Orford Ness tide times

Today's high tide times at Orford Ness are 01:02 and 13:00. Tomorrow's high tide times are 01:50 and 13:45. (Data from 16 July 2026. Visit suffolk-tides.com for latest tide times). Sunrise is 04:03 and sunset is 21:20. All times have been adjusted for daylight saving where appropriate.

Today's high tide heights at Orford Ness are 2.9m and 3.1m. Tomorrow's high tide heights are 2.9m and 3.1m. The average high tide height at Orford Ness is 2.8m. A quarter of high tides are less than 2.6m and a quarter of high tides are more than 2.9m.

Today's weather forecast for Orford Ness. Sunny day with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 22°C, and a 4% chance of rain. Visibility will be good and the UV index will be very high. Northeast winds at 7 mph, gusting up to 10 mph.

Tomorrow's weather forecast for Orford Ness. Sunny day with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 23°C, and a 4% chance of rain. Visibility will be good and the UV index will be high. North-northeast winds at 4 mph, gusting up to 7 mph.

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

Tide times for Orford Ness are based on Lowestoft with an average low water adjustment of +89 minutes and an average high water adjustment of +95 minutes.

Tide heights for Orford Ness are based on Lowestoft with an average low water adjustment of -0.1 metres and an average high water adjustment of +0.4 metres.

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

Orford Ness is a ten-mile long shingle spit situated off the coast of Suffolk, England. It is a National Nature Reserve (NNR) owned by the National Trust and managed by Natural England. The reserve is the largest vegetated shingle spit in Europe and is home to rare species of plants and wildlife. The Ness is of significant historical, scientific and cultural importance and is a protected area of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

The Ness is the result of thousands of years of coastal erosion by the sea and wind. It is made up of a variety of habitats including saltmarsh, grazing marsh, shingle, sand dunes and freshwater pools. The shingle provides a unique habitat for a variety of rare species of plants such as Sea Pea, Sea Spurge and Sea Aster. The reserve also supports a diverse range of wildlife such as migratory birds, seals, porpoises and dolphins.

The Ness has a long and varied history. It is thought to have been the site of a fortification in the 11th century and is believed to have been inhabited for centuries until the mid-1800s. During the Second World War, the area was used as a military base and the site of a number of secret experiments. It was also used as a radar station and gun emplacement, and during the Cold War, the site was used as an atomic weapons research and development centre.

The reserve is of scientific and cultural importance as it contains a number of significant archaeological sites and is an important area for research in coastal erosion and conservation. The Ness is also of international significance as it has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under the UK's Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

The Ness is also home to a number of cultural attractions, including the Orford Ness Lighthouse, the Minsmere Nature Reserve and the Orford Ness Museum. The lighthouse was built in 1792 and is the oldest surviving lighthouse in Suffolk. The Minsmere Nature Reserve is a 1000-acre wetland reserve and is home to a wide variety of bird species. The Orford Ness Museum is a popular visitor attraction and houses a collection of artifacts from the site's military past, as well as a range of interactive displays about the history, wildlife and culture of the Ness.

The Ness is a popular destination for visitors and provides a range of activities including birdwatching, walking, cycling and fishing. There is also a regular ferry service from Orford Quay to the Ness, providing access to the site for visitors.

Orford Ness is a unique and fascinating area of natural, scientific and cultural significance. It is a protected area of international importance and provides a valuable habitat for a range of rare species of plants and wildlife. The reserve is also home to a number of historical and cultural attractions, making it a popular destination for visitors.

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