Prestwick tides today
- Tide now 5.2 ft ↑ rising · high 1:59 am (11.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–3:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 55 °F smooth · 3.3 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 53 °F from the SSW, gusts 15 · overcast
- Sun 7:15 am–4:48 pm 9 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:13 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:13 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–3:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Prestwick there are high tides at 1:15 am (11.9 ft) and 1:28 pm (12.0 ft) and low tides at 6:42 am and 6:55 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:59 am. The sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 4:48 pm: 9 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:13 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:41 am to 2:41 am and from 1:12 pm to 3:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph). Overcast, 53 °F.
Fishing in Prestwick today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 1:28 pm, coefficient 86
- Major period 1:12–3:12 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.50 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (14 mph) and some swell (2.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 2:30 pm, combines the 1:28 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 6:40 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:42 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 4:40 pm to 5:30 pm, with moonrise, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: whiting, haddock, European hake and Atlantic cod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Prestwick
Is it a beach day?
- Cloudy (95% cloud cover)
- Feels like 50 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.03 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 3.0 ft waves every 4 s
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.0 ft
3.0 ft waves every 4 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °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 onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 6:42 am
Low tide at 6:42 am and 6:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:15 am and 1:28 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 Prestwick
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- Prestwick Beach 1.3 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, SEPA
- South Beach, Ayr 1.8 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, SEPA
- Troon 4.0 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, SEPA
- Heads of Ayr Beach 4.3 mi · SW
- Parking
Sufficient water quality 2025 season, SEPA
- Brackenbrae Bay 5.3 mi · SW
- Barassie 5.6 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, SEPA
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 Prestwick
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:15 am 11.9 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 6:42 am 2.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:28 pm 12.0 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 6:55 pm 2.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 5 min to high tide at 1:59 am.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 1:15 am high tide and 86 for the 1:28 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.0 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 27 (12.9 ft) and the lowest, on July 17 (0.7 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 9 to 12 (coefficient 86, 10.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 41, 5.1 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 | 7:15 am · 4:48 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 6:42 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 1:28 pm · 12.0 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 86 | 92% | Major periods 12:41 am · 1:12 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:17 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 1:59 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 7:23 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 2:10 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 7:40 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 86 | 85% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:17 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:19 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 2:44 am · 11.8 ft | Low tide 8:08 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 2:53 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 8:30 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:22 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 3:37 pm · 12.1 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 80 | 65% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:24 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 4:22 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 9:57 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 4:26 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 10:33 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:18 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:26 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 5:24 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 11:51 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 66 | 43% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:28 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 7:02 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 12:27 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 6:41 pm · 10.8 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 32% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:58 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
Prestwick has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Millport (Environment Agency), 22 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): Millport (E74024), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E74024. 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 Prestwick
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 4.6 ft with a period of 5 s, from the southwest (moderate).
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 (+0.9 °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 8:54 pm (local time).
Diving in Prestwick today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (1:28 pm): little current from 1:10 pm to 1:50 pm
- 0.7 ft swell at 5 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:15 am (12:50–1:30 am), low tide 6:42 am (6:27–6:57 am), high tide 1:28 pm (1:10–1:50 pm) and low tide 6:55 pm (6:40–7:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.34 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.5 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:27 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:13 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:20 pm to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 11:20 am, with little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current 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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- Kaffir 1.1 mi
- Equinox 4.0 mi
- Glen Shiel 4.0 mi
- Marjorie Seed 5.8 mi
- Copia 7.9 mi
- Wreck 5.5 mi
- Wreck 6.5 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Irvine Sub Aqua Club 9.0 mi
- North Ayrshire Divers 12 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.
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Weather in Prestwick
Now in Prestwick
- Low / high
- 49 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.11 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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: +0.19 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Light showers | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 52° | 53° | 53° | 55° | 55° | 54° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 21 SSW | 25 SSW | 21 WSW | 15 WSW | 17 WSW | 14 WSW | 11 SW | 8 SSW |
| Gusts | 39 | 45 | 41 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 15 |
| Waves | 4.6 ft | 4.6 ft | 3.6 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 53° 8 SSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 6 S 1.5 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 5 SSE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 4 SE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 4 SSE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 9 S 1.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 8 S 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 6 SE 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 56 °F | 26 mph SW | 4.6 ft | 1:15 am · 1:28 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 58 °F | 10 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 1:59 am · 2:10 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 56 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 2:44 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 56 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1.3 ft | 3:31 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 54 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | 4:22 am · 4:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 50 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | 5:27 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 35 / 48 °F | 4 mph E | 0.1 ft | 7:02 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 49 °F | 4 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 8:30 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 50 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 9:32 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 48 °F | 8 mph E | 0.5 ft | 10:21 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 39 / 49 °F | 6 mph E | 1.0 ft | 11:01 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 47 °F | 7 mph E | 0.9 ft | 11:36 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 50 °F | 7 mph E | 1.1 ft | 12:08 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 48 / 52 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 12:14 am · 12:41 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 50° / 58° 1.8 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 51° / 56° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 49° / 56° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 45° / 54° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 37° / 50° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 35° / 48° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 37° / 49° 0.3 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 The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °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 8:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Prestwick
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:54 am
- Full dark 6:10 pm
- Civil dawn 6:37 am
- Civil dusk 5:27 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 33 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:54 pm
- Full dark 6:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,548 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Prestwick
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:41–2:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:12–3:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:36–11:36 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:43–5:43 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 Prestwick
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Burns Trout Fishery 5.3 mi
- Anglers Roost 8.9 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Gamesport Of Ayr 1.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.6 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Prestwick) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.9 mi
- 33 ft deep1.6 mi
- 66 ft deep2.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.9 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 1.6 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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Lighthouse, Ayr Harbour 1.3 mi southwest
Other lighthouses nearby: Lady Isle Lighthouse (5.5 mi northwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near PrestwickTides nearby
- Ayr1.6 mi
- Troon4.5 mi
- Irvine9.5 mi
- Stevenston12 mi
- Kilwinning12 mi
- Saltcoats12 mi
- Maidens13 mi
- Ardrossan14 mi
- West Kilbride17 mi
- Girvan19 mi
Prestwick at a glance
- Town or city of about 14,880 people. Coordinates: 55.483° N, 4.617° W.
- It is 1.6 mi northeast of Ayr, the main place in South Ayrshire. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Ayr.
- The nearest tide station, Millport, is 22 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about PrestwickQuestions
What time is high tide today in Prestwick?
Today in Prestwick there are high tides at 1:15 am (11.9 ft) and 1:28 pm (12.0 ft) and low tides at 6:42 am and 6:55 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Prestwick?
At 4:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:27 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Prestwick?
At 7:17 am. First light comes at 5:56 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 12:41–2:41 am, Minor 10:36–11:36 am, Major 1:12–3:12 pm, Minor 4:43–5:43 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Prestwick?
Light showers, from 49 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Prestwick?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the southwest. The water is 54.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Prestwick?
The best time to visit Prestwick is from June to August: highs of 63 °F to 66 °F, about 14 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: Millport 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).