Londonderry today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:30–4:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 2.4 ft slight · 10.3 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 53 °F from the S, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 7:25 am–5:00 pm 9 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:28 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:10–3:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Pressure 30.15 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Londonderry the sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 5:00 pm: 9 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:52 am to 2:52 am and from 1:24 pm to 3:24 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Londonderry today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 4:58–5:58 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:00 pm, golden hour from 4:07 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.42 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
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm, combines moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, European plaice, common sole and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: thornback ray. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Londonderry, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Londonderry
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (87% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- 43% chance of rain
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 11 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves every 11 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Londonderry, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Londonderry
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Londonderry.
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Webcams near Londonderry
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Tides in Londonderry
Tides in Londonderry: not available yet
There is no tide station near Londonderry, 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 Ballynagard · 3.0 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Londonderry
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 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
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 3.7 ft with a period of 10 s, from the northwest (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:55 pm (local time).
Diving in Londonderry today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 3.1 ft swell at 9 s from the northwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:38 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines light wind and the sun high, though with some swell.
We don't have a reliable tide for Londonderry, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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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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 Londonderry
Now in Londonderry
- Low / high
- 49 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.05 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 88%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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: +0.14 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 | Light rain | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 49° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 56° | 56° | 54° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 SSW | 12 SW | 9 SW | 10 SW | 12 WSW | 10 SW | 7 SSW | 5 S |
| Gusts | 36 | 32 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 12 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 53° 5 S 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 6 S 2.3 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 8 S 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 7 S 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 8 SSE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 12 S 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 11 S 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 10 SSE 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 56 °F | 16 mph SW | 3.7 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 51 / 56 °F | 12 mph SSE | 2.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 58 °F | 15 mph S | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 55 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 52 °F | 7 mph N | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 53 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.3 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 51 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 51 °F | 4 mph SE | 1.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 52 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 52 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 49 °F | 8 mph ESE | — | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 47 °F | 6 mph E | — | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 53 °F | 7 mph E | — | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 54 °F | 9 mph ENE | — |
- Thu 29 Overcast 51° / 56° 2.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 52° / 58° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 49° / 55° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 45° / 52° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 53° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 51° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 51° 1.0 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. 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 (+2.6 °F; normal high: 54 °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 8:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Londonderry
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:04 am
- Full dark 6:21 pm
- Civil dawn 6:47 am
- Civil dusk 5:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:13 pm (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 36 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:07 pm
- Full dark 6:21 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,365 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Londonderry
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:52–2:52 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:24–3:24 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:43–11:43 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:58–5:58 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 Londonderry
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Foyle Boathouse Slipway 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Culmore Yacht Club 4.0 mi
- Oaks Fisheries 2.3 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Ballynagard Lighthouse 3.1 mi northeast
Other lighthouses nearby: Lighthouse (4.0 mi northeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near LondonderryTides nearby
- New Buildings3.2 mi
- Culmore4.0 mi
- Magheramason4.9 mi
- Muff5.0 mi
- Carrigans5.9 mi
- St Johnston7.4 mi
- Newtown Cunningham8.3 mi
- Fahan9.0 mi
- Quigley’s Point9.9 mi
- Buncrana11 mi
Londonderry at a glance
- Town or city of about 83,652 people. Coordinates: 54.998° N, 7.309° W.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Lisahally Wharf (3.0 mi).
Questions about LondonderryQuestions
What time is sunset today in Londonderry?
At 5:00 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Londonderry?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:06 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 12:52–2:52 am, Minor 10:43–11:43 am, Major 1:24–3:24 pm, Minor 4:58–5:58 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Londonderry?
Light rain, from 49 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Londonderry?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 10.3 s from the northwest.
When is the best time to visit Londonderry?
The best time to visit Londonderry is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 64 °F, about 15 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).