Vale of Leven tides today
- Tide now 5.3 ft ↑ rising · high 1:59 am (11.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–3:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 0.3 ft calm (rippled) · 2.9 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 52 °F from the SW, gusts 7 · overcast
- Sun 7:17 am–4:47 pm 9 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 5:08 pm waning gibbous · rises at 5:08 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–3:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Vale of Leven there are high tides at 1:15 am (11.9 ft) and 1:28 pm (12.0 ft) and low tides at 6:42 am and 6:55 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:59 am. The sun rises at 7:17 am and sets at 4:47 pm: 9 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 5:08 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:41 am to 2:41 am and from 1:12 pm to 3:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (3 mph). Overcast, 52 °F.
Fishing in Vale of Leven today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 1:28 pm, coefficient 86
- Major period 1:12–3:12 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.53 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (17 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 2:30 pm, combines the 1:28 pm high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 6:40 am to 7:40 am, with the 6:42 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 4:40 pm to 5:30 pm, with moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European plaice, European flounder, small-spotted catshark and European conger. October is one of the months when these are seen most: European plaice and European flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Vale of Leven
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- Cloudy (94% cloud cover)
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
- High tide at 1:28 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:42 am
Low tide at 6:42 am and 6:55 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:15 am and 1:28 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 Vale of Leven
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- Bodden Boo 5.7 mi · SE
- 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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Webcams near Vale of Leven
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Tides in Vale of Leven
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:15 am 11.9 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 6:42 am 2.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:28 pm 12.0 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 6:55 pm 2.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 5 min to high tide at 1:59 am.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 1:15 am high tide and 86 for the 1:28 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.0 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 December 27 (12.9 ft) and the lowest, on July 17 (0.7 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 86, 10.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 41, 5.1 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 | 7:17 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 6:42 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 1:28 pm · 12.0 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 86 | 92% | Major periods 12:41 am · 1:12 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:19 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 1:59 am · 11.9 ft | Low tide 7:23 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 2:10 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 7:40 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 86 | 85% | Major periods 1:44 am · 2:17 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 7:21 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 2:44 am · 11.8 ft | Low tide 8:08 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 2:53 pm · 12.2 ft | Low tide 8:30 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 76% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:23 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 8:59 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 3:37 pm · 12.1 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 80 | 65% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:25 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 4:22 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 9:57 am · 3.9 ft | High tide 4:26 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 10:33 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:18 pm | Low |
| Mon 2 | 7:27 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 5:24 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 11:51 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 66 | 43% | Major periods 5:45 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:29 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 7:02 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 12:27 pm · 4.4 ft | High tide 6:41 pm · 10.8 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 32% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:58 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
Vale of Leven has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Millport (Environment Agency), 20 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: This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta): Millport (E74024), https://environment.data.gov.uk/flood-monitoring/id/stations/E74024. 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 15-minute sea levels of 2025-10-29 to 2026-10-22 (356 days).
The sea at Vale of Leven
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
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).
Diving in Vale of Leven today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (1:28 pm): little current from 1:10 pm to 1:50 pm
- 0.2 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:15 am (12:50–1:30 am), low tide 6:42 am (6:27–6:57 am), high tide 1:28 pm (1:10–1:50 pm) and low tide 6:55 pm (6:40–7:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Rain (0.29 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:26 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 5:08 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:20 pm to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 10:00 am to 11:20 am, with little swell and the sun high, though with tidal current and moderate wind.
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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- Captayannis 6.3 mi
- Ocean 7.0 mi
- Spray 7.1 mi
- Isabella of Wigton 7.6 mi
- Iona I 8.0 mi
- Osprey (fore Part) 8.9 mi
- Eilean Dhu 8.9 mi
- Endeavour 9.0 mi
- Wreck 7.0 mi
- Fyne Diving 1.1 mi
- Castle Dive Store 4.7 mi
- Just Dive In Cic 10 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 Vale of Leven
Now in Vale of Leven
- Low / high
- 49 / 55 °F
- Rain
- 0.17 in · 100%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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: +0.22 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 | Light rain | Light showers | Partly cloudy | Light rain | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 49° | 51° | 52° | 52° | 55° | 55° | 53° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 18 SSW | 23 SSW | 15 WSW | 14 WSW | 13 W | 15 WSW | 8 WSW | 3 SW |
| Gusts | 31 | 41 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 15 | 7 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.04 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 52° 3 SW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 3 SSE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 53° 4 SSE 0.2 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 4 SSE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 3 SE 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 8 S 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 6 S 0.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 4 SE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 55 °F | 23 mph SW | 1.8 ft | 1:15 am · 1:28 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 57 °F | 10 mph SSE | 0.8 ft | 1:59 am · 2:10 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 56 °F | 8 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 2:44 am · 2:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 53 °F | 3 mph ESE | 0.6 ft | 3:31 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 53 °F | 4 mph NNW | 0.1 ft | 4:22 am · 4:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 47 °F | 2 mph SSW | 0.1 ft | 5:27 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 43 °F | 2 mph E | 0.1 ft | 7:02 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 43 °F | 1 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 8:30 am · 8:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 43 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.1 ft | 9:32 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 45 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | 10:21 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 46 °F | 4 mph E | — | 11:01 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 45 °F | 5 mph E | — | 11:36 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 47 °F | 6 mph NE | — | 12:08 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 51 °F | 5 mph NE | — | 12:14 am · 12:41 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 50° / 57° 0.8 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 50° / 56° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 49° / 53° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 45° / 53° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Fog 38° / 47° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 43° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 43° 0.1 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.5 °F; normal high: 53 °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 Vale of Leven
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:54 am
- Full dark 6:09 pm
- Civil dawn 6:38 am
- Civil dusk 5:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:02 pm (21° high)
- Daylight 9 h 30 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 3:51 pm
- Full dark 6:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,359,550 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vale of Leven
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,451 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:41–2:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:12–3:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:40–11:40 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 4:38–5:38 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 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 Vale of Leven
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Burnfoot Jetty 4.4 mi
- Old Fish Yair, Ardoch 2.5 mi
- Geilston Yair 3.4 mi
- Old Fish Yair, Ballymenoch 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- James Watt Dock Marina 6.0 mi
- Victoria Harbour 6.7 mi
- Dave Downie's Fly-Fishingworld 5.1 mi
- Tickers Tackle 6.1 mi
- Fuel dock 6.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.55 mi from shore and 0 ft at 2 mi.
From the shoreline (2 mi from Vale of Leven) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.55 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 2 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) 2 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. 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
Perch Light, Port Glasgow 4.8 mi southwest
Other lighthouses nearby: Steamboat Quay Light (4.9 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Vale of LevenTides nearby
- Renton0.2 mi
- Dumbarton1.9 mi
- Cardross2.9 mi
- Langbank3.3 mi
- Milton3.3 mi
- Bowling4.4 mi
- Port Glasgow5.0 mi
- Bishopton5.1 mi
- Old Kilpatrick5.9 mi
- Helensburgh6.2 mi
Vale of Leven at a glance
- Town or city of about 24,640 people. Coordinates: 55.971° N, 4.579° W.
- It is 1.9 mi north of Dumbarton, the main place in West Dunbartonshire. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Dumbarton.
- The nearest tide station, Millport, is 20 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bowling Wharf (historical) (4.4 mi).
Questions about Vale of LevenQuestions
What time is high tide today in Vale of Leven?
Today in Vale of Leven there are high tides at 1:15 am (11.9 ft) and 1:28 pm (12.0 ft) and low tides at 6:42 am and 6:55 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Vale of Leven?
At 4:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vale of Leven?
At 7:19 am. First light comes at 5:56 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 12:41–2:41 am, Minor 10:40–11:40 am, Major 1:12–3:12 pm, Minor 4:38–5:38 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Vale of Leven?
Light showers, from 49 °F to 55 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 100% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vale of Leven?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the southwest.
When is the best time to visit Vale of Leven?
The best time to visit Vale of Leven is from June to August: highs of 62 °F to 65 °F, about 16 rainy days a month and 5 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: Millport tide gauge (UK National Tide Gauge Network). This uses Environment Agency tide gauge 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).