North Sunderland tides today
- Tide now 9.4 ft ↑ rising · high 4:18 am (14.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–5:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 53 °F smooth · 3.1 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 51 °F from the SW, gusts 11 · overcast
- Surf today Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 6:27–10:00 am
- Sun 7:06 am–4:34 pm 9 h 28 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 5:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:53 pm
Today in North Sunderland there are high tides at 4:18 am (14.3 ft) and 4:41 pm (13.9 ft) and low tides at 9:51 am and 10:13 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:18 am. The sun rises at 7:06 am and sets at 4:34 pm: 9 h 28 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:32 am to 3:32 am and from 2:05 pm to 4:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.
Fishing in North Sunderland today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:41 pm, coefficient 87
- Major period 2:05–4:05 pm
- Sunset at 4:34 pm, golden hour from 3:39 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.21 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 5:10 pm, combines the 4:41 pm high tide, a major period and sunset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, haddock, Atlantic cod and ballan wrasse. October is one of the months when these are seen most: whiting and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in North Sunderland
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- Low tide at 9:51 am: more sand
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:51 am
Low tide at 9:51 am and 10:13 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:18 am and 4:41 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 North Sunderland
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- Seahouses North Beach 0.9 mi · N
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Beadnell Beach 2.3 mi · SE
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Bamburgh Castle Beach 2.9 mi · NW
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Low Newton Beach 4.8 mi · SE
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Ross Back Sands 5.2 mi · NW
- 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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UK bathing water quality: Environment Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full attribution.
Webcams near North Sunderland
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Tides in North Sunderland
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:18 am 14.3 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 9:51 am 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:41 pm 13.9 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 10:13 pm 1.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 37 min to high tide at 4:18 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 4:18 am high tide and 87 for the 4:41 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 12.6 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 20 (14.9 ft) and the lowest, on July 16 (0.5 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 92, 13.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 35, 5.6 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 | 7:06 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 4:18 am · 14.3 ft | Low tide 9:51 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 4:41 pm · 13.9 ft | Low tide 10:13 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 89 | 85% | Major periods 1:32 am · 2:05 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:08 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 5:07 am · 13.8 ft | Low tide 10:39 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 5:30 pm · 13.4 ft | Low tide 11:06 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 83 | 76% | Major periods 2:37 am · 3:09 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:10 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 6:01 am · 13.0 ft | Low tide 11:36 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 6:22 pm · 12.9 ft | — | Coef. 75 | 65% | Major periods 3:40 am · 4:10 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:12 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 12:10 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:01 am · 12.3 ft | Low tide 12:49 pm · 4.1 ft | High tide 7:24 pm · 12.2 ft | Coef. 65 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:39 am · 5:06 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:14 am · 4:25 pm | Low tide 1:37 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 8:11 am · 11.6 ft | Low tide 2:27 pm · 4.7 ft | High tide 8:38 pm · 11.8 ft | Coef. 57 | 43% | Major periods 5:33 am · 5:58 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:16 am · 4:23 pm | Low tide 3:30 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 9:31 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 3:59 pm · 4.5 ft | High tide 9:58 pm · 11.8 ft | Coef. 57 | 32% | Major periods 6:22 am · 6:46 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:18 am · 4:21 pm | Low tide 4:51 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 10:48 am · 11.4 ft | Low tide 5:05 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 11:10 pm · 12.3 ft | Coef. 64 | 23% | Major periods 7:08 am · 7:31 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
North Sunderland has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Berwick (Environment Agency), 19 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): Berwick (021999), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/021999. 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 North Sunderland
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
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: 3.5 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.2 °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 1:41 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 North Sunderland today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.2 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:51 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:27 am · sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 4:34 pm · last light 5:13 pm
- Tide: high 4:18 am (14.3 ft), low 9:51 am (2.0 ft), high 4:41 pm (13.9 ft) and low 10:13 pm (1.7 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 53.1 °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, 6:27 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.
Diving in North Sunderland today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:51 am): little current from 9:30 am to 11:20 am
- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the north-northwest (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:18 am (4:00–4:33 am), low tide 9:51 am (9:30–11:20 am), high tide 4:41 pm (4:26–5:00 pm) and low tide 10:13 pm (9:50–11:40 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 53.1 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:13 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 5:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 12:00 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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- Somali 2.5 mi
- St Fergus 2.8 mi
- Emily Reaich 3.6 mi
- St Andre 4.1 mi
- Isbul & Margarit 4.2 mi
- Skovdal 4.3 mi
- Thomas Jackson 4.3 mi
- Chris Christenson 4.9 mi
- Jan van Ryswyck 5.8 mi
- Coryton 5.9 mi
- Sovereign Diving 0.1 mi
- Farne Diving Services 1.7 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 North Sunderland
Now in North Sunderland
- Low / high
- 48 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 90%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 17 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.21 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 51° | 51° | 48° | 51° | 57° | 58° | 53° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 SW | 4 SSW | 4 SW | 5 SSW | 8 SSW | 5 SSW | 3 SSE | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 13 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 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 51° 4 SSW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 4 SW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 5 SSW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 8 SSW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 5 SSW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 3 SSE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 5 SSW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 7 S 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 58 °F | 8 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 4:18 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 55 °F | 11 mph S | 1.4 ft | 5:07 am · 5:30 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 58 °F | 4 mph SW | 1.3 ft | 6:01 am · 6:22 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 53 °F | 13 mph NNW | 3.5 ft | 7:01 am · 7:24 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 51 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | 8:11 am · 8:38 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 52 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.3 ft | 9:31 am · 9:58 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 50 °F | 3 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 10:48 am · 11:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 48 °F | 3 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 11:51 am | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 50 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.5 ft | 12:09 am · 12:40 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 50 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.0 ft | 12:57 am · 1:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 46 °F | 6 mph WSW | 2.2 ft | 1:38 am · 1:58 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 51 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 2:16 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 53 °F | 4 mph N | 2.8 ft | 2:51 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 53 °F | 4 mph E | 3.5 ft | 3:25 am · 3:41 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 55° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 58° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 53° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 51° 3.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 42° / 52° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 40° / 50° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 40° / 48° 1.2 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 (+6.3 °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 1:41 am (local time).
The sun in North Sunderland
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:44 am
- Full dark 5:56 pm
- Civil dawn 6:27 am
- Civil dusk 5:13 pm
- Solar noon 11:50 am (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 28 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:39 pm
- Full dark 5:56 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,438 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in North Sunderland
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:32–3:32 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:05–4:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:46 am–12:46 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:23–6:23 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 North Sunderland
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.7 mi
- North Sunderland Harbour 0.7 mi
- Beadnell Harbour 2.4 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 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.5 mi.
From the shoreline (0.7 mi from North Sunderland) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.5 mi
- 66 ft deep1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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. 33 ft deep 0.5 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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
Seahouses Lighthouse 0.8 mi northeast
- Light
- Steady green light · F G
- Range
- 3 nautical miles (3.5 mi)
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 26 ft
- Built
- 1900
Other lighthouses nearby: Farne Lighthouse (2.7 mi north), Bamburgh Lighthouse (3.6 mi northwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near North SunderlandTides nearby
- Seahouses0.4 mi
- Embleton5.7 mi
- Longhoughton10 mi
- Lesbury12 mi
- Warkworth16 mi
- Amble17 mi
- Berwick-Upon-Tweed19 mi
- Hadston20 mi
- East Chevington21 mi
- Lynemouth26 mi
North Sunderland at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,843 people. Coordinates: 55.577° N, 1.664° W.
- It is 32 mi north of Blyth, the main place in Northumberland. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Blyth.
- The nearest tide station, Berwick, is 19 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northeast.
Questions about North SunderlandQuestions
What time is high tide today in North Sunderland?
Today in North Sunderland there are high tides at 4:18 am (14.3 ft) and 4:41 pm (13.9 ft) and low tides at 9:51 am and 10:13 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in North Sunderland?
At 4:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in North Sunderland?
At 7:08 am. First light comes at 5:46 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 1:32–3:32 am, Minor 11:46 am–12:46 pm, Major 2:05–4:05 pm, Minor 5:23–6:23 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in North Sunderland?
Overcast, from 48 °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 North Sunderland?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the southwest. The water is 53.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit North Sunderland?
The best time to visit North Sunderland is from July to August: highs of 68 °F, about 11 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: Berwick 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).