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Beachcombing conditions

Beachcombing is almost entirely about tide timing. A receding tide during daylight exposes the most beach, and calm surf leaves the wrack line intact rather than scattering it. SeaJot looks for daylight low tides and tells you the window.

How it is rated

What SeaJot checks for beachcombing

Thresholds are fixed and published, not tuned per location.

  • Tide direction

    Required — no rating without it
    • ExcellentFalling tide is uncovering fresh sand
    • GoodTide is near its low point
    • FairRising tide is covering the low beach

  • Tide height

    • ExcellentLow water with wide exposed beach
    • GoodModerate tide with some beach exposed
    • FairHigher water leaves a narrow beach
    • PoorHigh water covers most of the beach

  • Wind

    • ExcellentComfortable wind for walking
    • GoodBreezy but manageable
    • FairStrong wind along the shore

  • Feels like

    • FairCold — dress for a long walk
    • GoodCool but fine for walking
    • ExcellentComfortable for a beach walk

  • Rain chance

    • ExcellentDry conditions
    • GoodSome chance of showers
    • FairRain is likely

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