South Bristol tides today
- Tide now 5.7 ft ↓ falling · low 7:32 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–8:30 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 53 °F smooth · 5.1 s from the south
- Wind · air 7 mph · 45 °F from the SW, gusts 18 · clear
- Sun 7:11 am–5:33 pm 10 h 22 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 7:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:59 pm
- Best time to dive 7:10–8:30 am great day · 9/10
Today in South Bristol there are high tides at 1:34 am (9.5 ft) and 1:42 pm (10.8 ft) and low tides at 7:32 am and 8:14 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:32 am. The sun rises at 7:11 am and sets at 5:33 pm: 10 h 22 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:16 am to 4:16 am and from 2:48 pm to 4:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph). Clear, 45 °F.
Fishing in South Bristol today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:32 am
- Sunrise at 7:11 am
- Falling pressure (−0.28 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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 8:30 am, combines the 7:32 am low tide, sunrise, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 12:30 am to 2:30 am, with the 1:34 am high tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with the 8:14 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, longfin inshore squid, Atlantic cod and haddock. October is one of the months when these are seen most: winter flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in South Bristol
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Low tide at 7:32 am: more sand
- Feels like 52 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph): choppy water
- Swim with care: 2.8 ft waves every 4 s
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.8 ft
2.8 ft waves every 4 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. 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 13 mph
Moderate onshore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:32 am
Low tide at 7:32 am and 8:14 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:34 am and 1:42 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 South Bristol
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- Sand Cove Beach 1.6 mi · S
- Grimes Cove Beach 3.8 mi · SW
- Parking
- Sea Glass Beach 4.9 mi · SW
- Hotel Beach 4.9 mi · SW
- Indian Beach 5.1 mi · SW
- Spring Cove Beach 5.3 mi · SW
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 South Bristol
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:34 am 9.5 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 7:32 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:42 pm 10.8 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 8:14 pm -0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 17 min to low tide at 7:32 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 1:34 am high tide and 82 for the 1:42 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 11.8 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 (11.4 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.6 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, 12.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 6.9 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 | 7:11 am · 5:33 pm | High tide 1:34 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 7:32 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:42 pm · 10.8 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:12 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 2:27 am · 9.2 ft | Low tide 8:25 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:37 pm · 10.5 ft | Low tide 9:10 pm · -0.6 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:21 am · 3:52 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:13 am · 5:30 pm | High tide 3:26 am · 8.9 ft | Low tide 9:23 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:38 pm · 10.1 ft | Low tide 10:12 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:52 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:15 am · 4:29 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 8.7 ft | Low tide 9:28 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:45 pm · 9.8 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:21 am · 4:48 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:16 am · 4:27 pm | High tide 4:38 am · 8.7 ft | Low tide 10:38 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:55 pm · 9.5 ft | Low tide 11:24 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:17 am · 4:26 pm | High tide 5:44 am · 8.8 ft | Low tide 11:49 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:04 pm · 9.3 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:26 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:18 am · 4:25 pm | Low tide 12:28 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:47 am · 9.1 ft | Low tide 12:58 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 7:10 pm · 9.3 ft | Coef. 69 | 21% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:11 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 East Boothbay station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from South Bristol. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Portland reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at South Bristol
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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: 3.8 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 warms over the next few days: about 53.8 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.0 °F).
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 4:15 am (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).
Surf in South Bristol today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.8 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.1 ft swell at 3 s from the south, short: weak, messy waves
- 1.2 ft wind swell at 2 s: messy waves
- Light onshore wind (7 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:42 pm)
- Light: First light 6:41 am · sunrise 7:11 am · sunset 5:33 pm · last light 6:02 pm
- Tide: high 1:34 am (9.5 ft), low 7:32 am (0.1 ft), high 1:42 pm (10.8 ft) and low 8:14 pm (-0.9 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 52.5 °F: a 5/4 fullsuit with booties (and a hood if it’s windy).
- Energy: 4 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:00 am to 11:00 am, though with small waves, a short-period swell and wind swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in South Bristol today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (7:32 am): little current from 7:10 am to 8:00 am
- 1.1 ft swell at 3 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 1:34 am (1:00–2:10 am), low tide 7:32 am (7:10–8:00 am), high tide 1:42 pm (1:20–2:10 pm) and low tide 8:14 pm (7:50–8:40 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 52.5 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:02 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 7:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 am to 8:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 12:50 pm to 2:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, 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
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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
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Weather in South Bristol
Now in South Bristol
- Low / high
- 44 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 5%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 40 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 24
- 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 (−0.03 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 | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 44° | 44° | 46° | 51° | 56° | 58° | 55° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSW | 6 SW | 8 SW | 8 SW | 12 SW | 13 SW | 11 SW | 13 SW |
| Gusts | 17 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 21 | 23 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.6 ft | 3.1 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 46° 8 SW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 8 SW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 56° 12 SW 2.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 58° 13 SW 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 55° 11 SW 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 13 SW 3.3 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 13 SW 3.3 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 12 SW 3.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 58 °F | 13 mph SW | 3.3 ft | 1:34 am · 1:42 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 63 °F | 14 mph W | 3.3 ft | 2:27 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 35 / 51 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.6 ft | 3:26 am · 3:38 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 53 °F | 10 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 3:31 am · 3:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 59 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 4:38 am · 4:55 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 42 / 54 °F | 9 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 5:44 am · 6:04 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 43 / 56 °F | 11 mph S | 3.8 ft | 6:47 am · 7:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 45 / 57 °F | 11 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 7:43 am · 8:09 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 46 / 58 °F | 12 mph S | 6.1 ft | 8:33 am · 9:02 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 42 / 55 °F | 11 mph NNW | 10 ft | 9:18 am · 9:50 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 54 °F | 10 mph NW | 10 ft | 10:00 am · 10:35 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 44 / 57 °F | 10 mph W | 5.2 ft | 10:39 am · 11:17 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 48 / 58 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2.6 ft | 11:17 am · 11:57 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 51 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.5 ft | 11:55 am |
- Fri 30 Light rain 45° / 63° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 35° / 51° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 33° / 53° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 41° / 59° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 42° / 54° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 43° / 56° 3.8 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 45° / 57° 2.6 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 (+4.7 °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 4:15 am (local time).
The sun in South Bristol
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:07 am
- Full dark 6:36 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 6:02 pm
- Solar noon 12:22 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 22 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:52 pm
- Full dark 6:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,885 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in South Bristol
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:16–4:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:48–4:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:08 am–12:08 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:29–8:29 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 South Bristol
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Sport-fishing Dock 4.2 mi
- Heron Island Landing 2.2 mi
- Footbridge Public Landing 3.3 mi
- Eastside Public Landing 3.4 mi
- Damariscotta River 1.1 mi
- Boothbay Sea and Science Center 1.5 mi
- Linekin Bay 1.5 mi
- Ocean Point Marina 1.1 mi
- Christmas Cove Yacht Club 1.4 mi
- Harbor Bait 3.3 mi
- Fisherman’s Edge 7.5 mi
- Carousel Fuel Dock 3.5 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 600 ft from shore and 0 ft at 0.3 mi.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from South Bristol) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep600 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 6.9 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.3 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 300 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.3 mi out. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Pemaquid Point Light 3.3 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 6 s · Fl W 6s
- Range
- 14 nautical miles (16 mi)
- Light height
- 79 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 38 ft
- Built
- 1827
Other lighthouses nearby: Ram Island Light (4.6 mi southwest), Burnt Island Light (4.8 mi southwest).
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Tides near South BristolTides nearby
- Boothbay Harbor3.4 mi
- Southport5.1 mi
- Edgecomb7.4 mi
- Arrowsic11 mi
- Wiscasset11 mi
- Bremen12 mi
- Damariscotta12 mi
- Newcastle12 mi
- Woolwich13 mi
- Phippsburg13 mi
South Bristol at a glance
- Town or city of about 933 people. Coordinates: 43.864° N, 69.561° W.
- It is 38 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, East Boothbay, is 1.1 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fishermans Wharf (3.5 mi), Shaws Wharf (3.6 mi), Wattons Wharf (3.8 mi), Robinson Wharf (4.9 mi).
Questions about South BristolQuestions
What time is high tide today in South Bristol?
Today in South Bristol there are high tides at 1:34 am (9.5 ft) and 1:42 pm (10.8 ft) and low tides at 7:32 am and 8:14 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in South Bristol?
At 5:33 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:02 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in South Bristol?
At 7:12 am. First light comes at 6:08 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 2:16–4:16 am, Minor 11:08 am–12:08 pm, Major 2:48–4:48 pm, Minor 7:29–8:29 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in South Bristol?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (7 mph) and a 5% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in South Bristol?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the south. The water is 52.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit South Bristol?
The best time to visit South Bristol is from July to August: highs of 76 °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 East Boothbay (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).