Carnforth tides today
- Tide now -0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 10:09 pm (-0.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–5:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 52 °F slight · 4.8 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 54 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:04 am–4:45 pm 9 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:17 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:17 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:50–10:50 am great day · 9/10
Today in Carnforth there are high tides at 12:12 am (6.3 ft), 6:55 am (2.3 ft), 12:35 pm (6.9 ft) and 7:12 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 3:26 am, 9:46 am, 3:45 pm and 10:09 pm. Tide coefficient 47. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:09 pm. The sun rises at 7:04 am and sets at 4:45 pm: 9 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:17 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 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in Carnforth today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:45 pm
- Minor period 4:47–5:47 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:45 pm, golden hour from 3:52 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.40 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (3.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 47 (small tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 3:45 pm low tide, moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:30 am to 1:10 am, with the 12:12 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, small-spotted catshark, European plaice and common sole. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and common sole. What you can catch
Beach day in Carnforth
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 9:46 am: more sand
- Low tide at 3:45 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (92% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.04 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.4 ft
5.4 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 51 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:09 pm
Low tide at 3:26 am, 9:46 am, 3:45 pm and 10:09 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:12 am, 6:55 am, 12:35 pm and 7:12 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 Carnforth
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- Mallows Bay 5.6 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
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 Carnforth
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:12 am 6.3 ft · coef. 39
- ▼ Low tide 3:26 am -4.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:55 am 2.3 ft · coef. 42
- ▼ Low tide 9:46 am -1.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:35 pm 6.9 ft · coef. 45
- ▼ Low tide 3:45 pm -4.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:12 pm 2.8 ft · coef. 47
- ▼ Next low tide 10:09 pm -0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 17 min to low tide at 10:09 pm.
Tide coefficient 39 for the 12:12 am high tide, 42 for the 6:55 am high tide, 45 for the 12:35 pm high tide and 47 for the 7:12 pm high tide. Low coefficient. The water rises and falls 11.6 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 January 22 (9.5 ft) and the lowest, on July 24 (-9.1 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 101, 14.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 25 (coefficient 25, 7.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Tide 5 | Tide 6 | Tide 7 | Tide 8 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:04 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 12:12 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 3:26 am · -4.7 ft | High tide 6:55 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 9:46 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 12:35 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 3:45 pm · -4.3 ft | High tide 7:12 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 10:09 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 47 | 92% | Major periods 12:33 am · 1:05 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:06 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 12:55 am · 6.6 ft | Low tide 4:09 am · -5.6 ft | High tide 7:44 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 10:22 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 1:16 pm · 7.2 ft | Low tide 4:32 pm · -5.4 ft | High tide 8:02 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 10:45 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 58 | 85% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:09 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:08 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 1:38 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 4:55 am · -6.5 ft | High tide 8:47 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 10:53 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 1:59 pm · 7.0 ft | Low tide 5:20 pm · -6.1 ft | High tide 9:10 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:23 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 68 | 76% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:10 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 2:22 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 5:42 am · -7.1 ft | High tide 2:42 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 6:12 pm · -6.5 ft | — | — | — | — | Coef. 73 | 65% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:12 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 6:34 am · -7.4 ft | High tide 3:28 pm · 5.7 ft | Low tide 7:09 pm · -6.6 ft | — | — | — | — | Coef. 79 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:14 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 3:55 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 7:29 am · -7.4 ft | High tide 4:15 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 8:18 pm · -6.4 ft | — | — | — | — | Coef. 83 | 43% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:16 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 1:30 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 8:36 am · -7.0 ft | High tide 1:59 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 9:41 pm · -6.4 ft | — | — | — | — | Coef. 83 | 32% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Carnforth has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.6 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Carnforth
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 5.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →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 49.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.3 °F).
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 9:51 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Northwest Regional Coastal Monitoring (North West Regional Coastal Monitoring), 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 Carnforth today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (3:45 pm): little current from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
- 3.0 ft swell at 5 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 12:12 am (11:57 pm–12:27 am), low tide 3:26 am (3:11–3:41 am), high tide 6:55 am (6:40–7:10 am), low tide 9:46 am (9:31–10:01 am), high tide 12:35 pm (12:20–12:50 pm), low tide 3:45 pm (3:30–4:00 pm), high tide 7:12 pm (6:57–7:27 pm) and low tide 10:09 pm (9:54–10:24 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 7 s), rain (0.83 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 51.4 °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 5:22 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:17 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 9:20 am to 10:00 am, with slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate 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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- Nora 6.4 mi
- Vanadis 8.6 mi
- Capernwray Diving Centre 1.9 mi
- Capenwray Dive Centre 4.6 mi
- The Dive School at Capernwray 5.6 mi
- M.A.D. 6.0 mi
- Scuba Technical & Training Services 6.5 mi
- Carpenwray Dive Site 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 Carnforth
Now in Carnforth
- Low / high
- 52 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.45 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 10 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
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.19 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 | Overcast | Light rain | Rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 52° | 53° | 53° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 54° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 WSW | 17 SW | 17 SSW | 16 WSW | 17 WSW | 13 WSW | 7 WSW | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 8 |
| Waves | 5.1 ft | 4.7 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.4 ft | 4.5 ft | 3.6 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.14 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 54° 5 SSW 2.3 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 7 SSW 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 2 S 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 2 SSE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 2 SE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 4 S 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 5 SSE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 2 ESE 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 52 / 56 °F | 21 mph SW | 5.4 ft | 12:12 am · 6:55 am · 12:35 pm · 7:12 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 58 °F | 7 mph SSE | 1.9 ft | 12:55 am · 7:44 am · 1:16 pm · 8:02 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 56 °F | 10 mph SSE | 1.5 ft | 1:38 am · 8:47 am · 1:59 pm · 9:10 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 53 °F | 3 mph N | 0.9 ft | 2:22 am · 2:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 56 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 3:07 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 39 / 51 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.3 ft | 3:55 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 53 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 1:30 am · 1:59 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 52 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 2:15 am · 2:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 53 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 3:01 am · 3:27 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 52 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 3:47 am · 4:11 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 52 °F | 9 mph E | 1.0 ft | 4:32 am · 9:11 am · 4:55 pm · 9:31 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 48 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 5:17 am · 10:04 am · 5:38 pm · 10:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 54 °F | 11 mph E | 1.2 ft | 6:02 am · 10:49 am · 6:22 pm · 11:06 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 51 / 56 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 6:49 am · 11:29 am · 7:08 pm · 11:46 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 50° / 58° 1.9 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 46° / 56° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 43° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 43° / 56° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 39° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 40° / 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.
- 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 (+3.3 °F; normal high: 53 °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 9:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Carnforth
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:45 am
- Full dark 6:03 pm
- Civil dawn 6:27 am
- Civil dusk 5:22 pm
- Solar noon 11:55 am (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 41 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:52 pm
- Full dark 6:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,673 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Carnforth
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
- 10:16–11:16 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:47–5:47 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 Carnforth
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Stone Jetty 5.9 mi
- Jetty 5.1 mi
- Clear Water Fisheries 1.6 mi
- Farletonview Fishery 7.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 4.1 mi
- Tewitfield Marina 2.1 mi
- Heysham Port 9.1 mi
- Clearwater Fisheries 1.7 mi
- Gerry's Fishing 4.5 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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Morecambe Pier Light 5.9 mi southwest
- Light
- Steady white light · F W
- Light height
- 39 ft above sea level
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Tides near CarnforthTides nearby
- Bolton le Sands2.7 mi
- Silverdale3.1 mi
- Arnside5.5 mi
- Morecambe5.7 mi
- Lancaster6.0 mi
- Milnthorpe6.6 mi
- Grange-over-Sands7.3 mi
- Heversham7.6 mi
- Heysham7.9 mi
- Flookburgh8.7 mi
Carnforth at a glance
- Town or city of about 7,920 people. Coordinates: 54.132° N, 2.769° W.
- It is 7.9 mi northeast of Heysham, the main place in Lancashire. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min earlier than in Heysham.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about CarnforthQuestions
What time is high tide today in Carnforth?
Today in Carnforth there are high tides at 12:12 am (6.3 ft), 6:55 am (2.3 ft), 12:35 pm (6.9 ft) and 7:12 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 3:26 am, 9:46 am, 3:45 pm and 10:09 pm. Tide coefficient 47.
What time is sunset today in Carnforth?
At 4:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Carnforth?
At 7:06 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 12:33–2:33 am, Minor 10:16–11:16 am, Major 1:05–3:05 pm, Minor 4:47–5:47 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Carnforth?
Rain, from 52 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Carnforth?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the west-southwest. The water is 51.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Carnforth?
The best time to visit Carnforth is from June to August: highs of 64 °F to 66 °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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).