Port Ellen Tide Times
Stay informed with accurate tide times for Port Ellen, Scotland. Plan your coastal activities with confidence using our up-to-date forecasts for high and low tides throughout the week, along with today's sunrise and sunset times.
Tides for Today
Today's tide times for Port Ellen start with a low tide at 1:45 am, reaching 0.4 meters in the night. A high tide occurs at 4:26 am, peaking at 0.6 meters in the night. Low tide sets in at 1:43 pm, with the water level falling to -0.1 meters. A high tide occurs at 8:16 pm, peaking at 0.8 meters in the evening. Low tide sets in at 11:39 pm, with the water level falling to 0.4 meters.
The current moon phase is Waxing Crescent — The Waxing Crescent Moon appears as a sliver of light, growing larger each night until it reaches the First Quarter! Tonight, the Moon will rise at 9:05 am and set at 1:07 am.
Sunrise in Port Ellen is at 5:43 am, with sunset at 11:12 pm.
For a full breakdown of Port Ellen tide times, see the complete tide chart below.
Low
0.4m
High
0.6m
Low
-0.1m
High
0.8m
Low
0.4m
Tide Times for Rest of Week
High
0.6m
Low
-0.1m
High
0.8m
Low
0.4m
High
0.6m
Low
-0.1m
High
0.7m
Low
0.4m
High
0.6m
Low
-0.0m
High
0.7m
Low
0.4m
High
0.6m
Low
0.0m
High
0.6m
Low
0.4m
High
0.6m
Low
0.1m
High
0.6m
Low
0.4m
High
0.6m
Low
0.2m
High
0.6m
Fun & Interesting Facts About Port Ellen
- Port Ellen, located on the Isle of Islay, is known for its picturesque setting and is an important fishing port, providing access to the rich marine resources of the region.
- The tide station at Port Ellen plays a role in monitoring tidal patterns that can affect local wildlife, particularly the diverse bird populations and marine life in the surrounding waters.
- Due to its geographical position, Port Ellen experiences significant tidal currents influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, which can impact local navigation and fishing activities.
- The area around Port Ellen is renowned for its whisky production, with several distilleries benefiting from the local tides and maritime climate for the maturation of their spirits.
- Port Ellen also serves as a gateway for ferry services, connecting Islay to the mainland of Scotland, highlighting the importance of tidal information for safe maritime operations.
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