West Mersea Beach
West Mersea Beach is a beach on the East Anglian coast, in Essex, United Kingdom. The tide is a major force here — around 4.3 m at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 09:00 – 10:00
Fair (51) — best around 09:00–10:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, lively water.
- Shore79
- Boat70
- Rock73
- Kayak65
- Spearfishing est.57
- Shore79
- Boat70
- Rock73
- Kayak65
- Spearfishing57est.
Marginal
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–18:00, 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- lively water
- faces S · wind quartering onshore
- strong wind
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 89 | 88 | 88 | 80 | 70 | 1–9kn E | 0.38–0.56m ESE | 0.27m · 3.9s ESE | 14.8° | |
| 20 Tue | 80 | 70 | 41 | 38 | 22 | 4–14kn ESE | 0.56–0.94m ESE | 0.40m · 4.5s ESE | 14.6° | |
| 21 Wed | 70 | 59 | 59 | 53 | 47 | 4–19kn SSW | 0.40–0.88m S | 0.25m · 4.1s SE | 14.4° | |
| 22 Thu | 79 | 70 | 73 | 65 | 57 | 4–15kn SW | 0.16–0.52m SW | 0.11m · 2.6s SSW | 14.0° | |
| 23 Fri | 42 | 49 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 5–25kn S | 0.46–1.06m SSE | 0.32m · 4.2s ESE | 13.6° | |
| 24 Sat | 53 | 29 | 39 | 0 | 14 | 9–18kn SW | 0.30–1.12m SW | 0.12m · 3.4s SW | 12.9° | |
| 25 Sun | 46 | 19 | 31 | 0 | 4 | 10–17kn WSW | 0.30–0.88m WSW | 0.12m · 3.4s SSW | 12.7° |
Nearest town: West Mersea (1.0 km)
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Mersea Island — island, 1.7 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at West Mersea Beach?
Our fishing score for West Mersea Beach on October 22, 2026 is 51 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at West Mersea Beach on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:59 AM, 10:38 PM. Low tides: 03:18 AM, 03:48 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at West Mersea Beach?
The mean spring range at West Mersea Beach is about 4.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at West Mersea Beach?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:32 AM and sets at 05:47 PM. The moon rises at 04:17 PM and sets at 02:44 AM.