Runcorn tides today
- Tide now 11.5 ft ↑ rising · high 12:17 am (31.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:30–8:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 1.9 ft slight · 4.4 s from the west
- Wind · air 3 mph · 51 °F from the S, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 7:02 am–4:47 pm 9 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:24 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:24 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:50 am–1:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Runcorn there is high tide at 11:55 am (31.2 ft) and low tides at 6:32 am and 6:55 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:17 am. The sun rises at 7:02 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 9 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:24 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:33 am to 2:33 am and from 1:05 pm to 3:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (3 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in Runcorn today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:32 am
- Sunrise at 7:02 am
- Rising pressure (+0.53 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (3.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 7:30 am, combines the 6:32 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:50 am to 12:50 pm, with the 11:55 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, with moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, European flounder, small-spotted catshark and European sea bass. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder and European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Runcorn
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Cloudy (78% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 4.1 ft waves every 5 s
- High tide at 11:55 am, coefficient 93: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.1 ft
4.1 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. 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 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:32 am
Low tide at 6:32 am and 6:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:55 am. Coefficient 93 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Runcorn
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Runcorn.
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Tides in Runcorn
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:32 am 4.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:55 am 31.2 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 6:55 pm 4.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 27 min to high tide at 12:17 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 11:55 am high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 27.2 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 March 21 (32.2 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (1.4 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 26 to 29 (coefficient 93, 27.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 36, 10.1 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 | 7:02 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 6:32 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 11:55 am · 31.2 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · 4.1 ft | — | Coef. 93 | 92% | Major periods 12:33 am · 1:05 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:04 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 12:17 am · 31.3 ft | Low tide 7:15 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 12:36 pm · 30.8 ft | Low tide 7:41 pm · 4.7 ft | Coef. 91 | 85% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:06 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 1:03 am · 30.3 ft | Low tide 8:00 am · 5.8 ft | High tide 1:23 pm · 30.0 ft | Low tide 8:29 pm · 5.6 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:08 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 28.7 ft | Low tide 8:50 am · 7.3 ft | High tide 2:17 pm · 28.6 ft | Low tide 9:24 pm · 6.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 65% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:09 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 2:55 am · 27.0 ft | Low tide 9:46 am · 8.7 ft | High tide 3:21 pm · 27.1 ft | Low tide 10:29 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:11 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 4:07 am · 25.4 ft | Low tide 10:53 am · 9.8 ft | High tide 4:37 pm · 26.0 ft | Low tide 11:45 pm · 8.2 ft | Coef. 57 | 43% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:13 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 5:26 am · 24.7 ft | Low tide 12:11 pm · 10.0 ft | High tide 5:58 pm · 25.9 ft | — | Coef. 55 | 32% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:50 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
Runcorn has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Liverpool (Environment Agency), 14 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 tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Liverpool (E70124), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E70124. 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 15-minute sea levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Runcorn
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 4.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the west (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:50 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
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 in Runcorn today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:55 am): little current from 11:30 am to 12:20 pm
- 3.0 ft swell at 5 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 6:32 am (6:00–6:50 am), high tide 11:55 am (11:30 am–12:20 pm) and low tide 6:55 pm (6:30–7:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:23 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:24 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high. Also worth a look from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, with slack water at low tide and light wind, though with low light.
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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- Sandmail 7.4 mi
- John Bull 7.5 mi
- Bengar 7.7 mi
- Esther 7.7 mi
- Orizava (or Urizaza) 8.1 mi
- Albatross 8.9 mi
- Carl August 9.1 mi
- Victory 9.1 mi
- Miner 9.2 mi
- British Sub Aqua Club 7.6 mi
- Cheshire Scuba Academy 8.7 mi
- Hartford Sub Aqua Club 11 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 Runcorn
Now in Runcorn
- Low / high
- 47 / 60 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 78%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 40
- 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
Rising now (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.16 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
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 | Partly cloudy | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 47° | 47° | 49° | 56° | 60° | 59° | 54° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSW | 8 S | 10 S | 6 SW | 11 WSW | 9 W | 2 SW | 3 S |
| Gusts | 14 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 24 | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| Waves | 3.8 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.6 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.4 ft | 1.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 51° 3 S 1.9 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 4 SSW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 49° 3 E 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 3 E 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 3 E 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 6 SSE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 6 SSE 0.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 4 SE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 60 °F | 12 mph SW | 4.1 ft | 11:55 am | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 58 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 12:17 am · 12:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 55 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 1:03 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 52 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 1:54 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 51 °F | 4 mph NNW | 0.3 ft | 2:55 am · 3:21 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 51 °F | 5 mph N | 0.3 ft | 4:07 am · 4:37 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 54 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.1 ft | 5:26 am · 5:58 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 52 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | 6:45 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 52 °F | 9 mph E | 0.8 ft | 7:53 am · 8:15 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 52 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | 8:46 am · 9:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 50 °F | 11 mph SE | — | 9:30 am · 9:49 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 51 °F | 10 mph SE | — | 10:09 am · 10:27 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 55 °F | 10 mph SE | — | 10:45 am · 11:02 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 55 °F | 6 mph E | — | 11:19 am · 11:35 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 47° / 58° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 55° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 52° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 41° / 54° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 45° / 52° 0.1 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.5 °F; normal high: 55 °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 8:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Runcorn
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:45 am
- Full dark 6:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:26 am
- Civil dusk 5:23 pm
- Solar noon 11:55 am (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 45 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:56 pm
- Full dark 6:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,676 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Runcorn
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:33–2:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:05–3:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:10–11:10 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:54–5:54 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 Runcorn
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Mary Ann Meadows 5.9 mi
- Moathouse Fisheries 6.1 mi
- Manley Springs Coarse Fishery 7.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Preston Brook Marina 3.3 mi
- Black Prince Bartington Wharf Acton Bridge 6.8 mi
- Widnes Angling Centre 1.3 mi
- Silty Pigs Hookbaits Ltd 3.8 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: 16 ft at 0.3 mi from shore and 0 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (1,200 ft from Runcorn) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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 0.8 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) 0.8 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Hale Head Lighthouse 2.9 mi southwest
- Light height
- 70 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 57 ft
- Built
- 1906
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near RuncornTides nearby
- Widnes1.4 mi
- Hale2.9 mi
- Frodsham3.2 mi
- Halewood4.3 mi
- Speke4.5 mi
- Helsby4.9 mi
- Great Sankey5.1 mi
- Hunts Cross5.6 mi
- Stockton Heath6.8 mi
- Allerton6.9 mi
Runcorn at a glance
- Town or city of about 61,145 people. Coordinates: 53.342° N, 2.731° W.
- It is 1.4 mi south of Widnes, the main place in Halton. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Widnes.
- The nearest tide station, Liverpool, is 14 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about RuncornQuestions
What time is high tide today in Runcorn?
Today in Runcorn there is high tide at 11:55 am (31.2 ft) and low tides at 6:32 am and 6:55 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Runcorn?
At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Runcorn?
At 7:04 am. First light comes at 5:46 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 12:33–2:33 am, Minor 10:10–11:10 am, Major 1:05–3:05 pm, Minor 4:54–5:54 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Runcorn?
Light rain, from 47 °F to 60 °F, with a light air from the south (3 mph) and a 78% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Runcorn?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the west.
When is the best time to visit Runcorn?
The best time to visit Runcorn is from July to August: highs of 70 °F, about 13 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
Tide: Liverpool tide gauge (UK National Tide Gauge Network). This uses Environment Agency tide gauge 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).