Barry tides today
- Tide now 40.1 ft ↓ falling · low 2:41 am (4.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–4:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 3.8 ft · 58 °F slight · 8.6 s from the west
- Wind · air 8 mph · 56 °F from the WSW, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 6:59 am–4:54 pm 9 h 55 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:40 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:40 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:10–3:30 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Barry there are high tides at 8:04 am (41.0 ft) and 8:28 pm (40.7 ft) and low tides at 2:01 am and 2:21 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 2:41 am. The sun rises at 6:59 am and sets at 4:54 pm: 9 h 55 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:40 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:36 am to 2:36 am and from 1:07 pm to 3:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (8 mph). Overcast, 56 °F.
Fishing in Barry today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 2:21 pm
- Major period 1:07–3:07 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.40 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (15 mph) and 4.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:21 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 7:00 am to 7:50 am, with the 8:04 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 1:30 am to 2:40 am, with the 2:01 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, small-spotted catshark, European flounder and yellowfin tuna. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark and European sea bass. What you can catch
Beach day in Barry
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 2:21 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 5.4 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.4 ft
5.4 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate 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 18 mph
Fresh onshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 2:01 am
Low tide at 2:01 am and 2:21 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:04 am and 8:28 pm. Coefficient 92 (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 Barry
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- Pebble Beach 0.9 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, Natural Resources Wales
- The Bendricks 2.2 mi · E
- Parking
- Watch House Beach 4.4 mi · W
- Penarth Beach 5.5 mi · NE
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, Natural Resources Wales
- Limpert Bay 5.8 mi · W
- Parking
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 Barry
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Tides in Barry
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:01 am 3.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:04 am 41.0 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 2:21 pm 4.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:28 pm 40.7 ft · coef. 90
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 47 min to low tide at 2:41 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 8:04 am high tide and 90 for the 8:28 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 37.7 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 September 11 (42.5 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (1.9 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 11 (coefficient 97, 39.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 31, 11.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:59 am · 4:54 pm | Low tide 2:01 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 8:04 am · 41.0 ft | Low tide 2:21 pm · 4.2 ft | High tide 8:28 pm · 40.7 ft | Coef. 92 | 92% | Major periods 12:36 am · 1:07 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:01 am · 4:52 pm | Low tide 2:41 am · 4.5 ft | High tide 8:45 am · 40.1 ft | Low tide 3:01 pm · 5.3 ft | High tide 9:09 pm · 39.3 ft | Coef. 87 | 85% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:11 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:03 am · 4:50 pm | Low tide 3:19 am · 6.0 ft | High tide 9:26 am · 38.6 ft | Low tide 3:41 pm · 6.8 ft | High tide 9:53 pm · 37.2 ft | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 2:44 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:05 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 3:58 am · 7.9 ft | High tide 10:10 am · 36.6 ft | Low tide 4:23 pm · 8.6 ft | High tide 10:41 pm · 34.8 ft | Coef. 71 | 65% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:06 am · 4:46 pm | Low tide 4:42 am · 9.8 ft | High tide 11:03 am · 34.5 ft | Low tide 5:15 pm · 10.4 ft | High tide 11:41 pm · 32.6 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:08 am · 4:45 pm | Low tide 5:40 am · 11.7 ft | High tide 12:11 pm · 32.8 ft | Low tide 6:27 pm · 11.8 ft | — | Coef. 54 | 43% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:10 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 12:58 am · 31.5 ft | Low tide 7:05 am · 12.5 ft | High tide 1:33 pm · 32.7 ft | Low tide 8:05 pm · 11.5 ft | Coef. 54 | 32% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:52 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
Barry has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Penarth (TICON-4), 5.7 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 Barry
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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 ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 5.8 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 56.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.7 °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 8:55 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from South West Coastal Monitoring, 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 Barry today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (2:21 pm): little current from 2:00 pm to 2:40 pm
- 3.3 ft swell at 7 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.7 mph current toward the east (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:01 am (1:40–2:20 am), high tide 8:04 am (7:49–8:20 am), low tide 2:21 pm (2:00–2:40 pm) and high tide 8:28 pm (8:10–8:43 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 5.3 ft at 9 s), rain (0.31 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 57.6 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 5:28 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:40 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide and the sun high, though with some swell, moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 7:40 am to 8:20 am, with slack water at high tide, though with some swell, moderate wind 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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- Eden Force 1.6 mi
- Wythburn 2.1 mi
- Zelo 2.4 mi
- Merkur 2.4 mi
- Foremost 45 2.6 mi
- Wreck 0.6 mi
- Wreck 1.1 mi
- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Wreck 1.8 mi
- Cardiff Scuba Ltd 4.1 mi
- Cardiff BSAC 5.2 mi
- Bristol Channel Diving Services 7.5 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 Barry
Now in Barry
- Low / high
- 54 / 59 °F
- Rain
- 0.19 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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 (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.07 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 | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 55° | 55° | 54° | 56° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 W | 15 WSW | 12 SW | 16 SW | 16 WSW | 12 WSW | 11 WSW | 8 WSW |
| Gusts | 29 | 30 | 23 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 16 |
| Waves | 5.8 ft | 5.7 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.2 ft | 4.8 ft | 4.3 ft | 3.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.14 in | 0.02 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 56° 8 WSW 3.7 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 6 WSW 3.3 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 6 SSW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 4 S 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 5 SE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 5 E 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 7 ESE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 8 SE 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 54 / 59 °F | 19 mph WSW | 5.8 ft | 8:04 am · 8:28 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 53 / 58 °F | 11 mph SE | 3.3 ft | 8:45 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 60 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 9:26 am · 9:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 53 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 10:10 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 52 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 11:03 am · 11:41 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 52 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 53 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 12:58 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 55 °F | 11 mph NE | 2.5 ft | 2:21 am · 2:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 52 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.5 ft | 3:30 am · 3:54 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 51 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 4:25 am · 4:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 50 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 5:12 am · 5:31 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 54 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 5:55 am · 6:12 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 58 °F | 6 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | 6:34 am · 6:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 58 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 7:10 am · 7:27 pm |
- Thu 29 Fog 53° / 58° 3.3 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 51° / 60° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 48° / 53° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 45° / 52° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 52° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 45° / 53° 1.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 48° / 55° 2.5 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 rain today. 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 (+3.4 °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 8:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Barry
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:45 am
- Full dark 6:08 pm
- Civil dawn 6:25 am
- Civil dusk 5:28 pm
- Solar noon 11:57 am (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 55 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:05 pm
- Full dark 6:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,638 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Barry
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:36–2:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:07–3:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:58–10:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 5:10–6:10 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 Barry
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Penarth Pier 5.6 mi
- West Breakwater 1.1 mi
- Cross Breakwater 1.2 mi
- Jetty 6.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Cardiff Marina 5.4 mi
- Cardiff Bay Yacht Club 5.6 mi
- Holton Road Angling 1.1 mi
- Anglers Supplies 6.3 mi
- Marina Fuel Berth 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from Barry) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep2.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 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. 33 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.3 mi): for deeper dives, 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
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Barry Lighthouse 1.2 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 2.5 s · Fl W 2.5s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 39 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
- Built
- 1890
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BarryTides nearby
- Rhoose3.1 mi
- Penarth5.5 mi
- Cardiff7.1 mi
- Llantwit Major8.8 mi
- Birnbeck Pier13 mi
- Marshfield13 mi
- Grand Pier13 mi
- Weston-super-Mare14 mi
- Bridgend15 mi
- Ogmore15 mi
Barry at a glance
- Town or city of about 54,673 people. Coordinates: 51.400° N, 3.284° W.
- It is 5.5 mi southwest of Penarth, the main place in Vale of Glamorgan. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Penarth.
- The nearest tide station, Penarth, is 5.7 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about BarryQuestions
What time is high tide today in Barry?
Today in Barry there are high tides at 8:04 am (41.0 ft) and 8:28 pm (40.7 ft) and low tides at 2:01 am and 2:21 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Barry?
At 4:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:28 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Barry?
At 7:01 am. First light comes at 5:47 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 12:36–2:36 am, Minor 9:58–10:58 am, Major 1:07–3:07 pm, Minor 5:10–6:10 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Barry?
Light showers, from 54 °F to 59 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (8 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Barry?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.8 ft waves with a period of 8.6 s from the west. The water is 57.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Barry?
The best time to visit Barry is from June to August: highs of 66 °F to 69 °F, about 10 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: Penarth 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).