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What time does the tide come in West Kirby?

What time does the tide come in West Kirby?

7 day tide forecast for West Kirby 2022

Tue Wed Mon
Low 06:24am (1.25m) High 11:51am (9.44m) Low 06:55pm (0.97m) High 12:22am (9.09m) Low 07:14am (1.32m) High 12:39pm (9.4m) Low 07:43pm (1.01m) High 04:31am (7.4m) Low 11:06am (2.98m) High 04:52pm (7.68m) Low 11:40pm (2.81m)

How long does it take for the tide to go out West Kirby?

1 answer. The islands are cut off from the mainland by the tide for up to 5 hours out of every 12 hours. When planning your journey you must find out the time of high water and allow sufficient time to complete your visit to the islands and your return journey to West Kirby safely.

What time can I walk to Hilbre Island today?

Approximate time required to walk from the mainland to Hilbre Island, via Little Eye, is ONE HOUR – from the starting point at Dee Lane, West Kirby. Spring Tides = High high waters i.e. 9.0m at Hilbre Island (approx.) least two hours before high tide.

Is high tide when the tide is in or out?

It is important to know if the tide is coming in or going out. When the tide comes in (high tide) the whole beach can be covered by water. Lifeboats are often needed to rescue people who do not realise that a high tide is coming that could trap them.

Can you swim at West Kirby beach?

Yes, you can swim at West Kirby and the bathing water is classified as ‘excellent’ by the government’s Environment Agency, so perfect for paddling with the little ones.

What is a low tide?

variable noun [oft at N] At the coast, low tide is the time when the sea is at its lowest level because the tide is out. The causeway to the island is only accessible at low tide.

How far is the walk from West Kirby to Hilbre Island?

2 mile
Start from the slipway at West Kirby and head out to Little Eye, navigating around to Little Hilbre (Middle Eye) and then onto Hilbre Island. It’s roughly a 2 mile walk across.

Do you walk to Hilbre Island at low tide?

The islands are an archipelago, and classed as one of just 43 unbridged tidal islands in the UK that can be reached on foot from the mainland. Indeed, walking to the now-uninhabited Hilbre Islands at low tide has been a popular leisure activity for decades.

Is West Kirby beach clean?

West Kirby is a clean and easily accessible sandy beach on the Wirral Peninsula, at the mouth of the River Dee. It offers fine views across the Dee Estuary and towards the hills of North Wales. These islands are accessible from the beach at low tide. …

What time is the highest tide in West Kirby?

As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 7.48m will be at 10:40pm and the lowest tide of 3.4m will be at 4:40pm. Click here to see West Kirby’s tide times for the week.

What is the average water temperature at West Kirby Beach?

The sun rose at 6:45am and the sun went down at 7:31pm. Today there was 12 hours and 46 minutes of sun and the average temperature is 12°C. At the moment water temperature is 12°C and the average water temperature is 12°C. Click here to see West Kirby Beach’s weather for the week.

What time does the sun rise and set in West Kirby?

The sun will rise at 6:26am and the sunset will be at 7:57pm. There will be 13 hours and 31 minutes of sun and the average temperature is 14°C. At the moment water temperature is 13°C and the average water temperature is 13°C. Click here to see West Kirby’s weather for the week.