Beals tides today
- Tide now -1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 7:06 pm (-1.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:10–8:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 50 °F smooth · 5.3 s from the south
- Wind · air 9 mph · 44 °F from the WSW, gusts 17 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:03 am–5:25 pm 10 h 22 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 6:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:46 pm
- Diving tomorrow 7:00–8:10 am great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. From 2:00 pm tomorrow to Fri 30, 9:00 am. NWS Caribou ME
Today in Beals there are high tides at 12:26 am (13.0 ft) and 12:43 pm (13.9 ft) and low tides at 6:35 am and 7:06 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:06 pm. The sun rises at 7:03 am and sets at 5:25 pm: 10 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:04 am to 3:04 am and from 1:36 pm to 3:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph). Mainly clear, 44 °F.
Fishing in Beals today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:35 am
- Sunrise at 7:03 am
- Rising pressure (+0.22 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 7:40 am, combines the 6:35 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 6:10 pm to 8:10 pm, with the 7:06 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, Atlantic cod, haddock and longfin inshore squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and Atlantic halibut. What you can catch
Beach day in Beals
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Sunny
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.5 ft waves
- Feels like 39 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 50 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:43 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 50 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:06 pm
Low tide at 6:35 am and 7:06 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:26 am and 12:43 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 Beals
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- Little Pond Beach 3.2 mi · NE
- Pobblestone Cove 3.5 mi · NE
- Ballast Island Ledge 4.2 mi · NE
- Sandy River Beach 4.3 mi · NE
- Indian Landing 5.7 mi · NE
- Roque Island Ledge 5.7 mi · NE
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Maine (Maine Healthy Beaches).
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 Beals
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:26 am 13.0 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 6:35 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:43 pm 13.9 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 7:06 pm -1.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 16 min to low tide at 7:06 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 12:26 am high tide and 83 for the 12:43 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 15.0 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 December 25 (14.3 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-1.5 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 26 to 29 (coefficient 84, 15.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 49, 8.2 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 | 7:03 am · 5:25 pm | High tide 12:26 am · 13.0 ft | Low tide 6:35 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:43 pm · 13.9 ft | Low tide 7:06 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 1:04 am · 1:36 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:04 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 1:14 am · 12.8 ft | Low tide 7:24 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:33 pm · 13.7 ft | Low tide 7:58 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:08 am · 2:40 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:05 am · 5:22 pm | High tide 2:06 am · 12.5 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:26 pm · 13.3 ft | Low tide 8:52 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:12 am · 3:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:07 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 3:02 am · 12.1 ft | Low tide 9:14 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:25 pm · 12.9 ft | Low tide 9:51 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:08 am · 4:19 pm | High tide 3:03 am · 11.7 ft | Low tide 9:15 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 3:28 pm · 12.4 ft | Low tide 9:53 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:09 am · 4:18 pm | High tide 4:08 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 10:21 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 12.1 ft | Low tide 10:58 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:11 am · 4:17 pm | High tide 5:16 am · 11.5 ft | Low tide 11:28 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 5:43 pm · 12.0 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 30% | Major periods 5:55 am · 6:18 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
Beals has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Shoppee Point (NOAA), 8.8 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 Eastport reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Beals
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 4.3 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south-southwest (moderate).
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 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 6:51 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44027, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Beals today
Surf today
Poor- 1.3–2.0 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 1.4 ft swell at 9 s from the south-southeast, a bit short
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 12:43 pm)
Rip current risk tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Light: First light 6:33 am · sunrise 7:03 am · sunset 5:25 pm · last light 5:55 pm
- Tide: high 12:26 am (13.0 ft), low 6:35 am (-0.2 ft), high 12:43 pm (13.9 ft) and low 7:06 pm (-1.1 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 50.2 °F: a 6/5 hooded fullsuit with booties and gloves.
- Energy: 25 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water. 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm also works.
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.
Diving in Beals today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:43 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 1:20 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:26 am (11:50 pm–1:00 am), low tide 6:35 am (6:00–7:10 am), high tide 12:43 pm (12:00–1:20 pm) and low tide 7:06 pm (6:30–7:40 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 50.2 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:55 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 6:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:10 am, with slack water at low tide, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Beals.
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Weather in Beals
Now in Beals
- Low / high
- 30 / 47 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 23%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 32 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- 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: −0.46 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 34° | 31° | 30° | 35° | 46° | 47° | 44° | 43° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 N | 5 N | 4 N | 4 N | 6 WSW | 10 SW | 9 WSW | 9 WSW |
| Gusts | 20 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 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 44° 9 WSW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 43° 9 WSW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 9 WSW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 8 WSW 1.7 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 9 SW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 12 SW 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 16 SW 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 55° 18 SW 3.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 30 / 47 °F | 12 mph W | 1.6 ft | 12:26 am · 12:43 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 55 °F | 19 mph SW | 4.3 ft | 1:14 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 57 °F | 18 mph W | 4.3 ft | 2:06 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 41 / 48 °F | 15 mph NW | 2.1 ft | 3:02 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 38 / 51 °F | 13 mph W | 2.2 ft | 3:03 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 54 °F | 12 mph WSW | 2.2 ft | 4:08 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 44 / 51 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 5:16 am · 5:43 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 51 °F | 9 mph SW | 4.1 ft | 6:20 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 52 °F | 11 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 7:19 am · 7:46 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 48 / 52 °F | 14 mph SSE | 3.8 ft | 8:11 am · 8:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 51 °F | 12 mph NW | 4.4 ft | 8:58 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 34 / 49 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.4 ft | 9:41 am · 10:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 32 / 53 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.8 ft | 10:22 am · 10:50 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 32 / 48 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 11:01 am · 11:30 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 43° / 55° 4.3 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 49° / 57° 4.3 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 41° / 48° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 38° / 51° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 45° / 54° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 44° / 51° 1.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 51° 4.1 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 wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−6.0 °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 6:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Beals
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:58 am
- Full dark 6:29 pm
- Civil dawn 6:33 am
- Civil dusk 5:55 pm
- Solar noon 12:14 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 22 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:44 pm
- Full dark 6:29 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,273 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Beals
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:04–3:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:36–3:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:51–10:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:16–7:16 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 Beals
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- U.S. Coast Guard - Station Jonesport 0.5 mi
- USCG 0.5 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Mill Dam 6.0 mi
- Chandler Bay Boat Access 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- Boat ramp 8.8 mi
- Addison Point Town Landing 9.3 mi
- Marina 1.3 mi
- Moosabec Bait 0.2 mi
- William Coffin & Sons 7.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
Moose Peak Light Shalen’s New Home 5.1 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 30 s · Fl W 30s
- Range
- 20 nautical miles (23 mi)
- Light height
- 72 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 57 ft
- Built
- 1827
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Tides near BealsTides nearby
- Jonesport1.2 mi
- Roque Bluffs9.3 mi
- Addison9.3 mi
- Jonesboro10 mi
- Columbia Falls11 mi
- Harrington12 mi
- Milbridge13 mi
- Machias15 mi
- Machiasport16 mi
- Cherryfield16 mi
Beals at a glance
- Town or city of about 643 people. Coordinates: 44.520° N, 67.615° W.
- It is 144 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises 9 min earlier and sets 12 min earlier than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Shoppee Point, is 8.8 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Little Pond Beach (3.2 mi), Pobblestone Cove (3.5 mi), Ballast Island Ledge (4.2 mi), Sandy River Beach (4.3 mi).
Questions about BealsQuestions
What time is high tide today in Beals?
Today in Beals there are high tides at 12:26 am (13.0 ft) and 12:43 pm (13.9 ft) and low tides at 6:35 am and 7:06 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Beals?
At 5:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Beals?
At 7:04 am. First light comes at 6:00 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 1:04–3:04 am, Minor 9:51–10:51 am, Major 1:36–3:36 pm, Minor 6:16–7:16 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Beals?
Partly cloudy, from 30 °F to 47 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Beals?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 5.3 s from the south. The water is 50.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Beals?
The best time to visit Beals is from July to August: highs of 75 °F, about 9 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 Shoppee Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).