Fishguard tides today
- Tide now 15.1 ft ↓ falling · low 3:07 am (2.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–4:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.6 ft · 57 °F slight · 7.5 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 55 °F from the SSW, gusts 11 · overcast
- Sun 7:07 am–4:59 pm 9 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:43 pm
- Diving tomorrow 3:30–4:20 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Fishguard there are high tides at 8:12 am (15.3 ft) and 8:36 pm (15.2 ft) and low tides at 2:24 am and 2:47 pm. Tide coefficient 103. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:07 am. The sun rises at 7:07 am and sets at 4:59 pm: 9 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:43 am to 2:43 am and from 1:14 pm to 3:14 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Fishguard today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 2:47 pm
- Major period 1:14–3:14 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.37 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (15 mph) and some swell (4.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 103 (big spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:47 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 7:10 am to 8:00 am, with the 8:12 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, common sole, European plaice and thornback ray. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common sole and European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Fishguard
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 2:47 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (89% cloud cover)
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- 79% chance of rain
- Fresh offshore wind (18 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 5.9 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.9 ft
5.9 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 57 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 18 mph
Fresh offshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:24 am
Low tide at 2:24 am and 2:47 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:12 am and 8:36 pm. Coefficient 103 (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 Fishguard
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- Porthsychan Bay 4.0 mi · NW
- Traeth Mawr 4.1 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Pwlluog Bay 4.2 mi · NW
- Pwll Bach Bay 4.4 mi · NW
- Aberfforest Beach 4.5 mi · NE
- Porth Dwgan 4.7 mi · W
- Aberbach 4.7 mi · W
- Abermawr 4.9 mi · W
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Natural Resources Wales
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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Tides in Fishguard
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:24 am 1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:12 am 15.3 ft · coef. 103
- ▼ Low tide 2:47 pm 2.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:36 pm 15.2 ft · coef. 100
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 14 min to low tide at 3:07 am.
Tide coefficient 103 for the 8:12 am high tide and 100 for the 8:36 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 13.5 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 26 (15.9 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.6 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 104, 13.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 26, 4.4 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 | 7:07 am · 4:59 pm | Low tide 2:24 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 8:12 am · 15.3 ft | Low tide 2:47 pm · 2.0 ft | High tide 8:36 pm · 15.2 ft | Coef. 103 | 92% | Major periods 12:43 am · 1:14 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:09 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 3:07 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 8:55 am · 15.1 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 2.4 ft | High tide 9:21 pm · 14.5 ft | Coef. 96 | 85% | Major periods 1:46 am · 2:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:11 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · 3.1 ft | High tide 9:40 am · 14.5 ft | Low tide 4:26 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 10:10 pm · 13.4 ft | Coef. 85 | 76% | Major periods 2:51 am · 3:23 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:13 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 4:38 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 10:30 am · 13.7 ft | Low tide 5:28 pm · 3.9 ft | High tide 11:05 pm · 12.2 ft | Coef. 71 | 65% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:15 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 5:38 am · 4.9 ft | High tide 11:29 am · 12.7 ft | Low tide 6:46 pm · 4.5 ft | — | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:16 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 12:12 am · 11.1 ft | Low tide 6:59 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 12:39 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 8:12 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 51 | 43% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:18 am · 4:48 pm | High tide 1:32 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 8:28 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 2:01 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 9:29 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 47 | 32% | Major periods 6:36 am · 6:59 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 Fishguard station (Environment Agency), 1.4 mi from Fishguard. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Fishguard (E73124), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E73124. 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 Fishguard
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.8 ft
- Significant3.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces north 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 6.2 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west-southwest (moderate).
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 56.0 °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 8:53 pm (local time).
Surf in Fishguard today
Surf today
Poor- 1.5–2.3 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.0 ft swell at 7 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 8:36 pm)
- Light: First light 6:32 am · sunrise 7:07 am · sunset 4:59 pm · last light 5:34 pm
- Tide: low 2:24 am (1.9 ft), high 8:12 am (15.3 ft), low 2:47 pm (2.0 ft) and high 8:36 pm (15.2 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 56.8 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 90 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:34 pm, has light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 7:00 am to 9:00 am can also work, with a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell and wind swell. 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm can also work, with light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell and wind swell.
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 Fishguard today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Some tidal current
- 3.0 ft swell at 7 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.5 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:24 am (1:50–2:50 am), high tide 8:12 am (7:57–8:30 am), low tide 2:47 pm (2:10–3:20 pm) and high tide 8:36 pm (8:20–8:51 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 4.9 ft at 10 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 56.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:34 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, lines up with weak current, though with tidal current, some swell and moderate wind.
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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- Little Wing 1.4 mi
- Gramsbergen 2.2 mi
- William Rhodes Moorhouse 2.3 mi
- Atlas Rose 3.4 mi
- Dan Beard (fwd Part) 4.6 mi
- Baron Carnegie 5.6 mi
- Rosylin 5.8 mi
- Moyallon 6.8 mi
- Leysian 7.0 mi
- Wreck 1.9 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Blue Lagoon 11 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 Fishguard
Now in Fishguard
- Low / high
- 55 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 79%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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: +0.08 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 56° | 56° | 57° | 58° | 58° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 WSW | 19 SW | 20 WSW | 18 WSW | 18 WSW | 15 WSW | 8 SW | 7 SSW |
| Gusts | 32 | 36 | 37 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 11 |
| Waves | 5.8 ft | 5.9 ft | 6.2 ft | 5.7 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.5 ft | 3.9 ft | 3.6 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 |
- 9:00 pm 55° 7 SSW 3.6 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 7 S 3.2 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 5 SSE 2.9 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 5 SE 2.7 ft
- 9:00 am 56° 11 SSE 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 12 SSE 2.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 13 SSE 2.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 12 SSE 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 55 / 58 °F | 22 mph SW | 6.2 ft | 8:12 am · 8:36 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 53 / 57 °F | 13 mph SSE | 3.2 ft | 8:55 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 57 °F | 16 mph SSE | 2.7 ft | 9:40 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 57 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 10:30 am · 11:05 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 54 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 11:29 am | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 53 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 12:12 am · 12:39 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 53 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 1:32 am · 2:01 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 53 °F | 11 mph E | 1.8 ft | 2:56 am · 3:20 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 52 °F | 11 mph E | 1.8 ft | 4:03 am · 4:23 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 51 °F | 11 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 4:55 am · 5:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 51 °F | 13 mph ESE | 2.1 ft | 5:39 am · 5:56 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 55 °F | 17 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 6:19 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 58 °F | 14 mph SSE | 2.5 ft | 6:56 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 58 °F | 7 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | 7:31 am · 7:46 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 53° / 57° 3.2 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 57° 2.7 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 48° / 57° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 54° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 53° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 53° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 53° 1.8 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, warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °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 8:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Fishguard
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:53 am
- Full dark 6:14 pm
- Civil dawn 6:32 am
- Civil dusk 5:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:04 pm (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 52 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:10 pm
- Full dark 6:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,523 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fishguard
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:43–2:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:14–3:14 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:09–11:09 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:13–6:13 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 Fishguard
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- East Breakwater 0.8 mi
- North Breakwater 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.1 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Fishguard) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.6 mi
- 33 ft deep1.1 mi
- 66 ft deep1.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.6 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Fishguard North Breakwater Lighthouse 1.3 mi north
- Built
- 1905
Other lighthouses nearby: Strumble Head Lighthouse (4.8 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 FishguardTides nearby
- Goodwick1.1 mi
- Solva13 mi
- Haverfordwest13 mi
- St Davids15 mi
- Cardigan15 mi
- Broad Haven16 mi
- Steynton18 mi
- Waterston19 mi
- Milford Haven20 mi
- Neyland20 mi
Fishguard at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,419 people. Coordinates: 51.994° N, 4.976° W.
- The nearest tide station, Fishguard, is 1.4 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about FishguardQuestions
What time is high tide today in Fishguard?
Today in Fishguard there are high tides at 8:12 am (15.3 ft) and 8:36 pm (15.2 ft) and low tides at 2:24 am and 2:47 pm. Tide coefficient 103.
What time is sunset today in Fishguard?
At 4:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fishguard?
At 7:09 am. First light comes at 5:54 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 12:43–2:43 am, Minor 10:09–11:09 am, Major 1:14–3:14 pm, Minor 5:13–6:13 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Fishguard?
Light rain, from 55 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph) and a 79% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Fishguard?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.6 ft waves with a period of 7.5 s from the west-southwest. The water is 57.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Fishguard?
The best time to visit Fishguard is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 64 °F, about 11 rainy days a month and 7 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: Fishguard 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).