Falmouth Foreside tides today
- Tide now -0.6 ft ↑ rising · high 1:37 am (9.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:40–7:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 56 °F smooth · 6.7 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 43 °F from the SW, gusts 18 · clear
- Sun 7:12 am–5:37 pm 10 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:01 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:40–2:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Falmouth Foreside there are high tides at 12:47 am (9.8 ft) and 12:55 pm (11.2 ft) and low tides at 6:43 am and 7:22 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:37 am. The sun rises at 7:12 am and sets at 5:37 pm: 10 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:15 am to 3:15 am and from 1:46 pm to 3:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph). Clear, 43 °F.
Fishing in Falmouth Foreside today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:43 am
- Sunrise at 7:12 am
- Rising pressure (+0.18 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: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 7:40 am, combines the 6:43 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with the 7:22 pm low tide and moonrise. Also worth a try from 1:10 am to 1:50 am, with the 12:47 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
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: longfin inshore squid and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Falmouth Foreside
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 43 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
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 56 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:43 am
Low tide at 6:43 am and 7:22 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:47 am and 12:55 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 Falmouth Foreside
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- East End Beach 4.1 mi · SE
- Sandy Point Beach 4.1 mi · NE
- Parking
- Chandler Cove Beach 4.2 mi · E
- Andrews Beach 4.5 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- West Shore Sandy Beach 4.9 mi · S
- Landing Beach 5.0 mi · S
- Centennial Beach 5.0 mi · S
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 Falmouth Foreside
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:47 am 9.8 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 6:43 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:55 pm 11.2 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 7:22 pm -1.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 23 min to high tide at 1:37 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 12:47 am high tide and 85 for the 12:55 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 12.3 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 (11.7 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, 12.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 7.1 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 | 7:12 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 12:47 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 6:43 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:55 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 7:22 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 1:15 am · 1:46 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:13 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 1:37 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 7:32 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:45 pm · 11.0 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:19 am · 2:51 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:14 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 2:30 am · 9.4 ft | Low tide 8:25 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:40 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 9:10 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:23 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:16 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 3:29 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 9:23 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:41 pm · 10.4 ft | Low tide 10:12 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:26 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:17 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 3:34 am · 8.9 ft | Low tide 9:28 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:48 pm · 10.0 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:51 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:18 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 4:41 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 10:38 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:58 pm · 9.7 ft | Low tide 11:24 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 4:29 pm | High tide 5:47 am · 9.0 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:07 pm · 9.5 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:28 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 Falmouth Foreside station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from Falmouth Foreside. 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 Falmouth Foreside
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.7 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: 2.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 54.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.1 °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 8:14 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station CASM1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Falmouth Foreside today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:55 pm): little current from 12:30 pm to 1:20 pm
- 1.2 ft swell at 8 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:47 am (12:20–1:20 am), low tide 6:43 am (6:20–7:10 am), high tide 12:55 pm (12:30–1:20 pm) and low tide 7:22 pm (7:00–7:50 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 55.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:07 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 2:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:10 am to 7:50 am, with 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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- Mackerel Cove Baileys I ME Nth Fish seen: bergall 10 mi
- Cape Elizabeth Fish seen: bergall, Pholis gunnellus, pollock 11 mi
- Wreck 2.0 mi
- Wreck 3.5 mi
- Wreck 3.5 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Wreck 5.1 mi
- Wreck 5.9 mi
- Alan E. Hutchinson Wildlife Management Area 7.3 mi
- Aqua Diving Academy 6.3 mi
- Dyer Point 12 mi
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. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Falmouth Foreside
Now in Falmouth Foreside
- Low / high
- 28 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 37 °F
- Visibility
- 12 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: −0.31 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 35° | 31° | 29° | 35° | 48° | 48° | 45° | 43° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 N | 4 N | 3 NNW | 3 NW | 4 S | 8 SSE | 4 SSW | 6 SW |
| Gusts | 15 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 19 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 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 |
- 9:00 pm 43° 6 SW 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 7 SW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 7 SW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 7 SW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 8 SW 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 62° 9 SW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 11 SSW 2.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 11 SSW 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 28 / 49 °F | 8 mph SW | 1.4 ft | 12:47 am · 12:55 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 41 / 66 °F | 11 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 1:37 am · 1:45 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 64 °F | 13 mph W | 2.5 ft | 2:30 am · 2:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 33 / 51 °F | 12 mph NW | 1.3 ft | 3:29 am · 3:41 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 30 / 55 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 3:34 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 60 °F | 6 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 4:41 am · 4:58 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 56 °F | 7 mph E | 1.0 ft | 5:47 am · 6:07 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 57 °F | 8 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 6:50 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 57 °F | 10 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 7:46 am · 8:12 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 57 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 8:36 am · 9:05 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 55 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | 9:21 am · 9:53 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 37 / 53 °F | 11 mph N | 3.0 ft | 10:03 am · 10:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 52 °F | 5 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | 10:42 am · 11:20 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 49 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 11:20 am · 12:00 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 41° / 66° 2.6 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 44° / 64° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 33° / 51° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 30° / 55° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 37° / 60° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 40° / 56° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 39° / 57° 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 temperature 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 (−4.5 °F; normal high: 54 °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 8:14 pm (local time).
The sun in Falmouth Foreside
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:08 am
- Full dark 6:40 pm
- Civil dawn 6:42 am
- Civil dusk 6:07 pm
- Solar noon 12:25 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 25 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:56 pm
- Full dark 6:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,097 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Falmouth Foreside
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:15–3:15 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:46–3:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:31–7:31 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 Falmouth Foreside
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Grinding Memorial Pier 5.9 mi
- Long 5.3 mi
- Ocean Gateway Pier 5.5 mi
- Jetty 4.0 mi
- Town Landing 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.3 mi
- Yarmouth Town Landing 4.7 mi
- Portland Yacht Club 0.3 mi
- Maine Yacht Center 4.5 mi
- The Tackle Shop 1.7 mi
- The Tackle Shop 4.0 mi
- Pine State Tackle 4.3 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 900 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline (950 ft from Falmouth Foreside) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 33 ft deep0.65 mi
- 66 ft deep2.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 900 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.65 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.
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
Portland Breakwater Light 5.6 mi south
- Light
- A white flash every 4 s · Fl W 4s
- Light height
- 33 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 25 ft
- Built
- 1855
Other lighthouses nearby: Spring Point Ledge Light (5.8 mi south).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Falmouth ForesideTides nearby
- Falmouth1.7 mi
- Cousins Island3.6 mi
- Littlejohn Island3.9 mi
- Long Island3.9 mi
- Yarmouth4.7 mi
- Maine State Pier5.7 mi
- Woodfords Corner5.9 mi
- Portland5.9 mi
- Portland Fish Pier6.2 mi
- South Portland6.7 mi
Falmouth Foreside at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,511 people. Coordinates: 43.735° N, 70.208° W.
- It is 5.9 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Falmouth Foreside, is 0.3 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: East End Beach (4.1 mi), Andrews Beach (4.5 mi), Chebeague Island Boat Yard (4.8 mi), West Shore Sandy Beach (4.9 mi).
Questions about Falmouth ForesideQuestions
What time is high tide today in Falmouth Foreside?
Today in Falmouth Foreside there are high tides at 12:47 am (9.8 ft) and 12:55 pm (11.2 ft) and low tides at 6:43 am and 7:22 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Falmouth Foreside?
At 5:37 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Falmouth Foreside?
At 7:13 am. First light comes at 6:09 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 1:15–3:15 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 1:46–3:46 pm, Minor 6:31–7:31 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Falmouth Foreside?
Overcast, from 28 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Falmouth Foreside?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 6.7 s from the southeast. The water is 55.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Falmouth Foreside?
The best time to visit Falmouth Foreside is from June to September: highs of 70 °F to 79 °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 Falmouth Foreside (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).