Ardrossan tides today
- Tide now 7.1 ft ↑ rising · high 2:10 pm (12.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–3:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 55 °F smooth · 3.1 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 55 °F from the S, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 7:19 am–4:46 pm 9 h 28 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:05 pm
- Best time to dive 1:00–3:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Ardrossan there are high tides at 1:59 am (11.9 ft) and 2:10 pm (12.2 ft) and low tides at 7:23 am and 7:40 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:10 pm. The sun rises at 7:19 am and sets at 4:46 pm: 9 h 28 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:05 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:45 am to 3:45 am and from 2:18 pm to 4:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Ardrossan today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 2:10 pm, coefficient 85
- Major period 2:18–4:18 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.18 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:10 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:40 am to 8:10 am, with the 7:23 am low tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:00 am, with the 1:59 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, haddock, European hake and European plaice. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Ardrossan
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 7:23 am: more sand
- Cloudy (88% cloud cover)
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 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 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:40 pm
Low tide at 7:23 am and 7:40 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:59 am and 2:10 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 Ardrossan
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- South Beach 1.0 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, SEPA
- Ardeer Beach 4.3 mi · SE
- Parking
- Clothing-optional area
- Ardneil Bay 4.3 mi · NW
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: SEPA. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full attribution.
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Tides in Ardrossan
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:59 am 11.9 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 7:23 am 2.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 2:10 pm 12.2 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 7:40 pm 2.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 4 min to high tide at 2:10 pm.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 1:59 am high tide and 85 for the 2:10 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.1 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 December 27 (12.9 ft) and the lowest, on July 17 (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 12 (coefficient 86, 10.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 41, 5.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:19 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 1:59 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 7:23 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 2:10 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 7:40 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 86 | 85% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:18 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:21 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 2:44 am · 11.8 ft | Low tide 8:08 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 2:53 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 8:30 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:50 am · 3:22 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:23 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 3:37 pm · 12.1 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 80 | 65% | Major periods 3:53 am · 4:23 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:25 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 4:22 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 9:57 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 4:26 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 10:33 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:19 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:27 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 5:24 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 11:51 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 66 | 43% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:29 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 7:02 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 12:27 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 6:41 pm · 10.8 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 32% | Major periods 6:35 am · 6:58 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:31 am · 4:34 pm | Low tide 1:14 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 8:30 am · 10.0 ft | Low tide 1:43 pm · 4.1 ft | High tide 8:07 pm · 10.8 ft | Coef. 65 | 23% | Major periods 7:21 am · 7:44 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
Ardrossan has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Millport (Environment Agency), 7.9 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 tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Millport (E74024), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E74024. 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 15-minute sea levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Ardrossan
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 2.8 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
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 warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °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 10:06 am (local time).
Diving in Ardrossan today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:10 pm): little current from 1:50 pm to 2:30 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:59 am (1:40–2:20 am), low tide 7:23 am (7:08–7:40 am), high tide 2:10 pm (1:50–2:30 pm) and low tide 7:40 pm (7:25–7:55 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 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 5:25 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:05 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:10 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, with little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal 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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- Franleon 5.7 mi
- Copia 6.7 mi
- Carronade 7.3 mi
- Marjorie Seed 8.1 mi
- Beagle 11 mi
- Glen Shiel 12 mi
- Wreck 3.1 mi
- Wreck 3.1 mi
- Wreck 8.7 mi
- North Ayrshire Divers 1.6 mi
- Irvine Sub Aqua Club 5.4 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 Ardrossan
Now in Ardrossan
- Low / high
- 52 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 96%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.18 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 54° | 54° | 53° | 54° | 57° | 56° | 55° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SSW | 9 S | 5 SSE | 7 S | 10 S | 10 SSE | 10 SSE | 7 ESE |
| Gusts | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 2.0 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 pm 57° 10 S 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 10 SSE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 10 SSE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 7 ESE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 11 ESE 2.3 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 9 ESE 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 10 SE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 11 SSE 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 52 / 57 °F | 11 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | 1:59 am · 2:10 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 56 °F | 15 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 2:44 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 55 °F | 9 mph S | 1.6 ft | 3:31 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 55 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 4:22 am · 4:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 51 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.2 ft | 5:27 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 49 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 7:02 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 49 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 8:30 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 48 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 9:32 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 47 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 10:21 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 46 °F | 3 mph WNW | 0.4 ft | 11:01 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 47 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.0 ft | 11:36 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 53 °F | 23 mph SSE | 5.1 ft | 12:08 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 53 °F | 23 mph W | 5.3 ft | 12:14 am · 12:41 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 43 / 51 °F | 7 mph W | 0.9 ft | 12:52 am · 1:14 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 52° / 56° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 52° / 55° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 44° / 55° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 51° 0.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 49° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 49° 0.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 42° / 48° 0.5 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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.9 °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 10:06 am (local time).
The sun in Ardrossan
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:56 am
- Full dark 6:08 pm
- Civil dawn 6:40 am
- Civil dusk 5:25 pm
- Solar noon 12:03 pm (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 28 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:51 pm
- Full dark 6:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,227 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ardrossan
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:45–3:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:18–4:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:00–1:00 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:35–6:35 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 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.
Where to fish in Ardrossan
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Portencross Pier 5.3 mi
- Hunterston Pier 5.9 mi
- Construction Yard Pier 6.9 mi
- Boat Deck 8.6 mi
- Jetty 8.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Portencross, North Harbour 5.2 mi
- Fishing Tackle And Bait 1.4 mi
- Berts Fishing Tackle 5.8 mi
- Irvine Angling Tackle Shop 5.9 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,050 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 2.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Ardrossan) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,050 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deep2.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,050 ft): 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.75 mi from shore.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse 1.0 mi southwest
- Light
- Light, on and off for equal times, every 4 s; white or green depending on where you see it from · Iso WG 4s
- Range
- 9 nautical miles (10 mi)
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
- Built
- 1898
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ArdrossanTides nearby
- Saltcoats1.3 mi
- Stevenston2.2 mi
- West Kilbride3.4 mi
- Kilwinning3.9 mi
- Irvine6.3 mi
- Fairlie7.6 mi
- Millport8.5 mi
- Troon9.2 mi
- Isle of Cumbrae9.3 mi
- Largs10 mi
Ardrossan at a glance
- Town or city of about 10,500 people. Coordinates: 55.650° N, 4.807° W.
- It is 6.3 mi west of Irvine, the main place in North Ayrshire. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Irvine.
- The nearest tide station, Millport, is 7.9 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ardneil Bay (4.4 mi).
Questions about ArdrossanQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ardrossan?
Today in Ardrossan there are high tides at 1:59 am (11.9 ft) and 2:10 pm (12.2 ft) and low tides at 7:23 am and 7:40 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Ardrossan?
At 4:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ardrossan?
At 7:21 am. First light comes at 5:58 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 1:45–3:45 am, Minor 12:00–1:00 pm, Major 2:18–4:18 pm, Minor 5:35–6:35 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Ardrossan?
Overcast, from 52 °F to 57 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south (9 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ardrossan?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the south-southwest. The water is 55.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ardrossan?
The best time to visit Ardrossan is from June to August: highs of 63 °F to 66 °F, about 14 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: Millport tide gauge (UK National Tide Gauge Network). This uses Environment Agency tide gauge 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).