Milford tides today
- Tide now 1.2 ft ↓ falling · low 7:57 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:10–8:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 61 °F smooth · 3.7 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 60 °F from the ESE, gusts 17 · overcast
- Sun 7:25 am–6:06 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:43 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:20–3:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Milford there are high tides at 12:45 am (4.0 ft) and 1:01 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 7:00 am and 7:57 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:57 pm. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:06 pm: 10 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:37 am to 3:37 am and from 2:08 pm to 4:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (9 mph). Overcast, 60 °F.
Fishing in Milford today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:57 pm
- Minor period 7:13–8:13 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (1.1 ft waves)
- 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, 7:10 pm to 8:10 pm, combines the 7:57 pm low tide, moonrise and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with the 7:00 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, with the 1:01 pm high tide and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, Atlantic croaker, weakfish and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic croaker and weakfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Milford
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 61 °F (cold)
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 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:57 pm
Low tide at 7:00 am and 7:57 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:45 am and 1:01 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 Milford
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Milford.
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Tides in Milford
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:45 am 4.0 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 7:00 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:01 pm 4.7 ft · coef. 75
- ▼ Next low tide 7:57 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 5 min to low tide at 7:57 pm.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 12:45 am high tide and 75 for the 1:01 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.4 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 June 14 (4.9 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.4 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical 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. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 11 (coefficient 81, 4.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 58, 3.4 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 | 7:25 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 12:45 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 7:00 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:01 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 7:57 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 77 | 91% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:08 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:36 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 7:50 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:52 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 8:52 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 74 | 84% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 2:31 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 8:45 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:50 pm · 4.5 ft | Low tide 9:49 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 70 | 74% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 3:33 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 9:46 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:54 pm · 4.4 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 66 | 63% | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 3:38 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 9:49 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:03 pm · 4.3 ft | Low tide 10:47 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 4:46 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 10:54 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 5:12 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 11:45 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 5:51 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:17 pm · 4.2 ft | — | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Milford has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Newport Landing (NOAA), 29 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. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Reedy Point reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Milford
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.9 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north (slight).
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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.2 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:52 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station DRSD1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Milford today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:01 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:40 pm
- 1.3 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:45 am (11:50 pm–1:20 am), low tide 7:00 am (6:00–7:40 am), high tide 1:01 pm (12:10–1:40 pm) and low tide 7:57 pm (7:20–8:30 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 60.3 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:20 am to 8:00 am, with slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind and weak 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
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Milford
Now in Milford
- Low / high
- 46 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 89%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 36
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.22 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 51° | 47° | 46° | 53° | 64° | 64° | 60° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 E | 5 N | 3 N | 3 N | 9 E | 10 E | 8 ESE | 5 SE |
| Gusts | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 12 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 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 60° 8 ESE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 5 SE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 3 ESE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 4 SE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 5 SSE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 0 SSW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 2 WSW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 4 SW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 46 / 66 °F | 10 mph E | 1.6 ft | 12:45 am · 1:01 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 71 °F | 5 mph S | 1.0 ft | 1:36 am · 1:52 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 74 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.9 ft | 2:31 am · 2:50 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 62 °F | 8 mph N | 1.9 ft | 3:33 am · 3:54 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 66 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 3:38 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 68 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.8 ft | 4:46 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 69 °F | 9 mph E | 0.9 ft | 5:51 am · 6:17 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 70 °F | 10 mph E | 1.6 ft | 6:52 am · 7:15 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 69 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.8 ft | 7:47 am · 8:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 67 °F | 10 mph W | 1.9 ft | 8:37 am · 8:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 62 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 9:23 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 59 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 10:05 am · 10:25 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 57 °F | 6 mph N | 1.7 ft | 10:45 am · 11:07 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 60 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 11:23 am · 11:48 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 47° / 71° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 52° / 74° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 44° / 62° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 66° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 68° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 51° / 69° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 55° / 70° 1.6 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (64 °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 5:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Milford
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:57 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 41 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:28 pm
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,743 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Milford
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:37–3:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:01–11:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:13–8:13 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 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 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 Milford
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Mispillion Riverwalk 0.4 mi
- Jetty 6.8 mi
- Jetty 6.9 mi
- Jetty 7.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Cedar Creek Public Boat Ramp 6.0 mi
- Coursey Pond Boat Ramp 7.0 mi
- Boat ramp 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 8.5 mi
- Treading Water Hunting and Fishing Supplies 1.4 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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Tides near MilfordTides nearby
- Slaughter Beach6.7 mi
- South Bowers10 mi
- Bowers Beach10 mi
- Lewes18 mi
- Port Mahon19 mi
- Greensboro21 mi
- Denton22 mi
- West Denton22 mi
- Rehoboth Beach23 mi
- Millsboro23 mi
Milford at a glance
- Town or city of about 10,252 people. Coordinates: 38.913° N, 75.428° W.
- It is 18 mi northwest of Lewes, the main place in Delaware. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Lewes.
- The nearest tide station, Newport Landing, is 29 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Mispillion Marina (1.3 mi), New Wharf (2.1 mi).
Questions about MilfordQuestions
What time is high tide today in Milford?
Today in Milford there are high tides at 12:45 am (4.0 ft) and 1:01 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 7:00 am and 7:57 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Milford?
At 6:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Milford?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:27 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 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 1:37–3:37 am, Minor 10:01–11:01 am, Major 2:08–4:08 pm, Minor 7:13–8:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Milford?
Overcast, from 46 °F to 66 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Milford?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the east-southeast. The water is 60.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Milford?
The best time to visit Milford is from May to October: highs of 69 °F to 87 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 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: NOAA station Newport Landing (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).