Annapolis Royal tides today
- Tide now 20.7 ft ↓ falling · low 8:14 am (3.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:30–8:40 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.5 ft · 51 °F slight · 3.8 s from the west
- Wind · air 6 mph · 38 °F from the SSW, gusts 16 · clear
- Sun 7:56 am–6:15 pm 10 h 19 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:38 pm
- Best time to dive 8:00–8:40 am great day · 9/10
- Strong wind warning · Fundy: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Annapolis Royal there are high tides at 2:02 am (28.1 ft) and 2:21 pm (29.3 ft) and low tides at 8:14 am and 8:45 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:14 am. The sun rises at 7:56 am and sets at 6:15 pm: 10 h 19 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:59 am to 4:59 am and from 3:31 pm to 5:31 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph). Clear, 38 °F.
Fishing in Annapolis Royal today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 8:14 am
- Sunrise at 7:56 am
- Falling pressure (−0.21 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (5 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:40 am, combines the 8:14 am low tide, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 8:10 pm to 9:10 pm, with the 8:45 pm low tide, moonrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, with a major period, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, haddock, Atlantic cod and pollock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Annapolis Royal
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Low tide at 8:14 am: more sand
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 4 s
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves every 4 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 51 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:14 am
Low tide at 8:14 am and 8:45 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:02 am and 2:21 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 Annapolis Royal
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- Shingle Beach 4.7 mi · NW
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Tides in Annapolis Royal
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:02 am 28.1 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Next low tide 8:14 am 3.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:21 pm 29.3 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 8:45 pm 2.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 54 min to low tide at 8:14 am.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 2:02 am high tide and 79 for the 2:21 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 26.8 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 May 18 (30.6 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (1.0 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 29 (coefficient 83, 28.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 16.4 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 | 7:56 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 2:02 am · 28.1 ft | Low tide 8:14 am · 3.6 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 29.3 ft | Low tide 8:45 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:31 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:57 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 2:54 am · 27.4 ft | Low tide 9:06 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 3:14 pm · 28.6 ft | Low tide 9:40 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 77 | 75% | Major periods 4:04 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:59 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 3:50 am · 26.6 ft | Low tide 10:04 am · 5.2 ft | High tide 4:12 pm · 27.6 ft | Low tide 10:40 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 72 | 64% | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:00 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 3:52 am · 25.9 ft | Low tide 10:07 am · 5.9 ft | High tide 4:17 pm · 26.8 ft | Low tide 10:46 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:01 am · 5:09 pm | High tide 5:00 am · 25.5 ft | Low tide 11:15 am · 6.2 ft | High tide 5:27 pm · 26.2 ft | Low tide 11:54 pm · 5.1 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:57 am · 6:22 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:03 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 6:09 am · 25.7 ft | Low tide 12:25 pm · 5.9 ft | High tide 6:38 pm · 26.2 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 31% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:09 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:04 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 1:01 am · 4.9 ft | High tide 7:15 am · 26.2 ft | Low tide 1:32 pm · 5.2 ft | High tide 7:43 pm · 26.5 ft | Coef. 68 | 21% | Major periods 7:32 am · 7:54 pm | High |
▲ 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 Parkers Cove station (TICON-4), 4.0 mi from Annapolis Royal. 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 Annapolis Royal
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Wednesday 4: 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
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 4:20 am (local time).
Diving in Annapolis Royal today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (8:14 am): little current from 7:50 am to 8:40 am
- 1.0 ft swell at 4 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 2:02 am (1:40–2:30 am), low tide 8:14 am (7:50–8:40 am), high tide 2:21 pm (2:00–2:50 pm) and low tide 8:45 pm (8:20–9:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 50.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:45 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 8:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 1:50 pm to 2:50 pm, with slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with 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 Annapolis Royal
Now in Annapolis Royal
- Low / high
- 37 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 2%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 31 °F
- Visibility
- 9.6 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: −0.21 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 37° | 37° | 38° | 40° | 55° | 58° | 53° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SSW | 6 SSW | 6 SSW | 5 SSW | 12 WSW | 13 SW | 11 SW | 12 SW |
| Gusts | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 30 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.8 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.7 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 am 38° 6 SSW 2.5 ft
- 9:00 am 40° 5 SSW 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 12 WSW 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 13 SW 3.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 11 SW 3.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 12 SW 3.7 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 12 SW 4.0 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 11 SW 4.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 37 / 58 °F | 13 mph SW | 3.9 ft | 2:02 am · 2:21 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 61 °F | 12 mph WSW | 4.2 ft | 2:54 am · 3:14 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 47 °F | 12 mph NW | 3.0 ft | 3:50 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 51 °F | 12 mph W | 3.1 ft | 3:52 am · 4:17 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 57 °F | 12 mph WSW | 3.1 ft | 5:00 am · 5:27 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 51 °F | 6 mph N | 2.1 ft | 6:09 am · 6:38 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 54 °F | 8 mph S | 5.4 ft | 7:15 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 56 °F | 8 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | 8:14 am · 8:42 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 58 °F | 10 mph S | 1.3 ft | 9:07 am · 9:33 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 53 °F | 10 mph NNW | 4.3 ft | 9:54 am · 10:20 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 50 °F | 11 mph NW | 4.2 ft | 10:37 am · 11:02 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 47 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 11:17 am · 11:42 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 47 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 11:55 am | |
| Wed 11 | 35 / 52 °F | 7 mph S | 1.6 ft | 12:20 am · 12:33 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 48° / 61° 4.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 36° / 47° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 33° / 51° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 57° 3.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 38° / 51° 2.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 54° 5.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 41° / 56° 3.9 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+6.7 °F; normal high: 52 °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 4:20 am (local time).
The sun in Annapolis Royal
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:51 am
- Full dark 7:19 pm
- Civil dawn 7:26 am
- Civil dusk 6:45 pm
- Solar noon 1:06 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 19 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 7:19 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,156 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Annapolis Royal
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:59–4:59 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:31–5:31 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:56 am–12:56 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:08–9:08 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 · 4:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Annapolis Royal
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Nearest lighthouse
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Annapolis Royal Lighthouse 0.2 mi northwest
- Built
- 1889
Other lighthouses nearby: Schafner Point Lighthouse (5.5 mi southwest).
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Tides near Annapolis RoyalTides nearby
All places in Nova Scotia, A to Z (1,366) →Annapolis Royal at a glance
- Town or city of about 530 people. Coordinates: 44.743° N, 65.518° W.
- It is 96 mi west of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 8 min later than in Halifax.
- The nearest tide station, Parkers Cove, is 4.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Stoney Beach (3.5 mi).
Questions about Annapolis RoyalQuestions
What time is high tide today in Annapolis Royal?
Today in Annapolis Royal there are high tides at 2:02 am (28.1 ft) and 2:21 pm (29.3 ft) and low tides at 8:14 am and 8:45 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Annapolis Royal?
At 6:15 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:45 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Annapolis Royal?
At 7:57 am. First light comes at 6:53 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:59–4:59 am, Minor 11:56 am–12:56 pm, Major 3:31–5:31 pm, Minor 8:08–9:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Annapolis Royal?
Clear sky, from 37 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Annapolis Royal?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.5 ft waves with a period of 3.8 s from the west. The water is 50.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Annapolis Royal?
The best time to visit Annapolis Royal is from July to August: highs of 74 °F to 74 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 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: Parkers Cove 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).