Wickford tides today
- Tide now 19.6 ft ↑ rising · high 1:57 am (19.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:00–3:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Waves 0.3 ft calm (rippled) · 1.7 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 50 °F from the WSW, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 6:46 am–4:36 pm 9 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:19 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:19 pm
- Best time to dive 1:40–2:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Wickford there are high tides at 1:57 am (19.6 ft) and 2:17 pm (19.9 ft) and low tides at 8:16 am and 8:42 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:57 am. The sun rises at 6:46 am and sets at 4:36 pm: 9 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:19 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:23 am to 3:23 am and from 1:55 pm to 3:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-southwest (3 mph). Overcast, 50 °F.
Fishing in Wickford today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:17 pm, coefficient 83
- Major period 1:55–3:55 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 3:20 pm, combines the 2:17 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 1:20 am to 3:00 am, with the 1:57 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, European flounder, common sole and European plaice. October is one of the months when these are seen most: thornback ray and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Wickford
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.2 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:16 am: more sand
- Fog
- Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
- High tide at 2:17 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.2 ft
0.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 4 mph
Onshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:16 am
Low tide at 8:16 am and 8:42 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:57 am and 2:17 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 Wickford
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Wickford.
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Tides in Wickford
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:57 am 19.6 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 8:16 am 2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:17 pm 19.9 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 8:42 pm 2.9 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 min to high tide at 1:57 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 1:57 am high tide and 83 for the 2:17 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 17.1 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 September 12 (20.7 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (1.0 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, 18.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 42, 9.0 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 | 6:46 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 1:57 am · 19.6 ft | Low tide 8:16 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 2:17 pm · 19.9 ft | Low tide 8:42 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 84 | 85% | Major periods 1:23 am · 1:55 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:48 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 2:38 am · 19.3 ft | Low tide 8:55 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 3:01 pm · 19.5 ft | Low tide 9:23 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:00 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:50 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 3:22 am · 18.8 ft | Low tide 9:36 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 3:50 pm · 18.8 ft | Low tide 10:08 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 77 | 65% | Major periods 3:31 am · 4:01 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:52 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 4:13 am · 18.1 ft | Low tide 10:25 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 4:48 pm · 17.9 ft | Low tide 11:04 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:30 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:53 am · 4:29 pm | High tide 5:14 am · 17.3 ft | Low tide 11:31 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 5:58 pm · 17.0 ft | — | Coef. 63 | 43% | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:55 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 12:22 am · 6.1 ft | High tide 6:28 am · 16.8 ft | Low tide 1:05 pm · 4.3 ft | High tide 7:18 pm · 16.7 ft | Coef. 59 | 32% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:57 am · 4:25 pm | Low tide 1:50 am · 6.0 ft | High tide 7:48 am · 16.9 ft | Low tide 2:31 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 8:36 pm · 17.1 ft | Coef. 64 | 23% | Major periods 6:59 am · 7:22 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
Wickford has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Southend (Environment Agency), 11 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): Southend (0019), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/0019. 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 Wickford
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
Offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:56 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
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).
Diving in Wickford today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:17 pm): little current from 2:02 pm to 2:32 pm
- 0.2 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light cross-shore wind (4 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:57 am (1:42–2:12 am), low tide 8:16 am (7:30–8:40 am), high tide 2:17 pm (2:02–2:32 pm) and low tide 8:42 pm (8:00–9:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:11 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:19 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 2:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 7:00 am to 9:10 am, with slack water at low tide, small waves and light 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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- Buckland Lake Reserve 11 mi
- Hans Egede 11 mi
- Wreck 6.3 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Salt Fleet Flats Reserve 8.8 mi
- Basildon Sub Aqua - Bsac Scuba Diving Club 1.9 mi
- Calypso Blue Diving 1.9 mi
- Orca Scuba Diving Academy 2.1 mi
- Nutty's Dive Centre 2.8 mi
- Nuttys Dive Centre 3.1 mi
- Microdive Ltd 6.4 mi
- Aqualand Divers 7.1 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 Wickford
Now in Wickford
- Low / high
- 49 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 96%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 7.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 46
- 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: +0.10 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 | Fog | Fog | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 49° | 49° | 51° | 58° | 59° | 53° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WSW | 2 WSW | 2 WSW | 1 ESE | 3 SE | 4 SE | 3 E | 3 E |
| Gusts | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 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 49° 2 WSW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 2 WSW 0.2 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 1 ESE 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 3 SE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 4 SE 0.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 3 E 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 3 E 0.2 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 2 ENE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 59 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.4 ft | 1:57 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 59 °F | 8 mph E | 1.4 ft | 2:38 am · 3:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 57 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 3:22 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 53 °F | 10 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 4:13 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 54 °F | 13 mph N | 1.7 ft | 5:14 am · 5:58 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 55 °F | 14 mph NNE | 3.0 ft | 6:28 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 53 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 7:48 am · 8:36 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 53 °F | 12 mph E | 2.0 ft | 9:01 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 53 °F | 13 mph E | 2.4 ft | 10:02 am · 10:36 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 49 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.1 ft | 10:53 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 57 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | 11:38 am | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 58 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.6 ft | 12:01 am · 12:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 60 °F | 12 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 12:36 am · 12:51 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 57 °F | 11 mph W | 0.8 ft | 1:08 am · 1:23 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 48° / 59° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 57° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 54° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 47° / 55° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 53° 1.9 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 46° / 53° 2.0 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: 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 1:56 am (local time).
The sun in Wickford
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:32 am
- Full dark 5:50 pm
- Civil dawn 6:11 am
- Civil dusk 5:11 pm
- Solar noon 11:42 am (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 50 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 92,335,585 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Wickford
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:23–3:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:55–3:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:01 am–12:01 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:49–6:49 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 Wickford
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Holehaven Pier 6.9 mi
- Coryton 2 7.1 mi
- Coryton 1 7.1 mi
- OIKOS Jetty 1 (Main Jetty) 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Eyott Sailing Club 3.7 mi
- South Woodham Ferrers Yacht Club 4.2 mi
- M H Tackle 0.2 mi
- Mainline Baits 2.0 mi
- North Benfleet Hall Fishery 2.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 800 ft.
From the shoreline (2.2 mi from Wickford) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 800 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 800 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 800 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 800 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 800 ft. 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 800 ft. 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) 800 ft 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 WickfordTides nearby
- Pitsea3.3 mi
- Rayleigh3.9 mi
- Basildon4.1 mi
- South Benfleet4.3 mi
- Hadleigh5.5 mi
- Canvey Island6.6 mi
- Stanford-le-Hope7.2 mi
- Cold Norton7.6 mi
- Chalkwell7.9 mi
- Rochford8.1 mi
Wickford at a glance
- Town or city of about 27,535 people. Coordinates: 51.611° N, 0.523° E.
- It is 30 mi southwest of Clacton-on-Sea, the main place in Essex. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 3 min later than in Clacton-on-Sea.
- The nearest tide station, Southend, is 11 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about WickfordQuestions
What time is high tide today in Wickford?
Today in Wickford there are high tides at 1:57 am (19.6 ft) and 2:17 pm (19.9 ft) and low tides at 8:16 am and 8:42 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Wickford?
At 4:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Wickford?
At 6:48 am. First light comes at 5:34 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 1:23–3:23 am, Minor 11:01 am–12:01 pm, Major 1:55–3:55 pm, Minor 5:49–6:49 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Wickford?
Fog, from 49 °F to 59 °F, with a light air from the west-southwest (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Wickford?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 1.7 s from the west-southwest.
When is the best time to visit Wickford?
The best time to visit Wickford is from July to August: highs of 73 °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: Southend 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).