Annestown Tide Clock

Annestown, a coastal gem in County Waterford, is a place of striking beauty and deep maritime heritage. Its dramatic cliffs and golden sands create a breathtaking landscape, shaped by the ebb and flow of the tides. The Anne River, winding toward the Atlantic, reflects the village’s long-standing connection to the sea.

The wild coastline draws surfers and explorers, while the surrounding Anne Valley and Dunhill Castle ruins add a sense of history and mystery. The sea has always been an essential part of life here, influencing work, recreation, and even art. The tide’s rhythm is more than a natural phenomenon—it’s woven into daily existence.

A tide clock inspired by Annestown would celebrate this bond with the ocean. Tracking high and low tides, it would serve as a reminder of the ever-changing waters and the timeless relationship between the village and the sea. Just like the shifting waves, it would reflect nature’s pulse and the rhythm of coastal life.

The chart shows nautical features around Bunmahon Bay , past Dunabrattin Head with its prehistoric fossils towards Burke’s Island

What is a tide clock?

A tide clock is a device that tells you if the tide is high or low, and how much time is left before it changes. It works by synchronising with the lunar cycle, which influences the tides. The tide clock has a single hand that rotates once every 12 hours and 25 minutes, which is the average time between two high tides or two low tides. The dial of the tide clock is divided into sections that indicate the state of the tide: high, low, rising, or falling. By looking at the position of the hand, you can tell what the tide is doing and how long it will take to change.

Why use a tide clock?

A tide clock can help you plan your activities around Annestown by letting you know when the water is high enough or low enough for your preferred activity. For example, if you want to swim, you might want to avoid low tide, when the water is shallow and cold, and the mudflats are exposed. If you want to fish, you might want to avoid high tide, when the water is deep and fast, and the fish are dispersed. Going sailing, surfing, or kayaking? You might want to choose a time when the tide is rising or falling, which creates more favourable conditions for these sports. If you want to walk along the shore, you might want to choose a time when the tide is low, which reveals more of the beach and the wildlife.

What are the details of the Annestown Tide Clock?

• 260 mm x 260 mm  and 45mm deep. (10″ x 10″ x 1.75″)
  
• Heavy duty professionally printed canvas.
• Solid-Wood frame.Select from either black or white.
• Real Glass
  
• Delivered in a presentation box with “Who knows what the tide may bring” printed on it.

The Annestown tide clock contains full instructions on how to set and how to read a tide clock.

This is not a navigation device.