Heart's Content tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↑ rising · high 9:47 pm (1.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:40–5:40 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 47 °F smooth · 4.1 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 38 °F from the W, gusts 25 · clear
- Sun 7:42 am–5:52 pm 10 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 6:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:59 pm
- Diving tomorrow 4:00–5:20 pm good day · 8/10
Today in Heart's Content there are high tides at 9:18 am (2.2 ft) and 9:47 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 3:02 am and 3:51 pm. Tide coefficient 105. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:47 pm. The sun rises at 7:42 am and sets at 5:52 pm: 10 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:34 am to 3:34 am and from 2:06 pm to 4:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (13 mph). Clear, 38 °F.
Fishing in Heart's Content today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:02 am
- Major period 1:34–3:34 am
- Rising pressure (+0.21 inHg in 24 h), moderate cross-shore wind (17 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 105 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 am to 3:30 am, combines the 3:02 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 2:50 pm to 4:10 pm, with the 3:51 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and fresh wind.
Beach day in Heart's Content
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 2.5 ft waves
- Low tide at 3:51 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (75% cloud cover)
- Feels like 25 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
- Water at 47 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.5 ft
2.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 47 °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 3:02 am
Low tide at 3:02 am and 3:51 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:18 am and 9:47 pm. Coefficient 105 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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Tides in Heart's Content
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:02 am -1.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:18 am 2.2 ft · coef. 105
- ▼ Low tide 3:51 pm -1.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:47 pm 1.1 ft · coef. 102
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 24 min to high tide at 9:47 pm.
Tide coefficient 105 for the 9:18 am high tide and 102 for the 9:47 pm high tide. Big 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 (2.4 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (-2.0 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 107, 4.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 23, 1.1 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 | 7:42 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 3:02 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 9:18 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 3:51 pm · -1.9 ft | High tide 9:47 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 105 | 92% | Major periods 1:34 am · 2:06 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:44 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 3:42 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 10:00 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 4:38 pm · -1.7 ft | High tide 10:31 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 97 | 84% | Major periods 2:38 am · 3:11 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:45 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 4:25 am · -1.3 ft | High tide 10:45 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 5:29 pm · -1.4 ft | High tide 11:19 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 84 | 75% | Major periods 3:43 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:47 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 5:13 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 11:37 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 6:27 pm · -1.1 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 64% | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:48 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 12:20 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 5:09 am · -0.8 ft | High tide 11:41 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 6:36 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 58 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:50 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 12:40 am · 0.2 ft | Low tide 6:19 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 1:02 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 8:02 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 44 | 41% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:51 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 2:11 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 7:49 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 2:27 pm · 0.9 ft | Low tide 9:35 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 43 | 31% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:49 pm | Medium |
▲ 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
Heart's Content 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 Heart's Content
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces north and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 4.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
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 9:23 pm (local time).
Diving in Heart's Content today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:18 am): little current from 9:00 am to 9:33 am
- 0.4 ft swell at 8 s from the north-northeast: barely any surge
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 3:02 am (2:47–3:20 am), high tide 9:18 am (9:00–9:33 am), low tide 3:51 pm (3:36–4:10 pm) and high tide 9:47 pm (9:30–10:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.20 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 46.9 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 6:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 am to 10:10 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell and weak current, though with fresh wind. Also worth a look from 3:10 pm to 4:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with fresh 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 Heart's Content.
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Weather in Heart's Content
Now in Heart's Content
- Low / high
- 35 / 39 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 65%
- Dew pointDew point
- 27 °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 · 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: −0.27 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 36° | 35° | 35° | 35° | 36° | 38° | 39° | 38° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 WNW | 17 WNW | 18 WNW | 20 WNW | 19 WNW | 19 WNW | 18 WNW | 14 W |
| Gusts | 32 | 29 | 31 | 36 | 37 | 35 | 32 | 25 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.6 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 38° 14 W 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 37° 15 WSW 1.5 ft
- 3:00 am 38° 19 WSW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 am 39° 19 WSW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 39° 18 WSW 1.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 42° 18 WSW 1.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 46° 18 W 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 46° 15 WSW 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 39 °F | 20 mph WNW | 2.5 ft | 9:18 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 37 / 46 °F | 19 mph WSW | 2.1 ft | 10:00 am · 10:31 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 50 °F | 24 mph SW | 2.8 ft | 10:45 am · 11:19 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 48 °F | 22 mph N | 4.0 ft | 11:37 am | |
| Sun 1 | 35 / 39 °F | 26 mph NW | 4.4 ft | 12:20 am · 11:41 am | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 46 °F | 25 mph WSW | 3.6 ft | 12:40 am · 1:02 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 33 / 41 °F | 19 mph WNW | 2.4 ft | 2:11 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 33 / 41 °F | 15 mph S | 2.0 ft | 3:30 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 49 °F | 22 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 4:23 am · 4:37 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 49 °F | 8 mph S | 1.6 ft | 5:03 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 48 °F | 9 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 5:39 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 54 °F | 19 mph SSE | 1.6 ft | 6:14 am · 6:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 50 °F | 25 mph W | 3.3 ft | 6:49 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 33 / 39 °F | 19 mph NW | 3.5 ft | 7:23 am · 7:48 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 37° / 46° 2.1 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 44° / 50° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 37° / 48° 4.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light snow 35° / 39° 4.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 37° / 46° 3.6 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 33° / 41° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 33° / 41° 2.0 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 Friday 30. See the models →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−10.3 °F; normal high: 50 °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 Heart's Content
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:34 am
- Full dark 7:00 pm
- Civil dawn 7:10 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (29° high)
- Daylight 10 h 10 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:07 pm
- Full dark 7:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,356,239 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Heart's Content
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,434 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:34–3:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:06–4:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:38–11:38 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:29–7:29 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 Heart's Content
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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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 (2 mi from Heart's Content) out to sea, heading north.
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.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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
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Heart's Content Lighthouse 1.0 mi west
- Light
- White light that goes dark once every 6 s · Oc W 6s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 82 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Jean’s Head Lighthouse Site (2.9 mi north).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Heart's ContentTides nearby
- New Perlican1.4 mi
- Winterton5.3 mi
- Heart's Desire6.0 mi
- Heart's Delight-Islington9.7 mi
- Hant's Harbour10 mi
- Freshwater11 mi
- Salmon Cove12 mi
- Carbonear12 mi
- Small Point-Adam's Cove-Blackhead-Broad Cove12 mi
- Cavendish13 mi
Heart's Content at a glance
- Town or city of about 330 people. Coordinates: 47.883° N, 53.365° W.
- It is 38 mi northwest of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min later than in St. John's.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Garlep Shore (2.0 mi), Smut Beach (2.5 mi), Fox Cove Beach (2.6 mi), Splitting Table (4.7 mi).
Questions about Heart's ContentQuestions
What time is high tide today in Heart's Content?
Today in Heart's Content there are high tides at 9:18 am (2.2 ft) and 9:47 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 3:02 am and 3:51 pm. Tide coefficient 105.
What time is sunset today in Heart's Content?
At 5:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Heart's Content?
At 7:44 am. First light comes at 6:35 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 1:34–3:34 am, Minor 10:38–11:38 am, Major 2:06–4:06 pm, Minor 6:29–7:29 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Heart's Content?
Overcast, from 35 °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 Heart's Content?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the west-northwest. The water is 46.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Heart's Content?
The best time to visit Heart's Content is from July to August: highs of 68 °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).