Sharpness today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 54 °F smooth · 3.8 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 54 °F from the SSW, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 6:57 am–4:50 pm 9 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:35 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:35 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:50–11:50 am great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.34 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Sharpness the sun rises at 6:57 am and sets at 4:50 pm: 9 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:35 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:32 am to 2:32 am and from 1:04 pm to 3:04 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in Sharpness today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 5:05–6:05 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:50 pm, golden hour from 4:01 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.31 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:20 pm, combines moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, common sole, European sea bass and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder and common sole. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Sharpness, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Sharpness
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves
- Cloudy (89% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy water
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 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 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Sharpness, 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 Sharpness
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Sharpness.
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Webcams near Sharpness
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Tides in Sharpness
Tides in Sharpness: not available yet
There is no tide station near Sharpness, 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 Alvington · 4.3 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Sharpness
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the southwest (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.4 °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 cools over the next few days: about 52.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 8:51 pm (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 Sharpness today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.24 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:25 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:35 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 4:50 pm, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 7:00 am to 7:50 am, with little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.
We don't have a reliable tide for Sharpness, 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.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Arkendale H & Wastdale H 1.2 mi
- Wreck 1.2 mi
- The Lake 7.0 mi
- Cromhall Dive Centre 7.1 mi
- National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) 8.3 mi
- The Wire Zip Slide 8.3 mi
- InDepth 11 mi
- Hidden Depths 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 Sharpness
Now in Sharpness
- Low / high
- 49 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 24%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 9.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.08 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 49° | 49° | 51° | 53° | 56° | 58° | 55° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSW | 9 SSW | 12 SSW | 12 SSW | 12 SW | 12 SW | 7 SW | 4 SSW |
| Gusts | 8 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 6 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 9:00 pm 54° 4 SSW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 3 SSW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 2 SE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 1 ESE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 1 NE 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 5 SE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 5 SE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 2 SSE 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 58 °F | 14 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 58 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 58 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 54 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.1 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 51 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 52 °F | 12 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 53 °F | 11 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 54 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 53 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.7 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 52 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 48 °F | 8 mph ENE | — | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 54 °F | 6 mph E | — | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 59 °F | 8 mph SSE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 56 °F | 6 mph SSW | — |
- Thu 29 Fog 48° / 58° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 48° / 58° 0.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 54° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 51° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 52° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 44° / 53° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 49° / 54° 0.9 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature on Saturday 31. 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 (+1.9 °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 8:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Sharpness
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:42 am
- Full dark 6:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:22 am
- Civil dusk 5:25 pm
- Solar noon 11:54 am (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 53 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:01 pm
- Full dark 6:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,693 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sharpness
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:32–2:32 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:04–3:04 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:57–10:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:05–6:05 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 Sharpness
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Lydney Slip 1.4 mi
- Malards Pike Canoe Launch 4.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.9 mi
- Eastington Slipway 7.4 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 mi
- Lydney Harbour 1.5 mi
- Forest Tackle 2.3 mi
- Forest Tackle 3.2 mi
- The Tackle Den 6.1 mi
- Lobby's Tackle 8.5 mi
- Fuel dock 6.2 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: 0 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline (1,250 ft from Sharpness) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.65 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.65 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.65 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.65 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.65 mi. 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 0.65 mi. 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) 0.65 mi 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Berkeley Pill Front light 1.5 mi south
- Light height
- 16 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
- Built
- 1937
Other lighthouses nearby: Berkeley Pill Rear light (1.6 mi south).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SharpnessTides nearby
- Oldbury-on-Severn7.3 mi
- Rodley7.3 mi
- Tintern8.9 mi
- Chepstow10 mi
- New Passage13 mi
- Pilning13 mi
- Severn Beach14 mi
- Caldicot15 mi
- Rogiet16 mi
- Undy18 mi
Sharpness at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,029 people. Coordinates: 51.720° N, 2.478° W.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about SharpnessQuestions
What time is sunset today in Sharpness?
At 4:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sharpness?
At 6:59 am. First light comes at 5:44 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 12:32–2:32 am, Minor 9:57–10:57 am, Major 1:04–3:04 pm, Minor 5:05–6:05 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Sharpness?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 24% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sharpness?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 3.8 s from the west-southwest. The water is 54.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sharpness?
The best time to visit Sharpness is from July to August: highs of 70 °F to 71 °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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).