Hastings Tide Times

About Hastings Tide Times

Hastings is a historic fishing town and seaside resort on East Sussex's dramatic coastline, where steep shale cliffs rise dramatically from a pebble beach. The working harbour remains the beating heart of this traditional coastal community, with fishing boats still landing their daily catch alongside pleasure craft. The town's skyline is dominated by the ruins of Hastings Castle, perched high on the East Hill and steeped in Norman conquest history. Victorian and Edwardian architecture lines the seafront, while the distinctive timber-framed fishermen's huts of the Stade quarter offer authentic character. Popular with families, history enthusiasts, and seasoned anglers, Hastings combines genuine maritime heritage with holiday attractions.. The tide predictions shown above cover 7 days of high and low tide times, updated daily using professional-grade harmonic tidal analysis. Tide heights are displayed in metres above Chart Datum (CD), the standard reference level used in marine navigation charts.

Tidal patterns at Hastings are driven by the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun acting on the local ocean. The timing and height of each tide depends on the shape of the local coastline, water depth, and the position of celestial bodies relative to Earth. Like all coastal locations, Hastings experiences a full tidal cycle approximately every 24 hours and 50 minutes.

Spring tides — which occur at new moon and full moon — produce the largest tidal ranges at Hastings, with higher high tides and lower low tides than average. Neap tides, at the quarter moons, produce the smallest ranges. This fortnightly cycle is an important consideration for anyone planning coastal activities in the area.

What to Do at Hastings

Hastings is located in East Sussex, South East.

Who Uses Tide Predictions for Hastings?

How to Read the Hastings Tide Chart

The tide chart above plots predicted water height (in metres) against time for Hastings. The curved line rises to peaks (high tide) and falls to troughs (low tide). The height shown is measured above Chart Datum — a reference level set near the lowest predicted astronomical tide level for the area.

• HWHigh Water — the peak of the tide. This is when the sea is at its highest level. The exact time and height changes each day.
• LWLow Water — the trough of the tide. The sea is at its lowest level, often exposing rocks, sand, and mudflats.
• ↑Flood tide — the period when the tide is rising from low water to high water. Currents flow onshore or up estuaries during this phase.
• ↓Ebb tide — the period when the tide is falling from high water to low water. Currents flow offshore or down estuaries during this phase.

All times shown are in the local timezone for Hastings (Europe/London). Remember that tide times advance by roughly 50 minutes each day, so always check the chart for your specific visit date.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hastings Tides