Forteau tides today
- Tide now 2.8 ft ↑ rising · high 12:17 am (4.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:20–8:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 4.3 ft · 40 °F moderate · 5.2 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 36 °F from the W, gusts 25 · clear
- Sun 8:04 am–5:58 pm 9 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 6:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:52 pm
- Diving tomorrow 4:30–6:30 pm average day · 5/10
Today in Forteau there is high tide at 12:16 pm (5.3 ft) and low tides at 5:42 am and 6:40 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:17 am. The sun rises at 8:04 am and sets at 5:58 pm: 9 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:52 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 4.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (13 mph). Clear, 36 °F.
Fishing in Forteau today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:40 pm
- Minor period 6:22–7:22 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 5:58 pm, golden hour from 5:10 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.20 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (4.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
- A minor period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:40 pm low tide, moonrise, sunset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 11:20 am to 12:20 pm, with the 12:16 pm high tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic wolffish and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Forteau
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 28 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph)
- Swim with care: 4.7 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 40 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:16 pm, coefficient 90: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.7 ft
4.7 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 40 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 1 · SPF 15
Max UV 1 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:42 am
Low tide at 5:42 am and 6:40 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:16 pm. Coefficient 90 (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 Forteau
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Forteau.
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Tides in Forteau
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:42 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:16 pm 5.3 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 6:40 pm 1.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 53 min to high tide at 12:17 am.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 12:16 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 (5.6 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (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 27 (coefficient 95, 4.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 27, 1.8 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 | 8:04 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 5:42 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:16 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 6:40 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 90 | 92% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:21 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 8:06 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 12:17 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 6:26 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 1:05 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 7:35 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 86 | 84% | Major periods 2:53 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 8:08 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 12:58 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 7:17 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 2:01 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 8:37 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 76 | 75% | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:30 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:10 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 1:44 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 8:21 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 3:04 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 9:46 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 64 | 64% | Major periods 5:00 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:11 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 1:40 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 8:40 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 3:22 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:58 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:58 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:13 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 3:10 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 10:02 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 4:54 pm · 4.5 ft | Low tide 11:07 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 54 | 41% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:15 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 6:12 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 11:16 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:08 pm · 4.4 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 31% | Major periods 6:41 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
Tides from the Forteau Bay station (TICON-4), 3.8 mi from Forteau. 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 Forteau
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.2 ft
- Significant4.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.9 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 5.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west-southwest (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 39.0 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.1 °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 9:23 pm (local time).
Diving in Forteau today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Some tidal current
- 4.5 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 5:42 am (5:27–6:00 am), high tide 12:16 pm (11:50 am–12:40 pm), low tide 6:40 pm (6:20–7:00 pm) and high tide 12:17 am (11:50 pm–12:40 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.3 ft at 5 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 39.7–41.2 °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 6:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:20 pm to 6:00 pm, lines up with weak current, though with tidal current, 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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Weather in Forteau
Now in Forteau
- Low / high
- 27 / 39 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 14%
- Humidity
- 58%
- Dew pointDew point
- 22 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- 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: −0.20 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 31° | 28° | 27° | 29° | 35° | 38° | 38° | 36° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 WNW | 10 WNW | 10 W | 10 W | 14 W | 13 W | 12 W | 13 W |
| Gusts | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 30 | 35 | 28 | 25 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.4 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.7 ft | 4.5 ft | 4.3 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 |
- 9:00 pm 36° 13 W 4.3 ft
- 12:00 am 34° 12 W 4.3 ft
- 3:00 am 33° 11 W 4.5 ft
- 6:00 am 32° 11 W 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 33° 10 W 4.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 36° 9 WSW 3.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 39° 14 WSW 4.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 37° 12 WSW 4.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 27 / 39 °F | 15 mph W | 4.7 ft | 12:16 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 32 / 39 °F | 14 mph WSW | 4.7 ft | 12:17 am · 1:05 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 37 / 47 °F | 16 mph WSW | 4.2 ft | 12:58 am · 2:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 28 / 38 °F | 8 mph N | 2.6 ft | 1:44 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 24 / 36 °F | 11 mph W | 3.3 ft | 1:40 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 27 / 40 °F | 14 mph W | 5.4 ft | 3:10 am · 4:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 25 / 33 °F | 12 mph WNW | 5.2 ft | 6:12 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 24 / 36 °F | 11 mph E | 4.5 ft | 7:05 am · 7:03 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 35 / 43 °F | 12 mph NE | 5.6 ft | 7:45 am · 7:47 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 35 / 43 °F | 10 mph SW | 3.9 ft | 8:20 am · 8:23 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 33 / 42 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 8:51 am · 8:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 37 °F | 18 mph NE | 5.4 ft | 9:22 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 31 / 35 °F | 19 mph N | 4.1 ft | 9:55 am · 9:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 25 / 31 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.1 ft | 10:30 am · 10:28 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 32° / 39° 4.7 ft
- Fri 30 Light rain 37° / 47° 4.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 28° / 38° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 24° / 36° 3.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light snow 27° / 40° 5.4 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 25° / 33° 5.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 24° / 36° 4.5 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 don't agree · low confidence: unsure about wind 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 (−4.8 °F; normal high: 44 °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 9:23 pm (local time).
The sun in Forteau
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:50 am
- Full dark 7:12 pm
- Civil dawn 7:30 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 1:02 pm (25° high)
- Daylight 9 h 54 min (−4 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:10 pm
- Full dark 7:12 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,995 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Forteau
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
- 11:16 am–12:16 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:22–7:22 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 Forteau
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Nearest lighthouse
Point Amour Lighthouse 4.6 mi east
- Light
- White light that goes dark once every 20 s · Oc W 20s
- Range
- 24 nautical miles (28 mi)
- Light height
- 151 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 108 ft
- Built
- 1858
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ForteauTides nearby
- L'Anse-au-Loup6.7 mi
- West St. Modeste15 mi
- Flower's Cove15 mi
- Savage Cove-Sandy Cove-Shoal Cove East15 mi
- Green Island Cove18 mi
- Anchor Point18 mi
- Green Island Brook19 mi
- Black Duck Cove20 mi
- Pidgeon Cove-St. Barbe20 mi
- Forresters Point21 mi
Forteau at a glance
- Town or city of about 377 people. Coordinates: 51.467° N, 56.965° W.
- It is 330 mi northwest of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 26 min later and sets 8 min later than in St. John's.
- The nearest tide station, Forteau Bay, is 3.8 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: The Flats (0.7 mi).
Questions about ForteauQuestions
What time is high tide today in Forteau?
Today in Forteau there is high tide at 12:16 pm (5.3 ft) and low tides at 5:42 am and 6:40 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Forteau?
At 5:58 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Forteau?
At 8:06 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 11:16 am–12:16 pm, Major 2:21–4:21 pm, Minor 6:22–7:22 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Forteau?
Overcast, from 27 °F to 39 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (13 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Forteau?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.3 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the west-southwest. The water is 39.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Forteau?
The best time to visit Forteau is from July to August: highs of 63 °F to 65 °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: Forteau Bay 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).