Bird Cove tides today
- Tide now 1.8 ft ↓ falling · low 8:09 pm (1.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:30–8:50 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.9 ft · 44 °F moderate · 4.9 s from the west
- Wind · air 17 mph · 39 °F from the W, gusts 35 · overcast
- Sun 8:03 am–5:59 pm 9 h 56 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 6:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:54 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–2:30 pm good day · 7/10
Today in Bird Cove there are high tides at 12:53 am (4.2 ft) and 1:48 pm (5.1 ft) and low tides at 7:05 am and 8:09 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:09 pm. The sun rises at 8:03 am and sets at 5:59 pm: 9 h 56 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:49 am to 3:49 am and from 2:21 pm to 4:21 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.9 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (17 mph). Overcast, 39 °F.
Fishing in Bird Cove today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:05 am
- Sunrise at 8:03 am
- Rising pressure (+0.32 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (16 mph) and some swell (4.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:05 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 1:50 am, with the 12:53 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic wolffish and Atlantic mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Bird Cove
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 24 °F: chilly for the beach
- Rain (0.01 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 5.1 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 44 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.1 ft
5.1 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 44 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 8:09 pm
Low tide at 7:05 am and 8:09 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:53 am and 1:48 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 Bird Cove
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Tides in Bird Cove
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:53 am 4.2 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 7:05 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:48 pm 5.1 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 8:09 pm 1.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 44 min to low tide at 8:09 pm.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 12:53 am high tide and 89 for the 1:48 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.9 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 January 3 (5.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (0.0 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 25 to 28 (coefficient 94, 4.9 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 33, 2.2 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 | 8:03 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 12:53 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 7:05 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:48 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 8:09 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 92 | 92% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:21 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:05 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 1:29 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 7:51 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:42 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 9:03 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:53 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 8:07 am · 5:55 pm | High tide 2:08 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 8:45 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:45 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:03 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 76 | 75% | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:29 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:08 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 2:53 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 9:51 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 5:02 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 11:08 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 65 | 64% | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:10 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 2:50 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 10:05 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:28 pm · 4.4 ft | Low tide 11:16 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:58 am · 5:25 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:12 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 11:21 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 6:43 pm · 4.3 ft | — | Coef. 56 | 41% | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:14 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 12:25 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 7:13 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 12:31 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 7:43 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 31% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:04 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
Bird Cove has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Anchor Point (TICON-4), 14 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Bird Cove
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.5 ft
- Significant4.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Monday 2: 6.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the west (moderate).
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 42.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °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 7:25 pm (local time).
Surf in Bird Cove today
Surf today
Poor- 2.7–4.1 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 1.4 ft swell at 6 s from the west-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 4.3 ft wind swell at 4 s: messy waves
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:48 pm)
- Light: First light 7:29 am · sunrise 8:03 am · sunset 5:59 pm · last light 6:33 pm
- Tide: high 12:53 am (4.2 ft), low 7:05 am (0.3 ft), high 1:48 pm (5.1 ft) and low 8:09 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 44.4 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 71 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:29 am to 11:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell, wind swell and onshore wind.
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 Bird Cove today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Tidal current running: mid-tide, the water is moving
- 4.6 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:53 am (12:30–1:20 am), low tide 7:05 am (6:50–7:20 am), high tide 1:48 pm (1:20–2:20 pm) and low tide 8:09 pm (7:40–8:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.7 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 44.4 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 6:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 12:30 pm, combines weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current, waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with slack water at high tide and the sun high, though with waves, fresh wind and 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 Bird Cove
Now in Bird Cove
- Low / high
- 30 / 40 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 55%
- Dew pointDew point
- 25 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.31 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 33° | 32° | 30° | 31° | 35° | 36° | 39° | 39° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 WNW | 14 NW | 16 WNW | 17 WNW | 17 W | 20 W | 18 W | 15 W |
| Gusts | 28 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 38 | 43 | 38 | 34 |
| Waves | 4.7 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.6 ft | 5.0 ft | 5.0 ft | 4.9 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 39° 15 W 4.9 ft
- 12:00 am 38° 15 WNW 4.8 ft
- 3:00 am 37° 16 W 4.8 ft
- 6:00 am 36° 15 W 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 37° 14 W 4.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 38° 15 W 4.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 40° 17 WSW 4.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 40° 16 WSW 4.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 30 / 40 °F | 20 mph WNW | 5.1 ft | 12:53 am · 1:48 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 36 / 41 °F | 17 mph W | 4.8 ft | 1:29 am · 2:42 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 38 / 48 °F | 19 mph WSW | 4.5 ft | 2:08 am · 3:45 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 32 / 37 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 2:53 am · 5:02 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 26 / 37 °F | 15 mph W | 4.1 ft | 2:50 am · 5:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 30 / 40 °F | 18 mph W | 6.4 ft | 5:27 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 28 / 31 °F | 16 mph WNW | 6.2 ft | 7:13 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 28 / 38 °F | 18 mph SSE | 4.1 ft | 8:13 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 41 °F | 17 mph SSW | 5.6 ft | 9:02 am · 9:20 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 36 / 49 °F | 8 mph SSW | 4.2 ft | 9:45 am · 9:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 35 / 46 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 10:25 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 39 °F | 14 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 11:01 am · 10:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 33 / 37 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.1 ft | 11:36 am · 11:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 30 / 34 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | 12:11 pm · 11:40 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 36° / 41° 4.8 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 38° / 48° 4.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 32° / 37° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 26° / 37° 4.1 ft
- Mon 2 Snow 30° / 40° 6.4 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 28° / 31° 6.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 28° / 38° 4.1 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.1 °F; normal high: 45 °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 7:25 pm (local time).
The sun in Bird Cove
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:50 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 7:29 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 1:01 pm (26° high)
- Daylight 9 h 56 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:11 pm
- Full dark 7:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,997 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bird Cove
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,434 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:49–3:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:21–4:21 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:13 am–12:13 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:24–7:24 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:33 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:18 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:24 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 Bird Cove
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Bird Cove.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.7 mi.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Bird Cove) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.7 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.7 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.7 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 0.7 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 380 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.7 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 Bird CoveTides nearby
- Brig Bay1.4 mi
- Forresters Point11 mi
- Black Duck Cove12 mi
- Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe12 mi
- Anchor Point14 mi
- Flower's Cove19 mi
- Eddies Cove West23 mi
- Savage Cove-Sandy Cove-Shoal Cove East24 mi
- Green Island Cove27 mi
- Forteau29 mi
Bird Cove at a glance
- Town or city of about 175 people. Coordinates: 51.050° N, 56.931° W.
- It is 307 mi northwest of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 24 min later and sets 9 min later than in St. John's.
- The nearest tide station, Anchor Point, is 14 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Old Ferolle Harbour (3.2 mi), Reefs Harbour (4.3 mi).
Questions about Bird CoveQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bird Cove?
Today in Bird Cove there are high tides at 12:53 am (4.2 ft) and 1:48 pm (5.1 ft) and low tides at 7:05 am and 8:09 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Bird Cove?
At 5:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bird Cove?
At 8:05 am. First light comes at 6:52 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:33 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 1:49–3:49 am, Minor 11:13 am–12:13 pm, Major 2:21–4:21 pm, Minor 6:24–7:24 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Bird Cove?
Light drizzle, from 30 °F to 40 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (17 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bird Cove?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.9 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the west. The water is 44.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bird Cove?
The best time to visit Bird Cove is from July to August: highs of 66 °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: Anchor Point 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).