Boothbay Harbor tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 7:13 pm (-1.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:30–7:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 53 °F smooth · 8.2 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 45 °F from the SW, gusts 12 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:10 am–5:34 pm 10 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 6:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:58 pm
- Diving tomorrow 7:10–8:30 am great day · 9/10
Today in Boothbay Harbor there are high tides at 12:40 am (9.5 ft) and 12:48 pm (10.8 ft) and low tides at 6:34 am and 7:13 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:13 pm. The sun rises at 7:10 am and sets at 5:34 pm: 10 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:12 am to 3:12 am and from 1:44 pm to 3:44 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph). Mainly clear, 45 °F.
Fishing in Boothbay Harbor today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:13 pm
- Minor period 6:28–7:28 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.39 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, combines the 7:13 pm low tide, moonrise and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 6:40 am to 7:30 am, with the 6:34 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 2:30 pm to 3:40 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, longfin inshore squid, Atlantic cod and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: winter flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Boothbay Harbor
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- Cloudy (76% cloud cover)
- Feels like 43 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:48 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 53 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:13 pm
Low tide at 6:34 am and 7:13 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:40 am and 12:48 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 Boothbay Harbor
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- Hotel Beach 2.7 mi · S
- Sea Glass Beach 2.7 mi · S
- Indian Beach 2.9 mi · S
- Grimes Cove Beach 3.0 mi · SE
- Parking
- Spring Cove Beach 3.1 mi · S
- Hendricks Head Beach 3.5 mi · SW
- Parking
- Cole Beach 3.5 mi · SW
- Parking
- Sand Cove Beach 3.7 mi · E
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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Webcams near Boothbay Harbor
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Tides in Boothbay Harbor
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:40 am 9.5 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 6:34 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:48 pm 10.8 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Next low tide 7:13 pm -1.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 17 min to low tide at 7:13 pm.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 12:40 am high tide and 85 for the 12:48 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 11.9 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 (11.3 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.6 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 85, 11.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 6.8 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 | 7:10 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 12:40 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 6:34 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:48 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 7:13 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 1:12 am · 1:44 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:11 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 1:30 am · 9.4 ft | Low tide 7:23 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:38 pm · 10.7 ft | Low tide 8:05 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:49 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:12 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 2:23 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 8:16 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:33 pm · 10.4 ft | Low tide 9:01 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:21 am · 3:52 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:13 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 3:22 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 9:14 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 10.0 ft | Low tide 10:03 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:15 am · 4:29 pm | High tide 3:27 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 9:19 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:41 pm · 9.7 ft | Low tide 10:09 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:21 am · 4:48 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:16 am · 4:27 pm | High tide 4:34 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 10:29 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:51 pm · 9.4 ft | Low tide 11:15 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:17 am · 4:26 pm | High tide 5:40 am · 8.7 ft | Low tide 11:40 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:00 pm · 9.2 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:26 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 Boothbay Harbor station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from Boothbay Harbor. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Portland reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Boothbay Harbor
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.8 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southwest (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 (+1.1 °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 5:56 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44032, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Boothbay Harbor today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:48 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 1:20 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 8 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:40 am (12:10–1:10 am), low tide 6:34 am (6:10–7:00 am), high tide 12:48 pm (12:20–1:20 pm) and low tide 7:13 pm (6:50–7:40 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 52.5 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:04 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 6:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 2:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 6:40 am to 8:00 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, 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 Boothbay Harbor.
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Weather in Boothbay Harbor
Now in Boothbay Harbor
- Low / high
- 29 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 39%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 34 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 31
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.41 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 37° | 33° | 29° | 37° | 48° | 48° | 45° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 N | 6 NNE | 4 N | 2 NNE | 4 SSW | 8 SSW | 7 SW | 9 SW |
| Gusts | 23 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 17 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 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 45° 7 SW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 46° 9 SW 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 47° 8 SW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 7 SW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 9 SW 1.5 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 10 SW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 55° 13 SW 1.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 59° 14 SSW 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 29 / 49 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | 12:40 am · 12:48 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 60 °F | 15 mph SW | 2.8 ft | 1:30 am · 1:38 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 63 °F | 13 mph W | 2.8 ft | 2:23 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 35 / 51 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 3:22 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 53 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.3 ft | 3:27 am · 3:41 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 40 / 58 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | 4:34 am · 4:51 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 55 °F | 8 mph E | 1.0 ft | 5:40 am · 6:00 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 42 / 56 °F | 9 mph SW | 2.7 ft | 6:43 am · 7:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 43 / 56 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 7:39 am · 8:05 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 56 °F | 13 mph SSE | 3.9 ft | 8:29 am · 8:58 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 54 °F | 11 mph WNW | 4.7 ft | 9:14 am · 9:46 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 52 °F | 11 mph NW | 4.3 ft | 9:56 am · 10:31 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 56 °F | 6 mph NW | 2.1 ft | 10:35 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 51 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 11:13 am · 11:53 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 46° / 60° 2.8 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 45° / 63° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 35° / 51° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 34° / 53° 1.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 40° / 58° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 55° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 42° / 56° 2.7 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.5 °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 5:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Boothbay Harbor
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:06 am
- Full dark 6:38 pm
- Civil dawn 6:40 am
- Civil dusk 6:04 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 25 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:54 pm
- Full dark 6:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,136 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Boothbay Harbor
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:12–3:12 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:44–3:44 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:57–10:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:28–7:28 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 Boothbay Harbor
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Sport-fishing Dock 0.8 mi
- Footbridge Public Landing 0.1 mi
- Pier 8 0.2 mi
- Eastside Public Landing 0.3 mi
- Boothbay Harbor 0.3 mi
- Atlantic Edge 0.4 mi
- Carousel Marina 0.6 mi
- Boothbay Harbor Marina 0.1 mi
- Tugboat Marina 0.2 mi
- Harbor Bait 0.4 mi
- Fisherman’s Edge 7.5 mi
- Hodgdon Marina Fuel Dock 0.4 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.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (550 ft from Boothbay Harbor) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep1 mi
- 66 ft deep2.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Burnt Island Light 2.0 mi south
- Light
- A red flash every 6 s · Fl R 6s
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 61 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
- Built
- 1821
Other lighthouses nearby: Ram Island Light (3.6 mi southeast), Hendricks Head Light (3.7 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Boothbay HarborTides nearby
- Southport1.7 mi
- South Bristol3.4 mi
- Edgecomb7.3 mi
- Arrowsic7.5 mi
- Phippsburg9.6 mi
- Woolwich9.8 mi
- Bath10 mi
- Wiscasset11 mi
- North Bath11 mi
- Newcastle13 mi
Boothbay Harbor at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,086 people. Coordinates: 43.852° N, 69.628° W.
- It is 34 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Boothbay Harbor, is 0.2 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fishermans Wharf (0.1 mi), Wattons Wharf (0.4 mi), Robinson Wharf (1.5 mi).
Questions about Boothbay HarborQuestions
What time is high tide today in Boothbay Harbor?
Today in Boothbay Harbor there are high tides at 12:40 am (9.5 ft) and 12:48 pm (10.8 ft) and low tides at 6:34 am and 7:13 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Boothbay Harbor?
At 5:34 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:04 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Boothbay Harbor?
At 7:11 am. First light comes at 6:07 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 1:12–3:12 am, Minor 9:57–10:57 am, Major 1:44–3:44 pm, Minor 6:28–7:28 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Boothbay Harbor?
Overcast, from 29 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Boothbay Harbor?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 8.2 s from the southeast. The water is 52.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Boothbay Harbor?
The best time to visit Boothbay Harbor is from July to August: highs of 76 °F to 77 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 8 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 Boothbay Harbor (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).