Long Island tides today
- Tide now 9.2 ft ↓ falling · low 7:30 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–7:50 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 56 °F smooth · 6.8 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 14 mph · 48 °F from the SW, gusts 17 · clear
- Surf today 0.9–1.3 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 7:00–11:00 am
- Sun 7:13 am–5:35 pm 10 h 23 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:02 pm
Today in Long Island there are high tides at 1:35 am (9.7 ft) and 1:43 pm (11.0 ft) and low tides at 7:30 am and 8:12 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:30 am. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 5:35 pm: 10 h 23 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:19 am to 4:19 am and from 2:51 pm to 4:51 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the southwest (14 mph). Clear, 48 °F.
Fishing in Long Island today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:30 am
- Sunrise at 7:13 am
- Falling pressure (−0.29 inHg in 24 h), moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph) and calm sea (1.3 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, 6:40 am to 7:50 am, combines the 7:30 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 12:40 pm to 1:30 pm, with the 1:43 pm high tide and some swell, though with moderate wind.
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 Long Island
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves
- Low tide at 7:30 am: more sand
- Feels like 48 °F: chilly for the beach
- Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.1 ft
2.1 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 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 19 mph
Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 7:30 am
Low tide at 7:30 am and 8:12 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:35 am and 1:43 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 Long Island
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- Andrews Beach 0.8 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Centennial Beach 1.9 mi · SW
- East End Beach 2.1 mi · NE
- West Shore Sandy Beach 2.5 mi · SW
- Landing Beach 2.9 mi · SW
- Lobster Pound Beach 2.9 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Willard Beach 4.0 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Cliff House Beach 4.3 mi · SW
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 Long Island
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Tides in Long Island
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:35 am 9.7 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 7:30 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:43 pm 11.0 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 8:12 pm -0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 1 min to low tide at 7:30 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 1:35 am high tide and 82 for the 1:43 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 12.0 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 (-1.7 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, 7.0 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 | 7:13 am · 5:35 pm | High tide 1:35 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 7:30 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:43 pm · 11.0 ft | Low tide 8:12 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 2:28 am · 9.4 ft | Low tide 8:23 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:38 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 9:08 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:23 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:15 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 3:27 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 9:21 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:39 pm · 10.4 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:17 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 3:32 am · 8.9 ft | Low tide 9:26 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:46 pm · 10.0 ft | Low tide 10:16 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:18 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 4:39 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 10:36 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 4:56 pm · 9.7 ft | Low tide 11:22 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 4:29 pm | High tide 5:45 am · 9.0 ft | Low tide 11:47 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:05 pm · 9.5 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:21 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 12:26 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:48 am · 9.3 ft | Low tide 12:56 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 7:11 pm · 9.5 ft | Coef. 69 | 21% | Major periods 6:51 am · 7:13 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 Long Island station (NOAA), 0.4 mi from Long Island. 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 Long Island
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-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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.1 ft with a period of 5 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 54.6 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.0 °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 2:28 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44007, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Long Island today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 0.9 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:43 pm)
- Light: First light 6:43 am · sunrise 7:13 am · sunset 5:35 pm · last light 6:05 pm
- Tide: high 1:35 am (9.7 ft), low 7:30 am (0.1 ft), high 1:43 pm (11.0 ft) and low 8:12 pm (-0.9 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 55.6 °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 is 7:00 am to 11:00 am, though with small waves, a short-period swell and cross-shore wind.
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.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Long Island today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:43 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 2:10 pm
- 1.0 ft swell at 4 s from the south: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:35 am (1:10–2:00 am), low tide 7:30 am (7:10–7:50 am), high tide 1:43 pm (1:20–2:10 pm) and low tide 8:12 pm (7:50–8:40 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 55.6 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:05 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 7:10 am to 8:20 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate 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
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- Cape Elizabeth Fish seen: bergall, Pholis gunnellus, pollock 8.0 mi
- Mackerel Cove Baileys I ME Nth Fish seen: bergall 9.1 mi
- Wreck 2.0 mi
- Wreck 2.5 mi
- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- Alan E. Hutchinson Wildlife Management Area 3.4 mi
- Aqua Diving Academy 4.9 mi
- Dyer Point 8.3 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 Long Island
Now in Long Island
- Low / high
- 47 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 1%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 42 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 26
- 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: −0.09 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 | Clear |
| Temperature | 49° | 48° | 47° | 48° | 54° | 54° | 55° | 58° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 SW | 14 SW | 16 SW | 17 SW | 11 SSW | 19 S | 13 SSW | 16 SW |
| Gusts | 21 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 20 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.7 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.5 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 48° 14 SW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 16 SW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 17 SW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 54° 11 SSW 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 54° 19 S 2.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 13 SSW 2.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 58° 16 SW 2.5 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 15 SW 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 58 °F | 19 mph SW | 2.6 ft | 1:35 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 60 °F | 17 mph W | 2.5 ft | 2:28 am · 2:38 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 50 °F | 16 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 3:27 am · 3:39 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 40 / 53 °F | 8 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 3:32 am · 3:46 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 45 / 58 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | 4:39 am · 4:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 53 °F | 10 mph E | 1.8 ft | 5:45 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 55 °F | 12 mph S | 3.1 ft | 6:48 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 56 °F | 13 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 7:44 am · 8:10 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 56 °F | 14 mph S | 3.2 ft | 8:34 am · 9:03 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 53 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.7 ft | 9:19 am · 9:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 52 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.0 ft | 10:01 am · 10:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 52 °F | 5 mph WNW | 1.6 ft | 10:40 am · 11:18 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 49 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 11:18 am · 11:58 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 39 / 52 °F | 10 mph SSW | 1.8 ft | 11:56 am |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 50° / 60° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 43° / 50° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 40° / 53° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 45° / 58° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 53° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 55° 3.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 49° / 56° 2.2 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, warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °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 2:28 am (local time).
The sun in Long Island
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:09 am
- Full dark 6:39 pm
- Civil dawn 6:43 am
- Civil dusk 6:05 pm
- Solar noon 12:24 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 23 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:55 pm
- Full dark 6:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,845 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Long Island
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:19–4:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:51–4:51 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:10 am–12:10 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:32–8:32 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 Long Island
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Grinding Memorial Pier 3.7 mi
- Pier No. 2 3.6 mi
- Long 3.8 mi
- Old Wharf 3.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Centennial Street Ramp 2.0 mi
- City of Portland Boat Ramp 2.8 mi
- Portland Yacht Club 3.7 mi
- Fore Points Marina 3.8 mi
- The Tackle Shop 4.0 mi
- The Tackle Shop 4.1 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 850 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Long Island) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep450 ft
- 33 ft deep850 ft
- 66 ft deep0.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 10 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 850 ft and 66 ft at 0.5 mi from shore.
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
Spring Point Ledge Light 3.4 mi southwest
- Range
- 10 nautical miles (12 mi)
- Light height
- 54 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1897
Other lighthouses nearby: Ram Island Ledge Light (3.7 mi south), Portland Breakwater Light (3.8 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Long IslandTides nearby
- Falmouth Foreside3.9 mi
- Maine State Pier4.2 mi
- South Portland4.6 mi
- Portland Fish Pier4.7 mi
- Falmouth4.7 mi
- Portland4.8 mi
- Littlejohn Island5.2 mi
- Cousins Island5.3 mi
- West End5.7 mi
- Woodfords Corner5.7 mi
Long Island at a glance
- Town or city of about 210 people. Coordinates: 43.684° N, 70.171° W.
- It is 4.8 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, Long Island, is 0.4 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Andrews Beach (0.8 mi), East End Beach (2.1 mi), Jones Landing Marina (2.4 mi), West Shore Sandy Beach (2.5 mi).
Questions about Long IslandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Long Island?
Today in Long Island there are high tides at 1:35 am (9.7 ft) and 1:43 pm (11.0 ft) and low tides at 7:30 am and 8:12 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Long Island?
At 5:35 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:05 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Long Island?
At 7:14 am. First light comes at 6:10 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 2:19–4:19 am, Minor 11:10 am–12:10 pm, Major 2:51–4:51 pm, Minor 7:32–8:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Long Island?
Mainly clear, from 47 °F to 58 °F, with a moderate breeze from the southwest (14 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Long Island?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 6.8 s from the southeast. The water is 55.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Long Island?
The best time to visit Long Island is from July to August: highs of 76 °F to 76 °F, about 10 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 Long Island (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).