Lower Economy today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time to fish 3:30–6:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 51 °F smooth · 3.0 s from the west
- Wind · air 9 mph · 41 °F from the WSW, gusts 18 · clear
- Sun 7:51 am–6:08 pm 10 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:28 pm
- Best time to dive 3:30–4:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Pressure 30.26 inHg falling · falling tomorrow
- Strong wind warning · Fundy: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today, Thursday, October 29, in Lower Economy the sun rises at 7:51 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 10 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:53 am to 4:53 am and from 3:25 pm to 5:25 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph). Clear, 41 °F.
Fishing in Lower Economy today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 3:25–5:25 pm
- Sunset at 6:08 pm, golden hour from 5:25 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.32 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, combines a major period, sunset, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 2:50 am to 4:50 am, with a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 7:20 am to 8:30 am, with sunrise and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, striped bass, Atlantic mackerel and longfin inshore squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: winter flounder. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Lower Economy, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Lower Economy
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- Feels like 49 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy water
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 51 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Lower Economy, 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 Lower Economy
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Sand Point Beach 3.9 mi · W
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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Webcams near Lower Economy
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Tides in Lower Economy
Tides in Lower Economy: not available yet
There is no tide station near Lower Economy, 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 Economy Point · 4.7 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Lower Economy
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the west (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 49.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.7 °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 12:24 am (local time).
Diving in Lower Economy today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the west: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.9 mph current toward the west (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 50.4 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:38 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines little swell and the sun high, though with moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 7:50 am to 10:30 am, with little swell, though with moderate wind and current.
We don't have a reliable tide for Lower Economy, 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 Lower Economy.
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Weather in Lower Economy
Now in Lower Economy
- Low / high
- 41 / 56 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 1%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 36 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 19
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.37 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 41° | 42° | 43° | 46° | 54° | 56° | 53° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 WSW | 10 WSW | 11 WSW | 13 WSW | 14 WSW | 14 WSW | 12 WSW | 13 SW |
| Gusts | 18 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 26 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 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 |
- 12:00 am 41° 9 WSW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 10 WSW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 43° 11 WSW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 13 WSW 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 14 WSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 14 WSW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 12 WSW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 13 SW 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 41 / 56 °F | 14 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 59 °F | 13 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 35 / 45 °F | 14 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 30 / 46 °F | 11 mph W | 2.1 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 54 °F | 15 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 53 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 58 °F | 15 mph S | 2.3 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 60 °F | 8 mph W | 1.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 59 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.3 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 52 °F | 17 mph N | 1.1 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 45 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 50 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.3 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 33 / 46 °F | 8 mph N | 0.7 ft | |
| Wed 11 | 33 / 48 °F | 10 mph S | 0.5 ft |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 47° / 59° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 35° / 45° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 30° / 46° 2.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 54° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 44° / 53° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 47° / 58° 2.3 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 46° / 60° 1.8 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 rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.5 °F; normal high: 51 °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 12:24 am (local time).
The sun in Lower Economy
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:46 am
- Full dark 7:13 pm
- Civil dawn 7:21 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 1:00 pm (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 16 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:25 pm
- Full dark 7:13 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,259 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lower Economy
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:53–4:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:25–5:25 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:53 am–12:53 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:58–8:58 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 Lower Economy
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Lower Economy.
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (700 ft from Lower Economy) out to sea, heading south.
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.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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
Five Islands lighthouse 5.0 mi west
- Built
- 1914
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Lower EconomyTides nearby
- Portapique14 mi
- Parrsboro16 mi
- Scot's Bay21 mi
- Oxford24 mi
- Upper Burlington25 mi
- Hantsport25 mi
- Avondale27 mi
- Canning27 mi
- Wolfville29 mi
- Port Williams29 mi
Lower Economy at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,111 people. Coordinates: 45.401° N, 63.986° W.
- It is 56 mi north of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 3 min later and sets at the same time than in Halifax.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Sand Point Beach (3.9 mi).
Questions about Lower EconomyQuestions
What time is sunset today in Lower Economy?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lower Economy?
At 7:53 am. First light comes at 6:47 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 2:53–4:53 am, Minor 11:53 am–12:53 pm, Major 3:25–5:25 pm, Minor 7:58–8:58 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lower Economy?
Mainly clear, from 41 °F to 56 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lower Economy?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the west. The water is 50.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lower Economy?
The best time to visit Lower Economy is from July to August: highs of 75 °F, about 10 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).