St. Margaret's Bay tide times

Today's high tide times at St. Margaret's Bay are 00:40 and 12:55. Tomorrow's high tide times are 01:11 and 13:28. (Data from 12 October 2026. Visit kent-tides.com for latest tide times). Sunrise is 07:06 and sunset is 18:17. All times have been adjusted for daylight saving where appropriate.

Today's high tide heights at St. Margaret's Bay are 6.7m and 6.9m. Tomorrow's high tide heights are 6.7m and 6.8m. The average high tide height at St. Margaret's Bay is 6.1m. A quarter of high tides are less than 5.7m and a quarter of high tides are more than 6.5m.

Today's weather forecast for St. Margaret's Bay. Cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from 16°C to 17°C, and a 16% chance of rain. Visibility will be good and the UV index will be low. South-southeast winds at 10 mph, gusting up to 12 mph.

Tomorrow's weather forecast for St. Margaret's Bay. Light rain showers during the day with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C, and a 74% chance of rain. Visibility will be good and the UV index will be low. Southwest winds at 9 mph, gusting up to 14 mph.

All tide times have been adjusted for daylight saving where appropriate.

Tide times and heights for St. Margaret's Bay are based on Dover.

Please see our Frequently asked questions for more information on how these tide tables are calculated. Not to be used for navigation purposes.

St. Margaret's Bay is a small bay located in the English county of Kent, located on the south eastern coast of England, facing out onto the English Channel. Although the bay is small in size, measuring just over two miles in length and one mile in width, it is an area of great beauty and an important area for wildlife and conservation.

The bay is named after St Margaret of Antioch, a patron saint of women in childbirth and a popular figure in the Middle Ages. The bay was first recorded on a map in 1540, and in the following centuries was used as a fishing port and trading post. Many of the local villages and towns in the area are named after saints, reflecting the Christian heritage of the bay.

The bay is bordered on the east by the town of Deal and the nearby villages of Kingsdown and St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe, on the south by the village of Capel-le-Ferne and on the west by the village of Walmer. The bay is a popular spot for holidaymakers, as it offers a tranquil and picturesque setting, with a number of sandy beaches and coves. The beaches are mostly shingle, with sandier spots at low tide, and the waters are usually calm, making the bay an ideal spot for swimming and water sports.

The bay is a haven for wildlife, with a number of species of birds and marine life living in the area. In particular, it is home to a variety of sea birds, including cormorants, oystercatchers, gulls and terns. Dolphins and porpoises can occasionally be spotted in the waters of the bay, as well as seals and grey seals.

The bay is also an important area for conservation, as it is home to a number of plant species which are rare or endangered. These include sea lavender, sea holly and sea aster. The bay is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance for nature conservation.

The bay is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists, as there are a number of footpaths and cycle tracks which run along the coast and through the nearby countryside. The area is also popular with sailors, owing to the sheltered waters of the bay. The area is well served by public transport, with regular bus and train services running to and from the bay.

St. Margaret's Bay is one of the most picturesque and tranquil spots in Kent. It is a place of beauty, conservation and culture, and provides a great opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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