Birchtown tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↑ rising · high 11:07 pm (2.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:10 pm–12:00 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 53 °F smooth · 7.6 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 38 °F from the WSW, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:52 am–6:18 pm 10 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:40 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:40 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:20 am–12:10 pm great day · 10/10
- Strong wind warning · Southwestern Shore: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Birchtown there are high tides at 10:23 am (3.9 ft) and 11:07 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 5:03 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:07 pm. The sun rises at 7:52 am and sets at 6:18 pm: 10 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:40 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:55 am to 3:55 am and from 2:26 pm to 4:26 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph). Mainly clear, 38 °F.
Fishing in Birchtown today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:14 am
- Major period 1:55–3:55 am
- Rising pressure (+0.35 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 am to 3:50 am, combines the 4:14 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:40 am to 11:20 am, with the 10:23 am high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure. Also good from 10:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:07 pm high tide.
Species with the most records nearby: pollock, blue shark, Atlantic cod and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: pollock. What you can catch
Beach day in Birchtown
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 5:03 pm: more sand
- Feels like 43 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:14 am
Low tide at 4:14 am and 5:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:23 am and 11:07 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 Birchtown
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Long Beach 1.9 mi · SE
- Pollys Meadow Beach 2.1 mi · SE
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Birchtown
Webcams provided by windy.com — add a webcam
Tides in Birchtown
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:14 am -2.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:23 am 3.9 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 5:03 pm -3.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:07 pm 2.4 ft · coef. 87
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 17 min to high tide at 11:07 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 10:23 am high tide and 87 for the 11:07 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.6 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 (4.3 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-4.1 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 90, 7.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 43, 4.0 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 | 7:52 am · 6:18 pm | Low tide 4:14 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 10:23 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 5:03 pm · -3.8 ft | High tide 11:07 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 89 | 92% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:54 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 5:04 am · -2.5 ft | High tide 11:11 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 5:57 pm · -3.6 ft | High tide 12:00 am · 2.2 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:58 am · 3:31 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:55 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 5:58 am · -2.3 ft | High tide 12:03 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · -3.4 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 75% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:56 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 12:58 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 6:58 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 1:00 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 7:56 pm · -3.2 ft | Coef. 75 | 64% | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:58 am · 5:12 pm | High tide 1:03 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 7:04 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 1:04 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 8:00 pm · -3.0 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:59 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 2:13 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 8:14 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 2:16 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:04 pm · -2.8 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:00 am · 5:09 pm | High tide 3:23 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:26 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 3:28 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · -2.8 ft | Coef. 64 | 31% | Major periods 6:45 am · 7:09 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
Birchtown has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.5 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 Birchtown
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 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 Friday 30: 2.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
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 8:50 pm (local time).
Diving in Birchtown today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:23 am): little current from 10:00 am to 10:40 am
- 1.2 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.3 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:14 am (3:50–4:40 am), high tide 10:23 am (10:00–10:40 am), low tide 5:03 pm (4:40–5:20 pm) and high tide 11:07 pm (10:40–11:30 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 52.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:47 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:40 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:20 pm to 5:40 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
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 Birchtown.
If you know one, you can add it to OpenStreetMap and it will show up here after the next update. Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Birchtown
Now in Birchtown
- Low / high
- 27 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 36%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 33 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 24
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.50 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 31° | 30° | 28° | 29° | 46° | 49° | 43° | 38° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 W | 4 WNW | 4 NW | 3 WNW | 5 WNW | 7 W | 5 W | 4 WSW |
| Gusts | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 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° 4 WSW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 37° 3 WSW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 38° 4 WSW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 37° 4 SW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 43° 6 SW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 10 WSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 10 WSW 1.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 9 SW 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 27 / 49 °F | 7 mph W | 1.6 ft | 10:23 am · 11:07 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 37 / 59 °F | 11 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 11:11 am · 12:00 am | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 61 °F | 10 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | 12:03 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 32 / 49 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.7 ft | 12:58 am · 1:00 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 28 / 51 °F | 9 mph W | 1.4 ft | 1:03 am · 1:04 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 58 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.7 ft | 2:13 am · 2:16 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 55 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 3:23 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 54 °F | 6 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 4:24 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 55 °F | 7 mph SE | 2.7 ft | 5:16 am · 5:34 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 56 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.4 ft | 6:01 am · 6:26 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 54 °F | 8 mph WSW | 3.5 ft | 6:43 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 51 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 7:22 am · 7:58 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 54 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.0 ft | 8:00 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 51 °F | 6 mph N | 1.2 ft | 8:38 am · 9:20 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 37° / 59° 2.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 49° / 61° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 32° / 49° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 28° / 51° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 58° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 41° / 55° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 38° / 54° 3.0 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.7 °F; normal high: 54 °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 8:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Birchtown
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:49 am
- Full dark 7:21 pm
- Civil dawn 7:23 am
- Civil dusk 6:47 pm
- Solar noon 1:05 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 25 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:37 pm
- Full dark 7:21 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,425 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Birchtown
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:55–3:55 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:26–4:26 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:38–11:38 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:10–8:10 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 Birchtown
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
.jpg)
Sandy Point light 4.7 mi southeast
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near BirchtownTides nearby
- Shelburne3.0 mi
- Clyde River9.4 mi
- Lockeport14 mi
- Barrington16 mi
- Shag Harbour24 mi
- The Hawk26 mi
- Tusket30 mi
- Yarmouth37 mi
Birchtown at a glance
- Town or city of about 200 people. Coordinates: 43.748° N, 65.379° W.
- It is 109 mi southwest of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 6 min later and sets 9 min later than in Halifax.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Long Beach (Shelburne County) (1.8 mi), Pollys Meadow Beach (2.0 mi), Shelburne Harbour (4.1 mi).
Questions about BirchtownQuestions
What time is high tide today in Birchtown?
Today in Birchtown there are high tides at 10:23 am (3.9 ft) and 11:07 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 5:03 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Birchtown?
At 6:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:47 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Birchtown?
At 7:54 am. First light comes at 6:50 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 1:55–3:55 am, Minor 10:38–11:38 am, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 7:10–8:10 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Birchtown?
Mainly clear, from 27 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Birchtown?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 7.6 s from the south-southeast. The water is 52.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Birchtown?
The best time to visit Birchtown is from July to August: highs of 73 °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: 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).