Arriving at Southwold against an ebb tide

[PhilS]

I am considering going to Southwold on Saturday. For domestic reasons it suits me to arrive after high tide (springs). Does anyone know when the ebb tide is at its worse (2 hours after HW?) Is there a good time to enter on the falling tide. Tilly is a 40ft sailing boat with a draft of 1.55m, and a 40HP engine. I should be able to fight 4 knots of tide but might struggle against the 6 knots mentioned in the guides. I know this is against the published advice but the weather should be benign. I have been there several times but have always arrived on the flood tide.
Is this reckless or just likely to be a little uncomfortable?

 

[jimi]

I've done it. Be prepared for a standing wave at the entrance and be ready to give it full power, once past the Dunwich river the flow eases.

 

[stevebrassett]

I have entered Southwold on an ebb tide (not sure exactly what state of ebb). I would describe it as hairy, but not dangerous.

 

[PhilS]

Thank you both!
It sounds like its something I would be prepared to do in calm conditions. I was planning on using full power at the entrance.

 

[matthewriches]

You’ll be ‘reet!

Don’t forget to pop your head in to HMS Southwold Boatyard and say hi to Mike and I, kettle is alwys on.... or more like beer in this weather!

 

[Champagne Murphy]

You’ll be ‘reet!

Don’t forget to pop your head in to HMS Southwold Boatyard and say hi to Mike and I, kettle is alwys on.... or more like beer in this weather!

OOO.. If youre giving away free beer we’ll all be round. Now, where are my shoes?

 

[matthewriches]

You might try your luck My saloon fridge is rapidly depleting!

OOO.. If youre giving away free beer we’ll all be round. Now, where are my shoes?

 

[PhilS]

We didn't make it on Saturday after all, being put off by the strong winds forecast. I'll visit mathewriches at the boat yard eventually. Thanks for the offer!

 

[sailorman]

OOO.. If youre giving away free beer we’ll all be round. Now, where are my shoes?

Southwold = the most expensive Adnams in The Kingdom :disgust:

 

[Champagne Murphy]

Southwold = the most expensive Adnams in The Kingdom :disgust:

You’re just in a huff ‘cos it’s not Duval.