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Leasowe Bay tide times

Leasowe Bay is a long, flat beach on the north Wirral coast, best known for Leasowe Lighthouse. The tide times shown here are Liverpool's predicted times, labelled as such, and are an estimate for Leasowe rather than a local forecast. The RNLI has repeatedly rescued people cut off here, so treat the sands as somewhere to look at from the sea wall, not to walk out on.

Local high and low water at Leasowe Bay can differ from Liverpool (Gladstone Dock). An estimate — not permission to go out on the sands. Check local signs and the RNLI advice below.

Next predicted high water at Liverpool (Gladstone Dock), the nearest NTSLF port, is (8.8 m). Next predicted low water is (1.9 m). Times BST; actual levels can differ.

Calculated at UK time from NTSLF predictions for Liverpool (Gladstone Dock). Predicted tides only. An estimate — not permission to cross. Check the Dee Lane noticeboard before setting out.

Predicted tides at Liverpool (Gladstone Dock), the nearest NTSLF port

  1. Predicted low water Predicted · Liverpool (Gladstone Dock) 1.9 m
  2. Predicted high water Predicted · Liverpool (Gladstone Dock) 8.8 m
  3. Predicted low water Predicted · Liverpool (Gladstone Dock) 2.0 m
  4. Predicted high water Predicted · Liverpool (Gladstone Dock) 9.2 m
  5. Predicted low water Predicted · Liverpool (Gladstone Dock) 1.6 m
  6. Predicted high water Predicted · Liverpool (Gladstone Dock) 9.2 m

Next 7 days at Liverpool (Gladstone Dock)

Sat 24

High 10:33 · 22:44

Low 04:56 · 17:14

Sun 25

High 10:08 · 22:21

Low 04:39 · 16:56

Mon 26

High 10:44 · 23:00

Low 05:20 · 17:38

Tue 27

High 11:21 · 23:40

Low 06:00 · 18:18

Wed 28

High 12:01

Low 06:38 · 19:00

Thu 29

High 00:24 · 12:43

Low 07:17 · 19:42

Fri 30

High 01:09 · 13:30

Low 07:56 · 20:28

Sat 31

High 02:01

Low —

Predictions run up to 7 days ahead. Times BST; actual levels can differ.

Know the hazards at Leasowe Bay

Leasowe's flat beach and deep tidal gutters can cut people off fast, especially near the lighthouse and North Bank. Check tide times and stay close to the sea wall.

Read the RNLI advice on the safety guide →

What is at Leasowe

Leasowe Lighthouse stands in the North Wirral Coastal Park, which Wirral Council describes as following the coast between Dove Point at Meols and Kings Parade at New Brighton. The park lists walking, cycling, picnicking, horse riding and bird watching among its activities.

The lighthouse is looked after by the Friends of Leasowe Lighthouse, a registered charity. Opening days and tours have been listed differently in different places, so check the Friends' own website before making a special trip. A Heritage Open Days listing for September 2025 said tours were free, with a minimum height for children, no dogs or babies on the tour, and limited disabled access.

Getting there

Leasowe has a station on the West Kirby branch of the Wirral line, and Leasowe is the nearest station to the lighthouse. Check Merseyrail for current services and the walking route from the station.

Parking and its charges are not covered by the sources used for this page, so follow local signs.

What to see

The beach is wide and open, and the lighthouse is the landmark. Bird watching is listed as an activity in the coastal park. Watch from the sea wall or the path and leave the shore to feeding and roosting birds.

For birds linked to the wider Dee estuary and Hilbre, see Hilbre Island birds.

Tides and hazards at Leasowe

This page shows Liverpool's predicted tide times, labelled as such, because Liverpool is the nearest port with predictions for this coast. They are an estimate for Leasowe, not a local forecast, and not permission to go out on the sands. See Wirral tide times and weather and surge.

The RNLI has rescued people from this beach repeatedly. In March 2025 three people were cut off near Leasowe Lighthouse, with the RNLI citing soft sand and tidal gutters. In September 2024 a dog walker was cut off in the dark near the lighthouse. In May 2024 three dog walkers and a dog were cut off in a tidal gutter. New Brighton RNLI has described the North Bank sandbank off Leasowe as notorious for cut-offs.

Check tide times, weather and signs, stay close to the sea wall, carry a phone, and do not walk out in the dark or in fog. In an emergency dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard. More on how it happens is at cut off by the tide and the safety page.

Questions about Leasowe Bay

Which tide times does the Leasowe Bay page show?

Predicted times for Liverpool, labelled as such. They are an estimate for Leasowe rather than a local forecast, and not permission to go out on the sands.

Why do people get cut off at Leasowe?

The beach is flat, with soft sand and deep tidal gutters that fill quickly. RNLI reports describe cut-offs near the lighthouse and on the North Bank sandbank.

Can I go up Leasowe Lighthouse?

The Friends of Leasowe Lighthouse run open days and tours, but the dates and conditions have been listed differently by different sources. Check the Friends' own website first.

Is it all right to walk on the beach after dark?

No. The RNLI advises against walking out on the sands in the dark or in fog. A dog walker was cut off in the dark near the lighthouse in September 2024.

Walking to Hilbre?This page shows predicted tides only. Crossing windows are only calculated for Hilbre, on the Hilbre crossing page. Start from Dee Lane only.

WalkHilbre fetches the Liverpool (Gladstone Dock) high and low water predictions shown here directly from the National Tidal and Sea Level Facility (NTSLF), © National Oceanography Centre, Liverpool. NTSLF publishes times in GMT and heights in Chart Datum without meteorological effects; WalkHilbre displays Europe/London local time and keeps weather context separate.

Times from NTSLF predictions for Liverpool (Gladstone Dock). NTSLF Liverpool page. No local adjustment is applied.

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