Margaretsville tides today
- Tide now 3.8 ft ↑ rising · high 2:51 am (37.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–3:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 51 °F slight · 3.2 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 42 °F from the WSW, gusts 23 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:53 am–6:14 pm 10 h 21 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:33 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:33 pm
- Diving tomorrow 7:50–10:30 am great day · 9/10
- Strong wind warning · Fundy: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Margaretsville there are high tides at 2:04 am (37.5 ft) and 2:21 pm (38.9 ft) and low tides at 8:14 am and 8:44 pm. Tide coefficient 79. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:51 am. The sun rises at 7:53 am and sets at 6:14 pm: 10 h 21 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:33 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:53 am to 3:53 am and from 2:25 pm to 4:25 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph). Partly cloudy, 42 °F.
Fishing in Margaretsville today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 8:14 am
- Sunrise at 7:53 am
- Rising pressure (+0.25 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 79 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:20 am to 8:40 am, combines the 8:14 am low tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:00 am, with the 2:04 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 2:20 pm to 3:20 pm, with the 2:21 pm high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, haddock, Atlantic cod and Atlantic mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Margaretsville
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 8:14 am: more sand
- Feels like 37 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 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 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:14 am
Low tide at 8:14 am and 8:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:04 am and 2:21 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
Beaches near Margaretsville
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Tides in Margaretsville
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:04 am 37.5 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 8:14 am 5.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:21 pm 38.9 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 8:44 pm 3.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 57 min to high tide at 2:51 am.
Tide coefficient 79 for the 2:04 am high tide and 79 for the 2:21 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 35.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 (40.2 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (1.7 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 82, 35.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 49, 22.2 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 | 7:53 am · 6:14 pm | High tide 2:04 am · 37.5 ft | Low tide 8:14 am · 5.2 ft | High tide 2:21 pm · 38.9 ft | Low tide 8:44 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 79 | 92% | Major periods 1:53 am · 2:25 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:55 am · 6:13 pm | High tide 2:51 am · 37.1 ft | Low tide 9:02 am · 5.6 ft | High tide 3:10 pm · 38.6 ft | Low tide 9:34 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 78 | 84% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:30 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:56 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 3:42 am · 36.6 ft | Low tide 9:54 am · 6.2 ft | High tide 4:02 pm · 37.9 ft | Low tide 10:27 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 75 | 75% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:58 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 4:37 am · 36.0 ft | Low tide 10:51 am · 6.9 ft | High tide 4:59 pm · 37.1 ft | Low tide 11:25 pm · 5.6 ft | Coef. 72 | 64% | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:59 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 4:37 am · 35.5 ft | Low tide 10:52 am · 7.4 ft | High tide 5:01 pm · 36.3 ft | Low tide 11:27 pm · 6.3 ft | Coef. 69 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:02 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:00 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 5:41 am · 35.2 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · 7.6 ft | High tide 6:08 pm · 35.8 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:02 am · 5:05 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · 6.7 ft | High tide 6:48 am · 35.3 ft | Low tide 1:04 pm · 7.4 ft | High tide 7:17 pm · 35.7 ft | Coef. 66 | 31% | Major periods 6:44 am · 7:07 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
Margaretsville has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Spencers Island (TICON-4), 26 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 Margaretsville
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.9 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 3.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the southwest (slight).
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 (−0.9 °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 8:52 pm (local time).
Surf in Margaretsville today
Surf today
Poor- 0.8–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.0 ft swell at 3 s from the west-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 0.7 ft wind swell at 2 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (8 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (high tide at 2:21 pm)
- Light: First light 7:23 am · sunrise 7:53 am · sunset 6:14 pm · last light 6:44 pm
- Tide: high 2:04 am (37.5 ft), low 8:14 am (5.2 ft), high 2:21 pm (38.9 ft) and low 8:44 pm (3.8 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 51.1 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:23 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 Margaretsville today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (8:14 am): little current from 7:50 am to 8:40 am
- 1.0 ft swell at 3 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 2:04 am (1:30–2:30 am), low tide 8:14 am (7:50–8:40 am), high tide 2:21 pm (1:50–2:50 pm) and low tide 8:44 pm (8:20–9:10 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 51.1 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:44 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:33 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:50 am to 9:20 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 12:50 pm to 3:20 pm, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Margaretsville.
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Weather in Margaretsville
Now in Margaretsville
- Low / high
- 35 / 46 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 59%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 31 °F
- Visibility
- 16 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: −0.48 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 40° | 38° | 36° | 39° | 44° | 46° | 43° | 42° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 NNW | 12 NNW | 7 NW | 6 NW | 9 WNW | 13 W | 10 WSW | 11 WSW |
| Gusts | 21 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.8 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 42° 11 WSW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 44° 10 WSW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 11 WSW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 10 WSW 2.7 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 9 SW 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 12 SW 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 19 WSW 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 18 SW 3.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 46 °F | 17 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 2:04 am · 2:21 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 59 °F | 21 mph SW | 3.7 ft | 2:51 am · 3:10 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 57 °F | 22 mph WSW | 3.9 ft | 3:42 am · 4:02 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 49 °F | 22 mph NW | 3.5 ft | 4:37 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 49 °F | 20 mph W | 3.4 ft | 4:37 am · 5:01 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 53 °F | 19 mph WSW | 3.5 ft | 5:41 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 49 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.9 ft | 6:48 am · 7:17 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 50 °F | 9 mph SW | 4.5 ft | 7:53 am · 8:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 52 °F | 10 mph SW | 3.4 ft | 8:55 am · 9:24 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 53 °F | 15 mph SSE | 2.6 ft | 9:50 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 50 °F | 15 mph WNW | 4.0 ft | 10:40 am · 11:06 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 47 °F | 14 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 11:24 am · 11:49 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 47 °F | 11 mph WNW | 3.3 ft | 12:05 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 46 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.1 ft | 12:29 am · 12:44 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 43° / 59° 3.7 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 50° / 57° 3.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 42° / 49° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 39° / 49° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 53° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 49° 1.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 42° / 50° 4.5 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. 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, cooler than normal for late October (−6.7 °F; normal high: 53 °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 8:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Margaretsville
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:49 am
- Full dark 7:19 pm
- Civil dawn 7:23 am
- Civil dusk 6:44 pm
- Solar noon 1:04 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 21 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:32 pm
- Full dark 7:19 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,446 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Margaretsville
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:53–3:53 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:25–4:25 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:43–11:43 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:03–8:03 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 Margaretsville
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Margaretsville.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,300 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (500 ft from Margaretsville) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,300 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,300 ft): 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.7 mi from shore.
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
Margaretsville lighthouse 0.1 mi north
- Built
- 1859
Other lighthouses nearby: Port George lighthouse (5.6 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MargaretsvilleTides nearby
- Harbourville14 mi
- Bridgetown18 mi
- Advocate Harbour24 mi
- Kentville28 mi
- New Minas29 mi
- Granville Ferry30 mi
- Hillsburn30 mi
- Annapolis Royal31 mi
- Fundy-St. Martins31 mi
- St. Martins32 mi
Margaretsville at a glance
- Town or city of about 212 people. Coordinates: 45.048° N, 65.065° W.
- It is 78 mi west of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 7 min later and sets 5 min later than in Halifax.
- The nearest tide station, Spencers Island, is 26 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about MargaretsvilleQuestions
What time is high tide today in Margaretsville?
Today in Margaretsville there are high tides at 2:04 am (37.5 ft) and 2:21 pm (38.9 ft) and low tides at 8:14 am and 8:44 pm. Tide coefficient 79.
What time is sunset today in Margaretsville?
At 6:14 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:44 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Margaretsville?
At 7:55 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 1:53–3:53 am, Minor 10:43–11:43 am, Major 2:25–4:25 pm, Minor 7:03–8:03 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Margaretsville?
Partly cloudy, from 35 °F to 46 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Margaretsville?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 3.2 s from the west-southwest. The water is 51.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Margaretsville?
The best time to visit Margaretsville is from July to August: highs of 75 °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: Spencers Island 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).