Southwold Pier fishing today
- Best time to fish 6:10–7:00 am average day · 6/10
- Tide now 7.9 ft ↓ falling · low 6:01 am (2.2 ft)
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 56 °F smooth · 3.2 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 52 °F from the W, gusts 10 · overcast
- Sun 6:43 am–4:30 pm 9 h 46 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:08 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:08 pm
- Coefficient 84 average coefficient · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 1:18–3:18 am today's activity: medium
Today in Southwold Pier there is high tide at 11:53 am (8.6 ft) and low tides at 6:01 am and 6:25 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:01 am. The sun rises at 6:43 am and sets at 4:30 pm: 9 h 46 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:08 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:18 am to 3:18 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 breeze from the west (5 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Southwold Pier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:01 am
- Sunrise at 6:43 am
- Rising pressure (+0.15 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:10 am to 7:00 am, combines the 6:01 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, with the 11:53 am high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 5:40 pm to 6:40 pm, with the 6:25 pm low tide and moonrise, 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
About Southwold PierThe pier
In Southwold, 0.3 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Southwold →
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Beach day in Southwold Pier
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- Fog
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 11:53 am
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 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 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:01 am
Low tide at 6:01 am and 6:25 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:53 am.
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 Southwold Pier
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- Southwold Pier Beach 0.0 mi · NE
- RNLI lifeguards in season
- Restrooms
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Environment Agency
- Southwold Denes Beach 0.8 mi · SW
- RNLI lifeguards in season
- Parking
Excellent 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
UK bathing water quality: Environment Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full attribution. Lifeguards: RNLI. Contains Open Data licensed under the GIS Open Data Licence.
Webcams near Southwold Pier
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Tides in Southwold Pier
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 6:01 am 2.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:53 am 8.6 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 6:25 pm 2.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 57 min to low tide at 6:01 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 11:53 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.4 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 16 (8.9 ft) and the lowest, on December 28 (0.8 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 85, 7.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 46, 3.9 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 · 4:30 pm | Low tide 6:01 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:53 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 6:25 pm · 2.4 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 85% | Major periods 1:18 am · 1:51 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:45 am · 4:28 pm | High tide 12:10 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 6:45 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 12:56 pm · 8.3 ft | Low tide 7:10 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 83 | 76% | Major periods 2:23 am · 2:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:47 am · 4:26 pm | High tide 12:58 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 7:34 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 2:40 pm · 8.2 ft | Low tide 8:00 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 78 | 65% | Major periods 3:26 am · 3:56 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:49 am · 4:24 pm | High tide 2:02 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 8:31 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 3:48 pm · 8.0 ft | Low tide 8:59 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 71 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:52 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:51 am · 4:22 pm | High tide 3:23 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 9:41 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 4:58 pm · 7.9 ft | Low tide 10:17 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 64 | 43% | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:53 am · 4:20 pm | High tide 4:35 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 11:03 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 6:13 pm · 7.8 ft | Low tide 11:40 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 62 | 32% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:54 am · 4:19 pm | High tide 5:48 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 12:18 pm · 2.1 ft | High tide 7:23 pm · 7.9 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 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
Tides from the Southwold station (Environment Agency), 1.2 mi from Southwold Pier. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta): Southwold (E42196), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E42196. 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 (349 days).
The sea at Southwold Pier
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
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: 3.7 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
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 (+1.8 °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 1:03 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 Southwold Pier today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.4 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:53 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:08 am · sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 4:30 pm · last light 5:05 pm
- Tide: low 6:01 am (2.2 ft), high 11:53 am (8.6 ft) and low 6:25 pm (2.4 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 56.1 °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 Southwold Pier today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:53 am): little current from 11:30 am to 1:10 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 2 s from the south: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:30 pm (11:10 pm–12:50 am), low tide 6:01 am (5:46–6:16 am), high tide 11:53 am (11:30 am–1:10 pm), low tide 6:25 pm (6:10–6:40 pm) and high tide 12:10 am (11:50 pm–1:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 56.1 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:05 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:08 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- White Lady 2.9 mi
- Rochester City 3.8 mi
- HMS Donside 4.3 mi
- Farmatyr 4.5 mi
- HMS Whooper 4.6 mi
- Bygdo 4.8 mi
- HMS Jessie Nutten 4.9 mi
- Dronning Maud 5.0 mi
- Sunniside 5.0 mi
- Southford 5.4 mi
- Wreck 3.7 mi
- Wreck 4.1 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 Southwold Pier
Now in Southwold Pier
- Low / high
- 49 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 9.9 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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 | Fog | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 52° | 50° | 49° | 51° | 56° | 56° | 54° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 W | 4 W | 3 W | 3 W | 2 S | 4 SSE | 3 SE | 3 SSE |
| Gusts | 11 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 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 50° 4 W 0.6 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 3 W 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 3 W 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 2 S 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 4 SSE 0.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 3 SE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 3 SSE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 1 WSW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 57 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.7 ft | 11:53 am | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 58 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | 12:10 am · 12:56 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 53 / 56 °F | 7 mph E | 1.4 ft | 12:58 am · 2:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 55 °F | 14 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | 2:02 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 54 °F | 17 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 3:23 am · 4:58 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 55 °F | 19 mph NNE | 3.6 ft | 4:35 am · 6:13 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 56 °F | 13 mph NE | 2.9 ft | 5:48 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 53 °F | 12 mph E | 2.3 ft | 6:58 am · 8:23 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 53 °F | 12 mph E | 2.5 ft | 7:57 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 52 °F | 11 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 8:46 am · 9:53 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 54 °F | 7 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 9:27 am · 10:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 57 °F | 11 mph S | 2.0 ft | 10:04 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 57 °F | 11 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | 10:39 am · 11:00 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 55 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.9 ft | 11:16 am · 11:26 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 53° / 58° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 53° / 56° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 50° / 55° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 51° / 54° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 53° / 55° 3.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 52° / 56° 2.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 52° / 53° 2.3 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 Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 1:03 am (local time).
The sun in Southwold Pier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:28 am
- Full dark 5:45 pm
- Civil dawn 6:08 am
- Civil dusk 5:05 pm
- Solar noon 11:37 am (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 46 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:40 pm
- Full dark 5:45 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,663 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Southwold Pier
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:18–3:18 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:51–3:51 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:02 am–12:02 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:38–6:38 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 Southwold Pier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Southwold Pier 0.0 mi
- Field Farm Fisheries 3.8 mi
- Dipping Platform 7.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Marina 1.2 mi
- Southwold Angling Centre 0.5 mi
- Lowestoft Shellfish Company 8.2 mi
- Avenue Angling 8.7 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,050 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 10 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,050 ft
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deep3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 10 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.6 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (3 mi): for deeper dives, 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
Southwold lighthouse 0.3 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 24 nautical miles (28 mi)
- Light height
- 121 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 102 ft
- Built
- 1887
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Southwold PierTides nearby
- Southwold0.3 mi
- Kessingland6.3 mi
- Pakefield8.8 mi
- Lowestoft10 mi
- Thorpeness11 mi
- Gunton12 mi
- Aldeburgh13 mi
- Hopton14 mi
- St Olaves15 mi
- Loddon16 mi
Southwold Pier at a glance
Questions about Southwold PierQuestions
Where is Southwold Pier?
A pier in Southwold, 0.3 mi from the center, Suffolk (United Kingdom). The coast faces east.
Can you fish at Southwold Pier?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in Southwold Pier?
Today in Southwold Pier there is high tide at 11:53 am (8.6 ft) and low tides at 6:01 am and 6:25 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Southwold Pier?
At 4:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:05 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Southwold Pier?
At 6:45 am. First light comes at 5:29 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 1:18–3:18 am, Minor 11:02 am–12:02 pm, Major 1:51–3:51 pm, Minor 5:38–6:38 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Southwold Pier?
Fog, from 49 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the west (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Southwold Pier?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 3.2 s from the south-southwest. The water is 56.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Southwold Pier?
The best time to visit Southwold Pier is from July to August: highs of 70 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 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: Southwold 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).