Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County) today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Tide now 6.2 ft ↑ rising · high 10:14 am (7.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:00–6:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 52 °F slight · 5.8 s from the south
- Wind · air 7 mph · 43 °F from the WSW, gusts 15 · clear sky
- Surf today 1.0–1.5 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 7:21–11:00 am
- Sun 7:51 am–6:11 pm 10 h 21 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:36 pm
- Strong wind warning · Southwestern Shore: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County) there are high tides at 10:14 am (7.9 ft) and 11:05 pm (6.8 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 4:56 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:14 am. The sun rises at 7:51 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 10 h 21 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:54 am to 4:54 am and from 3:27 pm to 5:27 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (7 mph). Clear sky, 43 °F.
Beach day in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Low tide at 4:56 pm: more sand
- Feels like 56 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves every 5 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 52 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:56 pm
Low tide at 4:14 am and 4:56 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:14 am and 11:05 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 Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)The beach
In Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County), 0.6 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County) →
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Beaches near Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)
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- Little Rissers 1.1 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Sperrys Beach 1.8 mi · W
- Oxner's Beach 4.2 mi · NE
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Fishing in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County) today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:56 pm
- Major period 3:27–5:27 pm
- Sunset at 6:11 pm, golden hour from 5:30 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.30 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, combines the 4:56 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 3:10 am to 4:50 am, with the 4:14 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 9:10 am to 11:10 am, with the 10:14 am high tide, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, blue shark, haddock and pollock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Tides in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:14 am 2.4 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:14 am 7.9 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 4:56 pm 1.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:05 pm 6.8 ft · coef. 83
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 10 min to high tide at 10:14 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 10:14 am high tide and 83 for the 11:05 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.7 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 26 (8.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 27 (-0.2 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 9 to 11 (coefficient 96, 7.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 33, 2.3 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 | 7:51 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 4:14 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 10:14 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 4:56 pm · 1.2 ft | High tide 11:05 pm · 6.8 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:27 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:52 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 5:00 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 10:58 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 5:47 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 11:53 pm · 6.8 ft | Coef. 83 | 75% | Major periods 3:59 am · 4:31 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:53 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 5:54 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 11:48 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 6:43 pm · 1.3 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 64% | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:55 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 12:44 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 5:55 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 11:42 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 6:44 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 81 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:59 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:56 am · 5:06 pm | High tide 12:38 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 7:03 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 12:43 pm · 7.2 ft | Low tide 7:44 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 80 | 41% | Major periods 5:52 am · 6:17 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:57 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 1:36 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 8:12 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 1:49 pm · 7.0 ft | Low tide 8:42 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 80 | 31% | Major periods 6:41 am · 7:04 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:59 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 2:38 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 9:17 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 3:00 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 9:37 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 83 | 21% | Major periods 7:27 am · 7:49 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
Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County) has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Liverpool (TICON-4), 20 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 Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 4.2 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south-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.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.2 °F).
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 8:04 am (local time).
Surf in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County) today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.5 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 0.9 ft swell at 6 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves
- 1.0 ft wind swell at 2 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (7 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:14 am)
- Light: First light 7:21 am · sunrise 7:51 am · sunset 6:11 pm · last light 6:41 pm
- Tide: low 4:14 am (2.4 ft), high 10:14 am (7.9 ft), low 4:56 pm (1.2 ft) and high 11:05 pm (6.8 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 51.8 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 5 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:21 am to 11:00 am, though with small waves, a short-period swell and wind 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 Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County) today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:14 am): little current from 9:50 am to 10:30 am
- 0.9 ft swell at 5 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:14 am (3:40–4:40 am), high tide 10:14 am (9:50–10:30 am), low tide 4:56 pm (4:30–5:20 pm) and high tide 11:05 pm (10:40–11:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 1.8 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 51.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:41 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 11:10 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:20 pm, with slack water at low tide, 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
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Weather in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)
Now in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)
- Low / high
- 38 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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: −0.17 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 38° | 39° | 40° | 45° | 57° | 62° | 55° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 WSW | 8 WSW | 8 WSW | 7 WSW | 10 WSW | 10 SW | 10 SW | 11 SW |
| Gusts | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Waves | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 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 |
- 9:00 am 45° 7 WSW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 10 WSW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 62° 10 SW 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 10 SW 3.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 11 SW 3.3 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 11 SW 3.4 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 12 SW 3.4 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 11 SW 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 38 / 62 °F | 11 mph WSW | 3.4 ft | 10:14 am · 11:05 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 58 °F | 12 mph WSW | 3.4 ft | 10:58 am · 11:53 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 49 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 11:48 am | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 49 °F | 11 mph W | 2.1 ft | 12:44 am · 11:42 am | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 61 °F | 13 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | 12:38 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 32 / 50 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.0 ft | 1:36 am · 1:49 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 32 / 48 °F | 5 mph NW | 4.2 ft | 2:38 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 35 / 54 °F | 7 mph SW | 3.6 ft | 3:40 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 60 °F | 6 mph WSW | 3.6 ft | 4:40 am · 5:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 43 / 55 °F | 10 mph ESE | — | 5:35 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 63 °F | 11 mph S | — | 6:25 am · 6:58 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 57 °F | 15 mph WSW | — | 7:13 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 45 / 55 °F | 7 mph WSW | — | 7:59 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 50 °F | 9 mph NE | — | 8:45 am · 9:38 pm |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 49° / 58° 3.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 36° / 49° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 33° / 49° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 61° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 32° / 50° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 32° / 48° 4.2 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 35° / 54° 3.6 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 (+8.0 °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 8:04 am (local time).
The sun in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:47 am
- Full dark 7:15 pm
- Civil dawn 7:21 am
- Civil dusk 6:41 pm
- Solar noon 1:01 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 21 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:30 pm
- Full dark 7:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,231 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:54–4:54 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:27–5:27 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:48 am–12:48 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:06–9:06 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 Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Pernette Drive Public Boat Launch 5.4 mi
- Ocean33 Fishing Supplies 8.2 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.4 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep2.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 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 2.4 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.
Tides near Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)Tides nearby
- Lunenburg11 mi
- Bridgewater12 mi
- Mahone Bay15 mi
- Liverpool21 mi
- Chester23 mi
- West Dover32 mi
- Hubbards33 mi
- Black Point36 mi
- Ingramport36 mi
- Shad Bay36 mi
Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County) at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 44.234° N, 64.402° W.
- It is 50 mi southwest of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 4 min later than in Halifax.
- In Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County), 0.6 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Liverpool, is 20 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Little Rissers Beach (1.1 mi), Rissers Beach (1.3 mi), Sperrys Beach (1.8 mi), Snug Harbour (2.2 mi).
Questions about Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)Questions
Where is Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)?
In Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County), 0.6 mi from the center, Nova Scotia (Canada). The shore faces south.
What amenities does Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County) have?
OpenStreetMap doesn't list its amenities. Check the town's website or ask at the beach.
What time is high tide today in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)?
Today in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County) there are high tides at 10:14 am (7.9 ft) and 11:05 pm (6.8 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 4:56 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:41 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)?
At 7:52 am. First light comes at 6:48 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 2:54–4:54 am, Minor 11:48 am–12:48 pm, Major 3:27–5:27 pm, Minor 8:06–9:06 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)?
Mainly clear, from 38 °F to 62 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the south. The water is 51.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County)?
The best time to visit Crescent Beach (Lunenburg County) is from July to August: highs of 76 °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: Liverpool 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).