Bridgwater today: waves, weather and sun

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · local time (GMT) Wed, Oct 28 · GMT C · No station nearby

Best time tomorrow 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 6/10
Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
Waves · water 1.8 ft · 57 °F slight · 6.7 s from the west
Wind · air 2 mph · 51 °F from the S, gusts 6 · overcast
Sun 6:58 am–4:53 pm 9 h 56 min of daylight
Moon 92% · 5:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:41 pm
Diving tomorrow 1:30–3:00 pm great day · 10/10
Pressure 30.34 inHg steady · steady tomorrow

Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Bridgwater the sun rises at 6:58 am and sets at 4:53 pm: 9 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:34 am to 2:34 am and from 1:06 pm to 3:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (2 mph). Overcast, 51 °F.

Fishing

Fishing in Bridgwater today

Fishing forecast, 7 days →

Best time to fish

Solunar activity today: high

Average day · 6 out of 10 2:30–3:10 pm Also 4:10–5:30 pm and 12:30–2:30 am

Major period 1:06–3:06 pm
Rising pressure (+0.34 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
A minor period lines up with sunset

Your day at a glance

Night Day Major Minor Best windows 1 2:30–3:10 pm2 4:10–5:30 pm3 12:30–2:30 am

The best window, 2:30 pm to 3:10 pm, combines a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 4:10 pm to 5:30 pm, with moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 12:30 am to 2:30 am, with a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.

Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, small-spotted catshark, bigeye tuna and common sole. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark and common sole. What you can catch

We don't show the tide for Bridgwater, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules

Beach

Beach day in Bridgwater

Beach forecast, 7 days →

Is it a beach day?

Not a beach day · 0 out of 10 No good beach time today.

Cloudy (95% cloud cover)
Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
Moderate offshore wind (16 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 12 s
Water at 57 °F (very cold)

Today, hour by hour

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Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 12 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low 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 16 mph
Moderate offshore wind (16 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Bridgwater, so it doesn't count in the rating.

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 Bridgwater

We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Bridgwater.

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Tides

Tides in Bridgwater

Tides in Bridgwater: not available yet

C · No station nearby

There is no tide station near Bridgwater, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.

Meanwhile, see the tide in Combwich · 4.1 mi

The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.

Sea and waves

The sea at Bridgwater

7-day waves

Sea stateSea state: slight

Slight Douglas 3 · gentle breeze, Beaufort 3

Waves 1.8 ft · 6.7 s from the west (275°)

Wind waves — —

Current 1.0 mph toward the SW

The waves you may find

Most commonMost common0.9 ft
Significant1.8 ft
Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft

One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.

Wind on the coast and offshore

On the coast 2 mph S · gusts 6

Offshore (14 mi NW)Offshore 9 mph SW · gusts 12

N Sea Land

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.

Offshore Hourly wind →

Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days

1.02.03.0 ft 3.1 ft Now

Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 3.1 ft with a period of 7 s, from the west (slight).

Water temperature

Water temperature →

Water now56.8 °F

Today 56.8–57.0 °F air: 47 / 60 °F

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 55.2 °F by Tuesday 3.

Water about normal for late October.

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 buoy

Weston Bay wave buoy Buoy 6201026 · 16 mi N of here Measured at 5:00 pm, 3 h 54 min ago

Waves 2.4 ft · 5 s average period 3.6 s

Water 56.1 °F

This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from South West Coastal Monitoring, 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

Diving in Bridgwater today

Diving and snorkeling, 7 days →

Diving and snorkeling today

Likely visibility: good

Great day · 9 out of 10 1:30–3:30 pm Also 7:30–8:30 am

2.4 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
Light offshore wind (12 mph)
1.1 mph current toward the east-northeast (model)
Sun high: more light underwater

Swell 2.4 ft —

Likely visibility Good Snorkeling: fair

Water and suit 56.8 °F 7 mm semi-dry suit

Current 1.1 mph toward the ENE

Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.9 ft) over the last few days has 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: doable, with some waves or wind.
Night dive: dark from 5:28 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:41 pm: a bright night.

Your diving day at a glance

Night Day Good Fair Poor 1 1:30–3:30 pm2 7:30–8:30 am

The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines small waves, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, with light wind, though with current.

We don't have a reliable tide for Bridgwater, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.

Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.

How it works · Next 7 days

Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby

Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors

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

Weather in Bridgwater

14-day weather

Now in Bridgwater

Now 51 °F Overcast · feels like 49 °F · 47 / 60 °F

Low / high: 47 / 60 °F
Rain: 0.00 in · 27%
Clouds: 100%
Humidity: 91%
Dew pointDew point: 48 °F
Visibility: 7.7 mi
UV indexUV: 0 · low
Air qualityAir: Fair · 32
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

30.2030.40 30.39

Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.06 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.

Today, hour by hourHour by hour

Hourly weather Wind Surf

102030 mph 27 Now

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	Mainly clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temperature	49°	49°	47°	55°	60°	59°	55°	51°
Wind (mph)	11 SW	11 SW	6 S	13 SW	14 WSW	12 SW	4 WSW	2 S
Gusts	18	19	14	27	27	21	12	5
Waves	3.1 ft	3.0 ft	2.7 ft	2.8 ft	2.6 ft	2.4 ft	2.1 ft	1.8 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 51° 2 S 1.8 ft
12:00 am 47° 5 SE 1.6 ft
3:00 am 47° 3 SE 1.4 ft
6:00 am 42° 5 SE 1.2 ft
9:00 am 47° 5 SE 1.1 ft
12:00 pm 57° 7 SE 1.1 ft
3:00 pm 58° 10 SSE 1.2 ft
6:00 pm 50° 6 ESE 1.1 ft

Next 14 daysComing days

Day	Sky	Low / high	Max wind	Max wave
Today · 28	Overcast	47 / 60 °F	16 mph SW	3.1 ft
Thu 29	Fog	42 / 59 °F	11 mph SE	1.6 ft
Fri 30	Overcast	44 / 60 °F	10 mph SE	1.2 ft
Sat 31	Fog	44 / 53 °F	5 mph NNE	1.2 ft
Sun 1	Overcast	44 / 51 °F	6 mph NNE	2.3 ft
Mon 2	Overcast	46 / 52 °F	11 mph NNE	2.5 ft
Tue 3	Overcast	47 / 52 °F	13 mph NE	2.2 ft
Wed 4	Overcast	50 / 55 °F	14 mph NE	2.4 ft
Thu 5	Mainly clear	46 / 52 °F	12 mph ENE	2.4 ft
Fri 6	Partly cloudy	43 / 51 °F	11 mph E	2.1 ft
Sat 7	Light drizzle	42 / 52 °F	11 mph ESE	2.0 ft
Sun 8	Drizzle	51 / 57 °F	9 mph ESE	0.9 ft
Mon 9	Drizzle	55 / 58 °F	8 mph SE	0.5 ft
Tue 10	Drizzle	54 / 58 °F	9 mph S	0.7 ft

Thu 29 Fog 42° / 59° 1.6 ft
Fri 30 Overcast 44° / 60° 1.2 ft
Sat 31 Fog 44° / 53° 1.2 ft
Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 51° 2.3 ft
Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 52° 2.5 ft
Tue 3 Overcast 47° / 52° 2.2 ft
Wed 4 Overcast 50° / 55° 2.4 ft

See all 14 days →

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.

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 (+3.2 °F; normal high: 57 °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).

Sun

The sun in Bridgwater

Sunrise and sunset →

Sunrise and sunset

Rises 6:58 am in the ESE (110°)ESE

Sets 4:53 pm in the WSW (250°)WSW

First light 5:44 am
Full dark 6:07 pm
Civil dawn 6:23 am
Civil dusk 5:28 pm
Solar noon 11:56 am (26° high)
Daylight 9 h 56 min (−4 min)
Evening golden hour 4:05 pm
Full dark 6:07 pm

Golden hour and the day-night map

Morning golden hour6:58–7:46 am

Evening golden hour4:05–4:53 pm

Today the sun is 92,359,657 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.

Moon and solunar

The moon in Bridgwater

The moon for 7 days →

Moon phase and position

Waning gibbous · 92% 92% illuminated · 17.8 days old New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am

Rises 5:41 pm in the NE (44°)NE

Sets 11:43 am tomorrow · in the NW (318°) · set at 10:25 am

Transit 1:34 am overhead

Visible 18 h 2 min from 5:41 pm to 11:43 am

Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.

Solunar periods

Today's activity: high

12:34–2:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
1:06–3:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
9:55–10:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
5:11–6:11 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.

Place

Where to fish in Bridgwater

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Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby

Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap

Water depth

Shallow, gradual

Shallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.3 mi.

From the shoreline (2.3 mi from Bridgwater) out to sea, heading north.

How far from shore

16 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
33 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
66 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
164 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi

For fishing, swimming and diving

Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.3 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.3 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.

Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.3 mi out. 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.

Tides near BridgwaterTides nearby

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Bridgwater at a glance

Town or city of about 41,276 people. Coordinates: 51.128° N, 3.004° W.
It is 21 mi east of Minehead, the main place in Somerset. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Minehead.
Its coast faces north.

Questions about BridgwaterQuestions

What time is sunset today in Bridgwater?

At 4:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:28 pm.

What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bridgwater?

At 6:59 am. First light comes at 5:46 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 12:34–2:34 am, Minor 9:55–10:55 am, Major 1:06–3:06 pm, Minor 5:11–6:11 pm. Today's activity is high.

What's the weather like today in Bridgwater?

Overcast, from 47 °F to 60 °F, with a light air from the south (2 mph) and a 27% chance of rain.

How is the sea today in Bridgwater?

Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the west. The water is 56.8 °F.

When is the best time to visit Bridgwater?

The best time to visit Bridgwater is from July to August: highs of 71 °F, about 10 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

Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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