am and 6:48 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:13 pm. Coefficient 92 (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 Askam in Furness
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- Haverigg Beach 3.4 mi · W
Poor water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Walney West Shore Beach 5.3 mi · SW
- Parking
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
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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Tides in Askam in Furness
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:24 am 3.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:13 pm 32.2 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 6:48 pm 4.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 37 min to high tide at 12:35 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 12:13 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 28.3 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 (33.2 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (1.4 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 93, 29.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 36, 10.5 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 | 7:06 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 6:24 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 12:13 pm · 32.2 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 4.2 ft | — | Coef. 92 | 92% | Major periods 12:35 am · 1:07 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:08 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 32.4 ft | Low tide 7:08 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 12:55 pm · 31.9 ft | Low tide 7:35 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:11 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:10 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 1:21 am · 31.4 ft | Low tide 7:55 am · 5.9 ft | High tide 1:41 pm · 31.0 ft | Low tide 8:27 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 2:43 am · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:12 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 2:12 am · 29.8 ft | Low tide 8:48 am · 7.4 ft | High tide 2:34 pm · 29.6 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 76 | 65% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:14 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 3:11 am · 27.8 ft | Low tide 9:50 am · 8.8 ft | High tide 3:36 pm · 27.9 ft | Low tide 10:39 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:16 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 4:20 am · 26.1 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 9.8 ft | High tide 4:50 pm · 26.5 ft | Low tide 11:58 pm · 8.1 ft | Coef. 57 | 43% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:18 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 5:40 am · 25.2 ft | Low tide 12:25 pm · 9.8 ft | High tide 6:12 pm · 26.3 ft | — | Coef. 55 | 32% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:52 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
Askam in Furness has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Heysham (Environment Agency), 16 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): Heysham (E73424), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E73424. 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 Askam in Furness
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Wednesday 28: 5.5 ft with a period of 6 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.1 °F).
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 9:58 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Northwest Regional Coastal Monitoring (North West Regional 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 Askam in Furness today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (12:13 pm): little current from 11:58 am to 12:30 pm
- 3.3 ft swell at 6 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:53 pm (11:38 pm–12:10 am), low tide 6:24 am (5:50–6:50 am), high tide 12:13 pm (11:58 am–12:30 pm) and low tide 6:48 pm (6:10–7:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.8 ft at 7 s), rain (0.30 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 52.5 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:24 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:19 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with tidal current.
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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- Action 1.6 mi
- Anastasia 4.0 mi
- Guiding Star 11 mi
- Wreck 5.2 mi
- Wreck 7.1 mi
- Wreck 8.2 mi
- Wreck 8.9 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 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 Askam in Furness
Now in Askam in Furness
- Low / high
- 53 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.20 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 96%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.19 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
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 | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 53° | 55° | 56° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 WSW | 20 SW | 22 WSW | 16 WSW | 17 W | 14 WSW | 8 WSW | 5 SW |
| Gusts | 30 | 33 | 38 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 8 |
| Waves | 5.2 ft | 5.0 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.2 ft | 4.4 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 55° 5 SW 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 7 SSW 2.1 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 5 SW 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 5 SE 1.9 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 8 SSE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 7 SE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 5 ESE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 5 SE 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 53 / 57 °F | 22 mph WSW | 5.5 ft | 12:13 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 52 / 56 °F | 10 mph SSE | 2.1 ft | 12:35 am · 12:55 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 55 °F | 12 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 1:21 am · 1:41 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 52 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 2:12 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 55 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.6 ft | 3:11 am · 3:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 52 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 4:20 am · 4:50 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 55 °F | 3 mph NNE | 0.3 ft | 5:40 am · 6:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 52 °F | 5 mph ENE | 0.4 ft | 7:00 am · 7:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 52 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 8:07 am · 8:30 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 51 °F | 10 mph E | 0.7 ft | 9:00 am · 9:19 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 50 °F | 8 mph E | 1.8 ft | 9:44 am · 10:02 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 48 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 10:22 am · 10:40 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 54 °F | 11 mph E | 1.8 ft | 10:58 am · 11:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 55 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 11:32 am · 11:48 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 52° / 56° 2.1 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 55° 2.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 52° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 55° 0.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 52° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 40° / 55° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 45° / 52° 0.4 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: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.4 °F; normal high: 52 °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 9:58 pm (local time).
The sun in Askam in Furness
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:47 am
- Full dark 6:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:29 am
- Civil dusk 5:24 pm
- Solar noon 11:57 am (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 40 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:54 pm
- Full dark 6:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,644 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Askam in Furness
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:35–2:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:07–3:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:19–11:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:49–5:49 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 Askam in Furness
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Askam Pier 0.6 mi
- Hodbarrow Pier 1.9 mi
- Borwick Rails 2.1 mi
- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Jetty 2.7 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Jetty 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Marina 9.3 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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Nearest lighthouse
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Hodbarrow Beacon 2.2 mi west
- Tower height
- 59 ft
- Built
- 1866
Other lighthouses nearby: Hodbarrow Point Lighthouse (2.5 mi west).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Askam in FurnessTides nearby
- Millom3.2 mi
- Kirkby-in-Furness3.2 mi
- Haverigg3.7 mi
- Ulverston4.4 mi
- Barrow in Furness5.3 mi
- Broughton in Furness6.2 mi
- Flookburgh9.4 mi
- Grange-over-Sands11 mi
- Arnside15 mi
- Silverdale16 mi
Askam in Furness at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,274 people. Coordinates: 54.187° N, 3.205° W.
- It is 50 mi south of Carlisle, the main place in Cumbria. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 3 min later than in Carlisle.
- The nearest tide station, Heysham, is 16 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Roanhead Beach (2.7 mi).
Questions about Askam in FurnessQuestions
What time is high tide today in Askam in Furness?
Today in Askam in Furness there is high tide at 12:13 pm (32.2 ft) and low tides at 6:24 am and 6:48 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Askam in Furness?
At 4:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Askam in Furness?
At 7:08 am. First light comes at 5:49 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 12:35–2:35 am, Minor 10:19–11:19 am, Major 1:07–3:07 pm, Minor 4:49–5:49 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Askam in Furness?
Light rain, from 53 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Askam in Furness?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the southwest. The water is 52.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Askam in Furness?
The best time to visit Askam in Furness is from June to August: highs of 63 °F to 65 °F, about 14 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: Heysham 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).