Porthmadog Tide Times
Stay informed with accurate tide times for Porthmadog, 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 Porthmadog start with a low tide at 04:45, reaching 1.1 meters in the night. A high tide occurs at 10:58, peaking at 5.2 meters in the morning. Low tide sets in at 17:07, with the water level falling to 1.0 meters. A high tide occurs at 23:16, peaking at 4.9 meters in the night.
Sunrise is at 06:47, with sunset following at 19:53
Please check the full tide chart below for a complete breakdown of today’s tide schedule.
Low
*
1.1m*
High
5.2m
Low
*
1.0m*
High
4.9m
Tide Times for Rest of Week
Low
*
1.0m*
High
4.6m
Low
*
0.9m*
High
4.3m
Low
*
0.9m*
High
3.9m
Low
*
0.8m*
High
3.7m
Low
*
0.7m*
High
3.3m
Low
*
0.7m*
High
3.2m
Low
*
0.6m*
High
2.9m
Low
*
0.6m*
High
3.2m
Low
*
0.6m*
High
3.1m
Low
*
0.6m*
High
3.5m
Low
*
0.7m*
High
3.5m
Fun & Interesting Facts About Porthmadog
- Porthmadog is home to the famous Ffestiniog Railway, one of the oldest narrow-gauge railways in the world, which has been operating since 1836 and originally transported slate from the nearby quarries.
- The town was established in the mid-19th century, primarily as a port for exporting slate, and its development was significantly influenced by the surrounding hills rich in slate deposits.
- Porthmadog's unique geographical location at the confluence of the River Glaslyn and the estuary is vital for its tidal conditions, making it an interesting spot for local sailing and boating activities.
- The town is known for its cultural heritage, including the annual Porthmadog Festival, which celebrates music, arts, and local crafts, highlighting the town’s vibrant community spirit.
- Porthmadog's Welsh name, “Portmadoc,” was derived from the 19th-century local landowner William Madoc, reflecting the area’s historical roots in both English and Welsh heritage.
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