Newcastle tides today
- Tide now -1.2 ft ↑ rising · high 12:32 am (7.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:40–7:30 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 54 °F slight · 4.4 s from the south
- Wind · air 2 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 4 · overcast
- Sun 7:17 am–4:57 pm 9 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:29 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:29 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:10 am–1:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Newcastle there is high tide at 12:08 pm (7.3 ft) and low tides at 5:49 am and 6:09 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:32 am. The sun rises at 7:17 am and sets at 4:57 pm: 9 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:29 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:46 am to 2:46 am and from 1:18 pm to 3:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (2 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Newcastle today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:09 pm
- Minor period 4:59–5:59 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 4:57 pm, golden hour from 4:04 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.39 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm, combines the 6:09 pm low tide, moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:30 pm to 1:10 pm, with the 12:08 pm high tide and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, whiting, haddock and small-spotted catshark. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Newcastle
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (96% cloud cover)
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.8 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 54 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:08 pm, coefficient 91: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.8 ft
3.8 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 54 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 5:49 am
Low tide at 5:49 am and 6:09 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:08 pm. Coefficient 91 (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 Newcastle
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- Newcastle Beach 0.5 mi · SE
- Parking
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, DAERA
- Murlough Beach 1.6 mi · NE
Excellent water quality 2025 season, DAERA
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 Newcastle
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Tides in Newcastle
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:49 am -8.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:08 pm 7.3 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 6:09 pm -8.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 38 min to high tide at 12:32 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 12:08 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 15.3 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 August 15 (8.6 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-9.0 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 26 to 29 (coefficient 92, 15.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 38, 6.4 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 | 7:17 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 5:49 am · -8.0 ft | High tide 12:08 pm · 7.3 ft | Low tide 6:09 pm · -8.0 ft | — | Coef. 91 | 92% | Major periods 12:46 am · 1:18 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:19 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 12:32 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 6:32 am · -7.4 ft | High tide 12:52 pm · 7.0 ft | Low tide 6:56 pm · -7.7 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 1:50 am · 2:22 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:21 am · 4:53 pm | High tide 1:23 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 7:20 am · -6.6 ft | High tide 1:43 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 7:49 pm · -7.0 ft | Coef. 83 | 76% | Major periods 2:55 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:23 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 2:22 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 8:15 am · -5.6 ft | High tide 2:42 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 8:53 pm · -6.2 ft | Coef. 73 | 65% | Major periods 3:57 am · 4:27 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:25 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 3:30 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 9:20 am · -4.6 ft | High tide 3:52 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 10:09 pm · -5.5 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:27 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 4:47 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 10:39 am · -4.1 ft | High tide 5:09 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 11:33 pm · -5.5 ft | Coef. 56 | 43% | Major periods 5:50 am · 6:15 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:29 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 6:05 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 12:01 pm · -4.1 ft | High tide 6:24 pm · 5.3 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 32% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:03 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
Newcastle has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.6 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 Newcastle
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 4.7 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.3 °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 8:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Newcastle today
Surf today
Fair- 2.1–3.2 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.0 ft swell at 5 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:08 pm)
- Light: First light 6:40 am · sunrise 7:17 am · sunset 4:57 pm · last light 5:34 pm
- Tide: low 5:49 am (-8.0 ft), high 12:08 pm (7.3 ft) and low 6:09 pm (-8.0 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 53.8 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 48 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm can also work, with light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Newcastle today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 2.3 ft swell at 5 s from the south: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:47 pm (11:20 pm–12:10 am), low tide 5:49 am (5:30–6:10 am), high tide 12:08 pm (11:40 am–12:30 pm) and low tide 6:09 pm (5:50–6:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.4 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:34 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:29 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:10 pm, combines light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 10:50 am to 11:30 am, with light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Georgina Hutton 2.9 mi
- Silver Crest 6.7 mi
- Wild Wave 7.0 mi
- Eleanor 11 mi
- Jeanette 12 mi
- Sarah Lena 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.
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Weather in Newcastle
Now in Newcastle
- Low / high
- 50 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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: +0.15 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 | Partly cloudy | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 52° | 53° | 54° | 56° | 56° | 54° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 SW | 14 SW | 9 WSW | 14 WSW | 13 WSW | 6 WSW | 3 SW | 2 SW |
| Gusts | 23 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 4 |
| Waves | 3.8 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.4 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.7 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 52° 2 SW 1.7 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 3 SSW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 3 SSW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 3 SSW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 4 SSE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 11 S 2.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 12 SSE 3.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 13 SSE 4.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 56 °F | 15 mph WSW | 4.1 ft | 12:08 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 51 / 57 °F | 18 mph S | 4.4 ft | 12:32 am · 12:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 57 °F | 17 mph S | 4.7 ft | 1:23 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 57 °F | 7 mph S | 2.7 ft | 2:22 am · 2:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 54 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 3:30 am · 3:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 53 °F | 6 mph N | 1.6 ft | 4:47 am · 5:09 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 52 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 6:05 am · 6:24 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 52 °F | 6 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 7:17 am · 7:31 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 52 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | 8:16 am · 8:28 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 52 °F | 16 mph SE | 3.7 ft | 9:05 am · 9:17 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 51 °F | 10 mph ESE | — | 9:47 am · 10:00 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 51 °F | 9 mph E | — | 10:24 am · 10:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 56 °F | 9 mph ESE | — | 10:59 am · 11:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 54 °F | 10 mph E | — | 11:32 am · 11:52 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 51° / 57° 4.4 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 54° / 57° 4.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 53° / 57° 2.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 54° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 53° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 52° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 46° / 52° 2.2 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.7 °F; normal high: 51 °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 8:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Newcastle
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:58 am
- Full dark 6:16 pm
- Civil dawn 6:40 am
- Civil dusk 5:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:07 pm (23° high)
- Daylight 9 h 40 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:04 pm
- Full dark 6:16 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,461 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Newcastle
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:46–2:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:18–3:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:30–11:30 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:59–5:59 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 Newcastle
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.6 mi
- Jetty 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 7.5 mi
- Rodgers Fishing Tackle 8.4 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: you need to go 1.7 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Newcastle) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.1 mi
- 33 ft deep1.7 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 1.1 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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 NewcastleTides nearby
- Dundrum3.3 mi
- Annalong7.6 mi
- Kilkeel12 mi
- Ardglass12 mi
- Rostrevor15 mi
- Killyleagh16 mi
- Warrenpoint17 mi
- Carlingford17 mi
- Omeath17 mi
- Portaferry18 mi
Newcastle at a glance
- Town or city of about 7,444 people. Coordinates: 54.218° N, 5.890° W.
- It is 18 mi east of Newry, the main place in Newry Mourne and Down. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Newry.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about NewcastleQuestions
What time is high tide today in Newcastle?
Today in Newcastle there is high tide at 12:08 pm (7.3 ft) and low tides at 5:49 am and 6:09 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Newcastle?
At 4:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Newcastle?
At 7:19 am. First light comes at 6:00 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 12:46–2:46 am, Minor 10:30–11:30 am, Major 1:18–3:18 pm, Minor 4:59–5:59 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Newcastle?
Light rain, from 50 °F to 56 °F, with a light air from the southwest (2 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Newcastle?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 4.4 s from the south. The water is 54.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Newcastle?
The best time to visit Newcastle is from June to August: highs of 63 °F to 66 °F, about 12 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).