Charlottetown tides today
- Tide now -1.8 ft ↓ falling · low 3:17 am (-1.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–5:20 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 4.6 ft moderate · 7.4 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 33 °F from the W, gusts 22 · clear
- Sun 8:06 am–5:50 pm 9 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 7:37 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:37 pm
- Best time to dive 3:40–5:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Gale warning · South Labrador Coast: winds of 34 to 47 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Charlottetown there are high tides at 9:57 am (2.5 ft) and 10:28 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 3:17 am and 4:23 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:17 am. The sun rises at 8:06 am and sets at 5:50 pm: 9 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:37 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:50 am to 4:50 am and from 3:22 pm to 5:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 4.6 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (14 mph). Clear, 33 °F.
Fishing in Charlottetown today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:23 pm
- Major period 3:22–5:22 pm
- Sunset at 5:50 pm, golden hour from 4:59 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.16 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (4.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:20 pm, combines the 4:23 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 9:57 am high tide, falling pressure and some swell.
Beach day in Charlottetown
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 4:23 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (75% cloud cover)
- Feels like 31 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 4.2 ft waves every 11 s; high rip current risk
- High tide at 9:57 am, coefficient 93: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.2 ft
4.2 ft waves every 11 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Moderate offshore wind (12 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 3:17 am
Low tide at 3:17 am and 4:23 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:57 am and 10:28 pm. Coefficient 93 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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Beaches near Charlottetown
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Tides in Charlottetown
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 3:17 am -1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:57 am 2.5 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 4:23 pm -1.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:28 pm 1.1 ft · coef. 87
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 32 min to low tide at 3:17 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 9:57 am high tide and 87 for the 10:28 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.3 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 (3.0 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (-2.3 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 27 (coefficient 107, 4.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 22, 1.6 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 | 8:06 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 3:17 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 9:57 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 4:23 pm · -1.8 ft | High tide 10:28 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 93 | 84% | Major periods 2:50 am · 3:22 pm | High |
| Fri 30 | 8:08 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 4:00 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 10:47 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 5:22 pm · -1.5 ft | High tide 11:25 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 79 | 75% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:10 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 4:49 am · -1.2 ft | High tide 11:45 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 6:38 pm · -1.3 ft | — | Coef. 63 | 64% | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:12 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 4:55 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 11:55 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 7:14 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:55 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:14 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 1:05 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 6:37 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 1:18 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 8:41 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 47 | 41% | Major periods 5:48 am · 6:13 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:15 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 2:39 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 8:30 am · -0.7 ft | High tide 2:40 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 9:42 pm · -1.4 ft | Coef. 53 | 31% | Major periods 6:37 am · 7:00 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:17 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 3:48 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 9:47 am · -0.9 ft | High tide 3:48 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 10:26 pm · -1.5 ft | Coef. 63 | 21% | Major periods 7:23 am · 7:45 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
Charlottetown has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.2 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 Charlottetown
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 5.6 ft with a period of 8 s, from the north (moderate).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:45 am (local time).
Diving in Charlottetown today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (4:23 pm): little current from 4:00 pm to 4:50 pm
- 4.1 ft surface waves
- Light offshore wind (10 mph)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 3:17 am (3:00–3:40 am), high tide 9:57 am (9:40–10:12 am), low tide 4:23 pm (4:00–4:50 pm) and high tide 10:28 pm (10:00–10:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 6.8 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:25 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 7:37 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 5:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide and light wind. Also worth a look from 9:30 am to 10:50 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high, though with waves.
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 Charlottetown.
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Weather in Charlottetown
Now in Charlottetown
- Low / high
- 33 / 40 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 13%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 21 °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 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: +0.12 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 34° | 33° | 33° | 34° | 37° | 40° | 37° | 33° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 W | 14 W | 13 W | 11 W | 12 W | 12 W | 7 WNW | 5 SW |
| Gusts | 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Waves | 4.7 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.0 ft | 3.9 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 |
- 3:00 am 33° 14 W 4.6 ft
- 6:00 am 33° 13 W 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 34° 11 W 4.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 37° 12 W 4.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 40° 12 W 4.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 37° 7 WNW 4.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 33° 5 SW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 33° 6 SSW 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 33 / 40 °F | 14 mph W | 4.7 ft | 9:57 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 32 / 40 °F | 13 mph WNW | 5.6 ft | 10:47 am · 11:25 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 28 / 34 °F | 12 mph NNW | 5.2 ft | 11:45 am | |
| Sun 1 | 24 / 38 °F | 12 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 12:35 am · 11:55 am | |
| Mon 2 | 27 / 40 °F | 13 mph WSW | 5.0 ft | 1:05 am · 1:18 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 25 / 35 °F | 15 mph W | 4.7 ft | 2:39 am · 2:40 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 23 / 36 °F | 14 mph S | 5.1 ft | 3:48 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 34 / 37 °F | 15 mph E | 6.0 ft | 4:36 am · 4:40 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 34 / 42 °F | 10 mph SSW | 5.1 ft | 5:14 am · 5:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 33 / 40 °F | 7 mph N | 3.5 ft | 5:49 am · 6:03 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 34 °F | 13 mph NNE | 4.9 ft | 6:21 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 31 / 35 °F | 15 mph NNW | 6.2 ft | 6:53 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 21 / 30 °F | 13 mph WNW | 6.3 ft | 7:25 am · 7:47 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 19 / 33 °F | 8 mph WSW | 4.4 ft | 7:57 am · 8:20 pm |
- Fri 30 Snow 32° / 40° 5.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 28° / 34° 5.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 24° / 38° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 27° / 40° 5.0 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 25° / 35° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Snow 23° / 36° 5.1 ft
- Thu 5 Snow 34° / 37° 6.0 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 Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (41 °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 2:45 am (local time).
The sun in Charlottetown
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:50 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 7:30 am
- Civil dusk 6:25 pm
- Solar noon 12:58 pm (24° high)
- Daylight 9 h 43 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:59 pm
- Full dark 7:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,786 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Charlottetown
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,704 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:50–4:50 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:22–5:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 12:38–1:38 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:07–8:07 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 Charlottetown
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 2.5 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Charlottetown) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.5 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 2.5 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) 2.5 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 CharlottetownTides nearby
- Triangle12 mi
- Square Islands12 mi
- Rexons Cove16 mi
- Port Hope Simpson17 mi
- Georges Cove20 mi
- Williams Harbour20 mi
- Sandy Hook21 mi
- Francis Harbour23 mi
- St. Lewis33 mi
- Mary's Harbour34 mi
Charlottetown at a glance
- Town or city of about 292 people. Coordinates: 52.770° N, 56.120° W.
- It is 390 mi north of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 26 min later and sets 1 min later than in St. John's.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Round Harbour (1.6 mi).
Questions about CharlottetownQuestions
What time is high tide today in Charlottetown?
Today in Charlottetown there are high tides at 9:57 am (2.5 ft) and 10:28 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 3:17 am and 4:23 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Charlottetown?
At 5:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:25 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Charlottetown?
At 8:08 am. First light comes at 6:51 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 2:50–4:50 am, Minor 12:38–1:38 pm, Major 3:22–5:22 pm, Minor 7:07–8:07 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Charlottetown?
Overcast, from 33 °F to 40 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (14 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Charlottetown?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.6 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the north-northwest.
When is the best time to visit Charlottetown?
The best time to visit Charlottetown is from July to August: highs of 65 °F, about 13 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).