Cavendish tides today
- Tide now 3.8 ft ↑ rising · high 7:59 pm (3.8 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:50–4:50 am good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.1 ft · 49 °F slight · 4.3 s from the northwest
- Wind · air 14 mph · 42 °F from the WSW, gusts 22 · clear
- Sun 7:49 am–6:05 pm 10 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:19 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:19 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:50 am–2:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Strong wind warning · Gulf - Magdalen: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Cavendish there are high tides at 9:17 am (1.9 ft) and 7:59 pm (3.8 ft) and low tides at 2:56 am and 12:41 pm. Tide coefficient 106. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:59 pm. The sun rises at 7:49 am and sets at 6:05 pm: 10 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:19 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:46 am to 3:46 am and from 2:18 pm to 4:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.1 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (14 mph). Clear, 42 °F.
Fishing in Cavendish today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 7:59 pm, coefficient 106
- Minor period 6:49–7:49 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), moderate offshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 106 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 pm to 7:50 pm, combines the 7:59 pm high tide, moonrise and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 2:00 am to 3:50 am, with the 2:56 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure and moderate wind. Also worth a try from 8:20 am to 10:20 am, with the 9:17 am high tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, Atlantic cod and Atlantic mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: winter flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Cavendish
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Low tide at 12:41 pm: more sand
- Feels like 33 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Swim with care: 3.7 ft waves every 6 s
- Water at 49 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves every 6 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 49 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:56 am
Low tide at 2:56 am and 12:41 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:17 am and 7:59 pm. Coefficient 106 (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 Cavendish
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- Cavendish Beach 2.7 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- North Rustico Beach 4.5 mi · E
- Parking
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 Cavendish
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:56 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:17 am 1.9 ft · coef. 101
- ▼ Low tide 12:41 pm 1.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 7:59 pm 3.8 ft · coef. 106
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 min to high tide at 7:59 pm.
Tide coefficient 101 for the 9:17 am high tide and 106 for the 7:59 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.3 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 November 26 (4.1 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-0.1 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 114, 3.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 24, 1.0 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 | 7:49 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 2:56 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:17 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 12:41 pm · 1.6 ft | High tide 7:59 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 106 | 92% | Major periods 1:46 am · 2:18 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:51 am · 6:03 pm | Low tide 3:47 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:16 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 1:10 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 8:46 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 113 | 84% | Major periods 2:50 am · 3:23 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:52 am · 6:01 pm | Low tide 4:39 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:21 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 1:44 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 9:34 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 114 | 75% | Major periods 3:55 am · 4:26 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:54 am · 6:00 pm | Low tide 5:34 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:26 pm · 3.7 ft | — | — | Coef. 108 | 64% | Major periods 4:57 am · 5:27 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:55 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 5:33 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:25 pm · 3.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 96 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:55 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:57 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 6:36 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 1:25 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 3:38 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 11:34 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 86 | 41% | Major periods 5:48 am · 6:13 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:58 am · 4:55 pm | Low tide 7:34 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 2:03 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 5:23 pm · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 64 | 31% | Major periods 6:37 am · 7:00 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
Tides from the Rustico station (TICON-4), 4.9 mi from Cavendish. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Cavendish
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant2.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 5.4 ft with a period of 6 s, from the north-northwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 2.7 °F more yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably warmer than the forecast says.
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 48.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.3 °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 7:55 pm (local time).
Surf in Cavendish today
Surf today
Fair- 2.2–3.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.1 ft swell at 5 s from the north, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 12:41 pm)
- Light: First light 7:18 am · sunrise 7:49 am · sunset 6:05 pm · last light 6:36 pm
- Tide: low 2:56 am (0.4 ft), high 9:17 am (1.9 ft), low 12:41 pm (1.6 ft) and high 7:59 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 49.3 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 50 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 7:18 am to 9:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell and cross-shore wind. 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with light offshore wind, though with a short-period 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 Cavendish today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (12:41 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:00 pm
- 2.8 ft swell at 5 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:56 am (2:41–3:11 am), high tide 9:17 am (9:00–9:40 am), low tide 12:41 pm (12:20–1:00 pm) and high tide 7:59 pm (7:44–8:14 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 3.5 ft at 7 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 49.3 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:19 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 8:40 am to 9:50 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
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 Cavendish.
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Weather in Cavendish
Now in Cavendish
- Low / high
- 38 / 43 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 29 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 23
- 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: −0.43 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 41° | 40° | 39° | 38° | 42° | 43° | 43° | 42° |
| Wind (mph) | 19 NW | 16 NW | 13 NW | 11 W | 11 W | 14 WSW | 13 WSW | 14 WSW |
| Gusts | 31 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 22 |
| Waves | 5.4 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.4 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.1 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 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° 14 WSW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 40° 13 WSW 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 14 WSW 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 14 WSW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 43° 15 SW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 49° 15 SW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 15 SW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 52° 18 SW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 38 / 43 °F | 19 mph W | 5.4 ft | 9:17 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 40 / 56 °F | 21 mph SW | 2.1 ft | 10:16 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 55 °F | 21 mph W | 2.2 ft | 11:21 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 47 °F | 20 mph NW | 4.3 ft | 10:26 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 36 / 45 °F | 16 mph W | 3.8 ft | 10:25 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 51 °F | 17 mph WSW | 2.1 ft | 1:25 pm · 11:34 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 46 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | 2:03 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 57 °F | 23 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | 1:00 am · 2:36 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 53 °F | 16 mph WSW | 1.3 ft | 2:30 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 56 °F | 13 mph S | 1.6 ft | 3:54 am · 3:41 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 49 °F | 20 mph NNE | 6.9 ft | 5:10 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 46 °F | 22 mph NW | 7.8 ft | 6:16 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 45 °F | 18 mph WNW | 6.8 ft | 7:16 am · 5:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 44 °F | 14 mph NNW | 4.5 ft | 8:10 am · 6:01 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 40° / 56° 2.1 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 47° / 55° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 42° / 47° 4.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 36° / 45° 3.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 42° / 51° 2.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 46° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 45° / 57° 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 rain on Saturday 31. 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 (−7.4 °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 7:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Cavendish
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:43 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 7:18 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:57 pm (30° high)
- Daylight 10 h 15 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:22 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,560 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cavendish
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:46–3:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:18–4:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:43–11:43 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:49–7:49 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 Cavendish
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.1 mi
- Boat ramp 6.0 mi
- Boat ramp 6.3 mi
- Stanley Bridge Wharf 3.9 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Cavendish) out to sea, heading north.
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.
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
North Rustico Harbour Light 4.7 mi southeast
- Light
- Yellow light, on and off for equal times, every 10 s · Iso Y 10s
- Range
- 13 nautical miles (15 mi)
- Light height
- 39 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 33 ft
- Built
- 1876
Other lighthouses nearby: New London Lighthouse (5.3 mi west).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CavendishTides nearby
- Stanley Bridge3.4 mi
- North Rustico3.9 mi
- Kensington13 mi
- Crapaud18 mi
- Central Bedeque18 mi
- West Royalty19 mi
- Sherwood19 mi
- Clyde River19 mi
- Victoria19 mi
- Cornwall19 mi
Cavendish at a glance
- Town or city of about 323 people. Coordinates: 46.483° N, 63.382° W.
- It is 21 mi northwest of Charlottetown, the main place in Prince Edward Island. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 1 min later than in Charlottetown.
- The nearest tide station, Rustico, is 4.9 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Cavendish Beach (2.7 mi), North Rustico Beach (4.5 mi).
Questions about CavendishQuestions
What time is high tide today in Cavendish?
Today in Cavendish there are high tides at 9:17 am (1.9 ft) and 7:59 pm (3.8 ft) and low tides at 2:56 am and 12:41 pm. Tide coefficient 106.
What time is sunset today in Cavendish?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cavendish?
At 7:51 am. First light comes at 6:44 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 1:46–3:46 am, Minor 10:43–11:43 am, Major 2:18–4:18 pm, Minor 6:49–7:49 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Cavendish?
Overcast, from 38 °F to 43 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (14 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cavendish?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.1 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the northwest. The water is 49.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cavendish?
The best time to visit Cavendish 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
Tide: Rustico 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).