Watchet tides today
- Tide now 4.7 ft ↓ falling · low 2:16 am (4.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 58 °F slight · 8.3 s from the west
- Wind · air 10 mph · 54 °F from the SSE, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:01 am–4:53 pm 9 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:38 pm
- Best time to dive 7:40–8:30 am great day · 9/10
Today in Watchet there are high tides at 8:25 am (39.0 ft) and 8:49 pm (38.1 ft) and low tides at 2:16 am and 2:36 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:16 am. The sun rises at 7:01 am and sets at 4:53 pm: 9 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:39 am to 3:39 am and from 2:12 pm to 4:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southeast (10 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in Watchet today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:36 pm
- Major period 2:12–4:12 pm
- Sunset at 4:53 pm, golden hour from 4:04 pm
- Steady pressure (30.33 inHg), moderate offshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (1.4 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, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 2:36 pm low tide, a major period and sunset, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 3:20 am, with the 2:16 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, with the 8:25 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, small-spotted catshark, bigeye tuna and European flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark and whiting. What you can catch
Beach day in Watchet
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 2:36 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (97% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 58 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. 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 12 mph
Moderate offshore wind (12 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:16 am
Low tide at 2:16 am and 2:36 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:25 am and 8:49 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 Watchet
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- Blue Anchor West Beach 3.0 mi · W
- Parking
Poor water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Dunster Beach 4.4 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
Poor water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Kilve Beach 4.6 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Minehead Terminus Beach 6.2 mi · W
- 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 Watchet
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Tides in Watchet
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 2:16 am 4.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:25 am 39.0 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 2:36 pm 4.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:49 pm 38.1 ft · coef. 86
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 29 min to low tide at 2:16 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 8:25 am high tide and 86 for the 8:49 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 34.8 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, Thu 29 | 7:01 am · 4:53 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 1:39 am · 2:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:02 am · 4:51 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 2:44 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:04 am · 4:49 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 3:47 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:06 am · 4:47 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 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:08 am · 4:45 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 5:39 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:09 am · 4:44 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 6:29 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:11 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 1:59 am · 30.8 ft | Low tide 8:13 am · 10.9 ft | High tide 2:30 pm · 32.4 ft | Low tide 9:00 pm · 9.4 ft | Coef. 59 | 23% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:38 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
Watchet has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Hinkley Point (Environment Agency), 8.9 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 Watchet
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.3 ft with a period of 8 s, from the west (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 56.3 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °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 1:47 am (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).
Diving in Watchet today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (8:25 am): little current from 8:10 am to 8:40 am
- 1.6 ft swell at 8 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:16 am (2:00–2:40 am), high tide 8:25 am (8:10–8:40 am), low tide 2:36 pm (2:10–3:00 pm) and high tide 8:49 pm (8:30–9:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.1 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.6 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:27 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:40 am to 8:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with 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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- Lamb? 5.6 mi
- No 194 Ax 5.7 mi
- The American 6.2 mi
- HMS Oswaldian 9.9 mi
- Persistent 12 mi
- Den of Seaton 12 mi
- James & Sarah 12 mi
- Elmdale 12 mi
- Maclaren 12 mi
- Trio 12 mi
- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Wreck 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 Watchet
Now in Watchet
- Low / high
- 51 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 41
- 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: +0.11 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 56° | 53° | 52° | 52° | 57° | 58° | 56° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SSW | 4 SSW | 6 SSE | 8 SE | 8 SE | 12 SE | 9 SE | 7 SE |
| Gusts | 7 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 10 |
| Waves | 2.3 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 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 53° 4 SSW 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 6 SSE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 8 SE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 8 SE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 12 SE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 9 SE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 7 SE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 5 SE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 59 °F | 12 mph SSE | 2.3 ft | 8:25 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 59 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 9:06 am · 9:32 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 53 °F | 11 mph E | 1.5 ft | 9:50 am · 10:20 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 54 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 10:41 am · 11:18 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 54 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 11:45 am | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 52 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 12:33 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 55 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 1:59 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 51 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 3:12 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 40 / 51 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 4:09 am · 4:30 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 53 °F | 10 mph E | 2.0 ft | 4:57 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 59 °F | 9 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | 5:40 am · 5:58 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 58 °F | 8 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | 6:20 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 59 °F | 8 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 6:57 am · 7:12 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 57 °F | 12 mph SW | 1.3 ft | 7:31 am · 7:45 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 59° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 53° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 50° / 54° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 54° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 45° / 52° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 49° / 55° 1.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 43° / 51° 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature on Sunday 1. 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 (+3.1 °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 1:47 am (local time).
The sun in Watchet
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:47 am
- Full dark 6:06 pm
- Civil dawn 6:26 am
- Civil dusk 5:27 pm
- Solar noon 11:57 am (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 52 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:04 pm
- Full dark 6:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,326 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Watchet
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:39–3:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:12–4:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:14 am–12:14 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:08–7:08 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 Watchet
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Watchet Harbour Marina 0.1 mi
- Watchet Tidal Harbour 0.1 mi
- Westcoast Angling Centre 0.1 mi
- Speedbait 6.2 mi
- Westcoast Tackle 6.5 mi
- West Coast Tackle 6.6 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 2.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.85 mi
- 33 ft deep2.1 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 0.85 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 2.1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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
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Watchet Harbour Lighthouse 0.1 mi northeast
- Light
- Green light that goes dark once every 3 s · Oc G 3s
- Range
- 9 nautical miles (10 mi)
- Light height
- 30 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 23 ft
- Built
- 1862
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near WatchetTides nearby
- Williton1.4 mi
- Carhampton4.0 mi
- Dunster5.0 mi
- Minehead6.8 mi
- Porlock12 mi
- Rhoose14 mi
- Bridgwater15 mi
- Burnham-on-Sea15 mi
- Huntspill15 mi
- Barry15 mi
Watchet at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,581 people. Coordinates: 51.182° N, 3.331° W.
- It is 6.8 mi east of Minehead, the main place in Somerset. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Minehead.
- The nearest tide station, Hinkley Point, is 8.9 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Kilve Beach (4.5 mi).
Questions about WatchetQuestions
What time is high tide today in Watchet?
Today in Watchet there are high tides at 8:25 am (39.0 ft) and 8:49 pm (38.1 ft) and low tides at 2:16 am and 2:36 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Watchet?
At 4:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Watchet?
At 7:02 am. First light comes at 5:49 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 1:39–3:39 am, Minor 11:14 am–12:14 pm, Major 2:12–4:12 pm, Minor 6:08–7:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Watchet?
Overcast, from 51 °F to 59 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southeast (10 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Watchet?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 8.3 s from the west. The water is 57.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Watchet?
The best time to visit Watchet is from June to August: highs of 66 °F to 69 °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
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).