Red Head tides today
- Tide now 2.2 ft ↑ rising · high 2:17 am (25.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:10–9:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 50 °F smooth · 3.0 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 12 mph · 44 °F from the WSW, gusts 20 · clear
- Sun 7:58 am–6:17 pm 10 h 20 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:36 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:00–9:30 am great day · 9/10
- Strong wind warning · Grand Manan: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Red Head there are high tides at 1:30 am (25.8 ft) and 1:47 pm (27.1 ft) and low tides at 7:41 am and 8:10 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:17 am. The sun rises at 7:58 am and sets at 6:17 pm: 10 h 20 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:57 am to 3:57 am and from 2:29 pm to 4:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (12 mph). Clear, 44 °F.
Fishing in Red Head today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:41 am
- Sunrise at 7:58 am
- Rising pressure (+0.24 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:40 am, combines the 7:41 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:10 pm to 9:10 pm, with the 8:10 pm low tide and moonrise, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:50 pm to 2:50 pm, with the 1:47 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: haddock, winter flounder, Atlantic cod and pollock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Red Head
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Feels like 39 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy water
- Water at 50 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 1:47 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 50 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:41 am
Low tide at 7:41 am and 8:10 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:30 am and 1:47 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Red Head
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- Little River Beach 2.0 mi · NW
- Tin Can Beach 2.8 mi · W
- Parking
- McLarens Beach 4.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Saints Rest Beach 5.7 mi · W
- Parking
- Wheelchair access
- Sand Cove 6.2 mi · W
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Red Head
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Tides in Red Head
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:30 am 25.8 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 7:41 am 2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:47 pm 27.1 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 8:10 pm 1.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 37 min to high tide at 2:17 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 1:30 am high tide and 83 for the 1:47 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 25.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on May 18 (28.0 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (0.8 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above lower low water, large tide (LLWLT), the zero of Canadian charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. LLWLT
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 84, 25.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 14.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:58 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 1:30 am · 25.8 ft | Low tide 7:41 am · 2.9 ft | High tide 1:47 pm · 27.1 ft | Low tide 8:10 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 83 | 92% | Major periods 1:57 am · 2:29 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:59 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 2:17 am · 25.4 ft | Low tide 8:29 am · 3.4 ft | High tide 2:35 pm · 26.7 ft | Low tide 9:01 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 3:01 am · 3:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 8:00 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 3:09 am · 24.8 ft | Low tide 9:21 am · 4.1 ft | High tide 3:28 pm · 26.0 ft | Low tide 9:55 pm · 3.1 ft | Coef. 77 | 75% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:02 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 4:05 am · 24.1 ft | Low tide 10:18 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 4:27 pm · 25.1 ft | Low tide 10:56 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 64% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:03 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 4:08 am · 23.4 ft | Low tide 10:22 am · 5.5 ft | High tide 4:32 pm · 24.3 ft | Low tide 11:02 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:04 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 5:17 am · 23.1 ft | Low tide 11:31 am · 5.8 ft | High tide 5:44 pm · 23.8 ft | — | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:06 am · 5:09 pm | Low tide 12:11 am · 4.8 ft | High tide 6:27 am · 23.3 ft | Low tide 12:42 pm · 5.6 ft | High tide 6:55 pm · 23.8 ft | Coef. 65 | 31% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:11 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above LLWLT. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Saint John station (TICON-4), 2.9 mi from Red Head. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Red Head
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 4.5 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.0 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.6 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:41 pm (local time).
Surf in Red Head today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.5 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:47 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 7:27 am · sunrise 7:58 am · sunset 6:17 pm · last light 6:48 pm
- Tide: high 1:30 am (25.8 ft), low 7:41 am (2.9 ft), high 1:47 pm (27.1 ft) and low 8:10 pm (1.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 49.5 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:27 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Red Head today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:47 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 2:10 pm
- 0.2 ft swell at 8 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:30 am (1:10–1:50 am), low tide 7:41 am (7:20–8:00 am), high tide 1:47 pm (1:20–2:10 pm) and low tide 8:10 pm (7:50–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 49.5 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:48 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 2:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:30 am to 9:00 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Red Head
Now in Red Head
- Low / high
- 28 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 16%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 31 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.46 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 36° | 33° | 31° | 32° | 44° | 48° | 44° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 NNW | 6 NW | 6 NNW | 5 N | 7 WNW | 12 SW | 13 WSW | 12 WSW |
| Gusts | 24 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 20 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.6 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 44° 12 WSW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 10 WSW 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 8 WSW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 9 WSW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 11 WSW 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 53° 16 SW 2.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 20 SSW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 21 SSW 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 28 / 48 °F | 14 mph W | 1.7 ft | 1:30 am · 1:47 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 41 / 56 °F | 21 mph SW | 4.3 ft | 2:17 am · 2:35 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 58 °F | 18 mph WSW | 4.5 ft | 3:09 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 49 °F | 18 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 4:05 am · 4:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 51 °F | 15 mph W | 2.6 ft | 4:08 am · 4:32 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 54 °F | 15 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | 5:17 am · 5:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 51 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.0 ft | 6:27 am · 6:55 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 51 °F | 11 mph SW | 4.4 ft | 7:33 am · 8:01 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 52 °F | 11 mph SW | 3.3 ft | 8:32 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 52 °F | 14 mph SSE | 3.4 ft | 9:24 am · 9:51 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 51 °F | 14 mph NW | 3.6 ft | 10:11 am · 10:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 49 °F | 14 mph NW | 3.3 ft | 10:53 am · 11:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 50 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 11:32 am · 11:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 46 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 12:10 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 41° / 56° 4.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 48° / 58° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 38° / 49° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 34° / 51° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 41° / 54° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 39° / 51° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 40° / 51° 4.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.2 °F; normal high: 52 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:41 pm (local time).
The sun in Red Head
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:52 am
- Full dark 7:22 pm
- Civil dawn 7:27 am
- Civil dusk 6:48 pm
- Solar noon 1:08 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 20 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:36 pm
- Full dark 7:22 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,382 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Red Head
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:57–3:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:29–4:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:48–11:48 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:06–8:06 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 4:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Red Head
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Jetty 2.1 mi
- Hodges Point Breakwater 2.9 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.4 mi
- Boat ramp 6.3 mi
- Saint John Powerboat Club 4.4 mi
- Royal Kennebeccasis Yacht Club 6.3 mi
- Renforth Boat Club 7.6 mi
- Saint John Marina 7.8 mi
- RKYC Fuel Dock 6.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.5 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Red Head) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.7 mi
- 33 ft deep1.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.7 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.5 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves). The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Beacon Light 2.6 mi west
- Built
- 1828
Other lighthouses nearby: Partridge Island Lighthouse (2.7 mi west), Cape Spencer Light (5.8 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Red HeadTides nearby
- Saint John3.1 mi
- Uptown Saint John3.3 mi
- Saint John East3.3 mi
- Fundy Heights3.5 mi
- Westmorland Heights3.6 mi
- Silver Falls3.6 mi
- Saint John West3.8 mi
- North End4.2 mi
- Indiantown4.2 mi
- Fairville Plateau4.8 mi
Red Head at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,500 people. Coordinates: 45.249° N, 66.000° W.
- It is 3.1 mi southeast of Saint John, the main place in New Brunswick. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Saint John.
- The nearest tide station, Saint John, is 2.9 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Saint John Harbour (1.6 mi), Little River Beach (2.0 mi), Sand Point Wharf (historical) (3.2 mi), Intercolonial Railway Wharf (historical) (3.7 mi).
Questions about Red HeadQuestions
What time is high tide today in Red Head?
Today in Red Head there are high tides at 1:30 am (25.8 ft) and 1:47 pm (27.1 ft) and low tides at 7:41 am and 8:10 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Red Head?
At 6:17 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:48 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Red Head?
At 7:59 am. First light comes at 6:54 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:57–3:57 am, Minor 10:48–11:48 am, Major 2:29–4:29 pm, Minor 7:06–8:06 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Red Head?
Partly cloudy, from 28 °F to 48 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (12 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Red Head?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the southwest. The water is 49.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Red Head?
The best time to visit Red Head is from July to August: highs of 74 °F to 75 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Saint John station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).