Musquodoboit Harbour tides today
- Tide now 2.5 ft ↑ rising · high 10:40 am (6.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:30–6:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 51 °F slight · 4.9 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 39 °F from the WSW, gusts 15 · clear
- Sun 7:47 am–6:05 pm 10 h 19 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:28 pm
- Best time to dive 10:00–11:40 am great day · 10/10
- Strong wind warning · Eastern Shore - eastern half, western half: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Musquodoboit Harbour there are high tides at 10:40 am (6.7 ft) and 11:20 pm (6.3 ft) and low tides at 4:52 am and 5:26 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:40 am. The sun rises at 7:47 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 19 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:49 am to 4:49 am and from 3:22 pm to 5:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (8 mph). Clear, 39 °F.
Fishing in Musquodoboit Harbour today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:26 pm
- Major period 3:22–5:22 pm
- Sunset at 6:05 pm, golden hour from 5:24 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.28 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 5:26 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 3:50 am to 4:50 am, with the 4:52 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 9:40 am to 11:40 am, with the 10:40 am high tide, falling pressure and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic cod, Atlantic mackerel, pollock and winter flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Musquodoboit Harbour
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Low tide at 5:26 pm: more sand
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 5 s
- Water at 51 °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 51 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:26 pm
Low tide at 4:52 am and 5:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:40 am and 11:20 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 Musquodoboit Harbour
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- West Petpeswick Beach 0.6 mi · SW
- Parking
- Conrods Beach 6.0 mi · S
- Kents Beach 6.1 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 Musquodoboit Harbour
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:52 am 1.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:40 am 6.7 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 5:26 pm 1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:20 pm 6.3 ft · coef. 73
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 17 min to high tide at 10:40 am.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 10:40 am high tide and 73 for the 11:20 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.4 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 February 18 (8.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (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 26 to 28 (coefficient 85, 5.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 38, 2.8 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 | 7:47 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 4:52 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 10:40 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 5:26 pm · 1.3 ft | High tide 11:20 pm · 6.3 ft | Coef. 77 | 84% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:22 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:48 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 5:50 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 11:29 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 6:27 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 68 | 75% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:49 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 12:12 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 6:57 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 12:21 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 7:35 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 64 | 64% | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:51 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 7:13 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 12:20 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 7:45 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:52 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 8:27 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 1:27 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 8:53 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 50 | 41% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:53 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 2:32 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 9:36 am · 2.4 ft | High tide 2:47 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 9:56 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 52 | 31% | Major periods 6:36 am · 6:59 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:55 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 3:50 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 10:37 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 4:08 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 10:54 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 58 | 21% | Major periods 7:22 am · 7:44 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
Musquodoboit Harbour has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Murphys Cove (TICON-4), 18 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 Musquodoboit Harbour
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 4.4 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 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 6:23 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44258. Data Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada (data license), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Musquodoboit Harbour today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:40 am): little current from 10:20 am to 11:00 am
- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:52 am (4:10–5:30 am), high tide 10:40 am (10:20–11:00 am), low tide 5:26 pm (4:50–6:00 pm) and high tide 11:20 pm (11:00–11:40 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 50.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 4:40 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at low tide and light wind, though with 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Musquodoboit Harbour.
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Weather in Musquodoboit Harbour
Now in Musquodoboit Harbour
- Low / high
- 37 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 37 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 22
- 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 (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.26 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 | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 38° | 38° | 39° | 43° | 53° | 58° | 52° | 51° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 W | 8 WSW | 8 WSW | 8 WSW | 9 SW | 10 SW | 11 SW | 13 SW |
| Gusts | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.9 ft | 2.3 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.9 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 |
- 6:00 am 39° 8 WSW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 43° 8 WSW 1.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 53° 9 SW 2.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 10 SW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 11 SW 3.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 51° 13 SW 3.9 ft
- 12:00 am 51° 13 SW 4.1 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 12 SW 4.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 37 / 58 °F | 13 mph WSW | 4.0 ft | 10:40 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 56 °F | 13 mph WSW | 4.1 ft | 11:29 am | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 49 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | 12:12 am · 12:21 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 48 °F | 10 mph W | 2.3 ft | 1:09 am · 12:20 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 57 °F | 12 mph WSW | 3.2 ft | 1:15 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 32 / 47 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | 2:32 am · 2:47 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 31 / 47 °F | 6 mph NNW | 4.4 ft | 3:50 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 36 / 51 °F | 9 mph SW | 4.1 ft | 4:52 am · 5:15 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 42 / 60 °F | 6 mph W | 2.8 ft | 5:41 am · 6:08 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 55 °F | 8 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 6:23 am · 6:54 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 56 °F | 12 mph S | 6.9 ft | 7:02 am · 7:35 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 56 °F | 13 mph WSW | 7.0 ft | 7:39 am · 8:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 43 / 49 °F | 8 mph WSW | 5.6 ft | 8:15 am · 8:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 46 / 50 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.6 ft | 8:51 am · 9:29 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 49° / 56° 4.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 36° / 49° 2.3 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 33° / 48° 2.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 57° 3.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 32° / 47° 2.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 31° / 47° 4.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 36° / 51° 4.1 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 rain tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.8 °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 6:23 am (local time).
The sun in Musquodoboit Harbour
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:42 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 19 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:24 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,315 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Musquodoboit Harbour
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:49–4:49 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:22–5:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:46 am–12:46 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 Musquodoboit Harbour
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Chezzetcook Lake Water Access 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Boat ramp 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 6.3 mi
- Boat ramp 6.3 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 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Musquodoboit Harbour) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.45 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 0.45 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.45 mi 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 Musquodoboit HarbourTides nearby
- Head of Chezzetcook5.7 mi
- East Lawrencetown12 mi
- Mineville13 mi
- Lawrencetown14 mi
- Cow Bay17 mi
- Woodlawn20 mi
- Eastern Passage20 mi
- Imperoyal21 mi
- Woodside22 mi
- Albro Lake22 mi
Musquodoboit Harbour at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,714 people. Coordinates: 44.783° N, 63.149° W.
- It is 23 mi northeast of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Halifax.
- The nearest tide station, Murphys Cove, is 18 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about Musquodoboit HarbourQuestions
What time is high tide today in Musquodoboit Harbour?
Today in Musquodoboit Harbour there are high tides at 10:40 am (6.7 ft) and 11:20 pm (6.3 ft) and low tides at 4:52 am and 5:26 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Musquodoboit Harbour?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Musquodoboit Harbour?
At 7:48 am. First light comes at 6:43 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 2:49–4:49 am, Minor 11:46 am–12:46 pm, Major 3:22–5:22 pm, Minor 7:58–8:58 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Musquodoboit Harbour?
Clear sky, from 37 °F to 58 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Musquodoboit Harbour?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the south-southwest. The water is 50.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Musquodoboit Harbour?
The best time to visit Musquodoboit Harbour 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: Murphys Cove 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).