Newton Stewart tides today
- Tide now 8.3 ft ↑ rising · high 12:59 am (13.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:40–8:10 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 54 °F slight · 4.9 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 1 mph · 50 °F from the ESE, gusts 2 · overcast
- Sun 7:13 am–4:49 pm 9 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:17 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:50 am–2:10 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Newton Stewart there are high tides at 12:15 am (13.7 ft) and 12:35 pm (13.7 ft) and low tides at 6:23 am and 6:40 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:59 am. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 4:49 pm: 9 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:17 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:41 am to 2:41 am and from 1:12 pm to 3:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-southeast (1 mph). Overcast, 50 °F.
Fishing in Newton Stewart today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:23 am
- Sunrise at 7:13 am
- Rising pressure (+0.64 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 7:20 am, combines the 6:23 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, with the 12:35 pm high tide, moonset, a major period 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: common sole and tub gurnard. What you can catch
Beach day in Newton Stewart
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (93% cloud cover)
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 4.4 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.4 ft
4.4 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 54 °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
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:23 am
Low tide at 6:23 am and 6:40 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:15 am and 12:35 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 Newton Stewart
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Tides in Newton Stewart
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:15 am 13.7 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 6:23 am 2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:35 pm 13.7 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 6:40 pm 2.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 2 min to high tide at 12:59 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 12:15 am high tide and 88 for the 12:35 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 11.6 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 27 (14.5 ft) and the lowest, on July 17 (0.6 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 9 to 12 (coefficient 88, 11.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 40, 5.8 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 | 7:13 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 12:15 am · 13.7 ft | Low tide 6:23 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 12:35 pm · 13.7 ft | Low tide 6:40 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 88 | 92% | Major periods 12:41 am · 1:12 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:15 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 12:59 am · 13.7 ft | Low tide 7:06 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 13.8 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 87 | 85% | Major periods 1:44 am · 2:16 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:17 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 1:48 am · 13.4 ft | Low tide 7:52 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 2:06 pm · 13.6 ft | Low tide 8:20 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:19 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 2:43 am · 12.9 ft | Low tide 8:45 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 2:59 pm · 13.3 ft | Low tide 9:20 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 78 | 65% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:21 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 12.2 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · 4.3 ft | High tide 3:59 pm · 12.8 ft | Low tide 10:31 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:18 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:23 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 4:57 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 11:02 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 5:10 pm · 12.3 ft | Low tide 11:52 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 62 | 43% | Major periods 5:44 am · 6:09 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:25 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 6:19 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 12:24 pm · 4.8 ft | High tide 6:29 pm · 12.1 ft | — | Coef. 59 | 32% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:57 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
Newton Stewart has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Portpatrick (Environment Agency), 27 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): Portpatrick (E73724), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E73724. 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 Newton Stewart
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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: 6.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the south-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 (−1.5 °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 9:57 pm (local time).
Diving in Newton Stewart today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:35 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:00 pm
- 2.6 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.9 mph current toward the northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:15 am (11:50 pm–12:40 am), low tide 6:23 am (6:00–6:50 am), high tide 12:35 pm (12:10–1:00 pm) and low tide 6:40 pm (6:20–7:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.6 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has 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: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:27 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 9:30 am to 10:40 am, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Newton Stewart.
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Weather in Newton Stewart
Now in Newton Stewart
- Low / high
- 49 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 49° | 52° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 55° | 52° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 SW | 16 SW | 10 WSW | 6 WSW | 11 WSW | 7 WSW | 2 SW | 1 SE |
| Gusts | 19 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| Waves | 5.7 ft | 6.2 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.2 ft | 2.9 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 50° 1 SE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 50° 3 E 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 3 E 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 2 ESE 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 2 ESE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 8 S 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 8 S 2.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 8 SE 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 56 °F | 17 mph SW | 6.2 ft | 12:15 am · 12:35 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 56 °F | 10 mph SE | 3.0 ft | 12:59 am · 1:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 54 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.5 ft | 1:48 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 54 °F | 7 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 2:43 am · 2:59 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 55 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.9 ft | 3:44 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 53 °F | 3 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 4:57 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 53 °F | 2 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 6:19 am · 6:29 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 52 °F | 3 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 7:39 am · 7:44 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 50 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 8:43 am · 8:47 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 38 / 48 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 9:34 am · 9:38 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 39 / 49 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 10:14 am · 10:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 47 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 10:49 am · 10:59 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 44 / 50 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 11:21 am · 11:34 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 52 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 11:53 am |
- Thu 29 Light showers 49° / 56° 3.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 54° 3.5 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 50° / 54° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 43° / 55° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 38° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 39° / 53° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 41° / 52° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.5 °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 9:57 pm (local time).
The sun in Newton Stewart
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:53 am
- Full dark 6:10 pm
- Civil dawn 6:35 am
- Civil dusk 5:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 36 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:55 pm
- Full dark 6:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,557 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Newton Stewart
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:41–2:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:12–3:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:31–11:31 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:47–5:47 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 Newton Stewart
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.25 mi.
From the shoreline (1.8 mi from Newton Stewart) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.25 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.25 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.25 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.25 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.25 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.25 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.25 mi out.
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.
Tides near Newton StewartTides nearby
- Creetown5.6 mi
- Wigtown6.4 mi
- Gatehouse of Fleet13 mi
- Glenluce14 mi
- Port William14 mi
- Kirkcudbright19 mi
- Cairnryan21 mi
- Stranraer22 mi
- Girvan25 mi
- Auchencairn26 mi
Newton Stewart at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,010 people. Coordinates: 54.958° N, 4.483° W.
- It is 35 mi west of Dumfries, the main place in Dumfries and Galloway. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 4 min later than in Dumfries.
- The nearest tide station, Portpatrick, is 27 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about Newton StewartQuestions
What time is high tide today in Newton Stewart?
Today in Newton Stewart there are high tides at 12:15 am (13.7 ft) and 12:35 pm (13.7 ft) and low tides at 6:23 am and 6:40 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Newton Stewart?
At 4:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Newton Stewart?
At 7:15 am. First light comes at 5:55 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 12:41–2:41 am, Minor 10:31–11:31 am, Major 1:12–3:12 pm, Minor 4:47–5:47 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Newton Stewart?
Light showers, from 49 °F to 56 °F, with a light air from the east-southeast (1 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Newton Stewart?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the south-southwest. The water is 54.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Newton Stewart?
The best time to visit Newton Stewart 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: Portpatrick 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).