Blacksmiths Beach today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 11:13 pm (2.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:10 pm–12:00 am average day · 6/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 52 °F slight · 6.4 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 6 mph · 41 °F from the WSW, gusts 16 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:52 am–6:18 pm 10 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:41 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:20–11:30 am great day · 9/10
- Strong wind warning · Southwestern Shore: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Blacksmiths Beach there are high tides at 10:30 am (3.9 ft) and 11:13 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 5:05 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:13 pm. The sun rises at 7:52 am and sets at 6:18 pm: 10 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:41 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 slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph). Mainly clear, 41 °F.
Beach day in Blacksmiths Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 5:05 pm: more sand
- Feels like 42 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate 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 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 4:14 am
Low tide at 4:14 am and 5:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:30 am and 11:13 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
About Blacksmiths BeachThe beach
In North East Harbour, 1.4 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in North East Harbour →
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Beaches near Blacksmiths Beach
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- Blanche Beach 3.0 mi · S
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Fishing in Blacksmiths Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:14 am
- Major period 1:55–3:55 am
- Rising pressure (+0.36 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and some swell (2.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:40 am to 11:30 am, with the 10:30 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also good from 10:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:13 pm high tide and some swell.
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
Tides in Blacksmiths Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:14 am -2.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:30 am 3.9 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 5:05 pm -3.8 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:13 pm 2.4 ft · coef. 87
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 31 min to high tide at 11:13 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 10:30 am high tide and 87 for the 11:13 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.7 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 (4.4 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, 7.7 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 · -2.8 ft | High tide 10:30 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 5:05 pm · -3.8 ft | High tide 11:13 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 89 | 92% | Major periods 1:55 am · 2:26 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:53 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 5:04 am · -2.6 ft | High tide 11:18 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 6:00 pm · -3.6 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:59 am · 3:31 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:55 am · 6:15 pm | High tide 12:06 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 5:59 am · -2.4 ft | High tide 12:11 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 6:58 pm · -3.4 ft | Coef. 82 | 75% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:35 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:56 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 1:04 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 6:59 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 1:09 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 8:00 pm · -3.2 ft | Coef. 75 | 64% | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:57 am · 5:13 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 7:06 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 1:13 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 8:04 pm · -3.0 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:03 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:58 am · 5:11 pm | High tide 2:19 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 8:18 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 2:23 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:08 pm · -2.8 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:56 am · 6:21 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:00 am · 5:10 pm | High tide 3:27 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 9:29 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 3:35 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 10:08 pm · -2.8 ft | Coef. 65 | 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
Blacksmiths Beach has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 0.8 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 Blacksmiths Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.2 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 4.8 ft with a period of 5 s, from the 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 51.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 8:41 pm (local time).
Surf in Blacksmiths Beach today
Surf today
Fair- 1.5–2.3 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.6 ft swell at 8 s from the southeast, a bit short
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:30 am)
- Light: First light 7:22 am · sunrise 7:52 am · sunset 6:18 pm · last light 6:48 pm
- Tide: low 4:14 am (-2.8 ft), high 10:30 am (3.9 ft), low 5:05 pm (-3.8 ft) and high 11:13 pm (2.4 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 52.3 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 33 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:22 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water. 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Blacksmiths Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (5:05 pm): little current from 4:40 pm to 5:30 pm
- 1.4 ft swell at 8 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 4:14 am (3:50–4:40 am), high tide 10:30 am (10:10–10:50 am), low tide 5:05 pm (4:40–5:30 pm) and high tide 11:13 pm (10:50–11:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.4 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. 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: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:48 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also good from 9:50 am to 11:00 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 Blacksmiths Beach.
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Weather in Blacksmiths Beach
Now in Blacksmiths Beach
- Low / high
- 31 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 36%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 11 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.51 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 | 32° | 31° | 32° | 33° | 46° | 49° | 43° | 41° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 WNW | 3 NNW | 3 NNW | 3 NNW | 5 WNW | 8 W | 6 W | 6 WSW |
| Gusts | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
| Waves | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 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 41° 6 WSW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 7 WSW 2.1 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 8 WSW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 7 WSW 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 10 SW 2.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 13 WSW 2.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 14 WSW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 13 SW 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 31 / 49 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.9 ft | 10:30 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 57 °F | 14 mph SW | 4.3 ft | 11:18 am | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 60 °F | 14 mph WSW | 4.8 ft | 12:06 am · 12:11 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 35 / 49 °F | 14 mph NW | 4.4 ft | 1:04 am · 1:09 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 32 / 51 °F | 13 mph W | 3.3 ft | 1:09 am · 1:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 57 °F | 13 mph WSW | 3.3 ft | 2:19 am · 2:23 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 54 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | 3:27 am · 3:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 53 °F | 9 mph SSW | 5.4 ft | 4:28 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 54 °F | 10 mph ESE | 5.4 ft | 5:20 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 56 °F | 14 mph SE | 3.4 ft | 6:06 am · 6:31 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 54 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.5 ft | 6:48 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 51 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 7:27 am · 8:02 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 54 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.0 ft | 8:05 am · 8:43 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 51 °F | 6 mph N | 1.2 ft | 8:42 am · 9:24 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 42° / 57° 4.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 49° / 60° 4.8 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 35° / 49° 4.4 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 32° / 51° 3.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 57° 3.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 54° 2.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 41° / 53° 5.4 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain 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 (−5.4 °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 8:41 pm (local time).
The sun in Blacksmiths Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:49 am
- Full dark 7:21 pm
- Civil dawn 7:22 am
- Civil dusk 6:48 pm
- Solar noon 1:05 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 26 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:38 pm
- Full dark 7:21 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,424 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Blacksmiths Beach
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
- 10:37–11:37 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:11–8:11 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 Blacksmiths Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.4 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Blacksmiths Beach) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep1.4 mi
- 66 ft deep2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.4 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Lighthouse 2.6 mi southeast
- Light
- Steady white light · F W
- Tower height
- 42 ft
- Built
- 1915
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Blacksmiths BeachTides nearby
- Clyde River8.6 mi
- Barrington9.1 mi
- The Hawk14 mi
- Birchtown15 mi
- Shelburne16 mi
- Shag Harbour17 mi
- Lockeport18 mi
- Tusket37 mi
Blacksmiths Beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 43.531° N, 65.385° W.
- It is 118 mi southwest of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 9 min later than in Halifax.
- In North East Harbour, 1.4 mi from the center.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Blanche Beach (3.0 mi), Negro Harbour (3.0 mi).
Questions about Blacksmiths BeachQuestions
Where is Blacksmiths Beach?
In North East Harbour, 1.4 mi from the center, Nova Scotia (Canada). The shore faces southeast.
What amenities does Blacksmiths Beach have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Blacksmiths Beach?
Today in Blacksmiths Beach there are high tides at 10:30 am (3.9 ft) and 11:13 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 5:05 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Blacksmiths Beach?
At 6:18 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:48 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Blacksmiths Beach?
At 7:53 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 10:37–11:37 am, Major 2:26–4:26 pm, Minor 7:11–8:11 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Blacksmiths Beach?
Mainly clear, from 31 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Blacksmiths Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the south-southwest. The water is 52.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Blacksmiths Beach?
The best time to visit Blacksmiths Beach is from July to August: highs of 70 °F to 71 °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).