Aldeburgh tides today
- Tide now 7.0 ft ↓ falling · low 8:25 am (1.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 1:50–3:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 56 °F smooth · 3.1 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 49 °F from the WSW, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 6:43 am–4:31 pm 9 h 47 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:10 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:10 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–12:30 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Aldeburgh there are high tides at 1:39 am (8.3 ft) and 2:02 pm (8.6 ft) and low tides at 8:25 am and 8:53 pm. Tide coefficient 76. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:25 am. The sun rises at 6:43 am and sets at 4:31 pm: 9 h 47 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:10 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:19 am to 3:19 am and from 1:51 pm to 3:51 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-southwest (3 mph). Overcast, 49 °F.
Fishing in Aldeburgh today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:02 pm, coefficient 76
- Major period 1:51–3:51 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.13 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 76 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 2:02 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:20 am to 2:40 am, with the 1:39 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: common sole, whiting, small-spotted catshark and thornback ray. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and European flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Aldeburgh
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:25 am: more sand
- Fog
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 56 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 4 mph
Onshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:25 am
Low tide at 8:25 am and 8:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:39 am and 2:02 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 Aldeburgh
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Aldeburgh.
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Tides in Aldeburgh
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:39 am 8.3 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Next low tide 8:25 am 1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:02 pm 8.6 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Low tide 8:53 pm 1.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 15 min to low tide at 8:25 am.
Tide coefficient 76 for the 1:39 am high tide and 76 for the 2:02 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.8 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 September 12 (9.1 ft) and the lowest, on December 29 (0.4 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 8 to 11 (coefficient 84, 7.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 54, 5.0 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 | 6:43 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 1:39 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 8:25 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 2:02 pm · 8.6 ft | Low tide 8:53 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 76 | 85% | Major periods 1:19 am · 1:51 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:45 am · 4:29 pm | High tide 2:20 am · 8.3 ft | Low tide 9:09 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 2:48 pm · 8.4 ft | Low tide 9:37 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 76 | 76% | Major periods 2:23 am · 2:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:47 am · 4:27 pm | High tide 3:05 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 9:57 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 3:40 pm · 8.1 ft | Low tide 10:27 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 76 | 65% | Major periods 3:26 am · 3:56 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:49 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 3:55 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 10:53 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 4:41 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 11:25 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:51 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 4:56 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 12:00 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 5:59 pm · 7.4 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 43% | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:52 am · 4:21 pm | Low tide 12:35 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 6:12 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 1:16 pm · 1.1 ft | High tide 7:25 pm · 7.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 32% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:54 am · 4:19 pm | Low tide 1:49 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 7:32 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 2:29 pm · 0.9 ft | High tide 8:38 pm · 7.4 ft | Coef. 71 | 23% | Major periods 6:55 am · 7:17 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
Aldeburgh has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Orford Ness (Environment Agency), 5.2 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 flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta): Orford Ness (E24826), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E24826. 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 measured tidal levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Aldeburgh
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 5.0 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northeast (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 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 3:10 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory (CEFAS), via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Aldeburgh today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.4 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 8:25 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:08 am · sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 4:31 pm · last light 5:06 pm
- Tide: high 1:39 am (8.3 ft), low 8:25 am (1.8 ft), high 2:02 pm (8.6 ft) and low 8:53 pm (1.9 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 55.9 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:08 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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 Aldeburgh today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Tidal current running: mid-tide, the water is moving
- 0.3 ft swell at 2 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:39 am (1:24–1:54 am), low tide 8:25 am (8:10–8:40 am), high tide 2:02 pm (1:47–2:17 pm) and low tide 8:53 pm (8:38–9:10 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 55.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:06 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:10 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- British Fortune 2.5 mi
- Jim 2.8 mi
- Ignis 3.1 mi
- F Stobart 3.2 mi
- Ocean Pride 3.7 mi
- Grantleyhall 4.6 mi
- Wreck 0.2 mi
- Wreck 1.7 mi
- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 3.4 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 Aldeburgh
Now in Aldeburgh
- Low / high
- 48 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 95%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 8.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 35
- 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: +0.14 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 51° | 49° | 48° | 51° | 57° | 56° | 53° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 W | 3 WSW | 2 W | 2 W | 3 S | 3 SSE | 2 SE | 2 SE |
| Gusts | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 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 |
- 3:00 am 49° 3 WSW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 2 W 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 2 W 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 3 S 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 3 SSE 0.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 2 SE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 2 SE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 2 SE 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 57 °F | 6 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 1:39 am · 2:02 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 58 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 2:20 am · 2:48 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 56 °F | 8 mph E | 1.7 ft | 3:05 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 54 °F | 13 mph NNW | 4.1 ft | 3:55 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 54 °F | 17 mph N | 5.0 ft | 4:56 am · 5:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 55 °F | 17 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | 6:12 am · 7:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 55 °F | 11 mph NE | 3.8 ft | 7:32 am · 8:38 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 54 °F | 11 mph E | 2.8 ft | 8:42 am · 9:38 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 52 °F | 12 mph E | 3.1 ft | 9:41 am · 10:27 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 51 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 10:32 am · 11:09 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 56 °F | 5 mph S | 1.6 ft | 11:16 am · 11:45 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 58 °F | 9 mph S | 2.0 ft | 11:55 am | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 57 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | 12:18 am · 12:31 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 55 °F | 10 mph S | 1.9 ft | 12:49 am · 1:05 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 54° / 58° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 53° / 56° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 50° / 54° 4.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 49° / 54° 5.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 48° / 55° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 49° / 55° 3.8 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 48° / 54° 2.8 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 3:10 am (local time).
The sun in Aldeburgh
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:28 am
- Full dark 5:46 pm
- Civil dawn 6:08 am
- Civil dusk 5:06 pm
- Solar noon 11:37 am (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 47 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:41 pm
- Full dark 5:46 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,658 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Aldeburgh
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:19–3:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:51–3:51 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:01 am–12:01 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:40–6:40 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 Aldeburgh
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Marsh Farm 5.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.2 mi
- Aldeburgh Fish Tackle & Bait Shop 0.1 mi
- Saxmundham Angling And Engraving Centre 6.3 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 1.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (500 ft from Aldeburgh) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 33 ft deep1.1 mi
- 66 ft deep2.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 8.2 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.1 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Orfordness Lighthouse 5.0 mi south
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Tower height
- 98 ft
- Built
- 1793
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near AldeburghTides nearby
- Thorpeness1.8 mi
- Eyke9.7 mi
- Southwold12 mi
- Woodbridge13 mi
- Felixstowe17 mi
- Kessingland19 mi
- Shotley Gate20 mi
- Harwich20 mi
- Ipswich20 mi
- Dovercourt20 mi
Aldeburgh at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,341 people. Coordinates: 52.155° N, 1.602° E.
- It is 20 mi east of Ipswich, the main place in Suffolk. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Ipswich.
- The nearest tide station, Orford Ness, is 5.2 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Aldeburgh's Beach (0.4 mi).
Questions about AldeburghQuestions
What time is high tide today in Aldeburgh?
Today in Aldeburgh there are high tides at 1:39 am (8.3 ft) and 2:02 pm (8.6 ft) and low tides at 8:25 am and 8:53 pm. Tide coefficient 76.
What time is sunset today in Aldeburgh?
At 4:31 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Aldeburgh?
At 6:45 am. First light comes at 5:30 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 1:19–3:19 am, Minor 11:01 am–12:01 pm, Major 1:51–3:51 pm, Minor 5:40–6:40 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Aldeburgh?
Fog, from 48 °F to 57 °F, with a light air from the west-southwest (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Aldeburgh?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the south-southwest. The water is 55.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Aldeburgh?
The best time to visit Aldeburgh is from July to August: highs of 70 °F to 71 °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: Orford Ness tidal level station of the Environment Agency (England). This uses Environment Agency flood and river level 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).