Chepstow boat club
The river bank at Chepstow is a busy and interesting place, especially during the season.
There are realistic speed limits on the Wye. Please adhere to them to avoid danger and damage to the river margins and craft moored on the steep banks.
tides
The area boasts the second largest tidal range in the world. In the River Wye, the tidal pattern is radically affected by fresh water levels, wind and barometric pressure. Because of this, mariners need to be aware, particularly, of the possibility of a reduction in the effective clearance beneath electricity cables and bridges over the river.
chepstow (off the town)
H.W. Avonmouth + 20 mins
L.W. variable but approx Avonmouth + 1 hour
DRIES OUT EXCEPT MID-
Tidal/River flow rates on the ebb, at Spring Tides: Summer...............8 knots
Winter.................10.5 knots
On the flood: Summer..............6 knots
Winter..................4 knots
(There may be no discernible flow on the flood, if the river is swollen badly upstream)
RIVER ENTRANCE (BEACHLEY).......................................Mean Spring range 12.5 metres
Free tidal charts may be obtained from www.easytide.ukho.gov.uk/easytide.
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