Distington tides today
- Tide now 28.2 ft ↑ rising · high 12:51 am (28.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:30–8:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 54 °F slight · 5.1 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 55 °F from the SSW, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:10 am–4:44 pm 9 h 34 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:10 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:10 pm
- Best time to dive 12:30–1:50 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Distington there are high tides at 12:51 am (28.3 ft) and 1:11 pm (28.0 ft) and low tides at 7:22 am and 7:46 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:51 am. The sun rises at 7:10 am and sets at 4:44 pm: 9 h 34 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:10 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:12 pm to 4:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Distington today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:22 am
- Sunrise at 7:10 am
- Rising pressure (+0.30 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and some swell (1.8 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, 6:30 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:22 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:10 pm to 2:10 pm, with the 1:11 pm high tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 1:50 am, with the 12:51 am high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, whiting, small-spotted catshark 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 Distington
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- Low tide at 7:22 am: more sand
- Cloudy (80% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- 71% chance of rain
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 54 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:22 am
Low tide at 7:22 am and 7:46 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:51 am and 1:11 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 Distington
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- North Beach 3.6 mi · SW
- 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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Tides in Distington
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 12:51 am 28.3 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 7:22 am 4.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:11 pm 28.0 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 7:46 pm 4.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 10 min to high tide at 12:51 am.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 12:51 am high tide and 88 for the 1:11 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 24.0 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 26 (29.0 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 29 (coefficient 92, 24.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 36, 9.1 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 | 7:10 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 12:51 am · 28.3 ft | Low tide 7:22 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 1:11 pm · 28.0 ft | Low tide 7:46 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:12 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:12 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 1:37 am · 27.4 ft | Low tide 8:08 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 1:57 pm · 27.2 ft | Low tide 8:37 pm · 5.1 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:14 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 2:28 am · 26.1 ft | Low tide 8:58 am · 6.6 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 26.1 ft | Low tide 9:34 pm · 6.1 ft | Coef. 76 | 65% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:16 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 3:26 am · 24.4 ft | Low tide 9:58 am · 8.0 ft | High tide 3:49 pm · 24.6 ft | Low tide 10:44 pm · 7.0 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:14 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:18 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 4:34 am · 22.9 ft | Low tide 11:12 am · 8.9 ft | High tide 5:01 pm · 23.5 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 43% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:20 am · 4:34 pm | Low tide 12:05 am · 7.3 ft | High tide 5:56 am · 22.1 ft | Low tide 12:36 pm · 8.9 ft | High tide 6:25 pm · 23.1 ft | Coef. 55 | 32% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:22 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 6.7 ft | High tide 7:19 am · 22.4 ft | Low tide 1:52 pm · 8.1 ft | High tide 7:43 pm · 23.8 ft | Coef. 62 | 23% | Major periods 7:16 am · 7:38 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
Tides from the Workington station (Environment Agency), 3.9 mi from Distington. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Workington (E73624), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E73624. 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 Distington
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Friday 30: 3.3 ft with a period of 5 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 12:42 am (local time).
Surf in Distington today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.9 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.8 ft swell at 4 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 7:46 pm)
- Light: First light 6:33 am · sunrise 7:10 am · sunset 4:44 pm · last light 5:22 pm
- Tide: high 12:51 am (28.3 ft), low 7:22 am (4.2 ft), high 1:11 pm (28.0 ft) and low 7:46 pm (4.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 54.0 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 10 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 11:00 am to 3:00 pm can also work, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and cross-shore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Distington today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (1:11 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:30 pm
- 1.5 ft swell at 5 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:51 am (12:30–1:10 am), low tide 7:22 am (6:50–7:50 am), high tide 1:11 pm (12:50–1:30 pm) and low tide 7:46 pm (7:20–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.7 ft at 6 s) and rain (0.24 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:22 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:10 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:10 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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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- May Queen II 4.9 mi
- Darmel 7.3 mi
- Coeur de Leon 7.6 mi
- Girl Donna 8.7 mi
- Castle Dawn 9.7 mi
- Carlo 10 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Wreck 8.1 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area 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 Distington
Now in Distington
- Low / high
- 53 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 71%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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: +0.19 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 55° | 54° | 55° | 56° | 57° | 53° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SSW | 6 S | 8 S | 9 S | 12 S | 7 SSE | 3 SE | 7 SSE |
| Gusts | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| Waves | 2.5 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 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 55° 8 SSW 2.5 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 6 S 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 8 S 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 9 S 1.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 12 S 2.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 7 SSE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 3 SE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 7 SSE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 57 °F | 12 mph S | 2.5 ft | 12:51 am · 1:11 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 55 °F | 12 mph SSE | 3.3 ft | 1:37 am · 1:57 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 55 °F | 10 mph S | 2.2 ft | 2:28 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 55 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 3:26 am · 3:49 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 50 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 4:34 am · 5:01 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 54 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | 5:56 am · 6:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 52 °F | 3 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | 7:19 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 53 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 8:25 am · 8:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 52 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 9:16 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 51 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | 9:59 am · 10:16 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 48 °F | 13 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 10:37 am · 10:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 55 °F | 13 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 11:12 am · 11:28 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 56 °F | 7 mph E | 1.1 ft | 11:46 am | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 56 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 12:03 am · 12:20 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 55° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 55° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 55° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 50° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 41° / 54° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 52° 0.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 43° / 53° 0.7 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 (+4.5 °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 12:42 am (local time).
The sun in Distington
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:51 am
- Full dark 6:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:33 am
- Civil dusk 5:22 pm
- Solar noon 11:58 am (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 34 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:51 pm
- Full dark 6:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,312 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Distington
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:12–4:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:44 am–12:44 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:40–6:40 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 Distington
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Workington Pier 3.9 mi
- Jetty 3.8 mi
- West Pier 4.0 mi
- Ellerbeck Fisheries 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Whitehaven Harbour 3.9 mi
- Harrington Marina 1.6 mi
- Tanas Tackle 4.5 mi
- Tanas Tackle 8.0 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.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.8 mi from Distington) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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 1.3 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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
Whitehaven North Pier light 3.8 mi southwest
- Light
- A red flash every 5 s · Fl R 5s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 26 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 20 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: West Pier Lighthouse (3.9 mi southwest), Old Quay Lighthouse (3.9 mi southwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near DistingtonTides nearby
- Lowca1.7 mi
- Workington3.1 mi
- Whitehaven3.8 mi
- Flimby6.4 mi
- Saint Bees7.6 mi
- Maryport8.3 mi
- Sellafield12 mi
- Seascale14 mi
- Southerness19 mi
- Silloth20 mi
Distington at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,445 people. Coordinates: 54.597° N, 3.539° W.
- It is 32 mi southwest of Carlisle, the main place in Cumbria. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 3 min later than in Carlisle.
- The nearest tide station, Workington, is 3.9 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about DistingtonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Distington?
Today in Distington there are high tides at 12:51 am (28.3 ft) and 1:11 pm (28.0 ft) and low tides at 7:22 am and 7:46 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Distington?
At 4:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Distington?
At 7:12 am. First light comes at 5:52 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 1:40–3:40 am, Minor 11:44 am–12:44 pm, Major 2:12–4:12 pm, Minor 5:40–6:40 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Distington?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 57 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph) and a 71% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Distington?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the southwest. The water is 54.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Distington?
The best time to visit Distington is from June to August: highs of 63 °F to 66 °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: Workington 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).