Hawarden today: waves, weather and sun

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · local time (GMT) Wed, Oct 28 · GMT C · No station nearby

Best time tomorrow 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 5/10
Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
Waves · water 2.0 ft · 52 °F slight · 3.9 s from the west
Wind · air 3 mph · 51 °F from the SSW, gusts 6 · overcast
Sun 7:03 am–4:48 pm 9 h 46 min of daylight
Moon 92% · 5:26 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:26 pm
Diving tomorrow 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 9/10
Pressure 30.29 inHg rising · steady tomorrow

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Hawarden the sun rises at 7:03 am and sets at 4:48 pm: 9 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:26 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:34 am to 2:34 am and from 1:06 pm to 3:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Hawarden today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: high

Average day · 6 out of 10 1:10–3:10 pm Also 4:10–5:20 pm and 12:30–2:30 am

Major period 1:06–3:06 pm
Rising pressure (+0.43 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (10 mph) and some swell (3.6 ft waves) to stir the water
Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
A minor period lines up with sunset

Your day at a glance

Night Day Major Minor Best windows 1 1:10–3:10 pm2 4:10–5:20 pm3 12:30–2:30 am

The best window, 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm, combines a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:10 pm to 5:20 pm, with moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:30 am to 2:30 am, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.

Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, European flounder, small-spotted catshark and European plaice. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder and European plaice. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Hawarden, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Hawarden

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.

Cloudy (78% cloud cover)
Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
Swim with care: 4.3 ft waves every 6 s
Water at 52 °F (very cold)

Today, hour by hour

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Swimming Use care · 4.3 ft
4.3 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 52 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
Wind 13 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph).
Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Hawarden, so it doesn't count in the rating.

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 Hawarden

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Hawarden.

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Tides

Tides in Hawarden

Tides in Hawarden: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Hawarden, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Deeside · 1.2 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Hawarden

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3

Waves 2.0 ft · 3.9 s from the west (276°)

Wind waves — —

Current 0.1 mph toward the N

The waves you may find

Most commonMost common1.0 ft
Significant2.0 ft
Highest expectedHighest4.2 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.2 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 3 mph SSW · gusts 6

Offshore (24 mi NNW)Offshore 10 mph SSW · gusts 13

N Sea Land

Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.

Cross-offshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

1.02.03.04.0 ft 4.3 ft Now

Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 4.3 ft with a period of 5 s, from the west (moderate).

Water temperature

Water temperature →

Water now52.2 °F

Today 52.0–52.3 °F air: 49 / 60 °F

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 50.1 °F by Tuesday 3.

Water colder than normal for late October (−2.0 °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 8:54 pm (local time).

Nearest buoy

Liverpool Bay WaveNet Site Buoy 6200287 · 28 mi NNW of here Measured at 5:30 pm, 3 h 24 min ago

Waves 3.2 ft · 6 s —

Water 54.8 °F

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).

Diving

Diving in Hawarden today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: fair

Good day · 8 out of 10 12:30–3:30 pm Also 9:00–10:30 am

3.6 ft surface waves
Light cross-shore wind (10 mph)
0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
Sun high: more light underwater

Swell 3.6 ft —

Likely visibility Fair Snorkeling: poor

Water and suit 52.0 °F 7 mm semi-dry suit

Current 0.2 mph toward the NW

Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.0 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
Water at 52.0 °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 5:25 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:26 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

Night Day Good Fair Poor 1 12:30–3:30 pm2 9:00–10:30 am

The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with waves.

We don't have a reliable tide for Hawarden, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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

Weather in Hawarden

14-day weather

Now in Hawarden

Now 51 °F Overcast · feels like 49 °F · 49 / 60 °F

Low / high: 49 / 60 °F
Rain: 0.01 in · 82%
Clouds: 98%
Humidity: 93%
Dew pointDew point: 49 °F
Visibility: 11 mi
UV indexUV: 0 · low
Air qualityAir: Fair · 26
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

30.0030.2030.40 30.42

Rising now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.14 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

Hourly weather Wind Surf

102030 mph 30 Now

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temperature	49°	52°	55°	57°	60°	59°	54°	51°
Wind (mph)	7 SW	8 SW	13 SW	11 WSW	13 W	9 WSW	2 SW	3 SSW
Gusts	15	16	30	24	26	19	8	6
Waves	4.3 ft	3.7 ft	4.0 ft	4.3 ft	4.2 ft	3.3 ft	2.6 ft	2.0 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 51° 3 SSW 2.0 ft
12:00 am 51° 3 SSW 1.6 ft
3:00 am 49° 3 SW 1.4 ft
6:00 am 47° 2 SSW 1.2 ft
9:00 am 51° 4 SSE 1.1 ft
12:00 pm 57° 9 SSE 1.0 ft
3:00 pm 58° 8 SSE 0.9 ft
6:00 pm 53° 4 SSE 1.0 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day	Sky	Low / high	Max wind	Max wave
Today · 28	Light rain	49 / 60 °F	15 mph WSW	4.3 ft
Thu 29	Overcast	47 / 59 °F	9 mph SSE	1.6 ft
Fri 30	Overcast	49 / 55 °F	12 mph SSE	1.6 ft
Sat 31	Overcast	43 / 51 °F	8 mph SSE	1.8 ft
Sun 1	Fog	41 / 51 °F	4 mph WNW	1.2 ft
Mon 2	Overcast	43 / 51 °F	4 mph N	1.0 ft
Tue 3	Overcast	42 / 52 °F	3 mph N	0.8 ft
Wed 4	Overcast	45 / 52 °F	6 mph ENE	1.2 ft
Thu 5	Overcast	45 / 52 °F	9 mph E	1.6 ft
Fri 6	Mainly clear	42 / 51 °F	11 mph ESE	1.6 ft
Sat 7	Overcast	40 / 49 °F	11 mph SE	1.4 ft
Sun 8	Drizzle	40 / 50 °F	10 mph SE	1.9 ft
Mon 9	Drizzle	49 / 55 °F	10 mph SE	2.0 ft
Tue 10	Light drizzle	52 / 54 °F	6 mph E	0.8 ft

Thu 29 Overcast 47° / 59° 1.6 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 55° 1.6 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 43° / 51° 1.8 ft
Sun 1 Fog 41° / 51° 1.2 ft
Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 51° 1.0 ft
Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 52° 0.8 ft
Wed 4 Overcast 45° / 52° 1.2 ft

See all 14 days →

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.

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 (+5.4 °F; normal high: 54 °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).

Sun

The sun in Hawarden

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 7:03 am in the ESE (111°)ESE

Sets 4:48 pm in the WSW (249°)WSW

First light 5:46 am
Full dark 6:05 pm
Civil dawn 6:26 am
Civil dusk 5:25 pm
Solar noon 11:56 am (24° high)
Daylight 9 h 46 min (−4 min)
Evening golden hour 3:57 pm
Full dark 6:05 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour7:03–7:54 am

Evening golden hour3:57–4:48 pm

Today the sun is 92,359,656 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Hawarden

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 92% 92% illuminated · 17.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am

Rises 5:26 pm in the NE (41°)NE

Sets 11:59 am tomorrow · in the NW (321°) · set at 10:40 am

Transit 1:34 am overhead

Visible 18 h 33 min from 5:26 pm to 11:59 am

Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: high

12:34–2:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
1:06–3:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
10:10–11:10 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
4:56–5:56 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.

Place

Where to fish in Hawarden

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Water depth

Shallow, gradual

Shallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 490 ft.

From the shoreline (2.4 mi from Hawarden) out to sea, heading north.

How far from shore

16 ft deepnot within 490 ft
33 ft deepnot within 490 ft
66 ft deepnot within 490 ft
164 ft deepnot within 490 ft

For fishing, swimming and diving

Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 490 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 490 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) 490 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 HawardenTides nearby

All places in Flintshire, A to Z (20) → Eel Pie Island tides →

Hawarden at a glance

Town or city of about 25,513 people. Coordinates: 53.185° N, 3.026° W.
It is 1.2 mi southeast of Deeside, the main place in Flintshire. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Deeside.
Its coast faces north.

Questions about HawardenQuestions

What time is sunset today in Hawarden?

At 4:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:25 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hawarden?

At 7:05 am. First light comes at 5:47 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 12:34–2:34 am, Minor 10:10–11:10 am, Major 1:06–3:06 pm, Minor 4:56–5:56 pm. Today's activity is high.

What's the weather like today in Hawarden?

Light rain, from 49 °F to 60 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph) and a 82% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Hawarden?

Slight (Douglas 3): 2.0 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the west. The water is 52.2 °F.

When is the best time to visit Hawarden?

The best time to visit Hawarden is from July to August: highs of 68 °F, about 11 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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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