Calais tides today
- Tide now 19.6 ft ↑ rising · high 1:30 am (20.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:50–7:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Waves 1.0 ft smooth · 2.2 s from the west-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 35 °F from the WSW, gusts 9 · clear
- Sun 7:04 am–5:21 pm 10 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 7:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:43 pm
- Best time to dive 1:00–2:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Calais there are high tides at 1:30 am (20.7 ft) and 1:49 pm (22.1 ft) and low tides at 7:53 am and 8:26 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:30 am. The sun rises at 7:04 am and sets at 5:21 pm: 10 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:06 am to 4:06 am and from 2:39 pm to 4:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph). Clear, 35 °F.
Fishing in Calais today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:53 am
- Sunrise at 7:04 am
- Falling pressure (−0.28 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- 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, 6:50 am to 7:50 am, combines the 7:53 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 7:30 pm to 8:10 pm, with the 8:26 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell. Also good from 12:50 pm to 1:30 pm, with the 1:49 pm high tide and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, Atlantic cod, longfin inshore squid and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: Atlantic cod and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Calais
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 7:53 am: more sand
- Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- High tide at 1:49 pm
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
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:53 am
Low tide at 7:53 am and 8:26 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:30 am and 1:49 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 Calais
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- Ferry Cove 5.7 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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Tides in Calais
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:30 am 20.7 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 7:53 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:49 pm 22.1 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Low tide 8:26 pm -1.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 49 min to high tide at 1:30 am.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 1:30 am high tide and 80 for the 1:49 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 23.2 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 April 19 (23.0 ft) and the lowest, on April 19 (-2.4 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 85, 24.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 50, 13.8 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 | 7:04 am · 5:21 pm | High tide 1:30 am · 20.7 ft | Low tide 7:53 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:49 pm · 22.1 ft | Low tide 8:26 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:39 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:05 am · 5:20 pm | High tide 2:21 am · 20.1 ft | Low tide 8:46 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:42 pm · 21.4 ft | Low tide 9:21 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:07 am · 5:18 pm | High tide 3:17 am · 19.3 ft | Low tide 9:43 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 3:40 pm · 20.5 ft | Low tide 10:20 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:43 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:08 am · 4:17 pm | High tide 3:16 am · 18.6 ft | Low tide 9:44 am · 2.0 ft | High tide 3:42 pm · 19.7 ft | Low tide 10:22 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:11 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:09 am · 4:15 pm | High tide 4:21 am · 18.1 ft | Low tide 10:48 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 4:47 pm · 19.1 ft | Low tide 11:25 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 5:04 am · 5:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:11 am · 4:14 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 18.1 ft | Low tide 11:54 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 5:55 pm · 18.9 ft | — | Coef. 63 | 30% | Major periods 5:53 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:12 am · 4:13 pm | Low tide 12:28 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 6:33 am · 18.6 ft | Low tide 12:58 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:00 pm · 19.0 ft | Coef. 67 | 21% | Major periods 6:39 am · 7:01 pm | High |
▲ 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
Calais has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Pettegrove Point (NOAA), 7.5 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.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Calais
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:41 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PSBM1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Calais today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:49 pm): little current from 1:30 pm to 2:10 pm
- 0.9 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:30 am (1:10–1:50 am), low tide 7:53 am (7:30–8:10 am), high tide 1:49 pm (1:30–2:10 pm) and low tide 8:26 pm (8:10–8:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:52 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 7:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 2:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:30 am, with slack water at low tide, small waves 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 Calais.
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Weather in Calais
Now in Calais
- Low / high
- 32 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 8%
- Clouds
- 14%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 26 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 28
- 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: −0.21 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 35° | 34° | 33° | 42° | 60° | 64° | 54° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 WSW | 4 SW | 2 SSW | 3 WSW | 8 SW | 12 SSW | 8 SSW | 4 SSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 14 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 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 35° 5 WSW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 34° 4 SW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 33° 2 SSW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 42° 3 WSW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 60° 8 SW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 12 SSW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 54° 8 SSW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 50° 4 SSW 1.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 32 / 64 °F | 12 mph SW | 1.8 ft | 1:30 am · 1:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 63 °F | 7 mph W | 1.6 ft | 2:21 am · 2:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 30 / 50 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.1 ft | 3:17 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 25 / 54 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.1 ft | 3:16 am · 3:42 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 35 / 59 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | 4:21 am · 4:47 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 32 / 53 °F | 4 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 5:27 am · 5:55 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 34 / 55 °F | 5 mph SSW | 3.0 ft | 6:33 am · 7:00 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 56 °F | 6 mph S | 0.9 ft | 7:33 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 57 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.1 ft | 8:26 am · 8:52 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 53 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.9 ft | 9:13 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 52 °F | 9 mph E | 2.6 ft | 9:56 am · 10:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 33 / 51 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.2 ft | 10:37 am · 11:04 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 30 / 48 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 11:17 am · 11:44 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 33 / 50 °F | 8 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 11:57 am |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 43° / 63° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 30° / 50° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 25° / 54° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 35° / 59° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 32° / 53° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 34° / 55° 3.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 38° / 56° 0.9 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 normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+11.0 °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 12:41 am (local time).
The sun in Calais
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:59 am
- Full dark 6:26 pm
- Civil dawn 6:33 am
- Civil dusk 5:52 pm
- Solar noon 12:13 pm (31° high)
- Daylight 10 h 17 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:39 pm
- Full dark 6:26 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,038 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Calais
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:06–4:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:39–4:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:05 am–12:05 pm 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Calais
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Fishing Pier 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat Launch 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 6.0 mi
- Boat ramp 7.5 mi
- Boat ramp 7.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.8 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: 0.3 ft at 0.8 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Calais) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.8 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 0.8 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) 0.8 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Whitlocks Mill Light 2.8 mi southeast
- Light
- Green light, on and off for equal times, every 6 s · Iso G 6s
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 33 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 25 ft
- Built
- 1892
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CalaisTides nearby
- St. Stephen0.9 mi
- Bayside9.0 mi
- Robbinston11 mi
- Saint Andrews13 mi
- Pembroke17 mi
- Perry17 mi
- Dennysville19 mi
- Eastport24 mi
- Eastern Charlotte24 mi
- Blacks Harbour25 mi
Calais at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,980 people. Coordinates: 45.184° N, 67.277° W.
- It is 181 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises 9 min earlier and sets 15 min earlier than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Pettegrove Point, is 7.5 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Calais Municipal Wharf (0.5 mi).
Questions about CalaisQuestions
What time is high tide today in Calais?
Today in Calais there are high tides at 1:30 am (20.7 ft) and 1:49 pm (22.1 ft) and low tides at 7:53 am and 8:26 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Calais?
At 5:21 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:52 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Calais?
At 7:05 am. First light comes at 6:00 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:06–4:06 am, Minor 11:05 am–12:05 pm, Major 2:39–4:39 pm, Minor 7:13–8:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Calais?
Overcast, from 32 °F to 64 °F, with a light breeze from the west-southwest (4 mph) and a 8% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Calais?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the west-southwest.
When is the best time to visit Calais?
The best time to visit Calais is from June to September: highs of 71 °F to 80 °F, about 10 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 Pettegrove 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).