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Southwold Approaches

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Waypoints and general information

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Last survey - Pending
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It is essential to enqire in advance to confirm berthing availability buy telephoning the Harbourmaster on 01502 724712 and confirming you arrival buy phone or calling VHF Channel 12.

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Please be advised that consent is given to the publishing of the above survey information but be aware that these surveys are reproduced free of charge under kind permission of Eastcoastriversand Westwater Yacht Sales and are published for the general information of the readership. Although due care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of the survey, the publishers accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information provided together with, and to the extent permitted by law, any liabilities, losses, claims or damages that arise there from.

It should be noted that meteorological conditions may affect and alter the areas surveyed and the data published therein merely reflects the measurements taken, at the last survey and does not necessarily reflect the situation as may exist at a subsequent occasion for any particular location.

Latest Navigation reports (newest at the top)

09/06/07

We are currently awaiting the re-launch of our survey vessel in order to conduct the survey for the Southwold approaches. This is scheduled to occur in June upon which a downloadable sketchmap will be released, followed by a printed public distribution.

Chris Woods
Eastcoastrivers.com administrator

02/06/07

A shoal patch has developed 100m due east of the northern breakwater.

An approach to the entrance made on a bearing of 330° T passing close to the southern pier.

1.5m (LAT) of water may be found within the entrance however caution is advised on entering at low water with any more than a light seaway.

The best time for entry into Southwold harbour is from half flood up to just before high water in order to benefit from 'ferry gliding' into the visitors berth. Please be aware that tide of up to 6 knots may prevail in the harbour so please employ measures to avoid being set onto the Bailey Bridge.

Harbourmasters office is manned between 08.00 and 20.00 local time.

Information provided by
Mike Leggett - Southwold Harbourmaster