West Kirby Wirral Tide Times

Today's Tides

Tuesday, 24 March 2026 · Hilbre Island, West Kirby

Safe to cross — plenty of time
5h 38m remaining
Current Crossing Window
Depart from West Kirby after
4:56 am
Allow 60 min for the walk
Return from Hilbre by
11:24 am
Leave Hilbre 1 hr before
All windows today
Current window
Depart West Kirby after
4:56 am
Return from Hilbre by
11:24 am
Duration: 6.5 hrs
Depart West Kirby after
5:24 pm
Return from Hilbre by
11:48 pm
Duration: 6.4 hrs
Overcast
Conditions
Good
Visibility
10°C
Temp
22 mph
Wind
32 mph
Gusts

Weather Warning: Strong winds - tide may come in earlier than predicted. Allow extra time to return.

Hourly Forecast
12am
☁️
10°
21 mph
3am
☁️
10°
24 mph
6am
☁️
10°
19 mph
9am
☁️
11°
18 mph
12pm
🌦️
12°
20 mph
3pm
🌦️
12°
30 mph
6pm
🌧️
10°
20 mph
9pm
☁️
36 mph
Today's tide times for West Kirby
Large tide (Spring-like): Higher water levels - tide will cover channels earlier than usual. Allow extra time.
High Tide
1:56 am
8.6 m
Large tide
Low Tide
8:49 am
1.8 m
High Tide
2:24 pm
8.4 m
Low Tide
9:08 pm
2.2 m
Range: 1.8m – 8.6m · Next high tide: 2:24 pm (8.4m)
Tide Chart
In an emergency

If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard. Do not attempt to outrun an incoming tide.