Richmond tides today
- Tide now 2.5 ft ↓ falling · low 10:47 pm (-0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:50–11:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 1.8 ft slight · 6.1 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 40 °F from the S, gusts 9 · clear
- Sun 7:11 am–5:35 pm 10 h 24 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 6:57 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:57 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:40–11:40 am great day · 9/10
Today in Richmond there are high tides at 3:44 am (5.3 ft) and 4:02 pm (6.5 ft) and low tides at 10:04 am and 10:47 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:47 pm. The sun rises at 7:11 am and sets at 5:35 pm: 10 h 24 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:57 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:13 am to 3:13 am and from 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (4 mph). Clear, 40 °F.
Fishing in Richmond today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:02 pm, coefficient 82
- Major period 1:45–3:45 pm
- Steady pressure (30.39 inHg), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 3:00 pm to 3:40 pm, combines the 4:02 pm high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 9:50 pm to 11:50 pm, with the 10:47 pm low tide, falling pressure and some swell. Also worth a try from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:04 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with rising pressure.
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: winter flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Richmond
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.9 ft waves
- Low tide at 10:04 am: more sand
- Cloudy (76% cloud cover)
- Feels like 43 °F: chilly for the beach
- High tide at 4:02 pm
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.9 ft
1.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 7 mph
Cross-shore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:47 pm
Low tide at 10:04 am and 10:47 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:44 am and 4:02 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 Richmond
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Richmond.
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Tides in Richmond
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:44 am 5.3 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 10:04 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:02 pm 6.5 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Next low tide 10:47 pm -0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 53 min to low tide at 10:47 pm.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 3:44 am high tide and 82 for the 4:02 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.6 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 16 (6.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (-0.4 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 82, 6.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 52, 4.3 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 | 7:11 am · 5:35 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 5.3 ft | Low tide 10:04 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 4:02 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 10:47 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 82 | 91% | Major periods 1:13 am · 1:45 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:12 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 4:34 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 10:52 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 4:53 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 11:38 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:17 am · 2:49 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:13 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 5:26 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 11:44 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:46 pm · 6.4 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:22 am · 3:53 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:15 am · 5:30 pm | Low tide 12:32 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:20 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 12:41 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:42 pm · 6.2 ft | Coef. 76 | 63% | Major periods 4:24 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:16 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 1:28 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:17 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 12:42 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 6:41 pm · 6.0 ft | Coef. 73 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:22 am · 4:49 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:17 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 1:27 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:18 am · 5.0 ft | Low tide 1:44 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 7:43 pm · 5.7 ft | Coef. 70 | 41% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 4:26 pm | Low tide 2:24 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:21 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 2:46 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:46 pm · 5.5 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:27 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 Richmond station (NOAA), 0.1 mi from Richmond. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Richmond
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.9 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:53 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44032, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Richmond today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:04 am): little current from 9:40 am to 10:20 am
- 1.8 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Almost no wind
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:44 am (3:20–4:10 am), low tide 10:04 am (9:40–10:20 am), high tide 4:02 pm (3:40–4:20 pm) and low tide 10:47 pm (10:30–11:02 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:04 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 6:57 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 10:50 am, combines slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 3:10 pm to 4:40 pm, with slack water at high tide, small waves and light 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 Richmond.
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Weather in Richmond
Now in Richmond
- Low / high
- 24 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 33 °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: −0.32 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 33° | 29° | 24° | 34° | 47° | 51° | 44° | 39° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNW | 3 NNW | 0 SE | 0 NNW | 3 SSW | 7 SW | 5 SSW | 3 SSW |
| Gusts | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.9 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 39° 3 SSW 1.9 ft
- 12:00 am 37° 4 SSW 2.0 ft
- 3:00 am 36° 3 SSW 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 35° 4 SSW 2.2 ft
- 9:00 am 42° 4 SSW 2.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 60° 9 SSW 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 10 SSW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 59° 10 SSW 3.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 24 / 51 °F | 7 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 3:44 am · 4:02 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 35 / 64 °F | 11 mph SSW | 3.9 ft | 4:34 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 64 °F | 14 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 5:26 am · 5:46 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 29 / 52 °F | 12 mph NW | 2.4 ft | 6:20 am · 6:42 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 25 / 56 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 6:17 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 32 / 62 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | 7:18 am · 7:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 36 / 58 °F | 6 mph E | 2.5 ft | 8:21 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 36 / 58 °F | 7 mph SW | 4.9 ft | 9:23 am · 9:48 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 38 / 58 °F | 9 mph SE | 3.2 ft | 10:22 am · 10:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 43 / 57 °F | 12 mph SSE | 3.9 ft | 11:15 am · 11:41 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 38 / 55 °F | 10 mph NW | 4.7 ft | 12:02 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 33 / 53 °F | 11 mph WNW | 4.3 ft | 12:28 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 56 °F | 6 mph NW | 2.1 ft | 1:11 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 51 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 1:52 am · 2:03 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 35° / 64° 3.9 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 43° / 64° 3.9 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 29° / 52° 2.4 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 25° / 56° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 32° / 62° 1.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 36° / 58° 2.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 36° / 58° 4.9 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 on Friday 30. 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 (−2.5 °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 7:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Richmond
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:07 am
- Full dark 6:38 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 6:04 pm
- Solar noon 12:23 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 24 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:54 pm
- Full dark 6:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,125 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Richmond
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:13–3:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:45–3:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:27–7:27 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 Richmond
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Wiscasset Town Landing 9.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Mailly Boat Launch 7.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.3 mi
- Sheepscot River 9.0 mi
- Wiscasset Yacht Club 9.0 mi
- Tony’s Live Bait - Pittston 5.0 mi
- Sheepscot River Bait 7.8 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 RichmondTides nearby
- Wiscasset8.8 mi
- Pittston9.5 mi
- North Bath11 mi
- Woolwich12 mi
- Edgecomb12 mi
- Bath12 mi
- Newcastle14 mi
- Topsham14 mi
- Damariscotta14 mi
- Brunswick15 mi
Richmond at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,760 people. Coordinates: 44.087° N, 69.799° W.
- It is 38 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Richmond, is 0.1 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about RichmondQuestions
What time is high tide today in Richmond?
Today in Richmond there are high tides at 3:44 am (5.3 ft) and 4:02 pm (6.5 ft) and low tides at 10:04 am and 10:47 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Richmond?
At 5:35 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:04 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Richmond?
At 7:12 am. First light comes at 6:08 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 1:13–3:13 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 1:45–3:45 pm, Minor 6:27–7:27 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Richmond?
Overcast, from 24 °F to 51 °F, with a light breeze from the south (4 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Richmond?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 6.1 s from the south-southeast.
When is the best time to visit Richmond?
The best time to visit Richmond 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 Richmond (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).