Porthcawl Tide Times
Stay informed with accurate tide times for Porthcawl, Wales. 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 Porthcawl start with a low tide at 4:35 am, reaching 1.5 meters in the night. A high tide occurs at 10:53 am, peaking at 8.8 meters in the morning. Low tide sets in at 4:49 pm, with the water level falling to 1.9 meters. A high tide occurs at 11:16 pm, peaking at 9.1 meters in the night.
The current moon phase is Waning Gibbous — The Waning Gibbous phase occurs just after the Full Moon, when the illuminated portion starts shrinking! Tonight, the Moon will rise at 12:42 am and set at 1:00 pm.
Sunrise in Porthcawl is at 6:16 am, with sunset at 10:24 pm.
For a full breakdown of Porthcawl tide times, see the complete tide chart below.
Low
1.5m
High
8.8m
Low
1.9m
High
9.1m
Tide Times for Rest of Week
Low
1.8m
High
8.5m
Low
2.2m
High
8.8m
Low
2.2m
High
8.2m
Low
2.5m
High
8.4m
Low
2.6m
High
7.9m
Low
2.8m
High
8.0m
Low
2.8m
High
7.8m
Low
2.9m
High
7.9m
Low
2.8m
High
8.0m
Low
2.7m
High
8.1m
Low
2.5m
High
8.4m
Low
2.2m
Fun & Interesting Facts About Porthcawl
- Porthcawl is notable for its iconic sandy beaches and is popular with tourists who come to experience its unique coastal environment and tidal changes.
- The tide station at Porthcawl is situated near the Bristol Channel, known for having some of the highest tidal ranges in the world, adding to the dramatic landscape of the area.
- Porthcawl's tidal influences are shaped by the complex interaction between the Atlantic Ocean and the tidal patterns of the Bristol Channel, making it a fascinating study location for tidal dynamics.
- The area around Porthcawl is also rich in marine biodiversity, with the tidal shifts exposing a variety of intertidal habitats that support numerous species of wildlife.
- The town's lighthouse, known as the Porthcawl Lighthouse, is a prominent feature of the coastline and acts as a visual guide for vessels navigating the challenging waters of the Bristol Channel.
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