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Sandbanks Tide Times

Today’s high and low water predictions for Sandbanks and Poole Harbour, plus the next several days from the official ADMIRALTY tidal station.

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Tides

Sandbanks Tide Times

Predicted high and low water for Sandbanks / Poole Harbour, from the official ADMIRALTY Poole Harbour station (Discovery forecast: up to 7 days).

Tidal events for Saturday, 29 August 2026

  1. Low tide

    0.5 m

  2. High tide

    2.2 m

  3. Low tide

    0.7 m

  4. High tide

    2.4 m

Daily timeline

Chronological high and low water markers for the selected day.

7-day tide table

Each row lists every high and low water returned for that date — order and count vary with the tidal day.

Sandbanks / Poole Harbour tide events by date
DateTide events
  • 05:44 Low · 0.5 m
  • 10:49 High · 2.2 m
  • 18:03 Low · 0.7 m
  • 22:56 High · 2.4 m
  • 06:18 Low · 0.4 m
  • 11:23 High · 2.3 m
  • 18:37 Low · 0.7 m
  • 23:33 High · 2.4 m
  • 06:52 Low · 0.5 m
  • 11:58 High · 2.3 m
  • 19:11 Low · 0.7 m
  • 00:10 High · 2.3 m
  • 07:26 Low · 0.5 m
  • 12:33 High · 2.2 m
  • 19:46 Low · 0.8 m
  • 00:48 High · 2.2 m
  • 08:02 Low · 0.7 m
  • 13:07 High · 2.0 m
  • 20:26 Low · 0.9 m
  • 01:27 High · 2.0 m
  • 08:44 Low · 0.8 m
  • 12:20 High · 1.9 m
  • 21:12 Low · 1.0 m
  • 00:42 High · 1.8 m
  • 09:31 Low · 1.1 m
  • 13:06 High · 1.8 m
  • 22:13 Low · 1.2 m

Check Sandbanks tides for a date

Choose a date within the current Discovery forecast window (2026-08-29 to 2026-09-04).

05:44 Low · 0.5 m · 10:49 High · 2.2 m · 18:03 Low · 0.7 m · 22:56 High · 2.4 m

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Source: ADMIRALTY / UK Hydrographic Office — Poole Harbour station. Predictions are given in UK local time (Europe/London). Heights, where shown, are metres above Chart Datum.

Tide times are predictions provided for general leisure planning. They should not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.

Sandbanks tide times today

The module above lists every high and low water returned for today from the ADMIRALTY Poole Harbour station. Times are converted to UK local time (Europe/London), including British Summer Time when in force. Heights appear only when the official prediction includes them.

High and low tide in Sandbanks

High water is when predicted sea level at the station reaches a high extreme for that tidal cycle; low water is the corresponding low extreme. Between those events the waterline on Sandbanks Beach and around the harbour mouth moves — which is why tide times are useful planning context for a walk, paddle or ferry-side visit.

Sandbanks and Poole Harbour tides

Sandbanks forms the eastern side of the entrance to Poole Harbour. Harbour and peninsula leisure plans often depend on the same tidal day: more exposed sand at lower water, a different shoreline feel at higher water, and changing conditions for harbour activities. Read more about the setting in the Sandbanks area guide and beaches guide.

Using tide times for a beach visit

Tide times help you anticipate beach space, where the waterline may sit, and how a shoreline walk might feel. They are not a substitute for checking wind, swell and local conditions — see the Sandbanks weather centre — or for deciding whether a particular activity is safe.

Paddleboarding, kayaking and watersports

Tidal streams and water levels can affect conditions around Poole Harbour and the peninsula. Treat these predictions as background planning information only. Follow proper local safety guidance, equipment advice and weather checks — this page does not give navigation or watersports instruction.

Tide times and the Sandbanks Ferry

Tide predictions are separate from ferry timetable and service status. Check the operator for crossings to Shell Bay and Studland via our Sandbanks Ferry guide. For a day that may include the ferry, the Day Planner can combine interests with weather and tidal context where available.

Parking and practical planning

Beach and harbour visits still need practical logistics. See parking in Sandbanks, food and drink and plan your visit.

Frequently asked questions

  • What time is high tide in Sandbanks today?

    Today’s high-water times are listed in the live tide module at the top of this page, drawn from the ADMIRALTY Poole Harbour station. Times are shown in UK local time (Europe/London).

  • What time is low tide in Sandbanks today?

    Today’s low-water times appear in the same live module. The number of high and low waters can vary with the tidal day — we list every event returned for the date.

  • How many tides are there each day?

    Around the English south coast, tides are typically semi-diurnal: about two high waters and two low waters in roughly 24 hours. Exact counts and spacing vary; always read the day’s event list rather than assuming a fixed pattern.

  • Are Sandbanks tide times the same as Poole Harbour?

    Sandbanks sits at the entrance to Poole Harbour. This guide uses the official ADMIRALTY Poole Harbour station as the most appropriate published station for the peninsula and harbour mouth. Local shoreline timing can still feel slightly different from place to place.

  • How far ahead can I check Sandbanks tides?

    The Discovery ADMIRALTY product used here covers the current day plus six further days. Longer-range predictions require other ADMIRALTY products outside this free tier.

  • Do tides affect Sandbanks Beach?

    Tide height changes how much sand is exposed and where the waterline sits. That can affect walking space, access to quieter edges and the feel of the shoreline — useful context for a beach visit, not a safety or navigation rule.

  • Can I use these tide times for navigation?

    No. These predictions are for general leisure planning only and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions. Always follow official marine guidance and local harbour information where relevant.