Channel-Port aux Basques tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 11:49 pm (4.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–6:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 7.4 ft · 44 °F moderate · 6.5 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 15 mph · 39 °F from the WNW, gusts 34 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 1.9–2.9 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun 8:05 am–6:15 pm 10 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:25 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:25 pm
- Strong wind warning · Cabot Strait: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Channel-Port aux Basques there are high tides at 11:59 am (5.1 ft) and 11:49 pm (4.2 ft) and low tides at 5:16 am and 6:03 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:49 pm. The sun rises at 8:05 am and sets at 6:15 pm: 10 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:25 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:59 am to 3:59 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 7.4 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (15 mph). Overcast, 39 °F.
Fishing in Channel-Port aux Basques today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:03 pm
- Sunset at 6:15 pm, golden hour from 5:31 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.22 inHg in 24 h), moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph) and 7.5 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:50 pm, combines the 6:03 pm low tide and sunset, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: pollock, Atlantic cod, Atlantic wolffish and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollock and Atlantic wolffish. What you can catch
Beach day in Channel-Port aux Basques
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 6:03 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (98% cloud cover)
- Feels like 29 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 9.1 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 44 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 9.1 ft
9.1 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate 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 offshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 5:16 am
Low tide at 5:16 am and 6:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:59 am and 11:49 pm. Coefficient 95 (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 Channel-Port aux Basques
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- Hells Beach 1.3 mi · E
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Tides in Channel-Port aux Basques
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:16 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:59 am 5.1 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 6:03 pm 1.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:49 pm 4.2 ft · coef. 92
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 25 min to high tide at 11:49 pm.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 11:59 am high tide and 92 for the 11:49 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.7 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 (5.3 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (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 26 to 28 (coefficient 97, 4.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 33, 1.9 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 | 8:05 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 5:16 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:59 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 6:03 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 11:49 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 95 | 92% | Major periods 1:59 am · 2:30 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:06 am · 6:14 pm | Low tide 6:02 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 12:49 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 6:50 pm · 1.5 ft | — | Coef. 88 | 84% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:35 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 8:08 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 12:37 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 6:51 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:43 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 7:42 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 83 | 75% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:39 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:09 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 1:33 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 7:46 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:43 pm · 4.5 ft | Low tide 8:44 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 72 | 64% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:11 am · 5:09 pm | High tide 1:39 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 7:49 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 2:50 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 9:02 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 62 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:12 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 2:55 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 9:04 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 4:01 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 10:25 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 55 | 41% | Major periods 6:01 am · 6:26 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:14 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 4:10 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 10:29 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 5:10 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 11:31 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 55 | 31% | Major periods 6:50 am · 7:13 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 Port Aux Basques station (TICON-4), 0.5 mi from Channel-Port aux Basques. 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 Channel-Port aux Basques
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.7 ft
- Significant7.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest15 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 15 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 15 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 9.9 ft with a period of 8 s, from the west-northwest (rough).
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 42.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.9 °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 6:24 pm (local time).
Surf in Channel-Port aux Basques today
Surf today
Fair- 2.7–4.1 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 1.7 ft swell at 8 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- 8.5 ft wind swell at 6 s: messy waves
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:59 am)
- Light: First light 7:33 am · sunrise 8:05 am · sunset 6:15 pm · last light 6:47 pm
- Tide: low 5:16 am (0.4 ft), high 11:59 am (5.1 ft), low 6:03 pm (1.3 ft) and high 11:49 pm (4.2 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 43.9 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 576 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell and wind swell.
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 Channel-Port aux Basques today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (6:03 pm): little current from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm
- 7.5 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 5:16 am (4:50–5:40 am), high tide 11:59 am (11:40 am–12:20 pm), low tide 6:03 pm (5:40–6:30 pm) and high tide 11:49 pm (11:30 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.1 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 43.9 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:47 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:25 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide and weak current, though with waves and 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
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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 Channel-Port aux Basques
Now in Channel-Port aux Basques
- Low / high
- 36 / 41 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 86%
- Clouds
- 92%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 30 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 30
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.41 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 37° | 36° | 37° | 38° | 40° | 41° | 40° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 19 NW | 17 NW | 18 NW | 17 NW | 19 NW | 18 WNW | 16 WNW | 16 WNW |
| Gusts | 41 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 41 | 38 | 34 | 34 |
| Waves | 9.9 ft | 9.6 ft | 9.4 ft | 9.1 ft | 8.5 ft | 8.1 ft | 7.5 ft | 7.3 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 |
- 6:00 pm 40° 16 WNW 7.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 40° 16 WNW 7.3 ft
- 12:00 am 41° 14 WNW 7.0 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 12 WNW 6.2 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 11 W 5.9 ft
- 9:00 am 43° 12 W 5.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 45° 11 W 5.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 46° 10 WSW 4.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 36 / 41 °F | 20 mph NW | 9.9 ft | 11:59 am · 11:49 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 41 / 47 °F | 14 mph W | 7.0 ft | 12:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 40 / 50 °F | 15 mph WSW | 6.5 ft | 12:37 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 42 °F | 14 mph NNW | 4.7 ft | 1:33 am · 2:43 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 35 / 40 °F | 15 mph WNW | 6.2 ft | 1:39 am · 2:50 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 44 °F | 20 mph W | 8.1 ft | 2:55 am · 4:01 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 30 / 41 °F | 11 mph NW | 6.9 ft | 4:10 am · 5:10 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 30 / 47 °F | 20 mph SE | 6.4 ft | 5:21 am · 6:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 48 °F | 11 mph WNW | 6.4 ft | 6:25 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 39 / 50 °F | 12 mph SE | 3.0 ft | 7:22 am · 7:44 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 54 °F | 20 mph ESE | 7.0 ft | 8:13 am · 8:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 52 °F | 20 mph SE | 7.9 ft | 8:58 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 42 °F | 21 mph NW | 11 ft | 9:40 am · 9:32 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 39 °F | 15 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | 10:19 am · 10:05 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 41° / 47° 7.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 40° / 50° 6.5 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 37° / 42° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 35° / 40° 6.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 40° / 44° 8.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 30° / 41° 6.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 30° / 47° 6.4 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind on Friday 30. See the models →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−8.0 °F; normal high: 49 °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 6:24 pm (local time).
The sun in Channel-Port aux Basques
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:57 am
- Full dark 7:23 pm
- Civil dawn 7:33 am
- Civil dusk 6:47 pm
- Solar noon 1:10 pm (29° high)
- Daylight 10 h 11 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 7:23 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,848 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Channel-Port aux Basques
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,434 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:59–3:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:30–4:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:01 am–12:01 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:55–7:55 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 Channel-Port aux Basques
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Channel-Port aux Basques.
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Channel-Port aux Basques) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 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 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Channel Head Lighthouse 0.8 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 10 s · Fl W 10s
- Range
- 17 nautical miles (20 mi)
- Light height
- 95 ft above sea level
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Channel-Port aux BasquesTides nearby
- Fox Roost-Margaree3.9 mi
- Isle aux Morts7.3 mi
- Burnt Islands12 mi
- St. Andrew's15 mi
- Searston19 mi
- Great Codroy19 mi
- Upper Ferry20 mi
- Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou21 mi
- Codroy24 mi
- La Poile35 mi
Channel-Port aux Basques at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,547 people. Coordinates: 47.573° N, 59.138° W.
- It is 300 mi west of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 26 min later and sets 26 min later than in St. John's.
- The nearest tide station, Port Aux Basques, is 0.5 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Snooks Harbour (1.3 mi), Hells Beach (1.3 mi), Butter Harbour (2.0 mi).
Questions about Channel-Port aux BasquesQuestions
What time is high tide today in Channel-Port aux Basques?
Today in Channel-Port aux Basques there are high tides at 11:59 am (5.1 ft) and 11:49 pm (4.2 ft) and low tides at 5:16 am and 6:03 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Channel-Port aux Basques?
At 6:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:47 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Channel-Port aux Basques?
At 8:06 am. First light comes at 6:58 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 1:59–3:59 am, Minor 11:01 am–12:01 pm, Major 2:30–4:30 pm, Minor 6:55–7:55 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Channel-Port aux Basques?
Light drizzle, from 36 °F to 41 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-northwest (15 mph) and a 86% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Channel-Port aux Basques?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.4 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the west-northwest. The water is 44.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Channel-Port aux Basques?
The best time to visit Channel-Port aux Basques is from July to August: highs of 68 °F to 70 °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: Port Aux Basques 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).