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St Olaves today: waves, weather and sun

Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time (GMT) Thu, Oct 29 · GMT C · No station nearby

Today, Thursday, October 29, in St Olaves the sun rises at 6:44 am and sets at 4:29 pm: 9 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:18 am to 3:18 am and from 1:51 pm to 3:51 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-southwest (3 mph). Overcast, 49 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in St Olaves today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: medium
5
Average day · 5 out of 10 1:50–3:50 pm Also 1:20–3:20 am and 6:10–7:30 am
  • Major period 1:51–3:51 pm
  • Sunset at 4:29 pm, golden hour from 3:39 pm
  • Rising pressure (+0.14 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
  • Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
  • A major period lines up with sunset

Your day at a glance

The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:10 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise, though with rising pressure.

Species with the most records nearby: common sole, whiting, European flounder and small-spotted catshark. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder and European plaice. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for St Olaves, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in St Olaves

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

0
Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.
  • Offshore breeze (4 mph)
  • Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
  • Fog
  • Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
  • Water at 55 °F (very cold)

Today, hour by hour

  • Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft

    0.7 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 4 mph

    Offshore breeze (4 mph).

  • Tide & sand

    We don't show the tide for St Olaves, 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 St Olaves

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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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UK bathing water quality: Environment Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full attribution. Lifeguards: RNLI. Contains Open Data licensed under the GIS Open Data Licence.

Tides

Tides in St Olaves

Tides in St Olaves: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near St Olaves, 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 Gariannonvm Roman Fort and site of Celtic Manastery · 3.8 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at St Olaves

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: smooth

Smooth Douglas 2 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3
Waves 1.0 ft · 2.8 s from the west (264°)
Wind waves — —
Current 0.2 mph toward the SSE

The waves you may find

  • Most commonMost common0.5 ft
  • Significant1.0 ft
  • Highest expectedHighest2.0 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.0 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 3 mph WSW · gusts 6
Offshore (16 mi NNE)Offshore 8 mph W · gusts 12

Offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.

Offshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.6 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northeast (moderate).

Water temperature

Water temperature →
Water now55.2 °F
Today 55.2–55.4 °F air: 47 / 59 °F

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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °F).

Water temperature →

Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:30 am (local time).

Nearest buoy

Lowestoft wave buoy Buoy 6201059 · 9.1 mi ESE of here Measured at 9:00 pm, 5 h 30 min ago
Waves 1.4 ft · 5 s average period 4.0 s
Water 55.9 °F

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

Surf in St Olaves today

Surf hour by hour and 7 days →

Surf today

Flat
1
Flat · 1 out of 10 6:08–10:00 am
  • Barely any waves (0.2 ft sets): flat
  • Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
  • First or last light of the day

It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.

Surf at the shore 0.2 ft average – sets
Swell 0.7 ft 3 s · WNW · 1 kJ
Wind 2 mph SW · calm
Water and wetsuit 55.2 °F 5/4 fullsuit + booties
  • Light: First light 6:08 am · sunrise 6:44 am · sunset 4:29 pm · last light 5:05 pm
  • Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
  • Water at 55.2 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
  • Energy: 1 kJ · Low power

Today’s surf at a glance

The best window, 6:08 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, 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.

How it’s calculated · Next 7 days

Diving

Diving in St Olaves today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good
10
Great day · 10 out of 10 8:40–11:40 am
  • 0.7 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
  • Light offshore wind (4 mph)
  • 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
  • Sun high: more light underwater
Swell 0.7 ft —
Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: good
Water and suit 55.2 °F 7 mm semi-dry suit
Current 0.0 mph toward the E
  • Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
  • Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
  • Water at 55.2 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
  • Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
  • Night dive: dark from 5:05 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:07 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high.

We don't have a reliable tide for St Olaves, 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.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

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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

Weather in St Olaves

14-day weather

Now in St Olaves

Now 49 °F Overcast · feels like 47 °F · 47 / 59 °F
Low / high
47 / 59 °F
Rain
0.00 in · 0%
Clouds
100%
Humidity
96%
Dew pointDew point
48 °F
Visibility
7.0 mi
UV indexUV
0 · low
Air qualityAir
Fair · 26
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 (+0.01 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

Hourly weather Wind Surf

Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.

Time 12:00 am3:00 am6:00 am9:00 am12:00 pm3:00 pm6:00 pm9:00 pm
Sky OvercastOvercastFogMainly clearMainly clearPartly cloudyClearPartly cloudy
Temperature 51°49°47°50°57°58°51°50°
Wind (mph) 5 W3 WSW2 SW3 WSW2 SW3 SSE3 SE2 SSE
Gusts 106455552
Waves 1.0 ft0.9 ft0.7 ft0.7 ft0.6 ft0.6 ft0.7 ft0.6 ft
Rain 0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in0.00 in
  • 3:00 am 49° 3 WSW 0.9 ft
  • 6:00 am 47° 2 SW 0.7 ft
  • 9:00 am 50° 3 WSW 0.7 ft
  • 12:00 pm 57° 2 SW 0.6 ft
  • 3:00 pm 58° 3 SSE 0.6 ft
  • 6:00 pm 51° 3 SE 0.7 ft
  • 9:00 pm 50° 2 SSE 0.6 ft
  • 12:00 am 49° 1 WSW 0.6 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day Sky Low / high Max wind Max wave
Today · 29 Fog 47 / 59 °F 5 mph SW 1.0 ft
Fri 30 Fog 48 / 58 °F 8 mph ESE 1.5 ft
Sat 31 Overcast 50 / 56 °F 7 mph ESE 1.6 ft
Sun 1 Light rain 48 / 54 °F 13 mph NNW 4.7 ft
Mon 2 Light drizzle 49 / 53 °F 17 mph N 6.6 ft
Tue 3 Light drizzle 48 / 55 °F 13 mph NNE 6.0 ft
Wed 4 Overcast 49 / 56 °F 9 mph NE 4.6 ft
Thu 5 Overcast 46 / 54 °F 8 mph E 2.8 ft
Fri 6 Overcast 45 / 52 °F 10 mph E 2.8 ft
Sat 7 Overcast 44 / 51 °F 8 mph ESE 2.6 ft
Sun 8 Light drizzle 44 / 54 °F 5 mph E 1.4 ft
Mon 9 Drizzle 52 / 58 °F 7 mph SSE 1.7 ft
Tue 10 Drizzle 50 / 58 °F 7 mph SSW 1.8 ft
Wed 11 Drizzle 50 / 55 °F 9 mph N 1.4 ft
  • Fri 30 Fog 48° / 58° 1.5 ft
  • Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 56° 1.6 ft
  • Sun 1 Light rain 48° / 54° 4.7 ft
  • Mon 2 Light drizzle 49° / 53° 6.6 ft
  • Tue 3 Light drizzle 48° / 55° 6.0 ft
  • Wed 4 Overcast 49° / 56° 4.6 ft
  • Thu 5 Overcast 46° / 54° 2.8 ft
See all 14 days →

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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
  • Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
  • Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °F; normal high: 55 °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 2:30 am (local time).

Sun

The sun in St Olaves

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:44 am in the ESE (111°)ESE
Sets 4:29 pm in the WSW (248°)WSW
  • First light 5:28 am
  • Full dark 5:45 pm
  • Civil dawn 6:08 am
  • Civil dusk 5:05 pm
  • Solar noon 11:37 am (24° high)
  • Daylight 9 h 45 min (−4 min)
  • Evening golden hour 3:39 pm
  • Full dark 5:45 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:44–7:35 am
Evening golden hour3:39–4:29 pm
St Olaves

Today the sun is 92,335,659 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in St Olaves

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 85% 85% illuminated · 18.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am
Rises 6:07 pm in the NE (40°)NE
Sets 12:33 pm tomorrow · in the NW (318°) · set at 11:34 am
Transit 2:18 am overhead
Visible 18 h 26 min from 6:07 pm to 12:33 pm

Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: medium
  • 1:18–3:18 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
  • 1:51–3:51 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
  • 11:04 am–12:04 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
  • 5:37–6:37 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 3 days
  • New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
  • First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
  • Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days

Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.

Place

Where to fish in St Olaves

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

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Nearest lighthouse

Photo of Gorleston Lighthouse
Photo: Bob Crook · CC BY-SA 2.0

Gorleston Lighthouse 5.1 mi northeast

Light height
66 ft above sea level
Tower height
69 ft
Built
1887

Other lighthouses nearby: Gorleston South Pier Lighthouse (5.3 mi northeast).

Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses

Tides near St OlavesTides nearby

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St Olaves at a glance

  • Town or city of about 282 people. Coordinates: 52.537° N, 1.625° E.
  • It is 6.6 mi southwest of Great Yarmouth, the main place in Norfolk. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Great Yarmouth.
  • Its coast faces east.

Questions about St OlavesQuestions

What time is sunset today in St Olaves?

At 4:29 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:05 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in St Olaves?

At 6:46 am. First light comes at 5:30 am.

What phase is the moon today?

Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.

When are the next spring tides?

From November 9 to 11.

What are today's solunar periods?

Major 1:18–3:18 am, Minor 11:04 am–12:04 pm, Major 1:51–3:51 pm, Minor 5:37–6:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.

What's the weather like today in St Olaves?

Fog, from 47 °F to 59 °F, with a light air from the west-southwest (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in St Olaves?

Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the west. The water is 55.2 °F.

When is the best time to visit St Olaves?

The best time to visit St Olaves is from July to August: highs of 71 °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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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