Wood Islands tides today
- Tide now 7.2 ft ↓ falling · low 6:35 am (0.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:50–6:30 pm great day · 9/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 51 °F slight · 3.3 s from the west
- Wind · air 13 mph · 42 °F from the WSW, gusts 24 · clear
- Sun 7:47 am–6:01 pm 10 h 14 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:20 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:20 pm
- Best time to dive 12:40–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Strong wind warning · Northumberland Strait: winds of 20 to 33 knots at sea. Until further notice. Environment Canada
Today in Wood Islands there is high tide at 1:36 pm (6.9 ft) and low tides at 6:35 am and 6:53 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:35 am. The sun rises at 7:47 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 10 h 14 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:20 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:47 am to 4:47 am and from 3:20 pm to 5:20 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (13 mph). Clear, 42 °F.
Fishing in Wood Islands today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:53 pm
- Sunset at 6:01 pm, golden hour from 5:19 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.32 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
- A major period lines up with sunset
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:50 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:53 pm low tide, sunset, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm, with the 1:36 pm high tide, moonset, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:30 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:35 am low tide, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind.
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: Atlantic cod. What you can catch
Beach day in Wood Islands
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 6:53 pm: more sand
- Feels like 51 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- Water at 51 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.9 ft
1.9 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 2 · SPF 15
Max UV 2 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:35 am
Low tide at 6:35 am and 6:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:36 pm. Coefficient 92 (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 Wood Islands
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Wood Islands.
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Tides in Wood Islands
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 6:35 am 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:36 pm 6.9 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 6:53 pm 4.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 1 min to low tide at 6:35 am.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 1:36 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.1 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 (7.6 ft) and the lowest, on June 16 (-0.2 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 95, 6.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 19 to 20 (coefficient 35, 3.0 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 · 6:01 pm | Low tide 6:35 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 1:36 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 6:53 pm · 4.0 ft | — | Coef. 92 | 84% | Major periods 2:47 am · 3:20 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:49 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 12:41 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 7:24 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 2:28 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 7:38 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 90 | 75% | Major periods 3:52 am · 4:24 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:50 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 8:18 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 3:24 pm · 6.4 ft | Low tide 8:28 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 82 | 64% | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:24 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:52 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 1:21 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 8:18 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 3:26 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 8:27 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:53 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 2:28 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 9:23 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 4:30 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 9:40 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:10 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:54 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 3:51 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 10:31 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 5:31 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 11:02 pm · 3.8 ft | Coef. 61 | 31% | Major periods 6:34 am · 6:58 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:56 am · 4:53 pm | High tide 5:20 am · 6.3 ft | Low tide 11:37 am · 2.6 ft | High tide 6:23 pm · 6.2 ft | — | Coef. 64 | 21% | Major periods 7:20 am · 7:43 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
Tides from the Wood Islands station (TICON-4), 1.2 mi from Wood Islands. 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 Wood Islands
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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: 3.4 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 49.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 12:31 am (local time).
Diving in Wood Islands today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:36 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 2:00 pm
- 0.8 ft swell at 3 s from the west-northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:00 am (11:30 pm–12:20 am), low tide 6:35 am (6:20–6:50 am), high tide 1:36 pm (1:20–2:00 pm) and low tide 6:53 pm (6:30–7:20 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 50.4 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:32 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:20 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 2:30 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 Wood Islands.
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Weather in Wood Islands
Now in Wood Islands
- Low / high
- 42 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 72%
- Dew pointDew point
- 34 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.36 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 | 42° | 43° | 44° | 46° | 53° | 57° | 55° | 52° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 WSW | 13 WSW | 13 WSW | 12 WSW | 12 WSW | 12 WSW | 13 SW | 13 SW |
| Gusts | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
| Waves | 2.3 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 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 |
- 12:00 am 42° 13 WSW 2.3 ft
- 3:00 am 43° 13 WSW 2.3 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 13 WSW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 46° 12 WSW 1.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 53° 12 WSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 57° 12 WSW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 13 SW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 52° 13 SW 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 42 / 57 °F | 16 mph WSW | 2.5 ft | 1:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 57 °F | 17 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 12:41 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 39 / 45 °F | 17 mph NW | 3.4 ft | 1:27 am · 3:24 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 45 °F | 16 mph W | 3.1 ft | 1:21 am · 3:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 55 °F | 17 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 2:28 am · 4:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 51 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 3:51 am · 5:31 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 57 °F | 20 mph S | 2.8 ft | 5:20 am · 6:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 44 / 54 °F | 13 mph W | 2.5 ft | 6:39 am · 7:07 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 58 °F | 7 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | 7:48 am · 7:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 52 °F | 14 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 8:49 am · 8:25 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 48 °F | 18 mph WNW | 4.6 ft | 9:44 am · 9:02 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 45 °F | 16 mph WNW | 4.1 ft | 10:32 am · 9:37 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 45 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 11:15 am · 10:12 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 35 / 49 °F | 10 mph SSW | 1.3 ft | 11:55 am · 10:44 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 45° / 57° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 39° / 45° 3.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 37° / 45° 3.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 43° / 55° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 44° / 51° 1.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 44° / 57° 2.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 44° / 54° 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 temperature tomorrow. 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, warmer than normal for late October (+4.2 °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 12:31 am (local time).
The sun in Wood Islands
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:41 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 6:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:55 pm (30° high)
- Daylight 10 h 14 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:19 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,342 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Wood Islands
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,718 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:47–4:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:20–5:20 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:51 am–12:51 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:50–8:50 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 Wood Islands
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Wood Islands.
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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 (0.75 mi from Wood Islands) out to sea, heading southwest.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
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Wood Islands Lighthouse 1.2 mi south
- Light
- White light, on and off for equal times, every 10 s · Iso W 10s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 72 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 54 ft
- Built
- 1876
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Wood IslandsTides nearby
- Murray River7.3 mi
- Belfast10 mi
- Montague15 mi
- Caribou16 mi
- Three Rivers17 mi
- Georgetown18 mi
- Cardigan20 mi
- Pictou20 mi
- Pictou Landing21 mi
- Lyons Brook21 mi
Wood Islands at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 45.967° N, 62.749° W.
- It is 26 mi southeast of Charlottetown, the main place in Prince Edward Island. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Charlottetown.
- The nearest tide station, Wood Islands, is 1.2 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Wood IslandsQuestions
What time is high tide today in Wood Islands?
Today in Wood Islands there is high tide at 1:36 pm (6.9 ft) and low tides at 6:35 am and 6:53 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Wood Islands?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Wood Islands?
At 7:49 am. First light comes at 6:42 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 2:47–4:47 am, Minor 11:51 am–12:51 pm, Major 3:20–5:20 pm, Minor 7:50–8:50 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Wood Islands?
Partly cloudy, from 42 °F to 57 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (13 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Wood Islands?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the west. The water is 50.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Wood Islands?
The best time to visit Wood Islands 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: Wood Islands 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).