Hornsea Tide Times

About Hornsea Tide Times

Hornsea is a modest seaside town that has seen better days, with a working fishing heritage that still defines its character despite decades of decline. The beach is a long, wide stretch of sand and shingle backed by Victorian-era seafront architecture and amusement arcades—functional rather than picturesque. It attracts retired visitors, young families seeking affordable seaside breaks, and fishing enthusiasts. The harbour remains functional for small fishing boats, giving it an authentic working waterfront feel that sets it apart from more polished coastal destinations. Popular with people seeking genuine seaside atmosphere without pretension.. 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 Hornsea 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, Hornsea 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 Hornsea, 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 Hornsea

Hornsea is located in East Riding of Yorkshire, East Coast.

Who Uses Tide Predictions for Hornsea?

How to Read the Hornsea Tide Chart

The tide chart above plots predicted water height (in metres) against time for Hornsea. 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 Hornsea (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 — Hornsea Tides