Station On WatchVHF Ch 65 | Callsign: Worm's Head NCI | Emergency: 999 Coastguard
Declared Facility · HM Coastguard

NCI Worm’s Head

Maintaining a dedicated visual watch over Rhossili Bay, the Worm’s Head tidal causeway, and the waters of the Bristol Channel 365 days a year.

Key Information

Visitor & Operational Services

🛟Essential Advice

Water & Coastal Safety

Vital guidance on Worm’s Head causeway cut-off times, Rhossili Bay rip currents, Cold Water Shock, and offshore wind hazards.

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🌊Tidal Advisory

Tides & Worm's Head

The causeway is strictly open only ±2.5 hours around Low Water. Plan crossings carefully and never rush against a rising tide.

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📻VHF Channel 65

Radio Checks & Weather

Mariners and water users are welcome to call the station on VHF Ch 65 for routine radio checks, wind speed, barometer readings, and sea state.

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👥Get Involved

Volunteer Watchkeeping

We are a registered charity run entirely by volunteers. Discover how to train as a certified watchkeeper or support our coastal lookout.

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About the Lookout Station

Positioned on the headland overlooking the dramatic cliffs of south-west Gower, the Worm's Head National Coastwatch station provides a continuous visual watch across Rhossili Bay and the outer Bristol Channel.

As a Declared Facility under HM Coastguard, our trained volunteer watchkeepers monitor leisure craft, walkers traversing the tidal causeway, swimmers, and commercial vessels, spotting hazards before they develop into emergencies.