West Mersea tides today
- Tide now 8.3 ft ↑ rising · high 1:15 am (16.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 1:50–2:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 54 °F calm (rippled) · 2.2 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 52 °F from the WSW, gusts 10 · overcast
- Sun 6:43 am–4:36 pm 9 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:20 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–2:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in West Mersea there are high tides at 12:36 am (16.4 ft) and 12:53 pm (16.8 ft) and low tides at 6:44 am and 7:09 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:15 am. The sun rises at 6:43 am and sets at 4:36 pm: 9 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:18 am to 2:18 am and from 12:49 pm to 2:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in West Mersea today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 12:53 pm, coefficient 86
- Major period 12:49–2:49 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.44 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 1:50 pm, combines the 12:53 pm high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:10 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:44 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:20 am to 1:40 am, with the 12:36 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, common sole, European flounder and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: thornback ray and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in West Mersea
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Cloudy (84% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:53 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:44 am
Low tide at 6:44 am and 7:09 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:36 am and 12:53 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 West Mersea
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- West Mersea Beach 0.7 mi · SE
Good water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Weymarks Beach 2.1 mi · S
- Brightlingsea Beach 4.4 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent 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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Tides in West Mersea
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:36 am 16.4 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 6:44 am 2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:53 pm 16.8 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 7:09 pm 2.4 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 17 min to high tide at 1:15 am.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 12:36 am high tide and 86 for the 12:53 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 14.4 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 September 12 (17.2 ft) and the lowest, on March 21 (1.1 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 10 to 11 (coefficient 88, 15.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 43, 7.3 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 | 6:43 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 12:36 am · 16.4 ft | Low tide 6:44 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 12:53 pm · 16.8 ft | Low tide 7:09 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 86 | 92% | Major periods 12:18 am · 12:49 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:45 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 16.3 ft | Low tide 7:26 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 1:35 pm · 16.6 ft | Low tide 7:52 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 85 | 85% | Major periods 1:21 am · 1:54 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:47 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 1:56 am · 16.1 ft | Low tide 8:09 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 2:20 pm · 16.2 ft | Low tide 8:37 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 83 | 76% | Major periods 2:26 am · 2:58 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:49 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 2:41 am · 15.6 ft | Low tide 8:56 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 3:10 pm · 15.6 ft | Low tide 9:28 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 78 | 65% | Major periods 3:29 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:50 am · 4:29 pm | High tide 3:32 am · 15.0 ft | Low tide 9:51 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 4:10 pm · 14.8 ft | Low tide 10:30 pm · 5.0 ft | Coef. 71 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:52 am · 4:27 pm | High tide 4:34 am · 14.3 ft | Low tide 11:03 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 5:22 pm · 14.1 ft | Low tide 11:50 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 64 | 43% | Major periods 5:22 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:54 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 5:50 am · 13.8 ft | Low tide 12:32 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 6:44 pm · 13.9 ft | — | Coef. 59 | 32% | Major periods 6:11 am · 6:35 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 Mersea has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Clacton Pier (Environment Agency), 10 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): Clacton Pier (E24861), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E24861. 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 West Mersea
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 2.2 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northeast (slight).
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 about normal for late October.
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 9:58 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Environment Agency Geomatics (EA Geomatics), 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 West Mersea today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:53 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:08 am · sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 4:36 pm · last light 5:11 pm
- Tide: high 12:36 am (16.4 ft), low 6:44 am (2.9 ft), high 12:53 pm (16.8 ft) and low 7:09 pm (2.4 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 54.1 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 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 Mersea today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:53 pm): little current from 12:38 pm to 1:08 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:36 am (12:21–12:51 am), low tide 6:44 am (6:20–7:00 am), high tide 12:53 pm (12:38–1:08 pm) and low tide 7:09 pm (6:50–7:30 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 54.1 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:11 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:40 am to 7:20 am, with slack water at low 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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- Lca 551 1.7 mi
- Molliette 3.3 mi
- Alberta 3.9 mi
- Lowlands 3.9 mi
- British Oak 6.5 mi
- Wreck 0.9 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Wreck 4.3 mi
- Wreck 4.7 mi
- Wreck 4.7 mi
- Essex School of Diving Ltd. 8.9 mi
- Clacton Scuba School 12 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 Mersea
Now in West Mersea
- Low / high
- 46 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 38
- 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: +0.12 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 47° | 46° | 46° | 50° | 56° | 59° | 55° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WSW | 8 WSW | 8 SW | 9 SW | 10 SW | 11 WSW | 6 SW | 6 WSW |
| Gusts | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.4 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 52° 6 WSW 0.4 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 5 WSW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 3 WSW 0.2 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 2 W 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 1 S 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 3 S 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 4 SSE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 2 E 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 59 °F | 11 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 12:36 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 58 °F | 5 mph S | 0.3 ft | 1:15 am · 1:35 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 58 °F | 8 mph E | 1.2 ft | 1:56 am · 2:20 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 56 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 2:41 am · 3:10 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 52 °F | 10 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 3:32 am · 4:10 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 54 °F | 13 mph N | 2.2 ft | 4:34 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 54 °F | 11 mph N | 2.0 ft | 5:50 am · 6:44 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 54 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.1 ft | 7:10 am · 8:00 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 54 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 8:21 am · 9:04 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 52 °F | 13 mph E | 1.8 ft | 9:21 am · 9:56 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 50 °F | 11 mph ESE | — | 10:11 am · 10:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 56 °F | 6 mph SSE | — | 10:55 am · 11:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 59 °F | 9 mph SSE | — | 11:33 am · 11:54 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 58 °F | 10 mph SSW | — | 12:08 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 48° / 58° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 51° / 58° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 56° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 49° / 52° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 54° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 48° / 54° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 48° / 54° 2.1 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 (+3.0 °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 9:58 pm (local time).
The sun in West Mersea
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:29 am
- Full dark 5:50 pm
- Civil dawn 6:08 am
- Civil dusk 5:11 pm
- Solar noon 11:40 am (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 53 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:47 pm
- Full dark 5:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,924 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in West Mersea
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:18–2:18 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:49–2:49 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:43–10:43 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:50–5:50 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 West Mersea
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Wivenhoe Jetty 5.5 mi
- Curve Water Sports 6.5 mi
- Lion Point Breakwater 8.5 mi
- Brookhall Lake 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Bradwell Marina 3.5 mi
- Waterside Marina 4.8 mi
- Brightlingsea Fishing Tackle 5.0 mi
- K. D. Radcliffe 5.9 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.6 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from West Mersea) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.4 mi
- 33 ft deep1.6 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.6 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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.
Tides near West MerseaTides nearby
- Tollesbury3.8 mi
- Brightlingsea5.0 mi
- Rowhedge5.6 mi
- Wivenhoe5.6 mi
- Alresford6.3 mi
- Saint Osyth7.2 mi
- Colchester7.7 mi
- Mayland9.4 mi
- Clacton-on-Sea10 mi
- Great Clacton10 mi
West Mersea at a glance
- Town or city of about 7,057 people. Coordinates: 51.778° N, 0.919° E.
- It is 10 mi west of Clacton-on-Sea, the main place in Essex. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Clacton-on-Sea.
- The nearest tide station, Clacton Pier, is 10 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Flair (3.4 mi).
Questions about West MerseaQuestions
What time is high tide today in West Mersea?
Today in West Mersea there are high tides at 12:36 am (16.4 ft) and 12:53 pm (16.8 ft) and low tides at 6:44 am and 7:09 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in West Mersea?
At 4:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in West Mersea?
At 6:45 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 12:18–2:18 am, Minor 9:43–10:43 am, Major 12:49–2:49 pm, Minor 4:50–5:50 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in West Mersea?
Overcast, from 46 °F to 59 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in West Mersea?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the south-southwest. The water is 54.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit West Mersea?
The best time to visit West Mersea is from July to August: highs of 73 °F, about 9 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: Clacton Pier 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).