🌊 Tide Times (BST)
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⚠️ Tidal Cut-Off: Tide recedes over 1 mile. Beware of fast-flooding gutters behind sandbanks.
🌡️ Sea & Water
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- Water Clarity: Estuary Sand/Mud
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🛟 Lifeguard Tips & Local Beach Safety
⏱️ Time Your Swim
The safest and most enjoyable swimming window is roughly 2 hours either side of high water. At low tide, water recedes past the mudline.
⚠️ Mud Flat Precautions
Never walk far out across soft mud flats. If you find yourself sinking, turn back immediately. If stuck, stay calm, spread your weight flat, and call for help.
🪁 Inflatables & Wind
Never use blow-up toys or paddleboards in offshore winds (Northerly/North-Westerly winds blow straight out into the shipping channel).
🆘 Emergency Protocol
If you see anyone in difficulty in the water or stuck on the mud, do not enter the mud yourself. Dial 999 and ask for Coastguard.