Scarborough tides today
- Tide now 7.7 ft ↓ falling · low 7:52 am (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:50–7:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 2/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 56 °F smooth · 6.5 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 40 °F from the SW, gusts 17 · clear
- Sun 7:13 am–5:36 pm 10 h 23 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:04 pm
- Best time to dive 1:00–3:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Scarborough there are high tides at 1:47 am (9.1 ft) and 2:00 pm (10.7 ft) and low tides at 7:52 am and 8:37 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:52 am. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 5:36 pm: 10 h 23 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:19 am to 4:19 am and from 2:52 pm to 4:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph). Clear, 40 °F.
Fishing in Scarborough today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:52 am
- Sunrise at 7:13 am
- Falling pressure (−0.29 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.4 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, 6:50 am to 7:50 am, combines the 7:52 am low tide, sunrise, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:40 pm to 8:30 pm, with the 8:37 pm low tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:50 am to 2:50 am, with the 1:47 am high tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, Atlantic cod, longfin inshore squid 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 Scarborough
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.2 ft waves
- Low tide at 7:52 am: more sand
- Feels like 59 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 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 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:52 am
Low tide at 7:52 am and 8:37 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:47 am and 2:00 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 Scarborough
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- Ferry Beach 2.3 mi · S
- Scarborough Beach 2.5 mi · S
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
- Higgins Beach 2.7 mi · SE
- Pine Point Beach 2.7 mi · S
- Parking
- Western Beach 2.8 mi · S
- Parking
- Grand Beach 3.2 mi · SW
- Parking
- Surfside Beach 3.8 mi · SW
- Parking
- Crescent Beach 4.9 mi · E
- Restrooms
- 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 Scarborough
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Tides in Scarborough
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:47 am 9.1 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 7:52 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:00 pm 10.7 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 8:37 pm -0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 30 min to low tide at 7:52 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 1:47 am high tide and 83 for the 2:00 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 11.6 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 December 25 (11.2 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (-1.4 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 came from October 27 to 30 (coefficient 84, 11.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 49, 6.8 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 · 5:36 pm | High tide 1:47 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 7:52 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:00 pm · 10.7 ft | Low tide 8:37 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:19 am · 2:52 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:14 am · 5:35 pm | High tide 2:40 am · 9.0 ft | Low tide 8:46 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:55 pm · 10.5 ft | Low tide 9:33 pm · -0.7 ft | Coef. 82 | 74% | Major periods 3:24 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:16 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 3:38 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 9:45 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:55 pm · 10.2 ft | Low tide 10:32 pm · -0.4 ft | Coef. 78 | 63% | Major periods 4:26 am · 4:56 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:17 am · 4:32 pm | High tide 3:40 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 9:48 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:58 pm · 9.8 ft | Low tide 10:35 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 74 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:24 am · 4:51 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:18 am · 4:31 pm | High tide 4:45 am · 8.6 ft | Low tide 10:55 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 5:06 pm · 9.5 ft | Low tide 11:39 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 72 | 41% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:20 am · 4:30 pm | High tide 5:51 am · 8.7 ft | Low tide 12:04 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:14 pm · 9.3 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 30% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:21 am · 4:28 pm | Low tide 12:40 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 6:55 am · 9.0 ft | Low tide 1:09 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:19 pm · 9.1 ft | Coef. 72 | 21% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:14 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 Pine Point station (NOAA), 2.4 mi from Scarborough. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Scarborough
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.2 ft with a period of 4 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+4.0 °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 3:23 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).
Diving in Scarborough today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:00 pm): little current from 1:40 pm to 2:20 pm
- 1.0 ft swell at 5 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:47 am (1:20–2:10 am), low tide 7:52 am (7:30–8:20 am), high tide 2:00 pm (1:40–2:20 pm) and low tide 8:37 pm (8:10–9:00 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 6:06 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:40 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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- Cape Elizabeth Fish seen: bergall, Pholis gunnellus, pollock 6.1 mi
- Oakie L. Alexander wreck 5.8 mi
- Wreck 6.5 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Wreck 8.0 mi
- Wreck 8.0 mi
- Wreck 8.2 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Alan E. Hutchinson Wildlife Management Area 11 mi
- Aqua Diving Academy 6.0 mi
- Dyer Point 6.3 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 Scarborough
Now in Scarborough
- Low / high
- 40 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 1%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 28
- 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 (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 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 | 40° | 40° | 40° | 47° | 61° | 64° | 59° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SW | 6 SSW | 7 SW | 9 SW | 10 SW | 11 SSW | 10 SW | 10 SW |
| Gusts | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.6 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 40° 6 SSW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 40° 7 SW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 47° 9 SW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 61° 10 SW 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 11 SSW 2.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 59° 10 SW 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 10 SW 2.6 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 7 SW 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 40 / 64 °F | 11 mph SW | 2.7 ft | 1:47 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 65 °F | 13 mph W | 2.6 ft | 2:40 am · 2:55 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 31 / 52 °F | 11 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 3:38 am · 3:55 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 26 / 56 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 3:40 am · 3:58 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 36 / 63 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.1 ft | 4:45 am · 5:06 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 39 / 56 °F | 8 mph E | 2.0 ft | 5:51 am · 6:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 40 / 58 °F | 10 mph S | 3.2 ft | 6:55 am · 7:19 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 42 / 59 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.2 ft | 7:52 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 45 / 59 °F | 12 mph S | 4.1 ft | 8:44 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 56 °F | 9 mph NNW | 5.5 ft | 9:30 am · 10:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 35 / 55 °F | 9 mph NW | 5.0 ft | 10:12 am · 10:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 52 °F | 5 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 10:50 am · 11:24 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 49 °F | 7 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 11:26 am | |
| Wed 11 | 39 / 52 °F | 10 mph SSW | 2.3 ft | 12:01 am · 12:02 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 43° / 65° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 31° / 52° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 26° / 56° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 36° / 63° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 39° / 56° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 40° / 58° 3.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 42° / 59° 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 temperature today. 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 (+8.9 °F; normal high: 55 °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 3:23 am (local time).
The sun in Scarborough
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:40 pm
- Civil dawn 6:43 am
- Civil dusk 6:06 pm
- Solar noon 12:25 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 23 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:56 pm
- Full dark 6:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,835 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Scarborough
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
- 2:52–4:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:10 am–12:10 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:34–8:34 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 Scarborough
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Grinding Memorial Pier 6.9 mi
- Paddle Boats 4.7 mi
- The Pier at OOB 5.0 mi
- Jetty 2.6 mi
- Nonesuch River Public Boat Access 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Pine Point Boat Ramp 2.4 mi
- Ferry Beach Boat Ramp 2.4 mi
- South Port Marine 5.6 mi
- Breakwater Marina 6.7 mi
- All Points Fly Shop and Outfitter 0.1 mi
- Saco Bay Tackle 4.6 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (2.2 mi from Scarborough) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.45 mi
- 66 ft deep1.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.25 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. 33 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (1.5 mi): for deeper dives, 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
Cape Elizabeth Light (western tower) 6.0 mi east
- Light height
- 128 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 66 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Cape Elizabeth Light (6.1 mi east).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ScarboroughTides nearby
- West Scarborough3.4 mi
- South Portland Gardens4.2 mi
- Old Orchard Beach5.0 mi
- West End5.5 mi
- South Portland6.0 mi
- Portland Fish Pier6.1 mi
- Portland6.3 mi
- Maine State Pier6.6 mi
- Woodfords Corner6.6 mi
- Long Island11 mi
Scarborough at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,403 people. Coordinates: 43.578° N, 70.322° W.
- It is 6.3 mi southwest 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, Pine Point, is 2.4 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Back Shore (2.4 mi), Scarborough Beach (2.5 mi), Western Beach (2.8 mi), Crescent Beach (5.0 mi).
Questions about ScarboroughQuestions
What time is high tide today in Scarborough?
Today in Scarborough there are high tides at 1:47 am (9.1 ft) and 2:00 pm (10.7 ft) and low tides at 7:52 am and 8:37 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Scarborough?
At 5:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Scarborough?
At 7:14 am. First light comes at 6:11 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 2:52–4:52 pm, Minor 7:34–8:34 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Scarborough?
Mainly clear, from 40 °F to 64 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Scarborough?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the south-southeast. The water is 55.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Scarborough?
The best time to visit Scarborough is from June to September: highs of 72 °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 Pine 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).