Rye tides today
- Tide now 3.1 ft ↑ rising · high 12:21 am (21.8 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:10–7:30 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 57 °F slight · 6.5 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 49 °F from the NW, gusts 11 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:42 am–4:39 pm 9 h 57 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:27 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:27 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:00–1:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Rye there is high tide at 11:59 am (22.4 ft) and low tides at 7:43 am and 8:08 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:21 am. The sun rises at 6:42 am and sets at 4:39 pm: 9 h 57 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:27 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:19 am to 2:19 am and from 12:50 pm to 2:50 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 northwest (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 49 °F.
Fishing in Rye today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:43 am
- Sunrise at 6:42 am
- Rising pressure (+0.55 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (7 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: 88 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 7:30 am, combines the 7:43 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 12:40 am, with the 11:43 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, common sole, whiting and thornback ray. October is one of the months when these are seen most: thornback ray and Atlantic horse mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Rye
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Low tide at 7:43 am: more sand
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.9 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 57 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.9 ft
2.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 57 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:43 am
Low tide at 7:43 am and 8:08 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:59 am.
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 Rye
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- Camber Sands 2.8 mi · SE
- RNLI lifeguards in season
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Winchelsea Beach 3.2 mi · S
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
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. Lifeguards: RNLI. Contains Open Data licensed under the GIS Open Data Licence.
Webcams near Rye
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Tides in Rye
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 7:43 am 2.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:59 am 22.4 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 8:08 pm 2.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 27 min to high tide at 12:21 am.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 11:59 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 20.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 March 21 (22.8 ft) and the lowest, on September 11 (0.7 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 11 (coefficient 92, 21.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 38, 8.9 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 | 6:42 am · 4:39 pm | Low tide 7:43 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 11:59 am · 22.4 ft | Low tide 8:08 pm · 2.2 ft | — | Coef. 88 | 92% | Major periods 12:19 am · 12:50 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:44 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 21.8 ft | Low tide 7:04 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 12:37 pm · 21.8 ft | Low tide 7:29 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 87 | 85% | Major periods 1:22 am · 1:55 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:46 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 1:02 am · 21.1 ft | Low tide 7:58 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 1:20 pm · 20.9 ft | Low tide 8:21 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:27 am · 2:59 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:47 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 1:50 am · 20.1 ft | Low tide 8:54 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 2:13 pm · 19.6 ft | Low tide 9:17 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 78 | 65% | Major periods 3:30 am · 4:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:49 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 2:50 am · 18.9 ft | Low tide 9:54 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 3:19 pm · 18.2 ft | Low tide 10:20 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:29 am · 4:56 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:51 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 4:02 am · 17.8 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 4:37 pm · 17.1 ft | Low tide 11:38 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 62 | 43% | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:48 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:52 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 5:21 am · 17.2 ft | Low tide 12:28 pm · 3.6 ft | High tide 6:00 pm · 16.9 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 32% | Major periods 6:12 am · 6:36 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
Tides from the Rye Harbour station (Environment Agency), 0.3 mi from Rye. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta): Rye Harbour (E6415), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E6415. 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 Rye
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Wednesday 28: 3.5 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west-southwest (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.6 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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 (−1.0 °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 8:54 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO), 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 Rye today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.7 ft swell at 8 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- 2.1 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 8:08 pm)
- Light: First light 6:08 am · sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 4:39 pm · last light 5:13 pm
- Tide: low 7:43 am (2.5 ft), high 11:59 am (22.4 ft) and low 8:08 pm (2.2 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 57.2 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 41 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and cross-shore wind.
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 Rye today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (7:43 am): little current from 6:20 am to 8:10 am
- 2.2 ft swell at 5 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 11:43 pm (11:28 pm–12:10 am), low tide 7:43 am (6:20–8:10 am), high tide 11:59 am (11:44 am–12:20 pm) and low tide 8:08 pm (6:40–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.2 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:13 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:27 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 8:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 11:20 am to 12:50 pm, with slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
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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- Veerman 4.2 mi
- HMS Anne 4.5 mi
- HMS Caulonia 4.7 mi
- Robin Hood 5.9 mi
- Evg(no Rx152)? 7.1 mi
- Swale 7.6 mi
- Lady Alice 7.8 mi
- Lepanto/le Panto/panta/panto 8.1 mi
- Actuality 9.3 mi
- Alice 9.4 mi
- Roseburn 9.5 mi
- Ceta (stern Section) 9.5 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 Rye
Now in Rye
- Low / high
- 44 / 60 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 69%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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: +0.06 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 | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 47° | 47° | 45° | 53° | 60° | 59° | 52° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 W | 9 WSW | 7 WSW | 6 WSW | 16 WSW | 11 WSW | 6 WSW | 4 NW |
| Gusts | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 11 |
| Waves | 3.5 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.8 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 2.8 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 |
- 9:00 pm 49° 4 NW 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 49° 5 WSW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 4 W 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 1 NE 1.5 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 3 N 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 59° 1 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 4 SE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 50° 3 ENE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 60 °F | 15 mph WSW | 3.5 ft | 11:59 am | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 60 °F | 5 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 12:21 am · 12:37 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 41 / 58 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 1:02 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 56 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 1:50 am · 2:13 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 56 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | 2:50 am · 3:19 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 53 °F | 16 mph N | 3.5 ft | 4:02 am · 4:37 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 50 / 56 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.3 ft | 5:21 am · 6:00 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 53 °F | 10 mph NE | 3.6 ft | 6:40 am · 7:15 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 52 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 7:46 am · 8:14 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 52 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 8:39 am · 9:02 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 50 °F | 7 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 9:25 am · 9:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 56 °F | 9 mph S | 2.0 ft | 10:06 am · 10:24 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 57 °F | 10 mph S | 3.0 ft | 10:44 am · 11:01 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 60 °F | 15 mph SW | 4.1 ft | 11:19 am · 11:36 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 44° / 60° 2.0 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 41° / 58° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 51° / 56° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 50° / 56° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 50° / 53° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 50° / 56° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 45° / 53° 3.6 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 The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.0 °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 8:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Rye
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:29 am
- Full dark 5:52 pm
- Civil dawn 6:08 am
- Civil dusk 5:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:41 am (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 57 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:51 pm
- Full dark 5:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,911 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Rye
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:19–2:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:50–2:50 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:38–10:38 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:57–5:57 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 Rye
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Admiralty Jetty 1.5 mi
- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Sues Tackle Cabin 0.2 mi
- Knightingales Fishery In Stone 4.2 mi
- Marsh Bait and Bait Pumps 7.6 mi
- Aj Baits 8.0 mi
- Jstackle 8.1 mi
- Dungeness Bait and Bait Pumps 8.7 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.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 24 ft deep.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from Rye) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.4 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.4 mi): 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. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther 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 RyeTides nearby
- Winchelsea Beach2.4 mi
- Camber3.0 mi
- Pett4.9 mi
- Fairlight6.1 mi
- New Romney9.3 mi
- Hastings9.4 mi
- Saint Leonards-on-Sea11 mi
- St Mary's Bay11 mi
- Dymchurch12 mi
- Bexhill-on-Sea13 mi
Rye at a glance
- Town or city of about 9,041 people. Coordinates: 50.951° N, 0.734° E.
- It is 9.4 mi northeast of Hastings, the main place in East Sussex. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Hastings.
- The nearest tide station, Rye Harbour, is 0.3 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Camber Sands (2.8 mi).
Questions about RyeQuestions
What time is high tide today in Rye?
Today in Rye there is high tide at 11:59 am (22.4 ft) and low tides at 7:43 am and 8:08 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Rye?
At 4:39 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Rye?
At 6:44 am. First light comes at 5:31 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 12:19–2:19 am, Minor 9:38–10:38 am, Major 12:50–2:50 pm, Minor 4:57–5:57 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Rye?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 60 °F, with a light breeze from the northwest (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Rye?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the west-southwest. The water is 57.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Rye?
The best time to visit Rye is from July to August: highs of 72 °F, about 8 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: Rye Harbour 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).