Penarth Pier fishing today
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Tide now 31.2 ft ↑ rising · high 8:45 am (40.1 ft)
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 56 °F slight · 9.0 s from the west
- Wind · air 4 mph · 54 °F from the ENE, gusts 7 · overcast
- Sun 7:01 am–4:51 pm 9 h 51 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 6:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:36 pm
- Coefficient 87 average coefficient · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 2:11–4:11 pm today's activity: medium
Today in Penarth Pier there are high tides at 8:45 am (40.1 ft) and 9:09 pm (39.3 ft) and low tides at 2:41 am and 3:01 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:45 am. The sun rises at 7:01 am and sets at 4:51 pm: 9 h 51 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 am and from 2:11 pm to 4:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph). Overcast, 54 °F.
Fishing in Penarth Pier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:01 pm
- Major period 2:11–4:11 pm
- Sunset at 4:51 pm, golden hour from 4:03 pm
- Steady pressure (30.33 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 3:01 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 2:30 am, with the 2:41 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: thornback ray, European flounder, whiting and common sole. October is one of the months when these are seen most: whiting and common sole. What you can catch
About Penarth PierThe pier
In Penarth, 0.4 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Penarth →
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Beach day in Penarth Pier
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- Low tide at 3:01 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 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 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:01 pm
Low tide at 2:41 am and 3:01 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:45 am and 9:09 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 Penarth Pier
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- Penarth Beach 0.2 mi · SW
- Parking
Good water quality 2025 season, Natural Resources Wales
- The Bendricks 3.8 mi · SW
- 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.
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Tides in Penarth Pier
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:41 am 4.5 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:45 am 40.1 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 3:01 pm 5.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:09 pm 39.3 ft · coef. 84
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 55 min to high tide at 8:45 am.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 8:45 am high tide and 84 for the 9:09 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 35.7 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, Thu 29 | 7:01 am · 4:51 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 1:38 am · 2:11 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:02 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 2:43 am · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:04 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 3:46 am · 4:16 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 · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:08 am · 4:44 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 | 7:09 am · 4:42 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 6:28 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:11 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 2:21 am · 32.4 ft | Low tide 8:42 am · 11.0 ft | High tide 2:51 pm · 34.5 ft | Low tide 9:25 pm · 9.3 ft | Coef. 62 | 23% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:37 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 Penarth station (TICON-4), 0.1 mi from Penarth Pier. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Penarth Pier
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.8 ft with a period of 9 s, from the west (slight).
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 54.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 6:50 am (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 Penarth Pier today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (3:01 pm): little current from 2:40 pm to 3:20 pm
- 1.6 ft swell at 8 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.9 mph current toward the northeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:41 am (2:20–3:00 am), high tide 8:45 am (8:30–9:00 am), low tide 3:01 pm (2:40–3:20 pm) and high tide 9:09 pm (8:50–9:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. 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: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:26 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 6:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also good from 7:30 am to 8:30 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak 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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- Princess Louise 1.5 mi
- Casper 2 1.7 mi
- Fleur de Lys 1.9 mi
- Hongisto 2.0 mi
- Mistress Quigley 2.9 mi
- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Wreck 1.7 mi
- Wreck 1.8 mi
- Wreck 2.5 mi
- Cardiff BSAC 1.2 mi
- Cardiff Scuba Ltd 1.7 mi
- Bristol Channel Diving Services 2.8 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 Penarth Pier
Now in Penarth Pier
- Low / high
- 53 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 9.8 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 42
- 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: +0.13 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 | 56° | 55° | 55° | 53° | 55° | 57° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 S | 7 SSW | 5 NW | 9 SE | 7 ENE | 9 SE | 10 SSE | 8 ESE |
| Gusts | 13 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 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 |
- 6:00 am 55° 5 NW 2.3 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 9 SE 2.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 7 ENE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 9 SE 1.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 10 SSE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 8 ESE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 10 E 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 13 E 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 53 / 57 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 8:45 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 56 °F | 15 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 9:26 am · 9:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 53 °F | 17 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 10:10 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 53 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 11:03 am · 11:41 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 52 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 53 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 12:58 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 55 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 2:21 am · 2:51 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 52 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 3:30 am · 3:54 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 51 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 4:25 am · 4:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 50 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 5:12 am · 5:31 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 54 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.7 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 | 0.3 ft | 7:10 am · 7:27 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 56 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 7:44 am · 8:00 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 51° / 56° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 53° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 53° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 52° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 44° / 53° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 48° / 55° 1.8 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 45° / 52° 1.7 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 (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 6:50 am (local time).
The sun in Penarth Pier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:47 am
- Full dark 6:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:26 am
- Civil dusk 5:26 pm
- Solar noon 11:56 am (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 51 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:03 pm
- Full dark 6:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,337 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Penarth Pier
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:38–3:38 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:11–4:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:16 am–12:16 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:06–7:06 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 Penarth Pier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Penarth Pier 0.0 mi
- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Jetty 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Penarth Marina 0.8 mi
- Cardiff Bay Yacht Club 1.0 mi
- Anglers Supplies 2.5 mi
- Steve's Tackle-Mart 3.6 mi
- Marina Fuel Berth 0.7 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 17 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.2 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 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 1.2 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 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. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Monkstone Lighthouse 3.2 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 43 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 75 ft
- Built
- 1839
Other lighthouses nearby: Flat Holm Lighthouse (4.7 mi southeast), Barry Lighthouse (5.0 mi southwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Penarth PierTides nearby
- Penarth0.4 mi
- Cardiff3.2 mi
- Barry5.6 mi
- Marshfield7.9 mi
- Rhoose8.7 mi
- Birnbeck Pier9.0 mi
- Grand Pier9.8 mi
- Weston-super-Mare10 mi
- Newport13 mi
- Clevedon13 mi
Penarth Pier at a glance
- Pier. Coordinates: 51.435° N, 3.166° W.
- In Penarth, 0.4 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Penarth, is 0.1 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Penarth PierQuestions
Where is Penarth Pier?
A pier in Penarth, 0.4 mi from the center, Vale of Glamorgan (United Kingdom). The coast faces east.
Can you fish at Penarth 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 Penarth Pier?
Today in Penarth Pier there are high tides at 8:45 am (40.1 ft) and 9:09 pm (39.3 ft) and low tides at 2:41 am and 3:01 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Penarth Pier?
At 4:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Penarth Pier?
At 7:02 am. First light comes at 5:48 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 1:38–3:38 am, Minor 11:16 am–12:16 pm, Major 2:11–4:11 pm, Minor 6:06–7:06 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Penarth Pier?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Penarth Pier?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 9.0 s from the west. The water is 55.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Penarth Pier?
The best time to visit Penarth Pier is from June to August: highs of 69 °F to 72 °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).