Bunmahon Tide Clock

Bunmahon, a coastal treasure in County Waterford, is a place where history, nature, and the sea weave a captivating story. Once a bustling mining village in the 19th century, Bunmahon thrived with copper and lead extraction, swelling its population and leaving behind intriguing remnants of its industrial past. Today, it sits proudly within the UNESCO Copper Coast Geopark, a tribute to its rich geological and historical significance.

Yet, beyond its mining heritage, the true heartbeat of Bunmahon is the sea. The Atlantic relentlessly shapes its rugged cliffs and expansive shoreline, setting the rhythm of life for its people. The vast beach, a haven for surfers and beachcombers, stands as a testament to the ocean’s power and allure. Generations have depended on the tides—fishermen navigating the waters, lifeguards keeping watch, and nature lovers marveling at the ever-changing seascape.

More than just tracking the rising and falling waters, this elegant solid-wood framed Bunmahon Tide Clock embodies this deep-rooted connection to the ocean.The chart shows nautical features around Bunmahon bay from Stradbally Cove , past Dunabrattin Head with its prehistoric fossils to 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 Bunmahon 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 Bunmahon 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 Bunmahon tide clock contains full instructions on how to set and how to read a tide clock.

This is not a navigation device.