Cranberry Isles tides today
- Tide now 9.5 ft ↓ falling · low 6:47 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–7:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 52 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 9 mph · 46 °F from the WSW, gusts 21 · clear
- Surf today 1.0–1.5 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:06 am–5:27 pm 10 h 21 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 7:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:52 pm
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. From 2:00 pm today to 9:00 am tomorrow. NWS Caribou ME
Today in Cranberry Isles there are high tides at 1:12 am (10.8 ft) and 1:25 pm (12.1 ft) and low tides at 6:47 am and 7:27 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:47 am. The sun rises at 7:06 am and sets at 5:27 pm: 10 h 21 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:52 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:11 am to 4:11 am and from 2:43 pm to 4:43 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph). Clear, 46 °F.
Fishing in Cranberry Isles today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:47 am
- Sunrise at 7:06 am
- Falling pressure (−0.27 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 7:50 am, combines the 6:47 am low tide, sunrise, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 12:20 pm to 1:30 pm, with the 1:25 pm high tide, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 7:20 pm to 8:20 pm, with the 7:27 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell.
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: longfin inshore squid and Atlantic halibut. What you can catch
Beach day in Cranberry Isles
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 2.9 ft waves
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
- Water at 52 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 1:25 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.9 ft
2.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 52 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:47 am
Low tide at 6:47 am and 7:27 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:12 am and 1:25 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 Cranberry Isles
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- Gilley Beach 1.8 mi · E
- Cobble Beach 3.8 mi · W
- Hunters Beach 4.1 mi · NE
- Little Hunters Beach 4.2 mi · NE
- Back Beach 5.0 mi · W
- Parking
- Boulder Beach 5.7 mi · NE
- Parking
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 Cranberry Isles
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:12 am 10.8 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 6:47 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:25 pm 12.1 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 7:27 pm -0.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 18 min to low tide at 6:47 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 1:12 am high tide and 82 for the 1:25 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 12.9 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 15 (12.7 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, 13.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 7.7 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 | 7:06 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 1:12 am · 10.8 ft | Low tide 6:47 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:25 pm · 12.1 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:11 am · 2:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:07 am · 5:25 pm | High tide 2:05 am · 10.5 ft | Low tide 7:41 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:19 pm · 11.7 ft | Low tide 8:25 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:15 am · 3:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:09 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 3:04 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 8:40 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:20 pm · 11.3 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 74 | 63% | Major periods 4:17 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:10 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 8:46 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 3:26 pm · 10.9 ft | Low tide 9:32 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:11 am · 4:21 pm | High tide 4:15 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 9:56 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 4:36 pm · 10.6 ft | Low tide 10:38 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:13 am · 4:20 pm | High tide 5:22 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 11:06 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 5:45 pm · 10.4 ft | Low tide 11:42 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 5:57 am · 6:20 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:14 am · 4:19 pm | High tide 6:25 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 12:12 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:50 pm · 10.4 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 21% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:05 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
Tides from the Southwest Harbor station (NOAA), 3.2 mi from Cranberry Isles. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Bar Harbor reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Cranberry Isles
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 4.1 ft with a period of 5 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 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 2:29 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44034, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Cranberry Isles today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.5 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 1.6 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:25 pm)
Rip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Light: First light 6:36 am · sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 5:27 pm · last light 5:57 pm
- Tide: high 1:12 am (10.8 ft), low 6:47 am (0.3 ft), high 1:25 pm (12.1 ft) and low 7:27 pm (-0.8 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 51.8 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 5 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with small waves, a short-period swell and wind swell.
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 Cranberry Isles today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:25 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:50 pm
- 2.5 ft surface waves
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:12 am (12:40–1:40 am), low tide 6:47 am (6:20–7:20 am), high tide 1:25 pm (12:50–1:50 pm) and low tide 7:27 pm (7:00–8:00 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 51.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:57 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 7:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 2:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:10 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
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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.
Weather in Cranberry Isles
Now in Cranberry Isles
- Low / high
- 45 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 3%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 9.9 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 29
- 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 (−0.06 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.14 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 46° | 46° | 48° | 52° | 56° | 56° | 53° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 W | 9 WSW | 9 WSW | 10 WSW | 11 WSW | 13 SW | 9 SW | 17 SW |
| Gusts | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 20 | 28 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.8 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.4 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 |
- 3:00 am 46° 9 WSW 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 9 WSW 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 10 WSW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 11 WSW 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 56° 13 SW 2.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 9 SW 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 17 SW 3.4 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 19 SW 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 45 / 57 °F | 19 mph WSW | 3.6 ft | 1:12 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 58 °F | 19 mph W | 3.5 ft | 2:05 am · 2:19 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 49 °F | 16 mph NW | 1.8 ft | 3:04 am · 3:20 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 51 °F | 13 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 3:07 am · 3:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 55 °F | 12 mph WSW | 1.7 ft | 4:15 am · 4:36 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 51 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 5:22 am · 5:45 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 52 °F | 11 mph S | 4.1 ft | 6:25 am · 6:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 54 °F | 11 mph S | 2.4 ft | 7:22 am · 7:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 54 °F | 13 mph S | 3.7 ft | 8:13 am · 8:41 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 51 °F | 12 mph N | 4.7 ft | 8:59 am · 9:29 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 50 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.8 ft | 9:41 am · 10:13 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 52 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.9 ft | 10:21 am · 10:54 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 49 °F | 5 mph N | 1.4 ft | 10:59 am · 11:34 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 39 / 51 °F | 8 mph S | 1.6 ft | 11:37 am |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 49° / 58° 3.5 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 43° / 49° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 42° / 51° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 55° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 51° 1.7 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 52° 4.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 48° / 54° 2.4 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, normal rain and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °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 2:29 am (local time).
The sun in Cranberry Isles
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:02 am
- Full dark 6:31 pm
- Civil dawn 6:36 am
- Civil dusk 5:57 pm
- Solar noon 12:17 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 21 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:46 pm
- Full dark 6:31 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,973 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cranberry Isles
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:11–4:11 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:43–4:43 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:05 am–12:05 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:22–8:22 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 Cranberry Isles
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Manset Town Landing 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Tremont Boat Launch 4.6 mi
- Jordan Pond Boat Launch 5.2 mi
- Ikes Point Boat Launch 6.5 mi
- Northeast Harbor Marina 3.4 mi
- Marina 6.6 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 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (1,250 ft from Cranberry Isles) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.45 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 0.45 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 300 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.45 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Bear Island Light 2.5 mi north
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 100 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 31 ft
- Built
- 1839
Other lighthouses nearby: Baker Island Light (3.1 mi east), Bass Harbor Head Light (4.2 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Cranberry IslesTides nearby
- Southwest Harbor3.9 mi
- Tremont4.5 mi
- Bar Harbor10 mi
- Frenchboro10 mi
- Winter Harbor13 mi
- Trenton14 mi
- Brooklin15 mi
- Sorrento16 mi
- Sedgwick18 mi
- Sullivan19 mi
Cranberry Isles at a glance
- Town or city of about 133 people. Coordinates: 44.248° N, 68.260° W.
- It is 107 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises 7 min earlier and sets 9 min earlier than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Southwest Harbor, is 3.2 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Gilley Beach (1.8 mi), Seal Harbor Town Wharf (3.2 mi), Northeast Harbor Marina (3.2 mi), Mount Desert Municipal Pier (3.3 mi).
Questions about Cranberry IslesQuestions
What time is high tide today in Cranberry Isles?
Today in Cranberry Isles there are high tides at 1:12 am (10.8 ft) and 1:25 pm (12.1 ft) and low tides at 6:47 am and 7:27 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Cranberry Isles?
At 5:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:57 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cranberry Isles?
At 7:07 am. First light comes at 6:03 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 2:11–4:11 am, Minor 11:05 am–12:05 pm, Major 2:43–4:43 pm, Minor 7:22–8:22 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cranberry Isles?
Mainly clear, from 45 °F to 57 °F, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest (9 mph) and a 3% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cranberry Isles?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the south-southwest. The water is 51.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cranberry Isles?
The best time to visit Cranberry Isles is from July to August: highs of 76 °F to 76 °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 Southwest 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).