Chickerell tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 8:15 am (13.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:40–2:20 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.9 ft · 59 °F slight · 8.2 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 57 °F from the SW, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 6:56 am–4:51 pm 9 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:39 pm
- Best time to dive 4:30–5:10 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Chickerell there are high tides at 8:15 am (13.9 ft) and 8:40 pm (13.1 ft) and low tides at 1:23 am and 1:43 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:15 am. The sun rises at 6:56 am and sets at 4:51 pm: 9 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:36 am to 3:36 am and from 2:08 pm to 4:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph). Overcast, 57 °F.
Fishing in Chickerell today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:23 am
- Major period 1:36–3:36 am
- Rising pressure (+0.13 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 am to 2:20 am, combines the 1:23 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm, with the 1:43 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 7:10 am to 9:10 am, with the 8:15 am high tide, sunrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, thornback ray, ballan wrasse and European plaice. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Chickerell
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Low tide at 1:43 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (94% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Calm for swimming: 2.3 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.3 ft
2.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:43 pm
Low tide at 1:23 am and 1:43 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:15 am and 8:40 pm. Coefficient 95 (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 Chickerell
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- Chesil Beach 1.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Weymouth Lodmoor Beach 2.7 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Castle Cove 2.7 mi · SE
- Restrooms
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Bowleaze Cove 3.6 mi · E
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Portland Beach 4.3 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- 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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UK bathing water quality: Environment Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full attribution.
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Tides in Chickerell
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:23 am 1.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:15 am 13.9 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 1:43 pm 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:40 pm 13.1 ft · coef. 90
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 50 min to high tide at 8:15 am.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 8:15 am high tide and 90 for the 8:40 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 12.2 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 August 14 (14.3 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (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 26 to 28 (coefficient 102, 12.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 25, 2.8 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 | 6:56 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 1:23 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:15 am · 13.9 ft | Low tide 1:43 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 8:40 pm · 13.1 ft | Coef. 95 | 85% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:08 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:58 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 2:01 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 8:57 am · 13.2 ft | Low tide 2:23 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 9:24 pm · 12.1 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:59 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 2:40 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 9:40 am · 12.3 ft | Low tide 3:05 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 10:13 pm · 11.0 ft | Coef. 71 | 65% | Major periods 3:43 am · 4:13 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:01 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 3:22 am · 4.5 ft | High tide 10:30 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 3:54 pm · 4.6 ft | High tide 11:20 pm · 10.1 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:03 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 4:15 am · 5.5 ft | High tide 11:47 am · 10.6 ft | Low tide 5:07 pm · 5.3 ft | — | Coef. 45 | 43% | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:05 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 12:59 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 5:45 am · 6.1 ft | High tide 1:20 pm · 10.4 ft | Low tide 7:06 pm · 5.3 ft | Coef. 43 | 32% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:49 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:06 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 2:15 am · 10.0 ft | Low tide 7:31 am · 5.7 ft | High tide 2:29 pm · 10.9 ft | Low tide 8:17 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 52 | 23% | Major periods 7:12 am · 7:34 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
Chickerell has no station of its own, so we use the tide at West Bay Harbour (TICON-4), 13 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: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Chickerell
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant2.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.1 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southwest (slight).
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 58.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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 1:24 am (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).
Surf in Chickerell today
Surf today
Poor- 1.6–2.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.1 ft swell at 6 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 8:15 am)
- Light: First light 6:22 am · sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:51 pm · last light 5:25 pm
- Tide: low 1:23 am (1.7 ft), high 8:15 am (13.9 ft), low 1:43 pm (2.0 ft) and high 8:40 pm (13.1 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 59.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 30 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:22 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
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 Chickerell today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Some tidal current
- 1.4 ft swell at 6 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph)
- 1.0 mph current toward the northwest (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 1:23 am (1:08–1:38 am), high tide 8:15 am (8:00–8:30 am), low tide 1:43 pm (1:28–1:58 pm) and high tide 8:40 pm (8:20–9:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.7 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:25 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:10 pm, combines little swell and light wind, though with tidal current and current. Also worth a look from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, 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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- Longsand 3.1 mi
- Hartlepool (part Of) 3.4 mi
- Royal Adelaide 3.4 mi
- Himalaya 4.1 mi
- Hmsm M2 4.3 mi
- Earl of Abergavenny 4.4 mi
- Chesil Beach and Stennis Ledges Marine Conservation Zone 2.3 mi
- South Portland Marine Conservation Zone 9.3 mi
- Jurassic Aqua Sports 1.3 mi
- Weymouth & Portland Sub Aqua Club 2.3 mi
- Old Harbour Dive Centre 2.6 mi
- Quest Underwater Services Ltd 3.0 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 Chickerell
Now in Chickerell
- Low / high
- 52 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 34
- 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: +0.06 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 57° | 56° | 52° | 58° | 59° | 58° | 57° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 WSW | 5 SSW | 3 NE | 8 SE | 11 SE | 10 SE | 10 ESE | 12 ESE |
| Gusts | 9 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 |
| Waves | 3.1 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 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 |
- 3:00 am 56° 5 SSW 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 3 NE 2.5 ft
- 9:00 am 58° 8 SE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 59° 11 SE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 10 SE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 57° 10 ESE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 58° 12 ESE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 58° 11 ESE 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 59 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 8:15 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 59 °F | 16 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 8:57 am · 9:24 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 57 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 9:40 am · 10:13 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 52 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | 10:30 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 53 °F | 15 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 11:47 am | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 53 °F | 15 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 12:59 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 54 °F | 12 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 2:15 am · 2:29 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 51 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.8 ft | 3:16 am · 3:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 54 °F | 16 mph E | 4.5 ft | 4:06 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 55 °F | 13 mph E | 5.2 ft | 4:50 am · 5:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 57 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 5:31 am · 5:42 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 58 °F | 9 mph SSE | 3.0 ft | 6:09 am · 6:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 60 °F | 11 mph SW | 3.7 ft | 6:42 am · 6:53 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 54 / 57 °F | 12 mph WSW | 4.6 ft | 7:11 am · 7:23 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 59° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 51° / 57° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 52° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 53° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 44° / 53° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 54° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 43° / 51° 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 wind on Sunday 1. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (58 °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 1:24 am (local time).
The sun in Chickerell
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:43 am
- Full dark 6:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:22 am
- Civil dusk 5:25 pm
- Solar noon 11:54 am (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 55 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:03 pm
- Full dark 6:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,382 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Chickerell
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:36–3:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:07 am–12:07 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:09–7:09 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 Chickerell
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pile Pier 2.8 mi
- South Pier 2.9 mi
- Rock Groyne 2.6 mi
- Bincleaves Groyne 3.2 mi
- Weymouth Harbour Slipway 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Nothe Slipway 2.7 mi
- Weymouth Marina 2.2 mi
- Weymouth Harbour 2.3 mi
- Weymouth Angling Centre 2.4 mi
- Chesil Bait N Tackle 2.4 mi
- Fuel dock 2.5 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
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse 4.6 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 2.5 s · Fl W 2.5s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 72 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 72 ft
- Built
- 1905
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ChickerellTides nearby
- Weymouth2.0 mi
- Bincleaves Pier2.8 mi
- Overcombe3.2 mi
- Portland4.7 mi
- Fortuneswell5.2 mi
- Osmington5.3 mi
- Easton6.7 mi
- West Lulworth11 mi
- West Bay13 mi
- East Lulworth13 mi
Chickerell at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,966 people. Coordinates: 50.624° N, 2.503° W.
- It is 14 mi southeast of Bridport, the main place in Dorset. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Bridport.
- The nearest tide station, West Bay Harbour, is 13 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Castle Cove (2.7 mi), Bincleaves Pier (2.8 mi), Chesil Beach (2.9 mi), Bowleaze Cove (3.8 mi).
Questions about ChickerellQuestions
What time is high tide today in Chickerell?
Today in Chickerell there are high tides at 8:15 am (13.9 ft) and 8:40 pm (13.1 ft) and low tides at 1:23 am and 1:43 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Chickerell?
At 4:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Chickerell?
At 6:58 am. First light comes at 5:45 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 1:36–3:36 am, Minor 11:07 am–12:07 pm, Major 2:08–4:08 pm, Minor 6:09–7:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Chickerell?
Overcast, from 52 °F to 59 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Chickerell?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.9 ft waves with a period of 8.2 s from the southwest. The water is 59.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Chickerell?
The best time to visit Chickerell is from July to August: highs of 70 °F, about 9 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: West Bay Harbour station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).