Crofty tides today
- Tide now -0.3 ft ↓ falling · low 3:35 am (-7.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.7 ft · 55 °F moderate · 8.7 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 55 °F from the SSW, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 7:03 am–4:57 pm 9 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:42 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:42 pm
- Diving tomorrow 3:20–4:30 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Crofty there are high tides at 6:58 am (12.0 ft) and 7:18 pm (11.9 ft) and low tides at 2:53 am and 3:15 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:35 am. The sun rises at 7:03 am and sets at 4:57 pm: 9 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:42 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:39 am to 2:39 am and from 1:10 pm to 3:10 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph). Overcast, 55 °F.
Fishing in Crofty today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:15 pm
- Major period 1:10–3:10 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.37 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (11 mph) and 6.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 3:15 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 6:30 am to 7:50 am, with the 6:58 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 2:40 am, with the 2:53 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: common sole, small-spotted catshark, European plaice and thornback ray. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common sole and European plaice. What you can catch
Beach day in Crofty
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 3:15 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (95% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.05 in)
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
- Swim with care: 7.3 ft waves every 8 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 7.3 ft
7.3 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. 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 13 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:53 am
Low tide at 2:53 am and 3:15 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:58 am and 7:18 pm. Coefficient 95 (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 Crofty
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- Nicholaston Beach 4.7 mi · S
- Dogs allowed
- Pobbles Beach 4.7 mi · S
- Oxwich Beach 5.2 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Dogs allowed
Good water quality 2025 season, Natural Resources Wales
- Tywyn Bâch 5.3 mi · NW
- Parking
- Pwlldu 5.8 mi · SE
- Brandy Cove 5.9 mi · SE
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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UK bathing water quality: Natural Resources Wales. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full attribution.
Webcams near Crofty
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Tides in Crofty
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:53 am -8.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:58 am 12.0 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 3:15 pm -8.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:18 pm 11.9 ft · coef. 93
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 44 min to low tide at 3:35 am.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 6:58 am high tide and 93 for the 7:18 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 20.2 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 February 21 (13.8 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-10.5 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 10 to 12 (coefficient 97, 18.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 5 to 6 (coefficient 35, 7.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Tide 5 | Tide 6 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:03 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 2:53 am · -8.2 ft | High tide 6:58 am · 12.0 ft | Low tide 3:15 pm · -8.1 ft | High tide 7:18 pm · 11.9 ft | — | — | Coef. 95 | 92% | Major periods 12:39 am · 1:10 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:05 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 3:35 am · -7.7 ft | High tide 7:38 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 3:57 pm · -7.7 ft | High tide 7:59 pm · 11.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 89 | 85% | Major periods 1:42 am · 2:15 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:07 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 4:15 am · -6.8 ft | High tide 8:20 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 4:38 pm · -6.9 ft | High tide 8:41 pm · 9.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:09 am · 4:51 pm | Low tide 4:55 am · -5.8 ft | High tide 9:03 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 5:20 pm · -5.8 ft | High tide 9:26 pm · 7.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 71 | 65% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:10 am · 4:49 pm | Low tide 5:35 am · -4.7 ft | High tide 9:48 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 6:03 pm · -4.8 ft | High tide 10:13 pm · 5.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:12 am · 4:47 pm | Low tide 1:34 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 3:39 am · -1.6 ft | Low tide 6:17 am · -3.7 ft | High tide 10:38 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 6:52 pm · -3.9 ft | High tide 11:07 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 51 | 43% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:14 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 2:04 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 4:05 am · -1.1 ft | Low tide 7:04 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 11:36 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 7:59 pm · -3.3 ft | — | Coef. 40 | 32% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Crofty has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.6 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Crofty
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.4 ft
- Significant4.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 7.6 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west-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 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 10:51 pm (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).
Diving in Crofty today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (3:15 pm): little current from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
- 5.0 ft swell at 9 s from the west-southwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 2:53 am (2:38–3:08 am), high tide 6:58 am (6:43–7:13 am), low tide 3:15 pm (3:00–3:30 pm) and high tide 7:18 pm (7:03–7:33 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 8.1 ft at 9 s) and rain (0.28 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.0 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:31 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:42 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with a big swell. Also worth a look from 10:50 am to 12:30 pm, with light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell.
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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- Creag Mhor 5.7 mi
- Shane 5.7 mi
- Solor (stern Part) 5.9 mi
- Prince Ivanhoe 6.9 mi
- Trevessa 7.0 mi
- Harvester 7.1 mi
- Strombus (part Of) 7.6 mi
- Eldon Park 7.6 mi
- Riverton (stern Portion) 7.8 mi
- Riptide 8.9 mi
- Gower Coast National Nature Reserve 8.8 mi
- Bay Divers 9.2 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 Crofty
Now in Crofty
- Low / high
- 54 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.09 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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: +0.09 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 54° | 56° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 WSW | 16 WSW | 15 WSW | 13 WSW | 12 WSW | 11 WSW | 6 WSW | 3 WSW |
| Gusts | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 6 |
| Waves | 7.6 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.3 ft | 6.8 ft | 6.2 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 55° 3 SSW 4.5 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 3 SSE 4.1 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 3 ESE 3.7 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 6 SE 3.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 9 SE 3.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 9 SE 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 7 SE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 10 ESE 3.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 54 / 58 °F | 16 mph WSW | 7.6 ft | 6:58 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 53 / 57 °F | 10 mph SE | 4.5 ft | 7:38 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 57 °F | 11 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 8:20 am · 8:41 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 55 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 9:03 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 56 °F | 2 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 9:48 am · 10:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 53 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 3:39 am · 10:38 am · 11:07 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 53 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 4:05 am · 11:36 am | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 54 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 12:09 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 53 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 1:25 am · 4:13 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 52 °F | 11 mph E | 2.0 ft | 4:39 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 51 °F | 11 mph E | 5.1 ft | 5:11 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 55 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.7 ft | 5:34 am · 5:33 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 58 °F | 10 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 5:43 am · 5:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 57 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 6:05 am · 6:18 pm |
- Thu 29 Light showers 53° / 57° 4.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 50° / 57° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 47° / 55° 3.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 56° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 44° / 53° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 53° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 44° / 54° 2.0 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 10:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Crofty
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:49 am
- Full dark 6:11 pm
- Civil dawn 6:28 am
- Civil dusk 5:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:00 pm (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 53 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:08 pm
- Full dark 6:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,581 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Crofty
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:39–2:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:10–3:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:03–11:03 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:12–6:12 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 Crofty
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.1 mi
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Fishing Bay 5 2.3 mi
- Fishing Bay 4 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Swansea Marina 8.3 mi
- Anglers Corner 3.3 mi
- Basstastic Fishing Supplies 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Crofty) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.1 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 1.1 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.1 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Whiteford Lighthouse 5.4 mi west
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1854
Other lighthouses nearby: Burry Port Lighthouse (6.0 mi northwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CroftyTides nearby
- Penclawdd1.4 mi
- Three Crosses2.9 mi
- Llanelli3.6 mi
- Gorseinon4.5 mi
- Southgate4.8 mi
- Grovesend5.2 mi
- Bishopston5.3 mi
- Llanmadoc5.4 mi
- Burry Port6.1 mi
- Pontlliw6.4 mi
Crofty at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,012 people. Coordinates: 51.634° N, 4.129° W.
- It is 8.0 mi west of Swansea, the main place in Swansea. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Swansea.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about CroftyQuestions
What time is high tide today in Crofty?
Today in Crofty there are high tides at 6:58 am (12.0 ft) and 7:18 pm (11.9 ft) and low tides at 2:53 am and 3:15 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Crofty?
At 4:57 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Crofty?
At 7:05 am. First light comes at 5:51 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 12:39–2:39 am, Minor 10:03–11:03 am, Major 1:10–3:10 pm, Minor 5:12–6:12 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Crofty?
Light showers, from 54 °F to 58 °F, with a light air from the south-southwest (3 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Crofty?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.7 ft waves with a period of 8.7 s from the west-southwest. The water is 55.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Crofty?
The best time to visit Crofty is from June to August: highs of 65 °F to 69 °F, about 11 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).