East
Grouville Bay (Slip by Rhona's Cafe)
Gorey-side slipway point that keeps practical access to the water later than much of the wider Grouville sandflat.
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Mixed shoreline gives a blend of sand, rock, and bay shelter, so the best activity depends more on tide stage. South and east Jersey are treated as lower-lying with larger visible tidal change.
Best times today
Dog walk
Why this best time
Fair dog-walk option. Dog access is less convenient here. The shoreline has usable room now. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
22:45–00:45
Family
Why this best time
Family conditions are fair overall. This is one of the easier family picks. Access, parking, or facilities are more limited. Wind comfort matters here. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
20:45–22:45
Low tide walk
Why this best time
Good low-tide walk because the tide is low enough to open a proper stretch of shore and the shoreline shape suits a longer low-water walk. The falling tide should open a little more room. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
22:45–00:45
Paddleboard
Why this best time
Paddleboarding conditions are poor because the E wind is too lively for easy paddling, this is one of the more sheltered water options, and the tide is away from the stronger paddleboarding window. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
18:45–20:45
Picnic
Why this best time
Fair picnic option. The weather makes it a more mixed picnic call. Facilities and easy set-up are more limited here. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
20:45–22:45
Rockpooling
Why this best time
Good rockpooling option because low water is exposing more shore and the shoreline has enough rock, stone, or mixed ground to make pools more likely. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
22:45–00:45
Sheltered today
Why this best time
Poor sheltered choice today because the E wind still reaches it and the bay is only partly sheltered. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
19:45–21:45
Sunset
Why this sunset score
A mixed sunset pick because the sunset angle is decent here, but not as strong as the western headlands. Cloud or rain may flatten the light.
20:40–21:26
Surf
Why this best time
Surf setup is poor because the E wind is likely making it messy, this beach is not one of the stronger surf-exposed spots, and the tide is in a workable surf window. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
20:45–22:45
Swim
Why this best time
Fair swim option because the tide lines up well for swimming and wind exposure takes some of the comfort away. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
16:45–18:45
Walk
Why this best time
Good for walking now because the tide is low enough to expose plenty of walking space. The falling tide gives you a little more room. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
22:45–00:45
Sunrise
A excellent sunrise pick because this coast catches early light well. Some cloud could still make the light interesting.
Sunrise time
Tomorrow 07:14
Best window
06:56–07:38
Sunset
A mixed sunset pick because the sunset angle is decent here, but not as strong as the western headlands. Cloud or rain may flatten the light.
Sunset time
21:08
Best window
20:40–21:26
Dog walk
Not a strong dog-walk choice now because high water leaves very little usable beach. It improves once the tide drops.
Family
Family conditions are fair overall. This is one of the easier family picks. Access, parking, or facilities are more limited. Wind comfort matters here. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
Low tide walk
Not a strong low-tide walk now because high water leaves too little beach exposed. It improves once the tide drops.
Paddleboard
Paddleboarding conditions are poor because the E wind is too lively for easy paddling, this is one of the more sheltered water options, and the tide is away from the stronger paddleboarding window. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
Picnic
Fair picnic option. The weather makes it a more mixed picnic call. Facilities and easy set-up are more limited here. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
Rockpooling
Poor rockpooling option because more rockpooling space should open as the tide drops and the shoreline has enough rock, stone, or mixed ground to make pools more likely. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
Sheltered today
Poor sheltered choice today because the E wind still reaches it and the bay is only partly sheltered. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
Sunrise
A excellent sunrise pick because this coast catches early light well. Some cloud could still make the light interesting.
Sunrise Tomorrow 07:14 · Best window 06:56–07:38
Sunset
A mixed sunset pick because the sunset angle is decent here, but not as strong as the western headlands. Cloud or rain may flatten the light.
Sunset 21:08 · Best window 20:40–21:26
Surf
Surf setup is poor because the E wind is likely making it messy, this beach is not one of the stronger surf-exposed spots, and the tide is away from the better surf window. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
Swim
Fair swim option because the tide lines up well for swimming and wind exposure takes some of the comfort away. Strong gusts make exposed beaches feel rougher than the main wind reading suggests.
Walk
Not ideal for a beach walk now because high water leaves very little sand visible. Wait for the tide to drop.
Hazard notes
This is more of an access point than a beach to settle on. Slipway grip and the fast retreat of the tide matter here.
Indicative only, not a precise marine map or flood model.
Live conditions checked
16:45
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Tide and current height
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Weather and wind
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