Strood tides today
- Tide now 2.3 ft ↑ rising · high 2:37 am (19.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:00–4:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 0.5 ft smooth · 1.7 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 55 °F from the SW, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 6:44 am–4:39 pm 9 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:25 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:25 pm
- Diving tomorrow 7:30–10:20 am great day · 10/10
Today in Strood there are high tides at 1:57 am (19.7 ft) and 2:16 pm (19.8 ft) and low tides at 9:07 am and 9:30 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:37 am. The sun rises at 6:44 am and sets at 4:39 pm: 9 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:25 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:20 am to 2:20 am and from 12:51 pm to 2:51 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 southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Strood today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:16 pm, coefficient 83
- Major period 12:51–2:51 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.40 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 2:50 pm, combines the 2:16 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:00 am to 2:20 am, with the 1:57 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, common sole, thornback ray and whiting. October is one of the months when these are seen most: thornback ray and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Strood
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 9:07 am: more sand
- Feels like 57 °F: chilly for the beach
- High tide at 2:16 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:07 am
Low tide at 9:07 am and 9:30 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:57 am and 2:16 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 Strood
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Strood.
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Tides in Strood
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:57 am 19.7 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 9:07 am 2.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:16 pm 19.8 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 9:30 pm 2.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 46 min to high tide at 2:37 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 1:57 am high tide and 83 for the 2:16 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 17.8 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 22 (20.4 ft) and the lowest, on September 11 (0.7 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 9 to 11 (coefficient 88, 19.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 49, 9.9 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 | 6:44 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 1:57 am · 19.7 ft | Low tide 9:07 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 2:16 pm · 19.8 ft | Low tide 9:30 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 83 | 92% | Major periods 12:20 am · 12:51 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:46 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 2:37 am · 19.6 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 2:57 pm · 19.6 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 82 | 85% | Major periods 1:23 am · 1:56 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:48 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 3:18 am · 19.1 ft | Low tide 10:26 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 3:40 pm · 19.0 ft | Low tide 10:50 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:00 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:49 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 4:01 am · 18.4 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 4:26 pm · 18.0 ft | Low tide 11:31 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 78 | 65% | Major periods 3:31 am · 4:01 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:51 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 4:48 am · 17.4 ft | Low tide 11:43 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 5:19 pm · 16.9 ft | — | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:30 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:53 am · 4:30 pm | Low tide 12:19 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 5:44 am · 16.3 ft | Low tide 12:34 pm · 2.8 ft | High tide 6:25 pm · 15.9 ft | Coef. 67 | 43% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:55 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 6:58 am · 15.7 ft | Low tide 2:00 pm · 3.0 ft | High tide 7:44 pm · 15.6 ft | Coef. 63 | 32% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:37 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 Snodland station (Medway, Environment Agency), 4.6 mi from Strood. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta): Snodland (Medway) (E170), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E170. 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 measured tidal levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Strood
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 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
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the northeast (slight).
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 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 Strood today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:16 pm): little current from 2:01 pm to 2:31 pm
- 0.9 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:57 am (1:42–2:12 am), low tide 9:07 am (8:40–9:22 am), high tide 2:16 pm (2:01–2:31 pm) and low tide 9:30 pm (9:10–9:45 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:13 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:25 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 2:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 6:50 am to 9:40 am, with slack water at low tide, small waves and light 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Buckland Lake Reserve 4.0 mi
- Lady Mine 2.3 mi
- Silverstone 3.1 mi
- Hans Egede 4.8 mi
- Wreck 1.2 mi
- Wreck 1.3 mi
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Salt Fleet Flats Reserve 6.8 mi
- DiveCo Marine Ltd. 2.6 mi
- Medway Diving Contractors Ltd. 2.6 mi
- Buckland Dive Centre 4.1 mi
- Nemes Diving & Water Sports Academy 4.2 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 Strood
Now in Strood
- Low / high
- 47 / 60 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.10 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 | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 50° | 47° | 51° | 58° | 60° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 WSW | 10 WSW | 9 SSW | 8 SSW | 12 SW | 9 WSW | 8 WSW | 6 SW |
| Gusts | 20 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.5 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 55° 6 SW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 5 SW 0.4 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 6 SW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 4 SW 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 3 SW 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 60° 2 SSW 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 61° 3 E 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 5 E 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 60 °F | 12 mph SW | 0.9 ft | 1:57 am · 2:16 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 61 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.4 ft | 2:37 am · 2:57 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 59 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 3:18 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 56 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 4:01 am · 4:26 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 53 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 4:48 am · 5:19 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 55 °F | 12 mph N | 1.9 ft | 5:44 am · 6:25 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 55 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 6:58 am · 7:44 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 53 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 8:20 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 53 °F | 12 mph E | 2.0 ft | 9:30 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 53 °F | 13 mph E | 2.4 ft | 10:32 am · 11:00 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 49 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.1 ft | 11:25 am · 11:49 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 57 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 58 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.6 ft | 12:31 am · 12:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 60 °F | 12 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 1:09 am · 1:27 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 49° / 61° 0.4 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 47° / 59° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 56° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 49° / 53° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 55° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 49° / 55° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 49° / 53° 1.9 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.4 °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 9:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Strood
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:30 am
- Full dark 5:52 pm
- Civil dawn 6:10 am
- Civil dusk 5:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:42 am (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 55 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:50 pm
- Full dark 5:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,894 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Strood
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:20–2:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:51–2:51 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:42–10:42 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:55–5:55 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 Strood
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Rochester Pier 1.0 mi
- Strood Pier 1.1 mi
- Sun Pier 2.0 mi
- Nore Army Fort 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Marina 1.2 mi
- Cuxton Marina 1.3 mi
- Shop4Tackle Ltd. 0.6 mi
- Mr Baits Boillies 1.6 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 800 ft.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Strood) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 800 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 800 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 800 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 800 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 800 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 800 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) 800 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 StroodTides nearby
- Rochester1.3 mi
- Cuxton1.6 mi
- Chatham2.4 mi
- Chattenden2.8 mi
- Gillingham3.1 mi
- Wouldham3.1 mi
- Halling3.2 mi
- Hoo4.2 mi
- Cliffe4.9 mi
- Gravesend5.7 mi
Strood at a glance
- Town or city of about 33,381 people. Coordinates: 51.393° N, 0.477° E.
- It is 2.4 mi northwest of Chatham, the main place in Medway. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Chatham.
- The nearest tide station, Snodland, is 4.6 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: London Port (5.0 mi).
Questions about StroodQuestions
What time is high tide today in Strood?
Today in Strood there are high tides at 1:57 am (19.7 ft) and 2:16 pm (19.8 ft) and low tides at 9:07 am and 9:30 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Strood?
At 4:39 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Strood?
At 6:46 am. First light comes at 5:32 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 12:20–2:20 am, Minor 9:42–10:42 am, Major 12:51–2:51 pm, Minor 4:55–5:55 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Strood?
Overcast, from 47 °F to 60 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Strood?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 1.7 s from the west-southwest.
When is the best time to visit Strood?
The best time to visit Strood is from July to August: highs of 73 °F, about 8 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: Snodland (Medway) tidal level station of the Environment Agency (England). This uses Environment Agency flood and river level 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).