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Southampton Seafood Hub

Southampton, a major port city on England's south coast, is renowned for its deep-water harbour and strategic Solent location. While primarily a commercial and passenger port, it has only a small inshore fishing presence.

Southampton tide times today

• Low water 00:32 (+1.4 m)
• High water 01:41 (+1.4 m)
• Low water 05:12 (-1.8 m)
• High water 11:43 (+1.6 m)
• Low water 13:13 (+1.4 m)
• High water 13:53 (+1.4 m)
• Low water 17:32 (-1.9 m)

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

Weather and sea conditions at Southampton

8°C, drizzle; wind NE 5 knots (force 2), gusts 10 knots; pressure 1003 hPa, rising slowly; visibility poor (3.3 km); waves 0.4 m; sea temperature 13.4°C.

7-day sea forecast for Southampton

Day	Highest waves	Wind	Conditions
Wed 11 Nov	0.4 m	F3 NE, gusts 14 kt	Calm
Thu 12 Nov	0.4 m	F3 N, gusts 20 kt	Calm
Fri 13 Nov	0.3 m	F2 N, gusts 10 kt	Calm
Sat 14 Nov	0.2 m	F2 E, gusts 10 kt	Calm
Sun 15 Nov	0.4 m	F2 E, gusts 9 kt	Calm
Mon 16 Nov	0.5 m	F4 S, gusts 28 kt	Moderate
Tue 17 Nov	1 m	F4 SW, gusts 29 kt	Moderate

History

Historically, Southampton's fishing activities were overshadowed by its role in shipbuilding and transatlantic trade. However, its sheltered waters and proximity to rich fishing grounds have long supported local inshore fleets and provided a vital gateway for seafood distribution across southern England.

Key Species

Key species landed or handled through Southampton include crabs, lobsters, whelks, bass, and various demersal fish, often sourced from the English Channel and local Solent waters.

Trade Role

Southampton's role in seafood is mainly distribution, with wholesalers using its port and road links to supply southern England.

Seafood Businesses near Southampton

Species at Southampton

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