Charlottetown tides today
- Tide now 5.2 ft ↓ falling · low 7:17 pm (3.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:20–7:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 49 °F smooth · 2.7 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 43 °F from the WSW, gusts 20 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:48 am–6:04 pm 10 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 7:19 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:19 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:20–3:20 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 Charlottetown there are high tides at 12:09 am (8.5 ft) and 1:33 pm (8.5 ft) and low tides at 6:56 am and 7:17 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:17 pm. The sun rises at 7:48 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 10 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:19 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 1.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph). Partly cloudy, 43 °F.
Fishing in Charlottetown today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:56 am
- Sunrise at 7:48 am
- Rising pressure (+0.30 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:20 am to 8:00 am, combines the 6:56 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 6:20 pm to 7:30 pm, with the 7:17 pm low tide, moonrise and sunset.
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 Charlottetown
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Cross-shore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Feels like 34 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 49 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 1:33 pm, coefficient 95: little sand left
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 49 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:17 pm
Low tide at 6:56 am and 7:17 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:09 am and 1:33 pm. Coefficient 95 (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 Charlottetown
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- Brighton Shore 1.3 mi · W
- Langley Beach 1.6 mi · S
- Keppoch Beach 2.9 mi · S
- Heartz Shore 3.2 mi · NE
- Kinlock Beach 3.2 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 Charlottetown
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:09 am 8.5 ft · coef. 94
- ▼ Low tide 6:56 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:33 pm 8.5 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Next low tide 7:17 pm 3.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 18 min to low tide at 7:17 pm.
Tide coefficient 94 for the 12:09 am high tide and 95 for the 1:33 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 8.3 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 December 25 (8.9 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-0.6 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 come from October 27 to 29 (coefficient 95, 8.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 20 (coefficient 36, 3.9 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 | 7:48 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 12:09 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 6:56 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:33 pm · 8.5 ft | Low tide 7:17 pm · 3.4 ft | Coef. 95 | 92% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:17 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:49 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 12:48 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 7:42 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 2:20 pm · 8.4 ft | Low tide 8:01 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 94 | 84% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:51 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 1:30 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 8:29 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 3:09 pm · 8.1 ft | Low tide 8:47 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 90 | 75% | Major periods 3:54 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:52 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 2:16 am · 8.4 ft | Low tide 9:19 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:03 pm · 7.8 ft | Low tide 9:37 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 83 | 64% | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:54 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 2:09 am · 8.1 ft | Low tide 9:11 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:02 pm · 7.4 ft | Low tide 9:33 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:55 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 3:12 am · 7.8 ft | Low tide 10:08 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 5:07 pm · 7.3 ft | Low tide 10:38 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:56 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 4:29 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 11:11 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 6:11 pm · 7.3 ft | Low tide 11:50 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 60 | 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
Tides from the Charlottetown station (TICON-4), 0.4 mi from Charlottetown. 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 Charlottetown
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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 2.6 ft with a period of 4 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 cools over the next few days: about 47.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.2 °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 4:59 pm (local time).
Diving in Charlottetown today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:33 pm): little current from 1:10 pm to 1:50 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the west: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:09 am (11:40 pm–12:30 am), low tide 6:56 am (6:40–7:11 am), high tide 1:33 pm (1:10–1:50 pm) and low tide 7:17 pm (7:00–7:32 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 48.7 °F: a drysuit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:35 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 7:19 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 2:20 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
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Weather in Charlottetown
Now in Charlottetown
- Low / high
- 35 / 43 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 71%
- Humidity
- 54%
- Dew pointDew point
- 28 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 25
- 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 (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.52 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 39° | 35° | 35° | 35° | 42° | 43° | 43° | 41° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 WNW | 11 WNW | 11 W | 10 WNW | 10 W | 12 WSW | 11 WSW | 13 WSW |
| Gusts | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 23 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.7 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 pm 43° 11 WSW 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 41° 13 WSW 1.7 ft
- 12:00 am 39° 12 WSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 12 WSW 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 13 WSW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 43° 13 WSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 50° 13 WSW 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 15 SW 1.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 35 / 43 °F | 13 mph W | 1.7 ft | 12:09 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 39 / 55 °F | 19 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | 12:48 am · 2:20 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 58 °F | 19 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | 1:30 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 46 °F | 18 mph NW | 2.0 ft | 2:16 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 43 °F | 14 mph W | 1.8 ft | 2:09 am · 4:02 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 52 °F | 15 mph W | 2.2 ft | 3:12 am · 5:07 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 37 / 47 °F | 8 mph E | 0.7 ft | 4:29 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 53 °F | 19 mph SSW | 2.5 ft | 5:56 am · 7:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 57 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.7 ft | 7:21 am · 7:53 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 63 °F | 13 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 8:32 am · 8:35 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 60 °F | 12 mph S | 3.3 ft | 9:32 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 60 °F | 17 mph SE | 5.3 ft | 10:23 am · 9:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 49 / 58 °F | 17 mph SSW | 4.7 ft | 11:09 am · 10:30 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 49 °F | 19 mph SW | 2.1 ft | 11:51 am · 11:04 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 39° / 55° 2.6 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 47° / 58° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 38° / 46° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 33° / 43° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 52° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 37° / 47° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 42° / 53° 2.5 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−8.0 °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 4:59 pm (local time).
The sun in Charlottetown
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:42 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 7:17 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:56 pm (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 16 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:21 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,577 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Charlottetown
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
- 10:41–11:41 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 Charlottetown
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.6 mi
- Quartermaster Marine 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Public Canoe/Kayak Launch 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Canoe/Kayak Launch 2.8 mi
- Quartermaster Marina 0.3 mi
- Charlottetown Yacht Club Marina 0.3 mi
- Charlottetown Seaport Marina 0.4 mi
- Patackle Fishing Accessories 0.2 mi
- Ac Fishing Tackle Ltd. 1.4 mi
- Eskape Anglers 2021 2.5 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 1.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Charlottetown) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.1 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 1.1 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.1 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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Brighton Beach Range Front Light 1.1 mi west
- Light
- Steady yellow light · F Y
- Range
- 19 nautical miles (22 mi)
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Brighton Beach Range Rear Light (1.2 mi west), Warren Cove Range Front Lighthouse (2.5 mi south).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CharlottetownTides nearby
- Brighton0.9 mi
- Southport1.2 mi
- Spring Park1.4 mi
- Sherwood2.3 mi
- West Royalty2.4 mi
- Stratford2.5 mi
- Cornwall4.5 mi
- Alexandra5.3 mi
- Clyde River6.8 mi
- Scotchfort13 mi
Charlottetown at a glance
- Town or city of about 38,809 people. Coordinates: 46.235° N, 63.126° W.
- The nearest tide station, Charlottetown, is 0.4 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Brighton Shore (1.3 mi), Langley Beach (1.5 mi), Franklin Point Wharf (historical) (1.7 mi), Heartz Shore (3.2 mi).
Questions about CharlottetownQuestions
What time is high tide today in Charlottetown?
Today in Charlottetown there are high tides at 12:09 am (8.5 ft) and 1:33 pm (8.5 ft) and low tides at 6:56 am and 7:17 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Charlottetown?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Charlottetown?
At 7:49 am. First light comes at 6:43 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 10:41–11:41 am, Major 2:17–4:17 pm, Minor 6:49–7:49 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Charlottetown?
Overcast, from 35 °F to 43 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (11 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Charlottetown?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the west-southwest. The water is 48.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Charlottetown?
The best time to visit Charlottetown 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: Charlottetown 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).