Brancaster tides today
- Tide now 9.0 ft ↓ falling · low 2:56 am (3.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–3:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 55 °F smooth · 2.5 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 7 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 6:47 am–4:34 pm 9 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:13 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:13 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:30–2:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Brancaster there are high tides at 7:00 am (25.0 ft) and 7:21 pm (24.1 ft) and low tides at 2:21 am and 2:44 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:56 am. The sun rises at 6:47 am and sets at 4:34 pm: 9 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:13 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:19 am to 2:19 am and from 12:50 pm to 2:50 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 (7 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Brancaster today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 2:44 pm
- Major period 12:50–2:50 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.43 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (15 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 2:50 pm, combines the 2:44 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:20 am to 2:20 am, with the 2:21 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:10 am to 7:40 am, with the 7:00 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, small-spotted catshark, whiting and European flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder and European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Brancaster
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves
- Low tide at 2:44 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (79% cloud cover)
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.1 ft
2.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °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 offshore wind (17 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:21 am
Low tide at 2:21 am and 2:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:00 am and 7:21 pm. Coefficient 95 (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 Brancaster
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- Brancaster Beach 1.0 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- East Sands 2.0 mi · NW
- West Sands 4.0 mi · W
- 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 Brancaster
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:21 am 3.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:00 am 25.0 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 2:44 pm 2.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:21 pm 24.1 ft · coef. 94
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 15 min to low tide at 2:56 am.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 7:00 am high tide and 94 for the 7:21 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 22.3 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 (25.7 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (1.0 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 95, 22.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 34, 8.5 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 | 6:47 am · 4:34 pm | Low tide 2:21 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 7:00 am · 25.0 ft | Low tide 2:44 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 7:21 pm · 24.1 ft | Coef. 95 | 92% | Major periods 12:19 am · 12:50 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:49 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 2:56 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 7:41 am · 24.3 ft | Low tide 3:12 pm · 3.4 ft | High tide 8:01 pm · 23.6 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 1:23 am · 1:55 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:51 am · 4:30 pm | Low tide 3:21 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 8:26 am · 23.1 ft | Low tide 3:33 pm · 4.3 ft | High tide 8:46 pm · 22.6 ft | Coef. 86 | 76% | Major periods 2:27 am · 2:59 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:53 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 3:49 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 9:19 am · 21.5 ft | Low tide 4:05 pm · 5.5 ft | High tide 9:40 pm · 21.3 ft | Coef. 77 | 65% | Major periods 3:30 am · 4:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:55 am · 4:26 pm | Low tide 4:31 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 10:26 am · 19.9 ft | Low tide 4:51 pm · 6.8 ft | High tide 10:48 pm · 20.1 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:29 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:57 am · 4:25 pm | Low tide 5:29 am · 5.1 ft | High tide 11:48 am · 18.8 ft | Low tide 5:58 pm · 7.9 ft | — | Coef. 56 | 43% | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:48 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:59 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 12:10 am · 19.5 ft | Low tide 6:52 am · 5.7 ft | High tide 1:10 pm · 18.6 ft | Low tide 7:35 pm · 8.2 ft | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:36 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
Brancaster has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Hobhole Sluice (Environment Agency), 25 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta): Hobhole Sluice (E4804), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E4804. 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 Brancaster
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 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-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 4.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
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 53.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.6 °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 11:41 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Environment Agency Geomatics (EA Geomatics), 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).
Surf in Brancaster today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 2:44 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:11 am · sunrise 6:47 am · sunset 4:34 pm · last light 5:10 pm
- Tide: low 2:21 am (3.2 ft), high 7:00 am (25.0 ft), low 2:44 pm (2.7 ft) and high 7:21 pm (24.1 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 54.7 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 4 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:11 am to 10:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Brancaster today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the west: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 1.0 mph current toward the west (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:21 am (1:20–2:40 am), high tide 7:00 am (6:45–7:15 am), low tide 2:44 pm (1:40–3:10 pm) and high tide 7:21 pm (7:06–7:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.7 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:10 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:13 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:30 pm, combines little swell and the sun high, though with moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 3:10 pm, with slack water at low tide and little swell, though with moderate wind and current.
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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- Vina 1.6 mi
- Dusty Miller 5.7 mi
- Myndroom 5.9 mi
- Kings Cruiser 7.3 mi
- Sheraton 8.4 mi
- Fertility 8.7 mi
- Lady Marieke 12 mi
- Octopussy 12 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 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 Brancaster
Now in Brancaster
- Low / high
- 46 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 6.1 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: +0.16 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Light rain | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 47° | 46° | 46° | 50° | 55° | 58° | 56° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 SW | 11 SW | 13 SSW | 15 SSW | 17 SW | 13 SW | 10 SW | 8 SW |
| Gusts | 19 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 14 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.2 ft | 0.8 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 |
- 12:00 am 52° 7 SW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 5 SW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 4 SSW 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 6 SSW 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 7 SW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 4 SSW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 3 SE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 4 SSE 0.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 58 °F | 17 mph SW | 2.1 ft | 7:00 am · 7:21 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 57 °F | 7 mph SSW | 0.5 ft | 7:41 am · 8:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 58 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.3 ft | 8:26 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 57 °F | 6 mph SSE | 0.4 ft | 9:19 am · 9:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 54 °F | 17 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | 10:26 am · 10:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 53 °F | 15 mph NNE | 4.1 ft | 11:48 am | |
| Tue 3 | 50 / 56 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.8 ft | 12:10 am · 1:10 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 55 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 1:30 am · 2:21 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 55 °F | 10 mph E | 2.3 ft | 2:39 am · 3:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 52 °F | 9 mph E | 1.9 ft | 3:35 am · 4:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 52 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | 4:22 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 52 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 5:03 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 57 °F | 8 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | 5:41 am · 5:59 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 57 °F | 6 mph S | 1.0 ft | 6:16 am · 6:33 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 49° / 57° 0.5 ft
- Fri 30 Fog 48° / 58° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 50° / 57° 0.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 54° 3.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 50° / 53° 4.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 50° / 56° 3.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 49° / 55° 2.6 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 (+4.0 °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 11:41 pm (local time).
The sun in Brancaster
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:31 am
- Full dark 5:51 pm
- Civil dawn 6:11 am
- Civil dusk 5:10 pm
- Solar noon 11:41 am (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 47 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:44 pm
- Full dark 5:51 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,905 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Brancaster
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:19–2:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:50–2:50 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:53–10:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:43–5:43 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 Brancaster
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- 1 6.5 mi
- 2 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.9 mi
- Boat ramp 8.8 mi
- Boat ramp 9.0 mi
- Boat ramp 9.2 mi
- Harry's Studio 4.8 mi
- Outer Harbour 8.8 mi
- Anglers Corner 6.6 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: 16 ft at 0.25 mi from shore and 12 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from Brancaster) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 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 0.25 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.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Old Hunstanton Lighthouse 6.2 mi west
- Tower height
- 62 ft
- Built
- 1840
Other lighthouses nearby: Light on Chapel of St Edmund (6.2 mi west).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BrancasterTides nearby
- Hunstanton5.9 mi
- Heacham7.2 mi
- Wells-next-the-Sea8.8 mi
- Skegness18 mi
- King's Lynn18 mi
- Salthouse19 mi
- Kelling20 mi
- Ingoldmells20 mi
- Weybourne21 mi
- Chapel Saint Leonards22 mi
Brancaster at a glance
- Town or city of about 430 people. Coordinates: 52.963° N, 0.640° E.
- It is 52 mi northwest of Great Yarmouth, the main place in Norfolk. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 3 min later than in Great Yarmouth.
- The nearest tide station, Hobhole Sluice, is 25 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about BrancasterQuestions
What time is high tide today in Brancaster?
Today in Brancaster there are high tides at 7:00 am (25.0 ft) and 7:21 pm (24.1 ft) and low tides at 2:21 am and 2:44 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Brancaster?
At 4:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Brancaster?
At 6:49 am. First light comes at 5:33 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 12:19–2:19 am, Minor 9:53–10:53 am, Major 12:50–2:50 pm, Minor 4:43–5:43 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Brancaster?
Light rain, from 46 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Brancaster?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the west-southwest. The water is 54.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Brancaster?
The best time to visit Brancaster is from July to August: highs of 70 °F, about 9 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: Hobhole Sluice 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).