Cushendall Tide Clock

Cushendall: “Cois Abhann Dalla -foot of the River Dall.” The River Dall flows from the hills into the sea at Cushendall, shaping its coastal landscape. The village lies at the meeting point of three of the Glens of Antrim—Glenaan, Glenballyemon, and Glencorp,blending  scenic hills, flowing rivers, and tidal bays.

The Cushendall map centers on the village of Cushendall located on the Antrim coast of Northern Ireland. To the east lies the sea with a prominent quay and pier marking the village’s waterfront. Limerick Point juts out into the water, creating a defined coastal edge. Northward, the map shows coastal bays and rocky shorelines including Red Bay and Glenariff River.

Inland to the west, the terrain rises sharply towards Knockore Hill and Cross Slieve Mountain, adding elevation and rugged landscape. Various rivers and streams cut through the area, including the Ballymon River. The map labels other features such as Garron Lough, Galboly, and Waterfoot, indicating a mix of natural lakes, small settlements, and rural land. Roads and minor paths connect the village with surrounding countryside.

Additional placenames on the map include Tieverah, Lurigethan, and Galboly Quay, which is another harbor locale near Cushendall.

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 Cushendall 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 is a marine chart?

A marine chart is a map of the sea and shoreline that shows water depths, hazards, and features you can use to understand the geography and infrastructure of a coastal location. It uses symbols and numbers to show how deep the water is at different places, where rocks, sandbanks, or wrecks are, and where channels are safer for boats. The chart marks landmarks on land—like lighthouses, piers, and headlands—so you can match what you see to the map.

What are the details of the Cushendall 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 Cushendall Tide Clock contains full instructions on how to set and how to read a tide clock.

This is not a navigation device.