Royal Pier fishing today
- Best time to fish 6:20–7:10 am average day · 6/10
- Tide now 13.6 ft ↓ falling · low 6:14 am (1.9 ft)
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 58 °F smooth · 6.1 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 52 °F from the E, gusts 4 · overcast
- Sun 6:52 am–4:46 pm 9 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:32 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:32 pm
- Coefficient 89 average coefficient · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 1:31–3:31 am today's activity: medium
Today in Royal Pier there are high tides at 12:45 am (14.9 ft) and 1:07 pm (14.9 ft) and low tides at 6:14 am and 6:36 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:14 am. The sun rises at 6:52 am and sets at 4:46 pm: 9 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:32 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:31 am to 3:31 am and from 2:04 pm to 4:04 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the east (2 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Royal Pier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:14 am
- Sunrise at 6:52 am
- Rising pressure (+0.11 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.8 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, 6:20 am to 7:10 am, combines the 6:14 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with the 6:36 pm low tide and moonrise. Also good from 12:30 pm to 2:10 pm, with the 1:07 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, small-spotted catshark, European plaice and common sole. October is one of the months when these are seen most: thornback ray and small-spotted catshark. What you can catch
About Royal PierThe pier
In Southampton, 0.6 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Southampton →
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Beach day in Royal Pier
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- Fog
- Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 58 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 1:07 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 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 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:14 am
Low tide at 6:14 am and 6:36 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:45 am and 1:07 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 Royal Pier
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Tides in Royal Pier
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:45 am 14.9 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 6:14 am 1.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:07 pm 14.9 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 6:36 pm 1.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 19 min to low tide at 6:14 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 12:45 am high tide and 86 for the 1:07 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 13.3 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 August 14 (15.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (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 10 to 12 (coefficient 91, 12.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 35, 4.5 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 | 6:52 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 12:45 am · 14.9 ft | Low tide 6:14 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 1:07 pm · 14.9 ft | Low tide 6:36 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 89 | 85% | Major periods 1:31 am · 2:04 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:54 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 1:36 am · 14.5 ft | Low tide 6:57 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 1:55 pm · 14.3 ft | Low tide 7:20 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 83 | 76% | Major periods 2:36 am · 3:08 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:56 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 2:39 am · 14.0 ft | Low tide 7:42 am · 3.5 ft | High tide 2:54 pm · 13.6 ft | Low tide 8:07 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 75 | 65% | Major periods 3:39 am · 4:09 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:57 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 4:47 am · 13.7 ft | Low tide 8:32 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 5:08 pm · 13.1 ft | Low tide 9:00 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:59 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 5:47 am · 13.5 ft | Low tide 9:33 am · 6.1 ft | High tide 6:11 pm · 12.9 ft | Low tide 10:19 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 56 | 43% | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:01 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 6:45 am · 13.6 ft | Low tide 12:30 pm · 6.5 ft | High tide 7:11 pm · 13.0 ft | — | Coef. 55 | 32% | Major periods 6:21 am · 6:44 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:03 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 12:41 am · 5.4 ft | High tide 7:44 am · 13.8 ft | Low tide 1:15 pm · 5.7 ft | High tide 8:11 pm · 13.3 ft | Coef. 62 | 23% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:30 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 Southampton station (TICON-4), 1.0 mi from Royal Pier. 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 Royal Pier
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southwest (smooth).
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 (+1.1 °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 2:55 am (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 Royal Pier today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 5 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 1.0 mph current toward the east-southeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:45 am (12:30–2:10 am), low tide 6:14 am (5:59–6:29 am), high tide 1:07 pm (12:50–2:30 pm) and low tide 6:36 pm (6:21–6:51 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 58.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:20 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:32 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 10:20 am, combines little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 12:40 pm to 2:50 pm, with slack water at high 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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- Island Mist 1.6 mi
- Venus 3.6 mi
- Grace Dieu 5.2 mi
- Minca 35 6.3 mi
- Luciston 8.0 mi
- Wreck 6.0 mi
- North Solent Nature Reserve 7.6 mi
- Southampton Dive Store 1.3 mi
- Southampton University Football Club 4.4 mi
- Southampton Scuba Diving 5.1 mi
- Andark Lake Diving Centre 5.2 mi
- Warsash Scuba Club 6.1 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 Royal Pier
Now in Royal Pier
- Low / high
- 47 / 60 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 36
- 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: +0.08 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Fog | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 53° | 52° | 48° | 51° | 57° | 60° | 56° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 S | 2 ESE | 3 NNE | 3 NNE | 3 SE | 7 SE | 5 ENE | 6 E |
| Gusts | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 11 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 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 |
- 3:00 am 52° 2 ESE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 3 NNE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 3 NNE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 3 SE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 60° 7 SE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 5 ENE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 6 E 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 4 ENE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 60 °F | 7 mph E | 1.1 ft | 12:45 am · 1:07 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 60 °F | 9 mph E | 1.0 ft | 1:36 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 56 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 2:39 am · 2:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 52 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | 4:47 am · 5:08 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 54 °F | 10 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 5:47 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 55 °F | 13 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 6:45 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 53 °F | 10 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 7:44 am · 8:11 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 52 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 8:45 am · 9:14 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 52 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 9:51 am · 10:23 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 53 °F | 9 mph E | — | 10:54 am · 11:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 57 °F | 7 mph SE | — | 11:47 am | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 58 °F | 8 mph SSE | — | 12:14 am · 12:32 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 60 °F | 10 mph SSW | — | 1:00 am · 11:10 am | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 55 °F | 9 mph WSW | — | 1:42 am · 11:44 am |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 50° / 60° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 56° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 52° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 54° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 55° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 42° / 52° 1.1 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 (+3.1 °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 2:55 am (local time).
The sun in Royal Pier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:39 am
- Full dark 5:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:18 am
- Civil dusk 5:20 pm
- Solar noon 11:49 am (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 53 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:58 pm
- Full dark 5:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,455 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Royal Pier
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:31–3:31 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:04–4:04 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:04 am–12:04 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:02–7:02 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 Royal Pier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Gunwharf 0.6 mi
- Husbands Jetty 0.9 mi
- Weston Jetty 1.0 mi
- Hythe Pier 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Supermarine Slipway 1.1 mi
- Town Quay Marina 0.2 mi
- Ocean Village Marina 0.8 mi
- ShoreCast Angling Supplies 0.8 mi
- New Direction Tackle Ltd 1.0 mi
- Fuel dock 1.4 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.8 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 0.8 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) 0.8 mi out.
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 Royal PierTides nearby
- Southampton0.6 mi
- Woolston1.3 mi
- Portswood2.3 mi
- Hythe2.5 mi
- Netley2.7 mi
- Totton3.9 mi
- Bursledon4.1 mi
- Hamble-le-Rice4.4 mi
- Beaulieu5.4 mi
- Botley6.2 mi
Royal Pier at a glance
- Pier. Coordinates: 50.896° N, 1.408° W.
- In Southampton, 0.6 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Southampton, is 1.0 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Southampton Port (2.0 mi).
Questions about Royal PierQuestions
Where is Royal Pier?
A pier in Southampton, 0.6 mi from the center, Southampton (United Kingdom). The coast faces south.
Can you fish at Royal Pier?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. It is listed as closed to the public. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in Royal Pier?
Today in Royal Pier there are high tides at 12:45 am (14.9 ft) and 1:07 pm (14.9 ft) and low tides at 6:14 am and 6:36 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Royal Pier?
At 4:46 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:20 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Royal Pier?
At 6:54 am. First light comes at 5:41 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 1:31–3:31 am, Minor 11:04 am–12:04 pm, Major 2:04–4:04 pm, Minor 6:02–7:02 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Royal Pier?
Fog, from 47 °F to 60 °F, with a light air from the east (2 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Royal Pier?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the southwest. The water is 58.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Royal Pier?
The best time to visit Royal Pier is from July to August: highs of 72 °F to 73 °F, about 8 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: Southampton 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).