Guernsey Tides
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Port Soif tide times & beach guide

A horseshoe-shaped sandy bay backed by dunes, with a more sheltered feel than Guernsey’s broad, open west-coast beaches.

Coast
North-west · faces west
Shore
Fine pale sand with granite outcrops
Popular for
Swimming · Families · Coastal walks · Nature trail
Food nearby
Surfside beach café and tea garden
Facilities
Toilets beside the kiosk; parking near the bay, including Port Soif Common
Dogs
Dogs are not permitted from 1 May to 30 September inclusive. Assistance dogs are exempt.
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Port Soif on the north-west coast of Guernsey
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North-west coast · Guernsey
Today · Tuesday 18 August

Tide times at St Peter Port

These predictions use St Peter Port, Guernsey’s standard reference port. Local timing and conditions at Port Soif can vary slightly with weather and coastal geography. Times are shown in local Guernsey time.

▼ Going outNext low water 17:12 · 2.28 m · in 3h 14m
Low water
05:01
1.92 m
High water
10:56
8.41 m
Low water
17:12
2.28 m
High water
23:05
8.20 m
Weather, sun & moon today
Weather: Met Office · Sea: Jersey Met
Weather
19°Rain
WindW 17 mph
Rest of today21° / 18°
Sea temp20.3°C
Sun
↑06:06↓20:22
Daylight14h 16m
Moon
Waxing crescent
28% lit
About the beach

Port Soif

Port Soif is smaller and more enclosed than Vazon or Cobo. Sand dunes back the beach and granite outcrops frame the bay, giving it a more sheltered feel. It is popular with families and swimmers when conditions are suitable.

Swimming is generally more convenient around higher water, when the sea is closer to the main beach access. Surfside beach café and tea garden sits above the bay, with toilet facilities nearby. The main route onto the beach includes steps, so the sand is not step-free. The nearby Port Soif Nature Trail is flat and was designed with disabled visitors in mind, but it does not provide step-free access onto the beach.

Tide & the beach

At lower water the sea retreats a considerable distance across the sand, so there can be a long walk from the beach entrance to the water. At higher water the sea is much closer to the access and the bay is particularly popular for swimming. Port Soif is generally more sheltered than nearby open west-coast beaches, but westerly wind and swell can still produce waves through the mouth of the bay. Rocks around the edges may be exposed or submerged at different states of tide. Check conditions and your exit point before entering.

Sandy beachSheltered baySwimmingFamily-friendlyCafé nearby
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Nearby beaches

Other bays and beaches close to Port Soif.

Grandes RocquesWest

Grandes Rocques

A sandy west-coast bay framed by prominent granite rocks, popular for high-water swimming and evening sunsets.
High-water swimming · Families · Sunsets
Cobo BayWest

Cobo Bay

A broad west-coast beach of pale sand and granite rocks, popular for swimming, family visits and spectacular sunsets.
Swimming · Families · Sunsets
Port GratNorth-west

Port Grat

A quiet horseshoe-shaped bay between Port Soif and Rousse, with pale sand, rocky edges and low-tide pools.
Swimming · Families · Rock pooling
RousseNorth-west

Rousse

A small harbour and rocky cove beneath an eighteenth-century coastal tower, overlooking the broad waters of Le Grand Havre.
Swimming · Families · Walking

Tides. Tide predictions are forecasts. Actual sea level is affected by atmospheric pressure, wind and waves. Always observe the sea and your surroundings.

Swimming. Sea swimming carries risks: currents, waves, rocks, submerged structures, boats and cold water. This page is for planning and does not confirm conditions are safe. Do not assume the beach is lifeguarded.

Facilities. Facilities and café opening hours change seasonally. Check directly before making a journey specifically to use them.