Greystones Tide Clock

A haven for sea swimmers,Greystones (Na Clocha Liatha) is a charming coastal town and popular seaside resort located in County Wicklow, Ireland. Situated on the east coast of Ireland, it is approximately 3.5 km (2.2 mi) south of Bray and 24 km (15 mi) south of Dublin city centre. As of the 2022 census, Greystones boasts a population of 22,009, making it the second largest town in County Wicklow, following Bray. The town is beautifully framed by the Irish Sea to the east, Bray Head to the north, and the Wicklow Mountains to the west.

The name “Greystones” derives from a half-mile or one-kilometre stretch of grey stones nestled between two beaches along the seafront. The harbour area and Greystones railway station mark the northern and southern ends of the town, respectively. The North Beach, starting at the harbour, features a stony shoreline, some of which is bordered by the southern cliffs of Bray Head, which are prone to erosion. In contrast, the South Beach offers a wide, sandy expanse that extends for about one kilometre. This Blue Flag beach attracts numerous visitors and tourists, especially during the summer months.

This elegant solid-wood Tide Clock shows nautical features around Greystones and that part of the Wicklow coastline.

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 Greystones 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 or rocks  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 Greystones 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 Greystones tide clock contains full instructions on how to set and how to read a tide clock.

This is not a navigation device.