Benwell today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 1.2 ft smooth · 3.0 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 50 °F from the SW, gusts 7 · overcast
- Sun 7:02 am–4:38 pm 9 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:05 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:50–11:50 am great day · 9/10
- Pressure 30.23 inHg steady · rising tomorrow
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Benwell the sun rises at 7:02 am and sets at 4:38 pm: 9 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:05 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:29 am to 2:29 am and from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (3 mph). Overcast, 50 °F.
Fishing in Benwell today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Minor period 4:35–5:35 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:38 pm, golden hour from 3:44 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.43 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.3 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, 4:40 pm to 5:20 pm, combines moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:30 am to 2:30 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:20 am to 8:00 am, with sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, European flounder, pollack and ballan wrasse. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Benwell, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Benwell
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.5 ft waves
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.5 ft
2.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Benwell, 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 Benwell
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Benwell.
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Webcams near Benwell
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Tides in Benwell
Tides in Benwell: not available yet
There is no tide station near Benwell, 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 Wallsend · 5.5 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Benwell
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 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 Sunday 1: 4.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:52 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from North East Coastal Observatory, 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 Benwell today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- 2.0 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.2 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:16 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:05 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines small waves, light wind and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Benwell, 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
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- HMS Southsea 10 mi
- HMS Star of Devoran 10 mi
- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Divecor 1.2 mi
- Pirates Dive Club 1.6 mi
- Scuba Life Uk 2.0 mi
- Aqua Purists 2.9 mi
- Ukdivers 3.7 mi
- Aquanorth 3.8 mi
- Scuba Diver Training Ltd 8.3 mi
- Aquanorth Diving Centre 9.3 mi
- Deep Blue Dive Centre 10.0 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 Benwell
Now in Benwell
- Low / high
- 47 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 78%
- Clouds
- 83%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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: +0.21 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 47° | 49° | 52° | 55° | 58° | 57° | 53° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SSW | 7 SSW | 11 SW | 8 W | 11 W | 9 W | 4 WSW | 3 SW |
| Gusts | 13 | 16 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 13 | 7 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.5 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 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 50° 3 SW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 48° 3 SSW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 46° 3 SW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 2 SSW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 2 S 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 5 S 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 5 SSW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 4 S 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 58 °F | 11 mph WSW | 2.8 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 59 °F | 6 mph S | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 53 °F | 9 mph S | 1.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 54 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.4 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 52 °F | 4 mph NW | 4.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 52 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.9 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 52 °F | 6 mph N | 2.8 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 49 °F | 4 mph W | 2.0 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 50 °F | 5 mph E | 1.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 51 °F | 7 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 51 °F | 3 mph SE | 2.8 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 45 °F | 5 mph SW | 1.8 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 53 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.7 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 48 / 52 °F | 5 mph NNE | 2.7 ft |
- Thu 29 Fog 44° / 59° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 53° 1.7 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 42° / 54° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 46° / 52° 4.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 52° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 43° / 52° 2.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 42° / 49° 2.0 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 Friday 30. 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 (+4.6 °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 8:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Benwell
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:42 am
- Full dark 5:58 pm
- Civil dawn 6:24 am
- Civil dusk 5:16 pm
- Solar noon 11:50 am (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 36 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:44 pm
- Full dark 5:58 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,748 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Benwell
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:29–2:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:00–3:00 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:19–11:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:35–5:35 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 Benwell
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Derwenthaugh Staithes 0.8 mi
- Bowes Lake 6.2 mi
- Higham Lake Trout Fishery 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Byker Pier 3.1 mi
- Marina 1.4 mi
- Marina 3.9 mi
- Tyneside Angling 3.3 mi
- A2 Baits 3.4 mi
- Fishing Republic 3.9 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 490 ft.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Benwell) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 490 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 490 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 490 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 490 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 490 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 490 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) 490 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 BenwellTides nearby
- Dunston1.8 mi
- Blaydon-on-Tyne1.9 mi
- Newcastle upon Tyne2.2 mi
- Gateshead2.8 mi
- Wallsend5.5 mi
- Hebburn6.1 mi
- Jarrow7.4 mi
- Cramlington8.5 mi
- North Shields9.2 mi
- South Shields9.6 mi
Benwell at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,500 people. Coordinates: 54.973° N, 1.669° W.
- It is 2.2 mi west of Newcastle upon Tyne, the main place in Newcastle upon Tyne. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Newcastle upon Tyne.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about BenwellQuestions
What time is sunset today in Benwell?
At 4:38 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Benwell?
At 7:04 am. First light comes at 5:43 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 12:29–2:29 am, Minor 10:19–11:19 am, Major 1:00–3:00 pm, Minor 4:35–5:35 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Benwell?
Light rain, from 47 °F to 58 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 78% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Benwell?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the southwest.
When is the best time to visit Benwell?
The best time to visit Benwell is from July to August: highs of 67 °F to 68 °F, about 11 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).