Port of Brighton
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Brighton: no ships detected in port from AIS in the last 3 days (as of Oct 4, 2026, 02:21 UTC). Coverage depends on AIS reception in the area.
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- In port now
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- Arrivals, last 24 h
- 0
- Departures, last 24 h
- 0
- Ships nearby, last 6 h
- 14
Vessels near Brighton
Ships Voydar received on AIS near the port in the last 6 hours, most recent first. Being near a port is not a port call; the board above lists calls.
| Vessel | Type | IMO / MMSI | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
 ACAMARTug | Tug | MMSI 232016997 | |
| ALBIE OF LADRAMFishing | Fishing | IMO 9187203 | |
| ARGOSYFishing | Fishing | MMSI 232004741 | |
| MFV ARCTURUS PH7979Fishing | Fishing | MMSI 232007026 | |
| CITY OF CHICHESTERDredging or underwater ops | Dredging or underwater ops | IMO 9141766 | |
| EASY BLUEPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 235104559 | |
| F/V SIRIUS PD-70Other | Other | IMO 8211813 | |
| CEMEX GO INNOVATIONDredging or underwater ops | Dredging or underwater ops | IMO 9848675 | |
 CELTICA HAVCargo | Cargo | IMO 8422022 | |
 LADY AMICargo | Cargo | IMO 9624861 | |
| AI AVOCETDredging or underwater ops | Dredging or underwater ops | IMO 8611233 | |
| SERENDIPITY IIPleasure craft | Pleasure craft | MMSI 235053908 | |
| GRACE UNDER PRESSURESailing | Sailing | MMSI 232028134 | |
| MAROTASailing | Sailing | MMSI 232057028 |
Tide and water level
Latest readings at gauges within 20 km of Brighton, as published by each water authority, with the last 48 hours. Times in UTC.
| Gauge | Level | Change (3 h) | Last 48 h | Reading (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhavenrelative to mAOD (Ordnance Datum Newlyn) · 11.6 km away | 0.45 m | +1.96 m | ||
| Newhavenrelative to local gauge datum · 11.6 km away | 3.97 m | +1.96 m |
Source: Environment Agency tide gauges (UK National Tide Gauge Network, real-time API). This uses Environment Agency tide gauge data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licence: OGL-UK-3.0.
Gauges are matched to this port by distance (within 20 km of the port position), a link derived by Voydar, not stated by the authority. Levels are relative to each gauge's own reference level: they are not water depths. Not for navigation.
Forecast
Model forecast for Brighton over the next 72 hours, every 6 hours: wind, gusts, waves and visibility. Times in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Wind (kn) | From | Gusts (kn) | Waves (m) | Period (s) | Visibility (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 359° | 5 | 0.4 | 8 | 24 | |
| 3 | 28° | 6 | 0.4 | 8 | 24 | |
| 4 | 237° | 7 | 0.3 | 8 | 24 | |
| 6 | 263° | 10 | 0.3 | 8 | 24 | |
| 5 | 314° | 8 | 0.3 | 7 | 24 | |
| 3 | 325° | 6 | 0.2 | 7 | 24 | |
| 6 | 249° | 10 | 0.2 | 7 | 24 | |
| 6 | 257° | 10 | 0.3 | 4 | 24 | |
| 1 | 310° | 3 | 0.2 | 7 | 24 | |
| 4 | 51° | 7 | 0.2 | 7 | 24 | |
| 5 | 103° | 10 | 0.2 | 7 | 24 |
Forecast: ECMWF IFS 0.25° + ECMWF WAM, run of Oct 3, 2026, 12:00 UTC. Visibility: NOAA GFS 0.25° + GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III), run of Oct 3, 2026, 18:00 UTC. Waves are taken from the wave model's nearest sea point, 10 km away.
Source: ECMWF open data (IFS 0.25° forecasts, ECMWF WAM waves). This service is based on data and products of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Source: www.ecmwf.int. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC-BY-4.0 + ECMWF Terms of Use.
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° and GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III) forecasts. Forecast: NOAA NCEP GFS / GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III). Licence: US Government work (public domain); NOAA Open Data Dissemination.
A model forecast, not an observation. Not for navigation.
Marine conditions near Brighton
Live wind, waves and water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys and tide gauges — free government data the incumbents charge for.
Weather buoys
- Greenwich Lightship47.0 km
- Sandettie Lightship213.4 km
Source: NOAA National Data Buoy Center & CO-OPS Tides & Currents — public domain.
Recent arrivals & departures AIS-detected
| Vessel | Arrived | Departed |
|---|---|---|
| TRAFALGAR SENTINELOther |
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