Llanmadoc tides today
- Tide now 3.8 ft ↑ rising · high 7:53 am (31.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:20–3:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.1 ft · 57 °F moderate · 9.0 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 56 °F from the SSW, gusts 15 · overcast
- Sun 7:05 am–4:55 pm 9 h 50 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:39 pm
- Best time to dive 1:10–3:00 pm average day · 5/10
Today in Llanmadoc there are high tides at 7:53 am (31.1 ft) and 8:19 pm (30.3 ft) and low tides at 1:34 am and 1:55 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:53 am. The sun rises at 7:05 am and sets at 4:55 pm: 9 h 50 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:43 am to 3:43 am and from 2:15 pm to 4:15 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph). Overcast, 56 °F.
Fishing in Llanmadoc today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 1:55 pm
- Major period 2:15–4:15 pm
- Steady pressure (30.30 inHg), light cross-shore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 1:55 pm low tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 6:50 am to 7:50 am, with the 7:53 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 2:30 am, with the 1:34 am low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
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 Llanmadoc
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 1:55 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 53 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
- Swim with care: 4.3 ft waves every 9 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 57 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.3 ft
4.3 ft waves every 9 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 57 °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 1:55 pm
Low tide at 1:34 am and 1:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 7:53 am and 8:19 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 Llanmadoc
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- Llangennith Sands 2.1 mi · W
- Rhossili Bay Beach 2.9 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Dogs allowed
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Natural Resources Wales
- Tywyn Bâch 4.6 mi · N
- Parking
- Port Enyon Beach 5.4 mi · SE
- RNLI lifeguards in season
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Dogs allowed
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Natural Resources Wales
- Slade Bay 5.7 mi · SE
- Oxwich Beach 5.9 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Dogs allowed
Good water quality 2025 season, Natural Resources Wales
- Nicholaston Beach 6.1 mi · SE
- Dogs allowed
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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Webcams near Llanmadoc
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Tides in Llanmadoc
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:34 am 3.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 7:53 am 31.1 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 1:55 pm 4.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:19 pm 30.3 ft · coef. 86
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 1 min to high tide at 7:53 am.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 7:53 am high tide and 86 for the 8:19 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 27.4 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 March 21 (32.6 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (1.3 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 97, 29.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 30, 9.5 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 | 7:05 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 1:34 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 7:53 am · 31.1 ft | Low tide 1:55 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 8:19 pm · 30.3 ft | Coef. 90 | 85% | Major periods 1:43 am · 2:15 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:07 am · 4:53 pm | Low tide 2:15 am · 5.0 ft | High tide 8:37 am · 29.8 ft | Low tide 2:40 pm · 5.7 ft | High tide 9:07 pm · 28.5 ft | Coef. 81 | 76% | Major periods 2:48 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:09 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 3:00 am · 6.7 ft | High tide 9:27 am · 28.1 ft | Low tide 3:32 pm · 7.5 ft | High tide 10:01 pm · 26.5 ft | Coef. 69 | 65% | Major periods 3:51 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:11 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 3:55 am · 8.7 ft | High tide 10:27 am · 26.4 ft | Low tide 4:42 pm · 9.2 ft | High tide 11:10 pm · 24.8 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:13 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 5:16 am · 10.3 ft | High tide 11:44 am · 25.1 ft | Low tide 6:17 pm · 10.1 ft | — | Coef. 48 | 43% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:14 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 12:33 am · 24.0 ft | Low tide 6:52 am · 10.5 ft | High tide 1:08 pm · 25.0 ft | Low tide 7:44 pm · 9.5 ft | Coef. 48 | 32% | Major periods 6:33 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:16 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 24.6 ft | Low tide 8:11 am · 9.3 ft | High tide 2:24 pm · 26.2 ft | Low tide 8:53 pm · 8.0 ft | Coef. 56 | 23% | Major periods 7:19 am · 7:41 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
Llanmadoc has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Mumbles (TICON-4), 12 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: 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 Llanmadoc
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 5.4 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 1:51 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).
Diving in Llanmadoc today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (1:55 pm): little current from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
- 3.3 ft swell at 7 s from the west-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:34 am (1:10–2:00 am), high tide 7:53 am (7:30–8:20 am), low tide 1:55 pm (1:30–2:30 pm) and high tide 8:19 pm (8:00–8:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.6 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 56.5 °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 5:30 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 3:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, with slack water at high tide and light wind, though with some swell 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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- Shane 2.1 mi
- Creag Mhor 2.3 mi
- Prince Ivanhoe 5.5 mi
- Eldon Park 6.2 mi
- Solor (stern Part) 6.5 mi
- Trevessa 6.8 mi
- Harvester 6.9 mi
- Teviotdale 8.5 mi
- Paul 9.5 mi
- Craigwhinnie 10 mi
- Wreck 6.2 mi
- Gower Coast National Nature Reserve 4.4 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 Llanmadoc
Now in Llanmadoc
- Low / high
- 55 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 18 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 (−0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.10 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 | 57° | 56° | 55° | 56° | 57° | 58° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 SSW | 7 S | 7 SSE | 9 SSE | 12 SE | 11 SE | 13 SSE | 13 SE |
| Gusts | 17 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Waves | 5.4 ft | 4.9 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.1 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.8 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 56° 7 S 4.9 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 7 SSE 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 56° 9 SSE 4.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 12 SE 3.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 11 SE 3.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 13 SSE 3.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 13 SE 3.8 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 14 ESE 3.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 55 / 58 °F | 14 mph SSE | 5.4 ft | 7:53 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 57 °F | 14 mph ESE | 4.3 ft | 8:37 am · 9:07 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 54 °F | 14 mph ESE | 4.2 ft | 9:27 am · 10:01 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 56 °F | 5 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 10:27 am · 11:10 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 54 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 11:44 am | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 53 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 12:33 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 54 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 1:54 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 53 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.3 ft | 3:02 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 52 °F | 11 mph E | 3.0 ft | 3:56 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 51 °F | 11 mph E | 5.1 ft | 4:41 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 55 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.7 ft | 5:21 am · 5:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 58 °F | 10 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 5:58 am · 6:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 57 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 6:32 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 53 / 56 °F | 12 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | 7:04 am · 7:18 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 54° / 57° 4.3 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 51° / 54° 4.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 56° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 54° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 53° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 44° / 54° 2.0 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 44° / 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 1:51 am (local time).
The sun in Llanmadoc
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:51 am
- Full dark 6:09 pm
- Civil dawn 6:30 am
- Civil dusk 5:30 pm
- Solar noon 12:01 pm (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 50 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:06 pm
- Full dark 6:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,264 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Llanmadoc
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:43–3:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:15–4:15 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:21 am–12:21 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:09–7:09 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 Llanmadoc
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 4.8 mi
- Jetty 4.9 mi
- Jetty 4.9 mi
- Fishing Bay 4 6.7 mi
- Fishing Bay 5 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 mi
- No. 3 Slip 5.0 mi
- Anglers Corner 5.7 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.6 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (2.3 mi from Llanmadoc) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.85 mi
- 33 ft deep1.6 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.85 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.6 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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
Whiteford Lighthouse 2.5 mi north
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1854
Other lighthouses nearby: Burry Port Lighthouse (4.2 mi north).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near LlanmadocTides nearby
- Rhossili3.6 mi
- Burry Port4.7 mi
- Crofty5.4 mi
- Llanelli5.9 mi
- Penclawdd6.8 mi
- Southgate7.7 mi
- Three Crosses8.2 mi
- Kidwelly8.5 mi
- Bishopston9.2 mi
- Gorseinon9.7 mi
Llanmadoc at a glance
- Town or city of about 365 people. Coordinates: 51.617° N, 4.253° W.
- It is 13 mi west of Swansea, the main place in Swansea. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Swansea.
- The nearest tide station, Mumbles, is 12 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about LlanmadocQuestions
What time is high tide today in Llanmadoc?
Today in Llanmadoc there are high tides at 7:53 am (31.1 ft) and 8:19 pm (30.3 ft) and low tides at 1:34 am and 1:55 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Llanmadoc?
At 4:55 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Llanmadoc?
At 7:07 am. First light comes at 5:53 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 1:43–3:43 am, Minor 11:21 am–12:21 pm, Major 2:15–4:15 pm, Minor 6:09–7:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Llanmadoc?
Overcast, from 55 °F to 58 °F, with a gentle breeze from the south-southwest (8 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Llanmadoc?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.1 ft waves with a period of 9.0 s from the west-southwest. The water is 56.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Llanmadoc?
The best time to visit Llanmadoc is from June to August: highs of 64 °F to 67 °F, about 11 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: Mumbles 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).