St. Mary's tides today
- Tide now -2.6 ft ↓ falling · low 4:13 am (-2.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:10–6:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.0 ft · 46 °F moderate · 6.1 s from the west
- Wind · air 13 mph · 40 °F from the W, gusts 23 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:42 am–5:53 pm 10 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:06 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:06 pm
- Best time to dive 10:10–11:50 am good day · 7/10
Today in St. Mary's there are high tides at 11:01 am (3.5 ft) and 11:28 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 4:13 am and 5:12 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:13 am. The sun rises at 7:42 am and sets at 5:53 pm: 10 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:06 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:39 am to 4:39 am and from 3:12 pm to 5:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 5.0 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west (13 mph). Light drizzle, 40 °F.
Fishing in St. Mary's today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:12 pm
- Major period 3:12–5:12 pm
- Sunset at 5:53 pm, golden hour from 5:09 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.11 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (16 mph) and 5.0 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:10 pm to 6:10 pm, combines the 5:12 pm low tide, a major period, sunset and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also good from 10:30 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:28 pm high tide, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:10 am to 4:40 am, with the 4:13 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Beach day in St. Mary's
Is it a beach day?
- Low tide at 5:12 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (87% cloud cover)
- Feels like 37 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand
- Swim with care: 5.1 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 46 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.1 ft
5.1 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 46 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 4:13 am
Low tide at 4:13 am and 5:12 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:01 am and 11:28 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 St. Mary's
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- Graven Beach 4.2 mi · NE
- Mall Bay Beach 4.7 mi · N
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Tides in St. Mary's
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 4:13 am -2.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:01 am 3.5 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 5:12 pm -2.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:28 pm 2.0 ft · coef. 85
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 35 min to low tide at 4:13 am.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 11:01 am high tide and 85 for the 11:28 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.1 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 (3.9 ft) and the lowest, on April 18 (-3.1 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 97, 6.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 34, 2.4 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 | 7:42 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 4:13 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 11:01 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 5:12 pm · -2.5 ft | High tide 11:28 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 89 | 84% | Major periods 2:39 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:44 am · 5:51 pm | Low tide 4:58 am · -2.4 ft | High tide 11:52 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 6:07 pm · -2.2 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 75% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:45 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 5:49 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 12:48 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 7:13 pm · -1.8 ft | Coef. 74 | 64% | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:47 am · 4:48 pm | High tide 1:20 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 5:53 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 12:51 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 7:32 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:48 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 7:20 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 2:01 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 8:47 pm · -1.5 ft | Coef. 56 | 41% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:50 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 2:39 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 8:54 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 3:13 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 9:50 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 55 | 31% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:51 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 3:49 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:07 am · -1.7 ft | High tide 4:21 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 10:41 pm · -1.8 ft | Coef. 61 | 21% | Major periods 7:12 am · 7:35 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
St. Mary's has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.3 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 St. Mary's
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.5 ft
- Significant5.0 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 southwest 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: 7.4 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 45.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 3:39 am (local time).
Diving in St. Mary's today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:01 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:20 am
- 4.9 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:13 am (3:50–4:40 am), high tide 11:01 am (10:40–11:20 am), low tide 5:12 pm (4:40–5:50 pm) and high tide 11:28 pm (11:10–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 46.0 °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 (84%), rising at 8:06 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 11:50 am, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 5:50 pm, with 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of St. Mary's.
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Weather in St. Mary's
Now in St. Mary's
- Low / high
- 38 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 22%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 36 °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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.28 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 | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 38° | 39° | 41° | 43° | 46° | 48° | 45° | 43° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 W | 12 W | 13 W | 13 WSW | 17 W | 20 W | 13 WSW | 11 WSW |
| Gusts | 15 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 32 | 35 | 24 | 19 |
| Waves | 4.5 ft | 4.9 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.9 ft | 5.1 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.9 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 |
- 3:00 am 39° 12 W 4.9 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 13 W 5.1 ft
- 9:00 am 43° 13 WSW 4.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 46° 17 W 5.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 48° 20 W 5.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 45° 13 WSW 4.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 43° 11 WSW 4.3 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 11 SW 3.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 38 / 48 °F | 20 mph W | 5.1 ft | 11:01 am · 11:28 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 52 °F | 19 mph SW | 6.4 ft | 11:52 am | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 51 °F | 16 mph W | 5.2 ft | 12:21 am · 12:48 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 40 °F | 17 mph WNW | 5.0 ft | 1:20 am · 12:51 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 47 °F | 21 mph WSW | 7.4 ft | 1:27 am · 2:01 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 33 / 47 °F | 16 mph W | 6.3 ft | 2:39 am · 3:13 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 29 / 42 °F | 13 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 3:49 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 51 °F | 19 mph SW | 5.8 ft | 4:51 am · 5:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 37 / 49 °F | 5 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 5:43 am · 6:10 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 49 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.7 ft | 6:30 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 56 °F | 17 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 7:13 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 48 °F | 18 mph W | 3.7 ft | 7:54 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 31 / 39 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.0 ft | 8:32 am · 8:54 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 31 / 40 °F | 13 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 9:09 am · 9:30 pm |
- Fri 30 Rain 44° / 52° 6.4 ft
- Sat 31 Rain 37° / 51° 5.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 33° / 40° 5.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 38° / 47° 7.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 33° / 47° 6.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 29° / 42° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 40° / 51° 5.8 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, cooler than normal for late October (−2.4 °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 3:39 am (local time).
The sun in St. Mary's
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:35 am
- Full dark 7:00 pm
- Civil dawn 7:11 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:48 pm (30° high)
- Daylight 10 h 10 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:09 pm
- Full dark 7:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,956 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in St. Mary's
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,704 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:39–4:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:12–5:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:47 am–12:47 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:36–8:36 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 St. Mary's
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of St. Mary's.
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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 (1.7 mi from St. Mary's) out to sea, heading southwest.
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
La Haye Point, entrance to St. Mary's Harbor 1.8 mi southwest
- Light
- A white flash every 6 s · Fl W 6s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 62 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near St. Mary'sTides nearby
- Gaskiers-Point La Haye3.1 mi
- Riverhead4.7 mi
- St. Vincent's-St. Stephen's-Peter's River10 mi
- O'Donnells11 mi
- Trepassey16 mi
- Mount Carmel-Mitchells Brook-St. Catherines17 mi
- Branch17 mi
- Colinet21 mi
- St. Bride's28 mi
- Placentia28 mi
St. Mary's at a glance
- Town or city of about 313 people. Coordinates: 46.917° N, 53.581° W.
- It is 61 mi southwest of St. John's, the main place in Newfoundland and Labrador. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 5 min later than in St. John's.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Point La Haye Beach (1.7 mi), Graven Beach (4.2 mi), Northeast Beach (4.7 mi), Mall Bay Beach (4.7 mi).
Questions about St. Mary'sQuestions
What time is high tide today in St. Mary's?
Today in St. Mary's there are high tides at 11:01 am (3.5 ft) and 11:28 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 4:13 am and 5:12 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in St. Mary's?
At 5:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in St. Mary's?
At 7:44 am. First light comes at 6:37 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 2:39–4:39 am, Minor 11:47 am–12:47 pm, Major 3:12–5:12 pm, Minor 7:36–8:36 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in St. Mary's?
Light drizzle, from 38 °F to 48 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west (13 mph) and a 22% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in St. Mary's?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.0 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the west. The water is 46.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit St. Mary's?
The best time to visit St. Mary's is in August: highs of 68 °F, about 11 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).