Portishead tides today
- Tide now 44.1 ft ↓ falling · low 3:27 am (4.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–4:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 55 °F smooth · 4.9 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 55 °F from the SSW, gusts 14 · overcast
- Sun 6:57 am–4:52 pm 9 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:37 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:30–3:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Portishead there are high tides at 8:17 am (44.9 ft) and 8:40 pm (44.3 ft) and low tides at 2:46 am and 3:07 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:27 am. The sun rises at 6:57 am and sets at 4:52 pm: 9 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:33 am to 2:33 am and from 1:05 pm to 3:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Portishead today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:07 pm
- Major period 1:05–3:05 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.36 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (15 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
- 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, 2:10 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 3:07 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 2:30 am, with the 2:46 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, common sole, whiting and Atlantic cod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder and common sole. What you can catch
Beach day in Portishead
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 3:07 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
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 20 mph
Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:46 am
Low tide at 2:46 am and 3:07 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:17 am and 8:40 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 Portishead
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- Sugar Loaf Beach 1.1 mi · W
- Parking
- Ladye Bay 4.1 mi · SW
- Parking
- Clevedon Beach 4.8 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
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.
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Tides in Portishead
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:46 am 3.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:17 am 44.9 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 3:07 pm 4.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:40 pm 44.3 ft · coef. 89
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 33 min to low tide at 3:27 am.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 8:17 am high tide and 89 for the 8:40 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 41.0 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 April 18 (45.7 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (1.9 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 11 (coefficient 94, 41.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 36, 13.7 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 | 6:57 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 2:46 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 8:17 am · 44.9 ft | Low tide 3:07 pm · 4.7 ft | High tide 8:40 pm · 44.3 ft | Coef. 91 | 92% | Major periods 12:33 am · 1:05 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:59 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 3:27 am · 4.9 ft | High tide 8:56 am · 43.7 ft | Low tide 3:48 pm · 5.8 ft | High tide 9:20 pm · 42.5 ft | Coef. 86 | 85% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:01 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 4:06 am · 6.5 ft | High tide 9:37 am · 41.8 ft | Low tide 4:26 pm · 7.4 ft | High tide 10:03 pm · 40.2 ft | Coef. 79 | 76% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:03 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 4:43 am · 8.5 ft | High tide 10:21 am · 39.5 ft | Low tide 5:05 pm · 9.3 ft | High tide 10:50 pm · 37.5 ft | Coef. 71 | 65% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:04 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 5:21 am · 10.7 ft | High tide 11:13 am · 37.1 ft | Low tide 5:49 pm · 11.3 ft | High tide 11:48 pm · 35.0 ft | Coef. 61 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:06 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 6:10 am · 12.7 ft | High tide 12:18 pm · 35.1 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 13.0 ft | — | Coef. 53 | 43% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:08 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 12:59 am · 33.5 ft | Low tide 7:25 am · 13.9 ft | High tide 1:36 pm · 34.6 ft | Low tide 8:29 pm · 13.2 ft | Coef. 52 | 32% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 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
Tides from the Avonmouth station (TICON-4), 3.0 mi from Portishead. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Portishead
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the west-southwest (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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 53.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
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).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO), 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 Portishead today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (3:07 pm): little current from 2:50 pm to 3:22 pm
- 0.7 ft swell at 5 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.9 mph current toward the east-northeast (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:46 am (2:30–3:01 am), high tide 8:17 am (8:00–8:32 am), low tide 3:07 pm (2:50–3:22 pm) and high tide 8:40 pm (8:25–8:55 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.36 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:26 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide and little swell, though with moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 7:50 am to 8:30 am, with slack water at high 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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- Tean 0.9 mi
- Sea King 2.2 mi
- Sea Prince (part Of) 2.2 mi
- Stormcock 2.9 mi
- Mercia 3.5 mi
- R M Hunton 3.8 mi
- The William 5.6 mi
- Wreck 3.8 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- Mikes Diving Ltd 0.3 mi
- Severnside Sub-Aqua Club 6.9 mi
- University of Bristol Underwater Club (UBUC) 7.0 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 Portishead
Now in Portishead
- Low / high
- 49 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 18%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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: +0.08 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 50° | 52° | 53° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SSW | 12 SSW | 14 SSW | 14 SSW | 19 SW | 14 SW | 15 SW | 8 SSW |
| Gusts | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 14 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.2 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 54° 8 SSW 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 9 SSW 0.6 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 7 SSW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 6 SSW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 3 E 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 7 SE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 9 SSE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 5 SE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 58 °F | 20 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 8:17 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 51 / 58 °F | 9 mph SSE | 0.6 ft | 8:56 am · 9:20 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 58 °F | 10 mph E | 0.3 ft | 9:37 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 54 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 10:21 am · 10:50 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 52 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 11:13 am · 11:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 52 °F | 11 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 12:18 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 53 °F | 12 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 12:59 am · 1:36 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 54 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 2:25 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 52 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 3:44 am · 4:09 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 52 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 4:43 am · 5:03 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 51 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 5:31 am · 5:49 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 56 °F | 6 mph E | 0.7 ft | 6:13 am · 6:30 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 58 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 6:52 am · 7:08 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 57 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | 7:28 am · 7:44 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 51° / 58° 0.6 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 48° / 58° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 54° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 52° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 47° / 52° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 53° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 50° / 54° 1.0 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (56 °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 Portishead
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:43 am
- Full dark 6:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:23 am
- Civil dusk 5:26 pm
- Solar noon 11:55 am (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 54 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:03 pm
- Full dark 6:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,673 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Portishead
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:33–2:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:05–3:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:57–10:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:07–6:07 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 Portishead
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Portishead Pier 1.1 mi
- West Pier 2.2 mi
- East Pier 2.2 mi
- Jacklands Fishing Lakes 2.8 mi
- Parish Wharf Slipway 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Portishead Quays Marina 0.6 mi
- Pill Marina 3.7 mi
- Reel Fun Fishing 0.7 mi
- Cadbury Angling 6.8 mi
- Fuel dock 7.2 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 420 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Portishead) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep420 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 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 420 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. 33 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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
Portishead Point lighthouse 0.8 mi north
- Light
- 3 quick white flashes every 10 s · Q(3) W 10s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 30 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
- Built
- 1931
Other lighthouses nearby: Black Nore Lighthouse (1.3 mi west).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near PortisheadTides nearby
- Easton-in-Gordano3.0 mi
- Clevedon4.7 mi
- Undy6.7 mi
- Severn Beach7.1 mi
- Magor7.2 mi
- Caldicot7.2 mi
- Rogiet7.4 mi
- Bristol7.7 mi
- Pilning7.8 mi
- New Passage7.9 mi
Portishead at a glance
- Town or city of about 26,355 people. Coordinates: 51.482° N, 2.770° W.
- It is 4.7 mi northeast of Clevedon, the main place in North Somerset. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Clevedon.
- The nearest tide station, Avonmouth, is 3.0 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ladye Bay (4.2 mi).
Questions about PortisheadQuestions
What time is high tide today in Portishead?
Today in Portishead there are high tides at 8:17 am (44.9 ft) and 8:40 pm (44.3 ft) and low tides at 2:46 am and 3:07 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Portishead?
At 4:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Portishead?
At 6:59 am. First light comes at 5:45 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 12:33–2:33 am, Minor 9:57–10:57 am, Major 1:05–3:05 pm, Minor 5:07–6:07 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Portishead?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 58 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph) and a 18% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Portishead?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the west-southwest. The water is 55.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Portishead?
The best time to visit Portishead is from July to August: highs of 70 °F to 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
Tide: Avonmouth station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).