West End Pier fishing today
- Best time tomorrow 6:30–8:00 am average day · 6/10
- Tide now 18.8 ft ↑ rising · high 12:35 am (32.4 ft)
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 52 °F slight · 4.7 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 54 °F from the S, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:04 am–4:45 pm 9 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:18 pm
- Coefficient 92 spring tides · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 12:34–2:34 am today's activity: high
Today in West End Pier there is high tide at 12:13 pm (32.2 ft) and low tides at 6:24 am and 6:48 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:35 am. 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 5:18 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:34 am to 2:34 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 2.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in West End Pier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:48 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.34 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (2.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 pm to 7:50 pm, combines the 6:48 pm low tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 11:10 am to 12:30 pm, with the 12:13 pm high tide, moonset and some swell, 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
About West End PierThe pier
In Morecambe, 0.9 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Morecambe →
Data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata: some may be missing or out of date. Check the rules and hours on site. Wikipedia · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beach day in West End Pier
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.05 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 5.8 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.8 ft
5.8 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 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:24 am
Low tide at 6:24 am and 6:48 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:13 pm. Coefficient 92 (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 West End Pier
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- Mallows Bay 0.8 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Half Moon Bay 2.1 mi · SW
- Parking
- Dogs allowed
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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Webcams near West End Pier
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Tides in West End Pier
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:24 am 3.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:13 pm 32.2 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 6:48 pm 4.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 38 min to high tide at 12:35 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 12:13 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 28.3 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 (33.2 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 28 (coefficient 93, 29.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 36, 10.5 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 | 7:04 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 6:24 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 12:13 pm · 32.2 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 4.2 ft | — | Coef. 92 | 92% | Major periods 12:34 am · 1:05 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:06 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 32.4 ft | Low tide 7:08 am · 4.7 ft | High tide 12:55 pm · 31.9 ft | Low tide 7:35 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:10 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:08 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 1:21 am · 31.4 ft | Low tide 7:55 am · 5.9 ft | High tide 1:41 pm · 31.0 ft | Low tide 8:27 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:10 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 2:12 am · 29.8 ft | Low tide 8:48 am · 7.4 ft | High tide 2:34 pm · 29.6 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 76 | 65% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:12 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 3:11 am · 27.8 ft | Low tide 9:50 am · 8.8 ft | High tide 3:36 pm · 27.9 ft | Low tide 10:39 pm · 7.8 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:14 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 4:20 am · 26.1 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 9.8 ft | High tide 4:50 pm · 26.5 ft | Low tide 11:58 pm · 8.1 ft | Coef. 57 | 43% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:16 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 5:40 am · 25.2 ft | Low tide 12:25 pm · 9.8 ft | High tide 6:12 pm · 26.3 ft | — | Coef. 55 | 32% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:51 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
Tides from the Heysham station (Environment Agency), 2.9 mi from West End Pier. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Heysham (E73424), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E73424. 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 West End Pier
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.9 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: 5.8 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 49.7 °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 9:57 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 West End Pier today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (12:13 pm): little current from 11:58 am to 12:30 pm
- 4.8 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:53 pm (11:38 pm–12:10 am), low tide 6:24 am (5:50–6:50 am), high tide 12:13 pm (11:58 am–12:30 pm) and low tide 6:48 pm (6:10–7:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 5 s), rain (0.64 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 51.8 °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 5:18 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with tidal current and some swell.
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 0.1 mi
- Vanadis 2.3 mi
- Labora 7.6 mi
- Marguerite 9.0 mi
- Doris B 9.7 mi
- No.163 9.9 mi
- M.A.D. 1.7 mi
- Capenwray Dive Centre 2.0 mi
- Scuba Technical & Training Services 4.3 mi
- Capernwray Diving Centre 8.0 mi
- The Dive School at Capernwray 8.4 mi
- Carpenwray Dive Site 8.9 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 West End Pier
Now in West End Pier
- Low / high
- 53 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.36 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 99%
- 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: +0.18 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 | 53° | 54° | 54° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 16 WSW | 18 SW | 19 SW | 15 WSW | 16 WSW | 13 WSW | 7 SW | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 33 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 17 | 9 |
| Waves | 5.6 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.8 ft | 4.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.1 ft | 2.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.11 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 54° 5 SSW 2.5 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 8 S 2.1 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 5 SSE 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 6 SSE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 5 SSE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 6 S 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 6 SSE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 4 SSE 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 53 / 56 °F | 21 mph SW | 5.8 ft | 12:13 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 51 / 58 °F | 8 mph SSE | 2.1 ft | 12:35 am · 12:55 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 56 °F | 13 mph SSE | 1.5 ft | 1:21 am · 1:41 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 52 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | 2:12 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 55 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.3 ft | 3:11 am · 3:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 51 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.3 ft | 4:20 am · 4:50 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 54 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 5:40 am · 6:12 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 52 °F | 5 mph ENE | 0.2 ft | 7:00 am · 7:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 52 °F | 10 mph E | 0.7 ft | 8:07 am · 8:30 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 52 °F | 13 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | 9:00 am · 9:19 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 51 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 9:44 am · 10:02 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 49 °F | 13 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 10:22 am · 10:40 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 55 °F | 13 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | 10:58 am · 11:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 55 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 11:32 am · 11:48 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 51° / 58° 2.1 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 56° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 45° / 52° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 55° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 44° / 51° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 54° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 52° 0.2 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 (+2.8 °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 9:57 pm (local time).
The sun in West End Pier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:46 am
- Full dark 6:04 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 3:53 pm
- Full dark 6:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,665 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in West End Pier
Moon phase and position
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
- 1:05–3:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:16–11:16 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:48–5:48 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 West End Pier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Stone Jetty 0.5 mi
- Jetty 0.3 mi
- Jetty 0.5 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Glasson Dock Basin 5.1 mi
- Heysham Port 2.8 mi
- Gerry's Fishing 0.1 mi
- Rigkraft Bait Shack 0.2 mi
- Troutflies UK 0.6 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 0 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.8 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.8 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 3.1 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. 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
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Morecambe Pier Light 0.5 mi north
- Light
- Steady white light · F W
- Light height
- 39 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: Near Naze Light (2.4 mi southwest), Heysham South Pier Lighthouse (3.0 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near West End PierTides nearby
- Morecambe0.9 mi
- Heysham1.7 mi
- Lancaster3.7 mi
- Overton3.7 mi
- Bolton le Sands3.9 mi
- Galgate6.3 mi
- Carnforth6.4 mi
- Silverdale7.3 mi
- Flookburgh8.2 mi
- Grange-over-Sands8.3 mi
West End Pier at a glance
- Pier. Coordinates: 54.068° N, 2.883° W.
- It is 1.7 mi north of Heysham, the main place in Lancashire. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Heysham.
- In Morecambe, 0.9 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Heysham, is 2.9 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Half Moon Bay (2.1 mi).
Questions about West End PierQuestions
Where is West End Pier?
A pier in Morecambe, 0.9 mi from the center, Lancashire (United Kingdom). The coast faces southwest.
Can you fish at West End Pier?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in West End Pier?
Today in West End Pier there is high tide at 12:13 pm (32.2 ft) and low tides at 6:24 am and 6:48 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in West End Pier?
At 4:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:22 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in West End Pier?
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 12:34–2:34 am, Minor 10:16–11:16 am, Major 1:05–3:05 pm, Minor 4:48–5:48 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in West End Pier?
Light showers, from 53 °F to 56 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in West End Pier?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 4.7 s from the west-southwest. The water is 52.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit West End Pier?
The best time to visit West End Pier is from June to August: highs of 64 °F to 67 °F, about 13 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: Heysham 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).