Great Torrington tides today
- Tide now 8.8 ft ↓ falling · low 4:57 am (3.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:20–5:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.0 ft · 58 °F moderate · 8.9 s from the west
- Wind · air 4 mph · 52 °F from the SSW, gusts 11 · overcast
- Sun 7:02 am–4:58 pm 9 h 57 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:47 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:20–3:20 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Great Torrington there are high tides at 7:02 am (17.9 ft) and 7:23 pm (17.8 ft) and low tides at 4:15 am and 4:36 pm. Tide coefficient 103. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:57 am. The sun rises at 7:02 am and sets at 4:58 pm: 9 h 57 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:39 am to 2:39 am and from 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Great Torrington today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:36 pm
- Minor period 5:17–6:17 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:58 pm, golden hour from 4:10 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.29 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and 6.0 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 103 (big spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:10 pm to 5:30 pm, combines the 4:36 pm low tide, moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:30 am to 7:50 am, with the 7:02 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, common sole, whiting and small-spotted catshark. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and common sole. What you can catch
Beach day in Great Torrington
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Low tide at 4:36 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.07 in)
- Dangerous for swimming: 6.8 ft waves every 12 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 6.8 ft
6.8 ft waves every 12 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:15 am
Low tide at 4:15 am and 4:36 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:02 am and 7:23 pm. Coefficient 103 (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 Great Torrington
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Great Torrington.
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Tides in Great Torrington
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:15 am 3.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:02 am 17.9 ft · coef. 103
- ▼ Low tide 4:36 pm 3.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:23 pm 17.8 ft · coef. 101
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 7 h 7 min to low tide at 4:57 am.
Tide coefficient 103 for the 7:02 am high tide and 101 for the 7:23 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 14.8 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 October 27 (18.0 ft) and the lowest, on March 30 (0.4 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 27 to 28 (coefficient 104, 14.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 28, 3.7 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 | 7:02 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 4:15 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 7:02 am · 17.9 ft | Low tide 4:36 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 7:23 pm · 17.8 ft | Coef. 103 | 92% | Major periods 12:39 am · 1:10 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:03 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 4:57 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 7:44 am · 17.4 ft | Low tide 5:19 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 8:07 pm · 16.5 ft | Coef. 97 | 85% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:05 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 5:40 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 8:30 am · 15.9 ft | Low tide 6:03 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 8:55 pm · 14.4 ft | Coef. 86 | 76% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:07 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 6:23 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 9:21 am · 13.7 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 2.9 ft | High tide 9:51 pm · 11.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 65% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:09 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 7:09 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 10:22 am · 11.6 ft | Low tide 7:41 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 11:02 pm · 9.9 ft | Coef. 58 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:10 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 8:06 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 11:40 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 8:56 pm · 3.1 ft | — | Coef. 47 | 43% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:12 am · 4:48 pm | High tide 12:28 am · 9.2 ft | Low tide 9:29 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 1:02 pm · 10.0 ft | Low tide 10:24 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 44 | 32% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:56 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
Great Torrington has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Barnstaple (Environment Agency), 9.4 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): Barnstaple (50198), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/50198. 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 (356 days).
The sea at Great Torrington
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.5 ft
- Significant5.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 8.6 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west (rough).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 56.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.1 °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 9:50 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 Great Torrington today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (4:36 pm): little current from 4:21 pm to 4:51 pm
- 6.2 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 4:15 am (4:00–4:30 am), high tide 7:02 am (6:47–7:17 am), low tide 4:36 pm (4:21–4:51 pm) and high tide 7:23 pm (7:08–7:38 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 10 ft) 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: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:33 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with waves. Also worth a look from 11:40 am to 1:30 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with waves.
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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- Rossekop II 9.1 mi
- Marie Elaine 11 mi
- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 8.1 mi
- Wreck 8.4 mi
- Wreck 8.7 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- North Devon Coast National Landscape 9.7 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 Great Torrington
Now in Great Torrington
- Low / high
- 50 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 63%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 15 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.04 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 52° | 53° | 50° | 53° | 58° | 58° | 55° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 W | 11 WSW | 8 S | 7 SSW | 10 WSW | 7 SW | 5 SSW | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 20 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 11 |
| Waves | 8.6 ft | 8.1 ft | 7.9 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.3 ft | 6.4 ft | 5.7 ft | 5.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 54° 5 SSW 5.1 ft
- 12:00 am 49° 4 ESE 4.6 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 4 SE 4.1 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 5 SE 3.7 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 5 SE 3.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 9 SE 3.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 9 SE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 6 SE 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 59 °F | 11 mph SW | 8.6 ft | 7:02 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 58 °F | 9 mph SE | 4.6 ft | 7:44 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 60 °F | 11 mph SE | 3.4 ft | 8:30 am · 8:55 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 55 °F | 10 mph E | 3.5 ft | 9:21 am · 9:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 53 °F | 6 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | 10:22 am · 11:02 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 53 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 11:40 am | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 53 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | 12:28 am · 1:02 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 55 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | 1:43 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 51 °F | 13 mph E | 3.9 ft | 2:45 am · 3:10 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 52 °F | 19 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 3:37 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 54 °F | 15 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 4:23 am · 4:43 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 57 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 5:04 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 60 °F | 10 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 5:43 am · 6:00 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 59 °F | 9 mph S | 1.6 ft | 6:19 am · 6:35 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 43° / 58° 4.6 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 46° / 60° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 55° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 53° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 53° 3.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 53° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 47° / 55° 3.8 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. 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 (+3.4 °F; normal high: 56 °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 9:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Great Torrington
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:49 am
- Full dark 6:11 pm
- Civil dawn 6:27 am
- Civil dusk 5:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:00 pm (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 57 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:10 pm
- Full dark 6:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,580 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Great Torrington
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:39–2:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:10–3:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:17–6:17 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 Great Torrington
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Instow Barton Jetty 8.1 mi
- Stafford Moor 7.9 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.5 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 6.9 mi
- Boat ramp 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 mi
- Anglers Heaven 5.2 mi
- Summerlands Tackle 7.3 mi
- Sovereign Superbaits 7.3 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.
Tides near Great TorringtonTides nearby
- Bideford5.2 mi
- Northam6.4 mi
- Instow7.1 mi
- Appledore7.1 mi
- Fremington8.1 mi
- Barnstaple9.5 mi
- Braunton11 mi
- Croyde13 mi
- Woolacombe15 mi
- Ilfracombe18 mi
Great Torrington at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,714 people. Coordinates: 50.953° N, 4.144° W.
- It is 31 mi northwest of Exeter, the main place in Devon. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min later than in Exeter.
- The nearest tide station, Barnstaple, is 9.4 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about Great TorringtonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Great Torrington?
Today in Great Torrington there are high tides at 7:02 am (17.9 ft) and 7:23 pm (17.8 ft) and low tides at 4:15 am and 4:36 pm. Tide coefficient 103.
What time is sunset today in Great Torrington?
At 4:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Great Torrington?
At 7:03 am. First light comes at 5:50 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 12:39–2:39 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 1:10–3:10 pm, Minor 5:17–6:17 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Great Torrington?
Overcast, from 50 °F to 59 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 63% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Great Torrington?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.0 ft waves with a period of 8.9 s from the west. The water is 57.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Great Torrington?
The best time to visit Great Torrington is from June to August: highs of 65 °F to 68 °F, about 11 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
Tide: Barnstaple 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).