Millsboro tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↑ rising · high 11:56 pm (2.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:00 pm–12:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves 3.0 ft slight · 6.0 s from the east
- Wind · air 4 mph · 56 °F from the E, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:24 am–6:06 pm 10 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:43 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:30 am–1:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Millsboro there are high tides at 11:37 am (3.7 ft) and 11:56 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 5:32 am and 6:40 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:56 pm. The sun rises at 7:24 am and sets at 6:06 pm: 10 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:36 am to 3:36 am and from 2:08 pm to 4:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Overcast, 56 °F.
Fishing in Millsboro today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:40 pm
- Sunset at 6:06 pm, golden hour from 5:29 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:40 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:00 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:56 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, weakfish, spot and longfin inshore squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: weakfish and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Millsboro
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 6:40 pm: more sand
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Swim with care: 3.2 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.2 ft
3.2 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- 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 5:32 am
Low tide at 5:32 am and 6:40 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:37 am and 11:56 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 Millsboro
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Tides in Millsboro
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:32 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:37 am 3.7 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 6:40 pm 0.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:56 pm 2.8 ft · coef. 80
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 8 min to high tide at 11:56 pm.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 11:37 am high tide and 80 for the 11:56 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.4 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 June 15 (3.8 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.4 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 10 (coefficient 84, 3.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 46, 2.1 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 | 7:24 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 5:32 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:37 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 6:40 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:56 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 82 | 91% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:08 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 6:21 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:29 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 7:37 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 84% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 12:50 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:16 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:27 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 8:34 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:15 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:28 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 9:31 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:28 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:29 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 9:28 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:29 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 2:57 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:21 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:31 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 10:24 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 68 | 41% | Major periods 5:37 am · 6:02 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:30 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 4:01 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 10:28 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:31 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:18 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 70 | 30% | Major periods 6:26 am · 6:49 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
Tides from the Rosedale Beach station (NOAA), 4.3 mi from Millsboro. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Millsboro
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.1 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 Wednesday 28: 3.7 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:47 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44084, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Millsboro today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:37 am): little current from 11:10 am to 12:00 pm
- 3.1 ft surface waves
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:32 am (5:10–5:50 am), high tide 11:37 am (11:10 am–12:00 pm), low tide 6:40 pm (6:20–7:00 pm) and high tide 11:56 pm (11:30 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.7 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or 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, 10:40 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 5:20 pm to 6:30 pm, with slack water at low tide and light wind.
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 Millsboro.
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Weather in Millsboro
Now in Millsboro
- Low / high
- 44 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 88%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 39
- 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: −0.19 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 | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 49° | 46° | 45° | 52° | 65° | 66° | 62° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 E | 4 NNE | 3 N | 3 N | 10 ENE | 7 E | 7 ESE | 5 E |
| Gusts | 11 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.0 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 55° 5 E 3.0 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 4 ESE 2.8 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 5 ESE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 4 E 2.6 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 0 NW 2.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 67° 3 SW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 4 WSW 2.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 2 SW 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 66 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | 11:37 am · 11:56 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 47 / 71 °F | 5 mph SSE | 2.8 ft | 12:29 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 74 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | 12:50 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 61 °F | 8 mph N | 3.2 ft | 1:51 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 45 / 65 °F | 5 mph SE | 2.0 ft | 1:54 am · 2:29 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 68 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 2:57 am · 3:31 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 69 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 4:01 am · 4:31 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 70 °F | 10 mph E | 4.2 ft | 5:01 am · 5:26 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 69 °F | 12 mph ESE | 4.4 ft | 5:55 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 67 °F | 10 mph W | 4.6 ft | 6:43 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 62 °F | 11 mph NW | 5.3 ft | 7:29 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 59 °F | 10 mph NW | 4.9 ft | 8:14 am · 8:28 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 57 °F | 8 mph N | 3.5 ft | 8:57 am · 9:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 61 °F | 5 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 9:38 am · 9:52 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 47° / 71° 2.8 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 51° / 74° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 44° / 61° 3.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 45° / 65° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 49° / 68° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 52° / 69° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 55° / 70° 4.2 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: a bit warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (65 °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 7:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Millsboro
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:25 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 42 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,753 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Millsboro
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:36–3:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 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 Millsboro
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Bayside Pier 7.7 mi
- Crabbing Pier 7.9 mi
- Holts Landing State Park Pier 8.8 mi
- Cupola Park Boat Ramp 0.3 mi
- Millsboro Pond Boat Ramp 0.4 mi
- Ingrams Pond Boat Ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Rosedale Public Boat Ramp 4.5 mi
- Gull's Way Marina 4.5 mi
- Marina 6.1 mi
- The Lead Pot Bait & Tackle 4.3 mi
- Rick's Bait & Tackle 6.7 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Millsboro) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.6 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 0.6 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) 0.6 mi out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near MillsboroTides nearby
- Warwick3.4 mi
- Long Neck7.8 mi
- Ocean View11 mi
- Bishopville12 mi
- Bethany Beach13 mi
- Dewey Beach14 mi
- South Bethany14 mi
- Rehoboth Beach15 mi
- Lewes15 mi
- Laurel15 mi
Millsboro at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,216 people. Coordinates: 38.592° N, 75.291° W.
- It is 15 mi southwest of Lewes, the main place in Delaware. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Lewes.
- The nearest tide station, Rosedale Beach, is 4.3 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about MillsboroQuestions
What time is high tide today in Millsboro?
Today in Millsboro there are high tides at 11:37 am (3.7 ft) and 11:56 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 5:32 am and 6:40 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Millsboro?
At 6:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Millsboro?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:26 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 1:36–3:36 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 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 Millsboro?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Millsboro?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the east.
When is the best time to visit Millsboro?
The best time to visit Millsboro is from May to September: highs of 74 °F to 86 °F, about 11 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: NOAA station Rosedale Beach (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).