Penobscot tides today
- Tide now -0.8 ft ↑ rising · high 1:14 am (11.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:10–8:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 53 °F smooth · 2.7 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 41 °F from the SSW, gusts 14 · clear
- Sun 7:07 am–5:30 pm 10 h 23 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 6:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:51 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:30–2:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Penobscot there are high tides at 12:27 am (11.2 ft) and 12:37 pm (12.7 ft) and low tides at 6:29 am and 7:07 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:14 am. The sun rises at 7:07 am and sets at 5:30 pm: 10 h 23 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:09 am to 3:09 am and from 1:40 pm to 3:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph). Clear, 41 °F.
Fishing in Penobscot today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:29 am
- Sunrise at 7:07 am
- Rising pressure (+0.20 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.1 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 7:30 am, combines the 6:29 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 6:10 pm to 8:10 pm, with the 7:07 pm low tide, moonrise and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, with the 12:37 pm high tide and a light onshore breeze, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, longfin inshore squid, Atlantic mackerel and Atlantic cod. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and Atlantic mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Penobscot
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.3 ft waves
- Feels like 42 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
- High tide at 12:37 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.3 ft
0.3 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 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:29 am
Low tide at 6:29 am and 7:07 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:27 am and 12:37 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 Penobscot
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- Sandy Point Beach 5.6 mi · NW
- 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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Webcams near Penobscot
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Tides in Penobscot
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:27 am 11.2 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 6:29 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:37 pm 12.7 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 7:07 pm -1.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 19 min to high tide at 1:14 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 12:27 am high tide and 84 for the 12:37 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 14.0 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 May 19 (13.1 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 come from October 27 to 29 (coefficient 84, 14.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 48, 6.7 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 | 7:07 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 12:27 am · 11.2 ft | Low tide 6:29 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:37 pm · 12.7 ft | Low tide 7:07 pm · -1.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 1:09 am · 1:40 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:08 am · 5:28 pm | High tide 1:14 am · 11.1 ft | Low tide 7:16 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:26 pm · 12.7 ft | Low tide 7:58 pm · -1.2 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:12 am · 2:45 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:10 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 2:07 am · 10.9 ft | Low tide 8:08 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:20 pm · 12.4 ft | Low tide 8:56 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 81 | 74% | Major periods 3:17 am · 3:49 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:11 am · 5:25 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 10.6 ft | Low tide 9:09 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:23 pm · 12.0 ft | Low tide 9:59 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 78 | 63% | Major periods 4:19 am · 4:49 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:12 am · 4:24 pm | High tide 3:14 am · 10.4 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:31 pm · 11.6 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 74 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:17 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:14 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 4:24 am · 10.4 ft | Low tide 10:27 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:44 pm · 11.2 ft | Low tide 11:14 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 72 | 41% | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:15 am · 4:21 pm | High tide 5:37 am · 10.6 ft | Low tide 11:44 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 6:01 pm · 11.1 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 30% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:22 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
Penobscot has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Fort Point (NOAA), 5.1 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 Penobscot
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 1.1 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southwest (smooth).
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.
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:55 pm (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 Penobscot today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:37 pm): little current from 12:10 pm to 1:10 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:27 am (12:00–1:00 am), low tide 6:29 am (6:00–7:00 am), high tide 12:37 pm (12:10–1:10 pm) and low tide 7:07 pm (6:40–7:40 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 52.3 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:00 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 6:51 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:10 am, with 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 Penobscot
Now in Penobscot
- Low / high
- 28 / 49 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 34 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 32
- 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: −0.37 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 33° | 30° | 29° | 34° | 46° | 49° | 43° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNW | 3 N | 0 SSE | 1 SW | 5 SW | 8 SSW | 5 S | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 13 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 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 |
- 9:00 pm 40° 5 SSW 0.4 ft
- 12:00 am 40° 6 SSW 0.4 ft
- 3:00 am 40° 6 SSW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 39° 5 S 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 4 S 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 58° 10 SSW 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 61° 11 SSW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 11 SSW 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 28 / 49 °F | 8 mph SW | 0.4 ft | 12:27 am · 12:37 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 39 / 61 °F | 11 mph SSW | 1.1 ft | 1:14 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 64 °F | 13 mph W | 1.1 ft | 2:07 am · 2:20 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 33 / 51 °F | 13 mph NW | 0.9 ft | 3:07 am · 3:23 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 29 / 55 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.5 ft | 3:14 am · 3:31 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 37 / 60 °F | 8 mph WSW | 0.5 ft | 4:24 am · 4:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 56 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.4 ft | 5:37 am · 6:01 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 38 / 56 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 6:44 am · 7:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 40 / 57 °F | 10 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 7:41 am · 8:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 56 °F | 13 mph SSE | 1.7 ft | 8:32 am · 9:01 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 55 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 9:19 am · 9:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 53 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.0 ft | 10:02 am · 10:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 53 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 10:41 am · 11:17 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 50 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 11:15 am · 11:52 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 39° / 61° 1.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 45° / 64° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 33° / 51° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 29° / 55° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 37° / 60° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 56° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 38° / 56° 1.0 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, cooler than normal for late October (−4.1 °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 7:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Penobscot
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:03 am
- Full dark 6:34 pm
- Civil dawn 6:37 am
- Civil dusk 6:00 pm
- Solar noon 12:19 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 23 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:48 pm
- Full dark 6:34 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,199 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Penobscot
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:09–3:09 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:40–3:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:56–10:56 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:21–7:21 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 Penobscot
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 8.5 mi
- Penobscot Town Landing 0.8 mi
- Pierce's Pond 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Bagaduce Falls Town Landing 4.6 mi
- Brooksville Town Landing 5.6 mi
- Town of Castine Boat Ramp 6.8 mi
- Dodge Point Town Landing 6.8 mi
- Blue Hill Village Wharf Boat Launch 7.2 mi
- Castine Yacht Club 6.5 mi
- Eaton's Boatyard 6.7 mi
- Stock Springs Boat Marina 6.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 2 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (650 ft from Penobscot) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2 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 2 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) 2 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
Fort Point Light 5.0 mi west
- Light
- Steady white light · F W
- Range
- 15 nautical miles (17 mi)
- Light height
- 89 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 31 ft
- Built
- 1836
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Tides near PenobscotTides nearby
- Castine6.9 mi
- Blue Hill7.1 mi
- Stockton Springs7.4 mi
- Orland7.4 mi
- Brooksville8.3 mi
- Bucksport8.6 mi
- Prospect9.7 mi
- Searsport11 mi
- Surry11 mi
- Sedgwick12 mi
Penobscot at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,397 people. Coordinates: 44.465° N, 68.711° W.
- It is 95 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 8 min earlier than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Fort Point, is 5.1 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about PenobscotQuestions
What time is high tide today in Penobscot?
Today in Penobscot there are high tides at 12:27 am (11.2 ft) and 12:37 pm (12.7 ft) and low tides at 6:29 am and 7:07 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Penobscot?
At 5:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:00 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Penobscot?
At 7:08 am. First light comes at 6:04 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 1:09–3:09 am, Minor 9:56–10:56 am, Major 1:40–3:40 pm, Minor 6:21–7:21 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Penobscot?
Partly cloudy, from 28 °F to 49 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (5 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Penobscot?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the south-southwest. The water is 52.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Penobscot?
The best time to visit Penobscot is from June to August: highs of 73 °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 Fort 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).