Tides & Weather
On BLUE RIDE courses we show you quick and simple ways to get the best information from weather forecasts.
We always use the first 3 websites below before going on the water
24 Hour Inshore Waters Forecast
For going on the water today or tomorrow use http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/
- This is the best UK marine weather forecast for - Up To 12 Miles Offshore
- For the Central South Coast use the coastal area - Selsey Bill To Lyme Regis
Tide Tables For The Next 7 Days
Our favourite site for quick tidal information is http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/
2 Day Central Southern England Forecast
For a guide to the next few days weather we use http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/
5 Day Central Southern England Forecast
For quick guide to local weather we use http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/
Atlantic Pressure Chart Animation
To see Atlantic weather systems we use http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/
World Clock Time
When travelling anywhere in the world use http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/
More Weather & Tide Info
Spring Tides have higher high tides and lower low tides
Neap Tides have less range of change between high and low tides
Always check whether tide times are GMT (winter) or BST (summer)