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 high tide at 03:05, reaching 8.2 meters in the night. Low tide sets in at 09:19, with the water level falling to 2.2 meters. A high tide occurs at 15:38, peaking at 8.3 meters in the afternoon. Low tide sets in at 21:44, with the water level falling to 2.1 meters.
Sunrise is at 06:00, with sunset following at 20:26
Please check the full tide chart below for a complete breakdown of today's tide schedule.
High
8.2m
Low
2.2m
High
8.3m
Low
2.1m
Tide Times for Rest of Week
High
9.0m
Low
1.4m
High
9.1m
Low
1.4m
High
9.8m
Low
0.8m
High
9.8m
Low
0.8m
High
10.3m
Low
0.4m
High
10.2m
Low
0.4m
High
10.6m
Low
0.3m
High
10.4m
Low
0.3m
High
10.5m
Low
0.4m
High
10.3m
Low
0.5m
High
10.2m
Low
0.8m
High
10.0m
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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