Baddeck tides today
- Tide now 2.6 ft ↑ rising · high 10:29 pm (4.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:30–11:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 0.4 ft smooth · 2.2 s from the west
- Wind · air 9 mph · 40 °F from the W, gusts 24 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:38 am–5:55 pm 10 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:10 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:10 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Baddeck there are high tides at 10:45 am (4.2 ft) and 10:29 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 4:23 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:29 pm. The sun rises at 7:38 am and sets at 5:55 pm: 10 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:10 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:35 am to 3:35 am and from 2:07 pm to 4:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west (9 mph). Mainly clear, 40 °F.
Fishing in Baddeck today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 10:45 am, coefficient 97
- Minor period 10:30–11:30 am (moonset)
- Rising pressure (+0.30 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 97 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, combines the 10:45 am high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 3:20 pm to 4:10 pm, with the 4:23 pm low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also good from 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm, with the 10:29 pm high tide.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, Atlantic wolffish, haddock and pollock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock. What you can catch
Beach day in Baddeck
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- Low tide at 4:23 pm: more sand
- Feels like 35 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- High tide at 10:45 am, coefficient 97: little sand left
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate offshore wind (15 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 4:14 am
Low tide at 4:14 am and 4:23 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:45 am and 10:29 pm. Coefficient 97 (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 Baddeck
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Tides in Baddeck
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:14 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:45 am 4.2 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 4:23 pm 1.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:29 pm 4.7 ft · coef. 95
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 38 min to high tide at 10:29 pm.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 10:45 am high tide and 95 for the 10:29 pm high tide. 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 (5.0 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (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 28 (coefficient 98, 4.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 33, 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 | 7:38 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 4:14 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:45 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 4:23 pm · 1.4 ft | High tide 10:29 pm · 4.7 ft | Coef. 97 | 92% | Major periods 1:35 am · 2:07 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:40 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 5:03 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:34 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 5:06 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 11:14 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 91 | 84% | Major periods 2:39 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:41 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 5:56 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:27 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 5:52 pm · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 81 | 75% | Major periods 3:44 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:42 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 12:07 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 6:51 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 1:26 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 6:44 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 76 | 64% | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:44 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 1:11 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 6:51 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 1:35 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 65 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:45 am · 4:47 pm | High tide 1:29 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 7:56 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 8:07 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 56 | 41% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:47 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 2:48 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 9:07 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 3:57 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 9:32 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 54 | 31% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:49 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
Baddeck has no station of its own, so we use the tide at North Sydney (TICON-4), 25 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
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 Baddeck
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Saturday 31: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 s, from the northwest (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Baddeck today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:45 am): little current from 10:20 am to 11:10 am
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:14 am (3:59–4:30 am), high tide 10:45 am (10:20–11:10 am), low tide 4:23 pm (4:00–4:40 pm) and high tide 10:29 pm (10:10–10:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:10 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell and light 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 Baddeck.
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Weather in Baddeck
Now in Baddeck
- Low / high
- 37 / 46 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 45%
- Clouds
- 24%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 30 °F
- Visibility
- 15 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 · 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: −0.45 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 | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 38° | 37° | 38° | 41° | 45° | 45° | 40° | 39° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 NW | 12 NW | 10 NW | 11 NW | 13 WNW | 14 WNW | 9 W | 10 W |
| Gusts | 29 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 22 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 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 |
- 6:00 pm 40° 9 W 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 39° 10 W 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 40° 10 W 0.2 ft
- 3:00 am 40° 11 W 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 11 W 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 44° 9 W 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 51° 10 W 0.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 11 W 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 37 / 46 °F | 15 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | 10:45 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 39 / 55 °F | 11 mph WSW | 0.5 ft | 11:34 am · 11:14 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 56 °F | 11 mph WSW | 0.6 ft | 12:27 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 47 °F | 15 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 12:07 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 42 °F | 14 mph W | 0.9 ft | 1:11 am · 1:35 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 50 °F | 18 mph W | 1.0 ft | 1:29 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 35 / 47 °F | 7 mph NW | 0.1 ft | 2:48 am · 3:57 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 55 °F | 13 mph S | 1.0 ft | 3:59 am · 4:54 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 55 °F | 15 mph W | 1.0 ft | 5:03 am · 5:42 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 53 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | 6:00 am · 6:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 55 °F | 11 mph ENE | — | 6:53 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 53 °F | 20 mph WNW | — | 7:41 am · 7:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 46 °F | 19 mph WNW | — | 8:25 am · 8:10 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 31 / 44 °F | 9 mph NW | — | 9:06 am · 8:42 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 39° / 55° 0.5 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 47° / 56° 0.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 37° / 47° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 37° / 42° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 38° / 50° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 35° / 47° 0.1 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 37° / 55° 1.0 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 temperature on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.3 °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 6:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Baddeck
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:32 am
- Full dark 7:01 pm
- Civil dawn 7:07 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 17 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:12 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,738 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Baddeck
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:35–3:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:07–4:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:30–11:30 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:40–7:40 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 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 Baddeck
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.3 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.3 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 0.3 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) 0.3 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Kidston Island Lighthouse 0.3 mi southeast
- Light
- A long green flash every 12 s · LFl G 12s
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 43 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1875
Other lighthouses nearby: Gillis Point Lighthouse (5.5 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BaddeckTides nearby
- Eskasoni 312 mi
- Whycocomagh19 mi
- Balls Creek21 mi
- Sydney Forks21 mi
- Georges River22 mi
- Upper North Sydney23 mi
- Point Edward23 mi
- Howie Centre23 mi
- Little Bras d'Or24 mi
- Coxheath25 mi
Baddeck at a glance
- Town or city of about 818 people. Coordinates: 46.100° N, 60.748° W.
- It is 170 mi northeast of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 9 min earlier and sets 14 min earlier than in Halifax.
- The nearest tide station, North Sydney, is 25 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: The Harbour (2.0 mi).
Questions about BaddeckQuestions
What time is high tide today in Baddeck?
Today in Baddeck there are high tides at 10:45 am (4.2 ft) and 10:29 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 4:23 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Baddeck?
At 5:55 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Baddeck?
At 7:40 am. First light comes at 6:33 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 1:35–3:35 am, Minor 10:30–11:30 am, Major 2:07–4:07 pm, Minor 6:40–7:40 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Baddeck?
Light drizzle, from 37 °F to 46 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (9 mph) and a 45% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Baddeck?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the west.
When is the best time to visit Baddeck?
The best time to visit Baddeck is from July to August: highs of 73 °F, about 9 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: North Sydney 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).