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Great Yarmouth Seafood Hub

Great Yarmouth, located on the Norfolk coast, is a historic port with a deep-rooted connection to the sea. While its fishing fleet has diminished, it retains a strong maritime identity and serves as a significant hub for offshore energy, with fishing still playing a role in the local economy.

Great Yarmouth tide times today

• Low water 03:10 (-0.9 m)
• High water 08:54 (+1.0 m)
• Low water 15:29 (-0.9 m)
• High water 21:03 (+0.9 m)

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

Weather and sea conditions at Great Yarmouth

10°C, overcast; wind NE 9 knots (force 3), gusts 17 knots; pressure 1005 hPa, steady; visibility good (11 km); waves 0.9 m; sea temperature 11.7°C.

7-day sea forecast for Great Yarmouth

Day	Highest waves	Wind	Conditions
Wed 11 Nov	0.9 m	F4 NE, gusts 20 kt	Moderate
Thu 12 Nov	1.9 m	F5 N, gusts 33 kt	Rough
Fri 13 Nov	1.9 m	F4 W, gusts 20 kt	Rough
Sat 14 Nov	1 m	F3 SW, gusts 12 kt	Moderate
Sun 15 Nov	0.4 m	F3 S, gusts 9 kt	Calm
Mon 16 Nov	1.2 m	F3 W, gusts 11 kt	Moderate
Tue 17 Nov	1.6 m	F5 S, gusts 31 kt	Rough

History

Once England's premier herring port, Great Yarmouth's 'Silver Darlings' supported a vast fishing fleet and a thriving processing industry for centuries. Its annual herring fair attracted merchants from across Europe, cementing its place in UK fishing heritage.

Key Species

Today, smaller inshore vessels land species such as crab, lobster, whelk, and some finfish like sole and plaice.

Trade Role

The port supports local fishmongers and restaurants, with some shellfish being processed locally. Its strategic location also makes it a base for offshore wind farm support vessels, indirectly impacting the maritime trade.

Seafood Businesses near Great Yarmouth

Species at Great Yarmouth

🐟 Plaice · 🐟 Sole · 🦞 Lobster · 🦀 Crab

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