River John tides today
- Tide now 3.8 ft ↑ rising · high 11:54 pm (6.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:50 pm–12:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 50 °F smooth · 2.9 s from the west-northwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 41 °F from the WSW, gusts 19 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:47 am–6:05 pm 10 h 18 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:21 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:21 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:50–2:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Strong wind warning · Northumberland Strait: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in River John there are high tides at 12:49 pm (5.6 ft) and 11:54 pm (6.2 ft) and low tides at 5:51 am and 6:07 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:54 pm. The sun rises at 7:47 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 18 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:21 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:45 am to 3:45 am and from 2:17 pm to 4:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph). Mainly clear, 41 °F.
Fishing in River John today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:07 pm
- Minor period 6:51–7:51 pm (moonrise)
- Sunset at 6:05 pm, golden hour from 5:22 pm
- Rising pressure (+0.11 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- 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, 5:20 pm to 7:10 pm, combines the 6:07 pm low tide, moonrise, sunset and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure. Also good from 10:50 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:54 pm high tide and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 11:50 am to 1:50 pm, with the 12:49 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, Atlantic cod, Atlantic mackerel and striped bass. October is one of the months when these are seen most: winter flounder and Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in River John
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 6:07 pm: more sand
- Feels like 37 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 50 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.4 ft
2.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 50 °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 5:51 am
Low tide at 5:51 am and 6:07 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:49 pm and 11:54 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 River John
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- Murray Beach 3.7 mi · W
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Tides in River John
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:51 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:49 pm 5.6 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 6:07 pm 3.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:54 pm 6.2 ft · coef. 96
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 6 min to high tide at 11:54 pm.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 12:49 pm high tide and 96 for the 11:54 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.6 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 (6.7 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-0.1 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 27 to 28 (coefficient 97, 5.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 37, 2.9 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 | 7:47 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 5:51 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:49 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 6:07 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 11:54 pm · 6.2 ft | Coef. 97 | 92% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:17 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:48 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 6:37 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:41 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · 3.3 ft | — | Coef. 94 | 84% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:49 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 12:34 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 7:26 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:34 pm · 5.4 ft | Low tide 7:34 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 91 | 75% | Major periods 3:53 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:51 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 1:19 am · 6.1 ft | Low tide 8:19 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:32 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 8:25 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 83 | 64% | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:52 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 1:12 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 3:37 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 8:26 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 72 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:54 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 2:20 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 9:22 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 4:45 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 9:44 pm · 3.6 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:55 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 3:54 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 10:33 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 5:46 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 11:15 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 59 | 31% | Major periods 6:36 am · 6:59 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
River John has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Pictou (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 River John
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 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 Saturday 31: 3.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the 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 48.0 °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 7:48 pm (local time).
Diving in River John today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:49 pm): little current from 12:30 pm to 1:10 pm
- 1.1 ft swell at 3 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:51 am (5:36–6:06 am), high tide 12:49 pm (12:30–1:10 pm), low tide 6:07 pm (5:50–6:22 pm) and high tide 11:54 pm (11:30 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 49.5 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:35 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:21 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 River John.
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Weather in River John
Now in River John
- Low / high
- 35 / 46 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 22%
- Humidity
- 65%
- Dew pointDew point
- 30 °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 · 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 41° | 40° | 38° | 35° | 42° | 46° | 43° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 17 NW | 15 NW | 12 WNW | 11 WSW | 10 W | 9 W | 10 WSW | 11 WSW |
| Gusts | 33 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 |
| Waves | 3.5 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.4 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 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° 11 WSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 40° 12 WSW 1.5 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 11 WSW 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 10 WSW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 12 SW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 12 SW 1.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 13 SW 1.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 10 SW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 46 °F | 17 mph W | 3.5 ft | 12:49 pm · 11:54 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 40 / 57 °F | 17 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 1:41 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 57 °F | 17 mph SW | 2.1 ft | 12:34 am · 2:34 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 46 °F | 19 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 1:19 am · 3:32 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 46 °F | 15 mph W | 3.4 ft | 1:12 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 54 °F | 16 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 2:20 am · 4:45 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 48 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 3:54 am · 5:46 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 59 °F | 19 mph S | 2.1 ft | 5:30 am · 6:37 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 55 °F | 12 mph W | 1.9 ft | 6:48 am · 7:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 60 °F | 8 mph S | 1.0 ft | 7:55 am · 7:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 51 °F | 11 mph N | 2.0 ft | 8:55 am · 8:32 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 48 °F | 20 mph WNW | 4.6 ft | 9:49 am · 9:06 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 46 °F | 17 mph WNW | 4.1 ft | 10:37 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 44 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 11:21 am · 10:11 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 40° / 57° 2.0 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 47° / 57° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 42° / 46° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 33° / 46° 3.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 54° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 48° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 46° / 59° 2.1 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 wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−7.5 °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 7:48 pm (local time).
The sun in River John
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:41 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 18 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:22 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,582 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in River John
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:45–3:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:17–4:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:38–11:38 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:51–7:51 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 River John
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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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 (0.95 mi from River John) out to sea, heading northwest.
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.
Tides near River JohnTides nearby
- Middleton6.7 mi
- Tatamagouche12 mi
- Lyons Brook14 mi
- Caribou17 mi
- Pictou17 mi
- Pictou Landing19 mi
- Wood Islands21 mi
- Hillside21 mi
- Trenton22 mi
- New Glasgow22 mi
River John at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,399 people. Coordinates: 45.750° N, 63.049° W.
- It is 81 mi north of Halifax, the main place in Nova Scotia. The sun rises at the same time and sets 4 min earlier than in Halifax.
- The nearest tide station, Pictou, is 18 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Murray Beach (3.7 mi).
Questions about River JohnQuestions
What time is high tide today in River John?
Today in River John there are high tides at 12:49 pm (5.6 ft) and 11:54 pm (6.2 ft) and low tides at 5:51 am and 6:07 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in River John?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in River John?
At 7:48 am. First light comes at 6:42 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 1:45–3:45 am, Minor 10:38–11:38 am, Major 2:17–4:17 pm, Minor 6:51–7:51 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in River John?
Partly cloudy, from 35 °F to 46 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in River John?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the west-northwest. The water is 49.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit River John?
The best time to visit River John is from July to August: highs of 76 °F to 76 °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: Pictou 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).