West Barns tides today
- Tide now 11.9 ft ↓ falling · low 9:46 am (3.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–4:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 53 °F smooth · 2.5 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 48 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Surf today Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:11 am–4:36 pm 9 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:52 pm
Today in West Barns there are high tides at 4:07 am (19.1 ft) and 4:33 pm (18.5 ft) and low tides at 9:46 am and 10:09 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:46 am. The sun rises at 7:11 am and sets at 4:36 pm: 9 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:52 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 smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Mainly clear, 48 °F.
Fishing in West Barns today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:33 pm, coefficient 90
- Major period 2:08–4:08 pm
- Sunset at 4:36 pm, golden hour from 3:40 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.22 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 4:33 pm high tide, a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, haddock, Atlantic cod and ballan wrasse. What you can catch
Beach day in West Barns
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 9:46 am: more sand
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft
0.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °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 9:46 am
Low tide at 9:46 am and 10:09 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:07 am and 4:33 pm. Coefficient 93 (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 West Barns
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- Hedderwick Sands 1.3 mi · NW
- Tyne Sands 1.6 mi · NW
- Dunbar East Beach 1.8 mi · E
- Parking
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, SEPA
- Ravensheugh Sands 2.8 mi · NW
- Parking
- Whitesands 3.4 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, SEPA
- Peffer Sands 3.6 mi · NW
- Seacliff Beach 5.0 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, SEPA
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 West Barns
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:07 am 19.1 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Next low tide 9:46 am 3.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:33 pm 18.5 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 10:09 pm 3.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 59 min to low tide at 9:46 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 4:07 am high tide and 90 for the 4:33 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 15.9 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 15 (20.1 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.9 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 96, 16.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 32, 6.4 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 | 7:11 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 4:07 am · 19.1 ft | Low tide 9:46 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 4:33 pm · 18.5 ft | Low tide 10:09 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:08 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:13 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 5:02 am · 18.5 ft | Low tide 10:28 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 5:26 pm · 18.0 ft | Low tide 10:56 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:15 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 6:00 am · 17.8 ft | Low tide 11:19 am · 5.7 ft | High tide 6:21 pm · 17.4 ft | Low tide 11:55 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 75 | 65% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:17 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 6:59 am · 17.0 ft | Low tide 12:28 pm · 7.1 ft | High tide 7:20 pm · 16.8 ft | — | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:10 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:19 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 1:17 am · 5.6 ft | High tide 8:01 am · 16.3 ft | Low tide 2:03 pm · 7.8 ft | High tide 8:24 pm · 16.4 ft | Coef. 54 | 43% | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:21 am · 4:25 pm | Low tide 2:54 am · 5.8 ft | High tide 9:07 am · 15.8 ft | Low tide 3:31 pm · 7.7 ft | High tide 9:34 pm · 16.3 ft | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:49 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:23 am · 4:23 pm | Low tide 4:18 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 10:21 am · 15.9 ft | Low tide 4:42 pm · 6.9 ft | High tide 10:48 pm · 16.7 ft | Coef. 61 | 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
West Barns has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Leith (Environment Agency), 24 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): Leith (E70824), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E70824. 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 West Barns
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 1.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northeast (smooth).
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 51.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.1 °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 6:36 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory (CEFAS), via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in West Barns today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.1 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:46 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:31 am · sunrise 7:11 am · sunset 4:36 pm · last light 5:15 pm
- Tide: high 4:07 am (19.1 ft), low 9:46 am (3.4 ft), high 4:33 pm (18.5 ft) and low 10:09 pm (3.2 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 53.1 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 West Barns today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:46 am): little current from 9:20 am to 10:20 am
- 0.4 ft swell at 2 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:07 am (3:30–4:30 am), low tide 9:46 am (9:20–10:20 am), high tide 4:33 pm (4:00–5:00 pm) and low tide 10:09 pm (9:40–10:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.1 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:15 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 11:00 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:20 pm to 4:30 pm, with slack water at high 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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- Nobelese 1.5 mi
- Cyclops 4.5 mi
- U 74 5.2 mi
- River Garry 5.3 mi
- Royal Fusilier 7.9 mi
- Scotia 9.5 mi
- Halland 9.6 mi
- Ptarmigan 11 mi
- Sneland 1 12 mi
- Munchen 12 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- John Muir Country Park 1.6 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 West Barns
Now in West Barns
- Low / high
- 48 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 30%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 52° | 49° | 49° | 51° | 58° | 58° | 53° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SW | 6 SW | 5 SW | 3 S | 9 SSW | 8 SSW | 4 S | 3 SSE |
| Gusts | 15 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 5 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.5 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 |
- 6:00 am 49° 5 SW 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 3 S 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 9 SSW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 8 SSW 0.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 4 S 0.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 3 SSE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 49° 3 SSE 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 2 SSE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 58 °F | 11 mph SSW | 1.1 ft | 4:07 am · 4:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 57 °F | 11 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 5:02 am · 5:26 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 58 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 6:00 am · 6:21 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 52 °F | 11 mph E | 1.5 ft | 6:59 am · 7:20 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 50 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 8:01 am · 8:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 52 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 9:07 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 46 °F | 7 mph W | 1.0 ft | 10:21 am · 10:48 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 47 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | 11:31 am · 11:53 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 50 °F | 8 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 12:26 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 48 °F | 6 mph W | 1.6 ft | 12:46 am · 1:10 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 47 °F | 8 mph SW | 1.8 ft | 1:30 am · 1:49 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 52 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 2:10 am · 2:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 52 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 2:48 am · 3:01 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 54 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.8 ft | 3:25 am · 3:36 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 47° / 57° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 58° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 42° / 52° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 50° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 44° / 52° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 46° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 42° / 47° 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 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 (+5.6 °F; normal high: 53 °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 6:36 am (local time).
The sun in West Barns
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:48 am
- Full dark 5:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:31 am
- Civil dusk 5:15 pm
- Solar noon 11:54 am (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 26 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:40 pm
- Full dark 5:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,379 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in West Barns
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:36–3:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:54 am–12:54 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:22–6:22 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 West Barns
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 750 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline (1.4 mi from West Barns) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep750 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 750 ft): 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. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.1 mi): for deeper dives, 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
Barns Ness Lighthouse 4.2 mi east
- Light
- White light, on and off for equal times, every 4 s · Iso W 4s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 118 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 121 ft
- Built
- 1899
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near West BarnsTides nearby
- Dunbar1.6 mi
- North Berwick7.9 mi
- Gullane11 mi
- Aberlady12 mi
- Longniddry13 mi
- Tranent16 mi
- Cockenzie16 mi
- Pittenweem17 mi
- Prestonpans17 mi
- Saint Monans17 mi
West Barns at a glance
- Town or city of about 680 people. Coordinates: 55.994° N, 2.553° W.
- It is 20 mi east of Musselburgh, the main place in East Lothian. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Musselburgh.
- The nearest tide station, Leith, is 24 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Seacliff Beach (5.0 mi).
Questions about West BarnsQuestions
What time is high tide today in West Barns?
Today in West Barns there are high tides at 4:07 am (19.1 ft) and 4:33 pm (18.5 ft) and low tides at 9:46 am and 10:09 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in West Barns?
At 4:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:15 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in West Barns?
At 7:13 am. First light comes at 5:50 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 11:54 am–12:54 pm, Major 2:08–4:08 pm, Minor 5:22–6:22 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in West Barns?
Overcast, from 48 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in West Barns?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the southwest. The water is 53.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit West Barns?
The best time to visit West Barns is from July to August: highs of 67 °F, about 10 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: Leith 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).