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Cardiff Seafood Hub

Cardiff, the vibrant capital of Wales, sits on the Bristol Channel, offering access to rich fishing grounds. It is not a significant landing port today; its seafood trade is mainly wholesale and distribution.

Cardiff tide times today

• Low water 01:35 (-4.8 m)
• High water 07:42 (+5.3 m)
• Low water 13:54 (-4.7 m)
• High water 19:59 (+5.1 m)

UK time. Heights relative to mean sea level, not chart datum. Not for navigation.

Weather and sea conditions at Cardiff

8°C, overcast; wind NE 11 knots (force 4), gusts 19 knots; pressure 1005 hPa, rising slowly; visibility moderate (7.8 km); waves 0.5 m; sea temperature 10.9°C.

7-day sea forecast for Cardiff

Day	Highest waves	Wind	Conditions
Wed 11 Nov	0.6 m	F4 NE, gusts 20 kt	Moderate
Thu 12 Nov	0.4 m	F4 N, gusts 19 kt	Calm
Fri 13 Nov	0.2 m	F2 NW, gusts 9 kt	Calm
Sat 14 Nov	0.1 m	F2 E, gusts 10 kt	Calm
Sun 15 Nov	0.7 m	F2 NE, gusts 11 kt	Moderate
Mon 16 Nov	1 m	F4 SE, gusts 27 kt	Moderate
Tue 17 Nov	1.5 m	F4 SW, gusts 27 kt	Rough

History

Cardiff grew rapidly in the nineteenth century as a major coal exporting port. Fishing was a smaller part of its maritime economy, with Milford Haven historically the main Welsh fishing port.

Key Species

Key species handled through Cardiff include crab, lobster, sea bass, cod, and hake, often sourced from Welsh and Southwest English waters.

Trade Role

Cardiff's seafood trade is mainly wholesale distribution and retail, supplying restaurants, retailers and consumers across South Wales.

Seafood Businesses near Cardiff

Species at Cardiff

🐟 Cod · 🐟 Sea Bass · 🦞 Lobster · 🦀 Crab

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