Prospect tides today
- Tide now 11.1 ft ↑ rising · high 1:08 am (11.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–7:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 53 °F smooth · 3.0 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 37 °F from the S, gusts 11 · clear
- Sun 7:09 am–5:29 pm 10 h 20 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 7:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:53 pm
- Best time to dive 12:20–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Prospect there are high tides at 1:08 am (11.3 ft) and 1:21 pm (12.7 ft) and low tides at 7:25 am and 8:05 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:08 am. The sun rises at 7:09 am and sets at 5:29 pm: 10 h 20 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:13 am to 4:13 am and from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Clear, 37 °F.
Fishing in Prospect today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:25 am
- Sunrise at 7:09 am
- Falling pressure (−0.29 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- 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 7:25 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 7:20 pm to 8:20 pm, with the 8:05 pm low tide, moonrise and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:10 am to 3:10 am, with the 1:08 am high tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, Atlantic cod, haddock and longfin inshore squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and Atlantic halibut. What you can catch
Beach day in Prospect
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 7:25 am: more sand
- Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 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 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:25 am
Low tide at 7:25 am and 8:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:08 am and 1:21 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 Prospect
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- Sandy Point Beach 4.3 mi · SE
- 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 Prospect
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:08 am 11.3 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 7:25 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:21 pm 12.7 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 8:05 pm -0.9 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 30 min to high tide at 1:08 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 1:08 am high tide and 82 for the 1:21 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 13.6 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 (13.3 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, 13.9 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, Thu 29 | 7:09 am · 5:29 pm | High tide 1:08 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 7:25 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:21 pm · 12.7 ft | Low tide 8:05 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:13 am · 2:45 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:10 am · 5:27 pm | High tide 2:01 am · 11.0 ft | Low tide 8:19 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:15 pm · 12.4 ft | Low tide 9:03 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:18 am · 3:49 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:12 am · 5:26 pm | High tide 3:00 am · 10.6 ft | Low tide 9:18 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:16 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 10:05 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 74 | 63% | Major periods 4:20 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:13 am · 4:24 pm | High tide 3:03 am · 10.4 ft | Low tide 9:24 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 3:22 pm · 11.4 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:18 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:14 am · 4:23 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 10:34 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 4:32 pm · 11.1 ft | Low tide 11:16 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:16 am · 4:22 pm | High tide 5:18 am · 10.4 ft | Low tide 11:44 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:41 pm · 11.0 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:17 am · 4:20 pm | Low tide 12:20 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:21 am · 10.7 ft | Low tide 12:50 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:46 pm · 11.0 ft | Coef. 69 | 21% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:08 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 Bucksport station (NOAA), 3.4 mi from Prospect. 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 Prospect
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Wednesday 4: 1.7 ft with a period of 3 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 warmer than normal for late October (+0.9 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:38 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 Prospect today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:21 pm): little current from 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm
- 0.6 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:08 am (12:40–1:40 am), low tide 7:25 am (6:50–7:50 am), high tide 1:21 pm (1:00–1:50 pm) and low tide 8:05 pm (7:40–8:30 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 52.5 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:59 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 7:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:20 pm to 2:30 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 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 Prospect
Now in Prospect
- Low / high
- 37 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 9%
- Clouds
- 7%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 30 °F
- Visibility
- 11 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.19 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 | 37° | 37° | 38° | 45° | 59° | 62° | 55° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 S | 5 SSW | 4 S | 4 SSW | 8 SSW | 10 S | 8 SSW | 8 SSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 22 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 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 |
- 12:00 am 37° 4 S 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 37° 5 SSW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 38° 4 S 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 45° 4 SSW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 59° 8 SSW 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 62° 10 S 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 8 SSW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 8 SSW 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 37 / 62 °F | 10 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 1:08 am · 1:21 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 63 °F | 14 mph W | 1.1 ft | 2:01 am · 2:15 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 34 / 50 °F | 12 mph NW | 0.9 ft | 3:00 am · 3:16 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 29 / 55 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.4 ft | 3:03 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 38 / 61 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.5 ft | 4:11 am · 4:32 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 54 °F | 7 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 5:18 am · 5:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 56 °F | 9 mph S | 1.7 ft | 6:21 am · 6:46 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 57 °F | 11 mph S | 0.7 ft | 7:18 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 57 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.7 ft | 8:09 am · 8:37 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 41 / 54 °F | 11 mph S | 2.2 ft | 8:55 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 36 / 52 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 9:37 am · 10:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 53 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 10:17 am · 10:50 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 34 / 50 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 10:55 am · 11:30 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 37 / 51 °F | 9 mph S | 1.3 ft | 11:33 am |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 45° / 63° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 34° / 50° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 29° / 55° 0.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 38° / 61° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 54° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 39° / 56° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 42° / 57° 0.7 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 and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+9.7 °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 12:38 am (local time).
The sun in Prospect
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:05 am
- Full dark 6:33 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 5:59 pm
- Solar noon 12:19 pm (32° high)
- Daylight 10 h 20 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:47 pm
- Full dark 6:33 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,932 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Prospect
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:13–4:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:45–4:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:09 am–12:09 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:23–8:23 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 Prospect
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Verona Island Boat Landing 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.1 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.6 mi
- Pierce's Pond 8.5 mi
- Boat ramp 8.5 mi
- Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Boat Ramp 8.8 mi
- Stock Springs Boat Marina 4.2 mi
- Rego's Live Bait 2.0 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.
Tides near ProspectTides nearby
- Bucksport3.7 mi
- Frankfort4.0 mi
- Stockton Springs4.4 mi
- Winterport5.9 mi
- Orland6.5 mi
- Searsport7.2 mi
- Penobscot9.7 mi
- Belfast11 mi
- Castine12 mi
- Northport16 mi
Prospect at a glance
- Town or city of about 667 people. Coordinates: 44.553° N, 68.865° W.
- It is 93 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 7 min earlier than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Bucksport, is 3.4 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about ProspectQuestions
What time is high tide today in Prospect?
Today in Prospect there are high tides at 1:08 am (11.3 ft) and 1:21 pm (12.7 ft) and low tides at 7:25 am and 8:05 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Prospect?
At 5:29 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:59 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Prospect?
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 2:13–4:13 am, Minor 11:09 am–12:09 pm, Major 2:45–4:45 pm, Minor 7:23–8:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Prospect?
Partly cloudy, from 37 °F to 62 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 9% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Prospect?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the south-southwest. The water is 52.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Prospect?
The best time to visit Prospect is from June to September: highs of 70 °F to 80 °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 Bucksport (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).