National Coastwatch Institution - Eyes Along the Coast
NCI Worms HeadEyes Along the Coast · Rhossili
Worms Head and Rhossili Bay
Station Active · On Watch

National Coastwatch Institution
Worms Head Lookout

Eyes along the coast: Volunteer watchkeepers providing dedicated visual watch, radio monitoring, and safety advice over Rhossili Bay and the tidal causeway.

VHF RadioCh 65
CallsignWorms Head NCI
Watch Hours10:00 - 18:00 BST Daily
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🌊 Causeway Crossing Status

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Checking tide tables for Rhossili / Worm's Head...

Safe Window (±2.5 hrs of Low Water):--:-- to --:--
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Rule: Open ~2.5 hrs either side of Low TideNever attempt to cross when covered
Emergency

Stranded or in Difficulty?

If you or someone else is cut off by the tide or in trouble at sea, never attempt to swim or wade across.

Immediate Coastguard ResponseDial 999Ask for Coastguard
Station direct: 01792 391515
(Watch hours only)

Station Operations & Watchkeeping

Serving the coastal community and visitors of the Gower Peninsula.

NCI Worms Head Lookout Station at Rhossili
The Lookout

Rhossili Lookout Station

Perched on the cliff top, maintaining visual and radio watch 365 days a year across Rhossili Bay and the Bristol Channel approaches.

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Worms Head causeway rocks
Tidal Crossing

Causeway Safety Rules

The causeway is open only ±2.5 hours around low water. Always check the watch board before venturing out across the rocks.

Read Crossing Guide →
Recruitment

Become a Watchkeeper

We are looking for volunteer watchkeepers to join the team at Worms Head. Full accredited training in VHF, charts, and optics is provided.

Join the Watch Team →