Birchy Bay tides today
- Tide now -1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 10:42 am (2.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–5:50 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 43 °F slight · 6.4 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 12 mph · 36 °F from the W, gusts 24 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:52 am–5:52 pm 10 h 0 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 7:56 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:56 pm
- Best time to dive 4:00–5:50 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Birchy Bay there are high tides at 10:42 am (2.3 ft) and 11:20 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 3:53 am and 4:54 pm. Tide coefficient 99. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:42 am. The sun rises at 7:52 am and sets at 5:52 pm: 10 h 0 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:44 am to 4:44 am and from 3:16 pm to 5:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west (12 mph). Partly cloudy, 36 °F.
Fishing in Birchy Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:54 pm
- Major period 3:16–5:16 pm
- Sunset at 5:52 pm, golden hour from 5:06 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.17 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 99 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 4:54 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:50 am to 4:40 am, with the 3:53 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 9:40 am to 11:40 am, with the 10:42 am high tide, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Beach day in Birchy Bay
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves
- Low tide at 4:54 pm: more sand
- Feels like 37 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- Water at 43 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 43 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:54 pm
Low tide at 3:53 am and 4:54 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:42 am and 11:20 pm. Coefficient 99 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Birchy Bay
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Tides in Birchy Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:53 am -1.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:42 am 2.3 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 4:54 pm -1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:20 pm 1.1 ft · coef. 92
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 43 min to high tide at 10:42 am.
Tide coefficient 99 for the 10:42 am high tide and 92 for the 11:20 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.1 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 December 25 (2.7 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (-2.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 110, 4.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 20, 1.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:52 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 3:53 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 10:42 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 4:54 pm · -1.8 ft | High tide 11:20 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 99 | 84% | Major periods 2:44 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:54 am · 5:51 pm | Low tide 4:33 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 11:31 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 5:50 pm · -1.5 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 75% | Major periods 3:49 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:55 am · 5:49 pm | High tide 12:16 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 5:16 am · -1.1 ft | High tide 12:27 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 7:06 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 76 | 64% | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:57 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 1:20 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 5:11 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 12:31 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 7:43 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 59 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:59 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 1:35 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 7:07 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 1:45 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:08 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 47 | 41% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:00 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 2:57 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 9:04 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 3:02 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:11 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 49 | 31% | Major periods 6:31 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:02 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 4:09 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 10:19 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 4:12 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:58 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 58 | 21% | Major periods 7:17 am · 7:39 pm | High |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Birchy Bay has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.0 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Birchy Bay
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 2.8 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 40.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 3:58 am (local time).
Diving in Birchy Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (4:54 pm): little current from 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 8 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 3:53 am (3:30–4:10 am), high tide 10:42 am (10:20–11:00 am), low tide 4:54 pm (4:30–5:20 pm) and high tide 11:20 pm (10:50–11:40 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 42.6 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:25 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 7:56 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 5:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:10 am to 11:10 am, with slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Birchy Bay.
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Weather in Birchy Bay
Now in Birchy Bay
- Low / high
- 36 / 46 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 59%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 30 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.13 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 37° | 37° | 36° | 37° | 42° | 46° | 44° | 42° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 WSW | 12 W | 11 W | 12 W | 12 W | 12 WSW | 10 WSW | 9 WSW |
| Gusts | 21 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 19 | 17 |
| Waves | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 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 |
- 3:00 am 37° 12 W 2.1 ft
- 6:00 am 36° 11 W 2.0 ft
- 9:00 am 37° 12 W 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 42° 12 W 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 46° 12 WSW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 44° 10 WSW 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 42° 9 WSW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 41° 8 SW 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 36 / 46 °F | 13 mph WSW | 2.1 ft | 10:42 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 41 / 55 °F | 15 mph SW | 1.9 ft | 11:31 am | |
| Sat 31 | 35 / 41 °F | 16 mph N | 2.6 ft | 12:16 am · 12:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 37 °F | 17 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | 1:20 am · 12:31 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 34 / 47 °F | 14 mph SW | 2.2 ft | 1:35 am · 1:45 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 28 / 43 °F | 15 mph WNW | 2.3 ft | 2:57 am · 3:02 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 26 / 39 °F | 18 mph S | 1.6 ft | 4:09 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 37 / 47 °F | 21 mph SW | 1.9 ft | 5:03 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 51 °F | 9 mph S | 1.1 ft | 5:46 am · 5:58 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 47 °F | 8 mph SSE | 1.3 ft | 6:23 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 47 °F | 6 mph E | 1.2 ft | 6:59 am · 7:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 42 °F | 22 mph NW | 5.5 ft | 7:34 am · 8:00 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 30 / 36 °F | 15 mph NW | 4.1 ft | 8:08 am · 8:38 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 28 / 41 °F | 9 mph WSW | 3.3 ft | 8:43 am · 9:15 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 41° / 55° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Snow 35° / 41° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 33° / 37° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 34° / 47° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light snow 28° / 43° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light snow 26° / 39° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 37° / 47° 1.9 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (47 °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 3:58 am (local time).
The sun in Birchy Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:42 am
- Full dark 7:03 pm
- Civil dawn 7:19 am
- Civil dusk 6:25 pm
- Solar noon 12:53 pm (27° high)
- Daylight 10 h 0 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:06 pm
- Full dark 7:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,879 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Birchy Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,704 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:44–4:44 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:16–5:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:07–1:07 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:26–8:26 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 · 4:59 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:33 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:18 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:24 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Birchy Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Birchy Bay.
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.7 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.65 mi from Birchy Bay) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.7 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.7 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.7 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.7 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.7 mi out.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Birchy BayTides nearby
- Baytona1.9 mi
- Comfort Cove-Newstead6.9 mi
- Boyd's Cove7.1 mi
- Loon Bay7.3 mi
- Summerford9.5 mi
- Campbellton10 mi
- Stoneville11 mi
- Cottlesville12 mi
- Horwood12 mi
- Virgin Arm-Carter's Cove13 mi
Birchy Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 511 people. Coordinates: 49.350° N, 54.731° W.
- It is 154 mi northwest of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 12 min later and sets 4 min later than in St. John's.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: South Harbour (3.2 mi).
Questions about Birchy BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Birchy Bay?
Today in Birchy Bay there are high tides at 10:42 am (2.3 ft) and 11:20 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 3:53 am and 4:54 pm. Tide coefficient 99.
What time is sunset today in Birchy Bay?
At 5:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Birchy Bay?
At 7:54 am. First light comes at 6:43 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:33 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:44–4:44 am, Minor 12:07–1:07 pm, Major 3:16–5:16 pm, Minor 7:26–8:26 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Birchy Bay?
Overcast, from 36 °F to 46 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (12 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Birchy Bay?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the northwest. The water is 42.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Birchy Bay?
The best time to visit Birchy Bay is from July to August: highs of 70 °F to 71 °F, about 12 rainy days a month and 6 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: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).