Florence tides today
- Tide now 3.3 ft ↑ rising · high 10:29 pm (4.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:30–11:30 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 51 °F smooth · 4.1 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 42 °F from the WSW, gusts 19 · clear
- Surf tomorrow Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 7:07–11:00 am
- Sun 7:36 am–5:53 pm 10 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:07 pm
- Strong wind warning · Cabot Strait: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Florence 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 7:36 am and sets at 5:53 pm: 10 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:33 am to 3:33 am and from 2:05 pm to 4:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph). Clear, 42 °F.
Fishing in Florence today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 4:23 pm
- Major period 2:05–4:05 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.19 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 3:20 pm to 4:00 pm, combines the 4:23 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, with the 10:45 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also good from 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm, with the 10:29 pm high tide.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, winter flounder, striped bass and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: haddock. What you can catch
Beach day in Florence
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 4:23 pm: more sand
- Feels like 36 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph)
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.9 ft
1.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 52 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- 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 Florence
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- Florence Beach 1.2 mi · E
- Big Pond 1.3 mi · E
- Christies Beach 2.5 mi · SW
- Watsons Beach 3.5 mi · SW
- Indian Beach 3.5 mi · SE
- Parking
- Kellys Beach 4.4 mi · S
- Southeast Bar 4.6 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
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Tides in Florence
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. 2 h 40 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 | 7:36 am · 5:53 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 1:33 am · 2:05 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:38 am · 5:51 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 2:37 am · 3:10 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:39 am · 5:49 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 3:42 am · 4:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:41 am · 5:48 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 4:44 am · 5:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:42 am · 4:46 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 4:42 am · 5:09 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:44 am · 4:45 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 5:35 am · 6:00 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:45 am · 4:44 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 6:24 am · 6:47 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
Tides from the North Sydney station (TICON-4), 2.9 mi from Florence. 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 Florence
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Wednesday 28: 2.2 ft with a period of 5 s, from the north-northwest (slight).
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 50.2 °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 7:49 pm (local time).
Surf in Florence today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.8 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.4 ft swell at 5 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 4:23 pm)
- Light: First light 7:05 am · sunrise 7:36 am · sunset 5:53 pm · last light 6:24 pm
- Tide: low 4:14 am (0.5 ft), high 10:45 am (4.2 ft), low 4:23 pm (1.4 ft) and high 10:29 pm (4.7 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 51.4 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 10 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has 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 Florence today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (4:23 pm): little current from 4:00 pm to 4:40 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- 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.
- Water at 51.4 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 5:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, with slack water at high tide, little swell, 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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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Florence
Now in Florence
- Low / high
- 39 / 47 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 10%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 31 °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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.44 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 40° | 39° | 41° | 43° | 46° | 46° | 43° | 41° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 NW | 13 WNW | 14 NW | 14 NW | 15 WNW | 14 WNW | 10 W | 10 WSW |
| Gusts | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 18 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.4 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 41° 10 WSW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 11 WSW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 12 W 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 43° 12 WSW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 12 WSW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 51° 13 WSW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 15 WSW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 13 WSW 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 39 / 47 °F | 15 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 10:45 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 55 °F | 15 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 11:34 am · 11:14 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 54 °F | 16 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 12:27 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 47 °F | 16 mph NW | 2.0 ft | 12:07 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 43 °F | 16 mph W | 1.9 ft | 1:11 am · 1:35 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 51 °F | 18 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 1:29 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 41 / 48 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | 2:48 am · 3:57 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 41 / 55 °F | 17 mph S | 1.2 ft | 3:59 am · 4:54 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 56 °F | 15 mph WSW | 0.8 ft | 5:03 am · 5:42 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 54 °F | 8 mph S | 0.9 ft | 6:00 am · 6:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 54 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 6:53 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 53 °F | 15 mph WSW | 4.2 ft | 7:41 am · 7:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 48 °F | 14 mph WNW | 5.3 ft | 8:25 am · 8:10 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 44 °F | 12 mph NNW | 4.4 ft | 9:06 am · 8:42 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 42° / 55° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 47° / 54° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 41° / 47° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 39° / 43° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 41° / 51° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 41° / 48° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 41° / 55° 1.2 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 The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.3 °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 7:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Florence
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:30 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 7:05 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (30° high)
- Daylight 10 h 16 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:10 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,771 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Florence
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:33–3:33 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:05–4:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:29–11:29 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:37–7:37 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 Florence
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 8.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp 7.7 mi
- Boat ramp 7.9 mi
- Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club Marina 8.9 mi
- Vernon D'Eon Fishing Supplies 3.6 mi
- Cape Breton Fish and Marine Supply 8.9 mi
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.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Florence) out to sea, heading northeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 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 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther 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
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Sydney front range light 4.5 mi south
Other lighthouses nearby: Point Aconi lighthouse (5.4 mi north).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near FlorenceTides nearby
- Little Bras d'Or2.0 mi
- Sydney Mines2.8 mi
- North Sydney3.6 mi
- Georges River4.0 mi
- South Bar5.1 mi
- Upper North Sydney5.6 mi
- New Victoria6.6 mi
- Edwardsville6.6 mi
- Point Edward6.7 mi
- Balls Creek7.9 mi
Florence at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,684 people. Coordinates: 46.260° N, 60.266° W.
- It is 196 mi northeast of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 10 min earlier and sets 16 min earlier than in Halifax.
- The nearest tide station, North Sydney, is 2.9 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Florence Beach (1.2 mi), Christies Beach (2.4 mi), North Coal Pier (historical) (3.6 mi), South Coal Pier (historical) (3.6 mi).
Questions about FlorenceQuestions
What time is high tide today in Florence?
Today in Florence 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 Florence?
At 5:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Florence?
At 7:38 am. First light comes at 6:31 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 1:33–3:33 am, Minor 10:29–11:29 am, Major 2:05–4:05 pm, Minor 6:37–7:37 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Florence?
Partly cloudy, from 39 °F to 47 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Florence?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the north-northwest. The water is 51.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Florence?
The best time to visit Florence is from July to August: highs of 74 °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).