Howie Centre today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–6:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 52 °F smooth · 3.9 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 40 °F from the W, gusts 18 · clear
- Sun 7:36 am–5:53 pm 10 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:08 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:08 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Pressure 30.23 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Strong wind warning · Cabot Strait: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Howie Centre the sun rises at 7:36 am and sets at 5:53 pm: 10 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:08 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 (9 mph). Clear, 40 °F.
Fishing in Howie Centre today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Major period 2:05–4:05 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.23 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:30 am to 3:30 am, with a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:10 am to 8:20 am, with sunrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
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
We don't show the tide for Howie Centre, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Howie Centre
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.9 ft waves
- Feels like 38 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- 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 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Howie Centre, so it doesn't count in the rating.
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 Howie Centre
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Howie Centre.
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Webcams near Howie Centre
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Tides in Howie Centre
Tides in Howie Centre: not available yet
There is no tide station near Howie Centre, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Coxheath · 3.4 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Howie Centre
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-onshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 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 50.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:46 pm (local time).
Diving in Howie Centre today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.6 ft swell at 5 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 51.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:08 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 4:40 pm to 5:50 pm, with little swell and light wind, though with current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Howie Centre, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
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 Howie Centre.
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Weather in Howie Centre
Now in Howie Centre
- Low / high
- 37 / 48 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 29 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- 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: −0.45 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 38° | 37° | 38° | 41° | 46° | 47° | 42° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 WNW | 10 WNW | 9 NW | 10 NW | 12 WNW | 12 WNW | 8 W | 9 W |
| Gusts | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 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 40° 9 W 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 40° 9 W 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 40° 9 W 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 10 W 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 44° 8 WSW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 51° 12 WSW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 12 WSW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 9 SW 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 37 / 48 °F | 13 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 40 / 56 °F | 13 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 53 °F | 12 mph SW | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 47 °F | 14 mph NW | 2.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 36 / 44 °F | 13 mph W | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 51 °F | 15 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 50 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 55 °F | 15 mph S | 1.2 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 57 °F | 14 mph WSW | 0.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 41 / 52 °F | 6 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 56 °F | 11 mph E | 3.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 53 °F | 16 mph W | 4.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 49 °F | 15 mph WNW | 5.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 46 °F | 8 mph NNW | 4.4 ft |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 40° / 56° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 48° / 53° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 38° / 47° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 36° / 44° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 38° / 51° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 37° / 50° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 37° / 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.
- 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 (−4.0 °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 8:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Howie Centre
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 (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 17 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 Howie Centre
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
- 10:28–11:28 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:38–7:38 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 Howie Centre
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 5.6 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 9.1 mi
- Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club Marina 5.6 mi
- Cape Breton Fish and Marine Supply 5.7 mi
- Vernon D'Eon Fishing Supplies 9.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 1,000 ft.
From the shoreline (1,100 ft from Howie Centre) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1,000 ft. 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 1,000 ft. 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) 1,000 ft 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.
Tides near Howie CentreTides nearby
- Sydney Forks2.0 mi
- Coxheath3.4 mi
- Sydney River3.9 mi
- Membertou4.7 mi
- Balls Creek5.6 mi
- Sydney5.8 mi
- Point Edward6.1 mi
- Edwardsville6.6 mi
- Whitney Pier7.0 mi
- Marion Bridge7.1 mi
Howie Centre at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,106 people. Coordinates: 46.075° N, 60.268° W.
- It is 189 mi northeast of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 11 min earlier and sets 16 min earlier than in Halifax.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Nelgah Beach (4.4 mi).
Questions about Howie CentreQuestions
What time is sunset today in Howie Centre?
At 5:53 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Howie Centre?
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 10:28–11:28 am, Major 2:05–4:05 pm, Minor 6:38–7:38 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Howie Centre?
Partly cloudy, from 37 °F to 48 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Howie Centre?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 3.9 s from the north-northwest. The water is 51.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Howie Centre?
The best time to visit Howie Centre 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
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).