Owls Head tides today
- Tide now 3.7 ft ↓ falling · low 7:23 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 1.3 ft · 53 °F smooth · 4.0 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 13 mph · 49 °F from the WSW, gusts 21 · clear
- Sun 7:09 am–5:30 pm 10 h 21 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 7:56 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:56 pm
- Best time to dive 7:30–8:40 am great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. From 2:00 pm today to 5:00 am tomorrow. NWS Gray ME
Today in Owls Head there are high tides at 1:25 am (10.3 ft) and 1:34 pm (11.8 ft) and low tides at 7:23 am and 8:07 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:23 am. The sun rises at 7:09 am and sets at 5:30 pm: 10 h 21 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:56 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:14 am to 4:14 am and from 2:46 pm to 4:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (13 mph). Clear, 49 °F.
Fishing in Owls Head today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:23 am
- Sunrise at 7:09 am
- Falling pressure (−0.27 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (14 mph) and calm sea (1.6 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, 6:40 am to 7:50 am, combines the 7:23 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also good from 12:30 am to 2:30 am, with the 1:25 am high tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also worth a try from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with the 8:07 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, longfin inshore squid, haddock and Atlantic cod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: winter flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Owls Head
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 2.8 ft waves
- Low tide at 7:23 am: more sand
- Feels like 47 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (18 mph)
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.8 ft
2.8 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 18 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (18 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:23 am
Low tide at 7:23 am and 8:07 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:25 am and 1:34 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 Owls Head
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- Crockett's Beach 2.0 mi · SW
- Lucia Beach 3.4 mi · SW
- 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 Owls Head
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:25 am 10.3 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Next low tide 7:23 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:34 pm 11.8 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 8:07 pm -1.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 20 min to low tide at 7:23 am.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 1:25 am high tide and 81 for the 1:34 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 13.0 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 December 25 (12.6 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.8 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 83, 13.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 7.6 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 | 7:09 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 1:25 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 7:23 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:34 pm · 11.8 ft | Low tide 8:07 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:14 am · 2:46 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:10 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 2:19 am · 10.1 ft | Low tide 8:16 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:28 pm · 11.6 ft | Low tide 9:04 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:18 am · 3:50 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:12 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 3:19 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 9:15 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:29 pm · 11.3 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 77 | 63% | Major periods 4:21 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:13 am · 4:26 pm | High tide 3:25 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 9:20 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:37 pm · 11.0 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:19 am · 4:46 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:14 am · 4:25 pm | High tide 4:33 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 10:29 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:49 pm · 10.7 ft | Low tide 11:15 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 71 | 41% | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:16 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 5:39 am · 9.9 ft | Low tide 11:39 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 5:59 pm · 10.6 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 30% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:17 am · 4:22 pm | Low tide 12:17 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:41 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 12:46 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:03 pm · 10.5 ft | Coef. 72 | 21% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:09 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 Rockland station (NOAA), 2.7 mi from Owls Head. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Owls Head
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 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: 3.9 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 5:03 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44033, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Owls Head today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (7:23 am): little current from 6:50 am to 7:50 am
- 1.0 ft swell at 3 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 1:25 am (12:50–2:00 am), low tide 7:23 am (6:50–7:50 am), high tide 1:34 pm (1:10–2:10 pm) and low tide 8:07 pm (7:40–8:40 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 52.7 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:00 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 7:56 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:30 am to 8:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 12:50 pm to 2:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Owls Head.
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Weather in Owls Head
Now in Owls Head
- Low / high
- 47 / 54 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 5%
- Clouds
- 2%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 9.5 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 · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 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 | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 47° | 48° | 49° | 50° | 53° | 53° | 53° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 WSW | 15 WSW | 15 SW | 11 SW | 14 SW | 17 SW | 13 SW | 14 SW |
| Gusts | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 28 | 21 | 22 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.7 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.3 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 am 49° 15 SW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 50° 11 SW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 53° 14 SW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 53° 17 SW 2.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 53° 13 SW 3.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 14 SW 3.3 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 12 SW 3.3 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 10 SW 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 54 °F | 18 mph SW | 3.3 ft | 1:25 am · 1:34 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 64 °F | 12 mph W | 3.3 ft | 2:19 am · 2:28 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 50 °F | 12 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 3:19 am · 3:29 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 54 °F | 10 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 3:25 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 60 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 4:33 am · 4:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 43 / 54 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 5:39 am · 5:59 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 44 / 56 °F | 11 mph S | 3.9 ft | 6:41 am · 7:03 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 46 / 57 °F | 11 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | 7:37 am · 8:02 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 47 / 58 °F | 13 mph S | 4.9 ft | 8:28 am · 8:55 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 55 °F | 11 mph NNW | 9.2 ft | 9:15 am · 9:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 41 / 53 °F | 11 mph NW | 9.4 ft | 9:58 am · 10:31 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 58 °F | 10 mph W | 4.7 ft | 10:39 am · 11:14 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 56 °F | 7 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 11:17 am · 11:56 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 51 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 11:52 am |
- Fri 30 Drizzle 46° / 64° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 37° / 50° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 34° / 54° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 42° / 60° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 43° / 54° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 44° / 56° 3.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 46° / 57° 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain 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, normal highs for late October (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 5:03 am (local time).
The sun in Owls Head
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:05 am
- Full dark 6:34 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 6:00 pm
- Solar noon 12:20 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 21 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:49 pm
- Full dark 6:34 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,919 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Owls Head
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:14–4:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:46–4:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:07 am–12:07 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:26–8:26 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 Owls Head
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Rockland Marine 2.3 mi
- Rockland Fish Pier 2.7 mi
- Middle Pier 2.8 mi
- Rockland Breakwater 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Marina 0.3 mi
- Journey's End Marina 2.7 mi
- Rockland Harbor Master Office 2.8 mi
- Knight's Marine Service 3.1 mi
- The Apprentice Shop 3.2 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 1.2 mi out for 33 ft of water. It reaches 164 ft at 2.1 mi.
From the shoreline (1,100 ft from Owls Head) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.1 mi
- 33 ft deep1.2 mi
- 66 ft deep1.5 mi
- 164 ft deep2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.1 mi): 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 1.2 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
Owls Head Light 1.0 mi northeast
- Light
- Steady white light · F W
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 98 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
- Built
- 1825
Other lighthouses nearby: Rockland Harbor Breakwater Light (1.8 mi northwest), Indian Island Light (5.7 mi north).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Owls HeadTides nearby
- Rockland3.0 mi
- South Thomaston4.1 mi
- Thomaston6.2 mi
- Rockport7.1 mi
- Saint George8.4 mi
- Camden8.8 mi
- North Haven9.6 mi
- Cushing10 mi
- Vinalhaven11 mi
- Lincolnville14 mi
Owls Head at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,665 people. Coordinates: 44.082° N, 69.057° W.
- It is 67 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 6 min earlier than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Rockland, is 2.7 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Journeys End Marina (2.7 mi), Rockland Landings Marina (2.7 mi), Schooner Wharf (3.0 mi), Knight Marina (3.1 mi).
Questions about Owls HeadQuestions
What time is high tide today in Owls Head?
Today in Owls Head there are high tides at 1:25 am (10.3 ft) and 1:34 pm (11.8 ft) and low tides at 7:23 am and 8:07 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Owls Head?
At 5:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:00 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Owls Head?
At 7:10 am. First light comes at 6:06 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 2:14–4:14 am, Minor 11:07 am–12:07 pm, Major 2:46–4:46 pm, Minor 7:26–8:26 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Owls Head?
Partly cloudy, from 47 °F to 54 °F, with a moderate breeze from the west-southwest (13 mph) and a 5% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Owls Head?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 4.0 s from the south-southwest. The water is 52.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Owls Head?
The best time to visit Owls Head is from July to August: highs of 75 °F to 76 °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 Rockland (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).