New Passage tides today
- Tide now 39.4 ft ↓ falling · low 3:36 am (4.8 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–4:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 55 °F smooth · 5.0 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 55 °F from the SSW, gusts 7 · overcast
- Sun 6:57 am–4:51 pm 9 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:36 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:40–9:30 am great day · 10/10
Today in New Passage there are high tides at 8:26 am (45.0 ft) and 8:48 pm (44.4 ft) and low tides at 2:55 am and 3:16 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:36 am. The sun rises at 6:57 am and sets at 4:51 pm: 9 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:33 am to 2:33 am and from 1:04 pm to 3:04 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in New Passage today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:16 pm
- Major period 1:04–3:04 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.36 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 3:16 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 2:00 am to 4:00 am, with the 2:55 am low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European flounder, common sole, whiting and European sea bass. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European flounder and common sole. What you can catch
Beach day in New Passage
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 3:16 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (91% cloud cover)
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy water
- Water at 55 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:55 am
Low tide at 2:55 am and 3:16 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:26 am and 8:48 pm. Coefficient 90 (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 New Passage
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- Fossil Beach 4.3 mi · N
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 New Passage
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:55 am 3.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:26 am 45.0 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 3:16 pm 4.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:48 pm 44.4 ft · coef. 88
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 39 min to low tide at 3:36 am.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 8:26 am high tide and 88 for the 8:48 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 41.3 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 April 18 (45.9 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (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 9 to 11 (coefficient 94, 42.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 37, 13.9 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 | 6:57 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 2:55 am · 3.7 ft | High tide 8:26 am · 45.0 ft | Low tide 3:16 pm · 4.6 ft | High tide 8:48 pm · 44.4 ft | Coef. 90 | 92% | Major periods 12:33 am · 1:04 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:59 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 3:36 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 9:05 am · 43.9 ft | Low tide 3:57 pm · 5.7 ft | High tide 9:28 pm · 42.7 ft | Coef. 85 | 85% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:01 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 4:14 am · 6.4 ft | High tide 9:45 am · 42.1 ft | Low tide 4:34 pm · 7.3 ft | High tide 10:11 pm · 40.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 76% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:02 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 4:50 am · 8.4 ft | High tide 10:29 am · 39.9 ft | Low tide 5:12 pm · 9.2 ft | High tide 10:58 pm · 37.8 ft | Coef. 70 | 65% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:04 am · 4:43 pm | Low tide 5:27 am · 10.6 ft | High tide 11:21 am · 37.5 ft | Low tide 5:54 pm · 11.1 ft | High tide 11:55 pm · 35.3 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:06 am · 4:42 pm | Low tide 6:13 am · 12.6 ft | High tide 12:25 pm · 35.6 ft | Low tide 6:53 pm · 12.8 ft | — | Coef. 54 | 43% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:08 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 1:07 am · 33.7 ft | Low tide 7:27 am · 13.9 ft | High tide 1:43 pm · 35.0 ft | Low tide 8:37 pm · 12.9 ft | Coef. 52 | 32% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:50 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 Severn Bridge station (TICON-4), 1.7 mi from New Passage. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at New Passage
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the west-southwest (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.9 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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 53.7 °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 9:57 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO), 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 New Passage today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (8:26 am): little current from 8:10 am to 8:41 am
- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the west-southwest: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:55 am (2:40–3:10 am), high tide 8:26 am (8:10–8:41 am), low tide 3:16 pm (3:00–3:31 pm) and high tide 8:48 pm (8:33–9:03 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.24 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 54.7 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:26 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:50 am to 8:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 2:40 pm to 3:30 pm, with slack water at low tide and little swell, though with moderate wind and 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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- Sarah 1.3 mi
- The William 2.5 mi
- R M Hunton 4.1 mi
- Stormcock 5.1 mi
- Sea Prince (part Of) 5.7 mi
- Sea King 5.7 mi
- Tean 7.0 mi
- Mercia 7.3 mi
- Diving Kit 4.5 mi
- The Wire Zip Slide 5.8 mi
- National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) 6.1 mi
- Extreme Marine 6.2 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 New Passage
Now in New Passage
- Low / high
- 50 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 18%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- 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 (+0.03 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 51° | 50° | 51° | 53° | 57° | 58° | 55° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSW | 10 SSW | 13 SSW | 14 SW | 14 SW | 13 WSW | 9 SW | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 9 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.1 ft | 0.7 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° 5 SSW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 3 SSW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 2 SSE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 1 SE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 1 ESE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 4 SSE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 6 SE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 3 SE 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 58 °F | 15 mph SW | 1.5 ft | 8:26 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 59 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 9:05 am · 9:28 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 59 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 9:45 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 54 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.3 ft | 10:29 am · 10:58 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 54 °F | 11 mph NNE | 0.3 ft | 11:21 am · 11:55 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 52 °F | 13 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 12:25 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 53 °F | 12 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 1:07 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 54 °F | 11 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 2:31 am · 3:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 52 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | 3:49 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 52 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 4:49 am · 5:08 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 51 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 5:37 am · 5:54 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 56 °F | 6 mph E | 0.7 ft | 6:19 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 58 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 6:58 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 57 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | 7:34 am · 7:50 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 49° / 59° 0.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 49° / 59° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 54° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 54° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 45° / 52° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 53° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 50° / 54° 0.9 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 Saturday 31. 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 (+1.8 °F; normal high: 56 °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 9:57 pm (local time).
The sun in New Passage
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:43 am
- Full dark 6:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:22 am
- Civil dusk 5:26 pm
- Solar noon 11:54 am (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 54 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:02 pm
- Full dark 6:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,681 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in New Passage
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:33–2:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:04–3:04 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:57–10:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:06–6:06 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 New Passage
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- North Pier 5.2 mi
- South Pier 5.3 mi
- East Pier 5.8 mi
- West Pier 5.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Beachley Slipway 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 mi
- Pill Marina 6.5 mi
- Portishead Quays Marina 7.3 mi
- Mathern Mill Fishery, Mathern, Chepstow 3.5 mi
- Reel Fun Fishing 7.2 mi
- Fuel dock 8.9 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from New Passage) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 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 3.1 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.
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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Charston Rock Lighthouse 1.8 mi northwest
- Light
- A white flash every 3 s · Fl W 3s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 16 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 23 ft
- Built
- 1869
Other lighthouses nearby: Chapel Rock Lighthouse (2.3 mi north), Lyde Rock lighthouse (2.9 mi north).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near New PassageTides nearby
- Severn Beach0.9 mi
- Pilning1.0 mi
- Caldicot4.3 mi
- Chepstow4.7 mi
- Rogiet5.2 mi
- Oldbury-on-Severn5.6 mi
- Undy6.7 mi
- Easton-in-Gordano7.0 mi
- Magor7.4 mi
- Portishead7.9 mi
New Passage at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 51.574° N, 2.660° W.
- It is 0.9 mi north of Severn Beach, the main place in South Gloucestershire. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Severn Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Severn Bridge, is 1.7 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about New PassageQuestions
What time is high tide today in New Passage?
Today in New Passage there are high tides at 8:26 am (45.0 ft) and 8:48 pm (44.4 ft) and low tides at 2:55 am and 3:16 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in New Passage?
At 4:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in New Passage?
At 6:59 am. First light comes at 5:45 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 12:33–2:33 am, Minor 9:57–10:57 am, Major 1:04–3:04 pm, Minor 5:06–6:06 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in New Passage?
Overcast, from 50 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 18% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in New Passage?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 5.0 s from the west-southwest. The water is 54.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit New Passage?
The best time to visit New Passage is from July to August: highs of 70 °F to 71 °F, about 9 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: Severn Bridge station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).