Robin Hood's Bay tides today
- Tide now 10.7 ft ↑ rising · high 5:27 am (18.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:30 am–12:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 55 °F smooth · 3.0 s from the west
- Wind · air 6 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 12 · overcast
- Surf today Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 6:20–10:00 am
- Sun 6:58 am–4:33 pm 9 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:59 pm
Today in Robin Hood's Bay there are high tides at 5:27 am (18.5 ft) and 5:50 pm (17.8 ft) and low tide at 11:48 am. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:27 am. The sun rises at 6:58 am and sets at 4:33 pm: 9 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:27 am to 3:27 am and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Robin Hood's Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 11:48 am
- Minor period 11:30 am–12:30 pm (moonset)
- Rising pressure (+0.26 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines the 11:48 am low tide and moonset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:50 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 5:50 pm high tide, moonrise and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, Atlantic cod, haddock and European plaice. October is one of the months when these are seen most: whiting and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Robin Hood's Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Offshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 11:48 am: more sand
- Feels like 57 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 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 6 mph
Offshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:48 am
Low tide at 11:48 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:27 am and 5:50 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 Robin Hood's Bay
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- Robin Hoods Bay 0.3 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Sufficient 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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Webcams near Robin Hood's Bay
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Tides in Robin Hood's Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 5:27 am 18.5 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 11:48 am 3.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:50 pm 17.8 ft · coef. 89
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 12 min to high tide at 5:27 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 5:27 am high tide and 89 for the 5:50 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 15.0 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 September 29 (19.1 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (1.2 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 27 to 28 (coefficient 96, 16.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 33, 6.1 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 | 6:58 am · 4:33 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 18.5 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 5:50 pm · 17.8 ft | — | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 1:27 am · 2:00 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:00 am · 4:31 pm | Low tide 12:10 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 6:17 am · 17.8 ft | Low tide 12:33 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 6:37 pm · 17.3 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 2:32 am · 3:04 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:02 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 1:00 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 7:13 am · 16.8 ft | Low tide 1:24 pm · 5.7 ft | High tide 7:30 pm · 16.7 ft | Coef. 75 | 65% | Major periods 3:35 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:04 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 1:57 am · 4.6 ft | High tide 8:17 am · 15.9 ft | Low tide 2:24 pm · 6.8 ft | High tide 8:33 pm · 16.0 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:34 am · 5:01 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:06 am · 4:25 pm | Low tide 3:08 am · 5.3 ft | High tide 9:31 am · 15.1 ft | Low tide 3:40 pm · 7.6 ft | High tide 9:47 pm · 15.5 ft | Coef. 55 | 43% | Major periods 5:28 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:08 am · 4:23 pm | Low tide 4:33 am · 5.6 ft | High tide 10:54 am · 14.8 ft | Low tide 5:09 pm · 7.6 ft | High tide 11:09 pm · 15.5 ft | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:17 am · 6:41 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:10 am · 4:21 pm | Low tide 5:55 am · 5.2 ft | High tide 12:11 pm · 15.1 ft | Low tide 6:24 pm · 7.0 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 23% | Major periods 7:04 am · 7:26 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
Robin Hood's Bay has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Whitby (Environment Agency), 5.0 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): Whitby (E71024), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E71024. 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 (354 days).
The sea at Robin Hood's Bay
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 3.9 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 53.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 2:15 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from North East Coastal Observatory, 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 Robin Hood's Bay today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.1 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:48 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:20 am · sunrise 6:58 am · sunset 4:33 pm · last light 5:10 pm
- Tide: high 5:27 am (18.5 ft), low 11:48 am (3.5 ft) and high 5:50 pm (17.8 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: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:20 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 Robin Hood's Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:48 am): little current from 11:30 am to 12:10 pm
- 0.2 ft swell at 8 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (5 mph)
- 1.0 mph current toward the northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:27 am (5:00–5:50 am), low tide 11:48 am (11:30 am–12:10 pm), high tide 5:50 pm (5:20–6:10 pm) and low tide 12:10 am (11:50 pm–12:30 am)
- 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 (85%), rising at 5:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with 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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- Paul 2.0 mi
- Quaggy 2.6 mi
- Fred Everard 3.1 mi
- Garthwaite 3.5 mi
- Membland 3.6 mi
- Amulet 3.6 mi
- Highgate 3.7 mi
- Moorlands 3.7 mi
- Wreck 0.7 mi
- Wreck 0.9 mi
- Wreck 2.3 mi
- Scarborough Sub Aqua Club 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 Robin Hood's Bay
Now in Robin Hood's Bay
- Low / high
- 50 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 90%
- Humidity
- 92%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 11 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: +0.19 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Fog | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 52° | 52° | 51° | 53° | 58° | 58° | 52° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SW | 7 SW | 6 SW | 5 SW | 5 SW | 5 SSW | 4 SSW | 6 SSW |
| Gusts | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 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 |
- 3:00 am 52° 7 SW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 6 SW 0.6 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 5 SW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 5 SW 0.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 5 SSW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 4 SSW 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 6 SSW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 6 SSW 0.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 58 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.6 ft | 5:27 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 56 °F | 12 mph S | 0.9 ft | 6:17 am · 6:37 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 53 °F | 10 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 7:13 am · 7:30 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 53 °F | 16 mph NNW | 3.9 ft | 8:17 am · 8:33 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 51 °F | 15 mph N | 3.9 ft | 9:31 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 53 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.4 ft | 10:54 am · 11:09 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 52 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 52 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 12:23 am · 1:11 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 51 °F | 8 mph E | 1.6 ft | 1:21 am · 1:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 53 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 2:09 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 49 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 2:50 am · 3:13 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 54 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.5 ft | 3:28 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 55 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 4:04 am · 4:20 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 55 °F | 5 mph E | 2.7 ft | 4:39 am · 4:54 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 51° / 56° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 45° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 44° / 53° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 49° / 51° 3.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 48° / 53° 3.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 48° / 52° 2.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 47° / 52° 1.5 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 The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.6 °F; normal high: 52 °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 2:15 am (local time).
The sun in Robin Hood's Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:38 am
- Full dark 5:52 pm
- Civil dawn 6:20 am
- Civil dusk 5:10 pm
- Solar noon 11:46 am (22° high)
- Daylight 9 h 35 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:40 pm
- Full dark 5:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,514 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Robin Hood's Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:27–3:27 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:00–4:00 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:30 am–12:30 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:29–6:29 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 Robin Hood's Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Tate Hill Pier 4.9 mi
- Jetty 0.3 mi
- East Pier 5.0 mi
- West Pier 5.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Slip Way 6.0 mi
- Whitby Marina 4.6 mi
- Black Swan Shoppe Tobacco & Tackle 4.8 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 0.4 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Robin Hood's Bay) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep0.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.4 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.5 mi and 66 ft at 0.8 mi from shore.
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
Whitby Lighthouse 3.3 mi northwest
- Light
- A flash every 5 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl WR 5s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 240 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 43 ft
- Built
- 1858
Other lighthouses nearby: Whitby East Pier Lighthouse (5.1 mi northwest), Whitby West Pier Lighthouse (5.1 mi northwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Robin Hood's BayTides nearby
- Hawsker2.2 mi
- Whitby4.9 mi
- Burniston8.4 mi
- Scarborough12 mi
- Staithes13 mi
- Easington15 mi
- Loftus17 mi
- Skinningrove17 mi
- Filey18 mi
- Brotton19 mi
Robin Hood's Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 457 people. Coordinates: 54.434° N, 0.535° W.
- It is 12 mi northwest of Scarborough, the main place in North Yorkshire. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Scarborough.
- The nearest tide station, Whitby, is 5.0 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about Robin Hood's BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Robin Hood's Bay?
Today in Robin Hood's Bay there are high tides at 5:27 am (18.5 ft) and 5:50 pm (17.8 ft) and low tide at 11:48 am. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Robin Hood's Bay?
At 4:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Robin Hood's Bay?
At 7:00 am. First light comes at 5:40 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 1:27–3:27 am, Minor 11:30 am–12:30 pm, Major 2:00–4:00 pm, Minor 5:29–6:29 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Robin Hood's Bay?
Fog, from 50 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Robin Hood's Bay?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the west. The water is 54.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Robin Hood's Bay?
The best time to visit Robin Hood's Bay is from July to August: highs of 68 °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: Whitby 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).