Porlock tides today
- Tide now 14.7 ft ↓ falling · low 2:16 am (4.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–3:40 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.5 ft · 58 °F moderate · 9.3 s from the west
- Wind · air 9 mph · 55 °F from the SSW, gusts 15 · overcast
- Sun 7:00 am–4:56 pm 9 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:43 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:30–2:30 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Porlock there are high tides at 7:45 am (39.8 ft) and 8:08 pm (39.4 ft) and low tides at 1:38 am and 1:57 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:16 am. The sun rises at 7:00 am and sets at 4:56 pm: 9 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:37 am to 2:37 am and from 1:08 pm to 3:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Porlock today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 1:57 pm
- Major period 1:08–3:08 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.38 inHg in 24 h), moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph) and 6.7 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 1:57 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 6:50 am to 7:30 am, with the 7:45 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:30 am to 2:40 am, with the 1:38 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: small-spotted catshark, thornback ray, whiting and European sea bass. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Porlock
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 1:57 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (94% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 7.5 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 58 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 7.5 ft
7.5 ft waves every 9 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 58 °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 1:38 am
Low tide at 1:38 am and 1:57 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:45 am and 8:08 pm. Coefficient 93 (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 Porlock
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- Bossington Beach 1.3 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Porlock Weir Beach 1.5 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Minehead Terminus Beach 5.6 mi · E
- 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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UK bathing water quality: Environment Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full attribution.
Webcams near Porlock
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Tides in Porlock
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:38 am 3.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:45 am 39.8 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 1:57 pm 3.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:08 pm 39.4 ft · coef. 91
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 21 min to low tide at 2:16 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 7:45 am high tide and 91 for the 8:08 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 36.5 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 March 20 (40.8 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (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 26 to 28 (coefficient 95, 37.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 34, 12.6 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 | 7:00 am · 4:56 pm | Low tide 1:38 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 7:45 am · 39.8 ft | Low tide 1:57 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 8:08 pm · 39.4 ft | Coef. 93 | 92% | Major periods 12:37 am · 1:08 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:02 am · 4:54 pm | Low tide 2:16 am · 4.2 ft | High tide 8:25 am · 39.0 ft | Low tide 2:36 pm · 4.7 ft | High tide 8:49 pm · 38.1 ft | Coef. 89 | 85% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:04 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 2:54 am · 5.5 ft | High tide 9:06 am · 37.7 ft | Low tide 3:14 pm · 6.0 ft | High tide 9:32 pm · 36.1 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:05 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 3:33 am · 7.1 ft | High tide 9:50 am · 35.8 ft | Low tide 3:56 pm · 7.7 ft | High tide 10:20 pm · 33.9 ft | Coef. 73 | 65% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:07 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 4:17 am · 9.0 ft | High tide 10:41 am · 33.8 ft | Low tide 4:47 pm · 9.6 ft | High tide 11:18 pm · 31.7 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:14 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:09 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 5:15 am · 10.8 ft | High tide 11:45 am · 31.9 ft | Low tide 5:58 pm · 11.2 ft | — | Coef. 55 | 43% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:11 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 12:33 am · 30.3 ft | Low tide 6:37 am · 11.8 ft | High tide 1:07 pm · 31.3 ft | Low tide 7:37 pm · 11.2 ft | Coef. 53 | 32% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 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
Porlock has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Hinkley Point (Environment Agency), 20 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): Hinkley Point (E72524), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E72524. 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 Porlock
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.1 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 8.3 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west (rough).
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 (+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 11:55 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
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).
Surf in Porlock today
Surf today
Good- 3.2–5.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.2 ft swell at 8 s from the west, a bit short
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 8:08 pm)
- Light: First light 6:26 am · sunrise 7:00 am · sunset 4:56 pm · last light 5:30 pm
- Tide: low 1:38 am (3.4 ft), high 7:45 am (39.8 ft), low 1:57 pm (3.8 ft) and high 8:08 pm (39.4 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 58.1 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 358 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind. 6:26 am to 10:00 am can also work, with a good size and light offshore wind, though with wind swell. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with a good size and light offshore wind, though with 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 Porlock today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- 4.9 ft swell at 9 s from the west: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.3 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
Not a day for shore diving: swell, wind, current or storms during the best window. If you go, go with a dive shop and only if they give the OK.
- Slack water today: low tide 1:38 am (1:20–2:00 am), high tide 7:45 am (7:30–8:00 am), low tide 1:57 pm (1:40–2:20 pm) and high tide 8:08 pm (7:50–8:23 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.0 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 58.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:30 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 1:30 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with a big 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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- Portugalete . 4.6 mi
- The American 5.6 mi
- Lamb? 6.2 mi
- Slava 8.7 mi
- Carare 8.8 mi
- Inverdargle (bow Section) 9.4 mi
- Stanholme 9.4 mi
- Wreck 2.0 mi
- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Wreck 3.7 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Wreck 6.7 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 Porlock
Now in Porlock
- Low / high
- 52 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 25%
- Clouds
- 90%
- Humidity
- 80%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 17 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- 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: +0.10 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 54° | 55° | 52° | 55° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 WSW | 11 SW | 17 SSW | 20 SW | 10 SW | 9 SW | 11 SW | 13 SW |
| Gusts | 22 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 |
| Waves | 8.3 ft | 8.0 ft | 7.7 ft | 7.4 ft | 7.0 ft | 6.6 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.1 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 |
- 12:00 am 55° 8 SSW 4.5 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 4 S 4.1 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 6 SE 3.7 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 7 SSE 3.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 59° 8 SE 3.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 8 SE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 7 ESE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 7 ESE 2.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 52 / 59 °F | 20 mph SW | 8.3 ft | 7:45 am · 8:08 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 59 °F | 9 mph SE | 4.5 ft | 8:25 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 59 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 9:06 am · 9:32 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 54 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 9:50 am · 10:20 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 56 °F | 8 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 10:41 am · 11:18 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 54 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 11:45 am | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 52 °F | 13 mph NE | 2.0 ft | 12:33 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 54 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 1:59 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 50 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 3:12 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 51 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.3 ft | 4:09 am · 4:30 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 53 °F | 13 mph E | — | 4:57 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 59 °F | 11 mph SE | — | 5:40 am · 5:58 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 58 °F | 8 mph SSE | — | 6:20 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 59 °F | 9 mph SSW | — | 6:57 am · 7:12 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 49° / 59° 4.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 50° / 59° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 49° / 54° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 49° / 56° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 54° 2.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 52° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 49° / 54° 3.2 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.2 °F; normal high: 53 °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 11:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Porlock
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:47 am
- Full dark 6:09 pm
- Civil dawn 6:26 am
- Civil dusk 5:30 pm
- Solar noon 11:58 am (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 55 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:07 pm
- Full dark 6:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,617 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Porlock
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:37–2:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:08–3:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:58–10:58 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 Porlock
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 9.3 mi
- Porlock Weir 1.6 mi
- West Coast Tackle 5.3 mi
- Westcoast Tackle 5.3 mi
- Speedbait 5.4 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 0.5 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.9 mi.
From the shoreline (0.85 mi from Porlock) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.5 mi
- 33 ft deep0.9 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 0.5 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 0.9 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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.
Tides near PorlockTides nearby
- Minehead4.9 mi
- Dunster6.7 mi
- Carhampton7.9 mi
- Lynton11 mi
- Watchet12 mi
- Williton12 mi
- Llantwit Major15 mi
- Rhoose16 mi
- Ogmore-by-Sea17 mi
- Combe Martin19 mi
Porlock at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,213 people. Coordinates: 51.209° N, 3.596° W.
- It is 4.9 mi west of Minehead, the main place in Somerset. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Minehead.
- The nearest tide station, Hinkley Point, is 20 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about PorlockQuestions
What time is high tide today in Porlock?
Today in Porlock there are high tides at 7:45 am (39.8 ft) and 8:08 pm (39.4 ft) and low tides at 1:38 am and 1:57 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Porlock?
At 4:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Porlock?
At 7:02 am. First light comes at 5:48 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 12:37–2:37 am, Minor 9:58–10:58 am, Major 1:08–3:08 pm, Minor 5:13–6:13 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Porlock?
Overcast, from 52 °F to 59 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (9 mph) and a 25% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Porlock?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.5 ft waves with a period of 9.3 s from the west. The water is 58.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Porlock?
The best time to visit Porlock is from June to August: highs of 64 °F to 67 °F, about 11 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: Hinkley Point 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).