Topsham tides today
- Tide now 3.0 ft ↓ falling · low 11:57 pm (-0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:00 pm–12:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 53 °F smooth · 7.1 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 41 °F from the S, gusts 10 · clear
- Sun 7:11 am–5:36 pm 10 h 25 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 6:59 pm waning gibbous · rises at 6:59 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Topsham there are high tides at 3:21 am (4.1 ft) and 3:29 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 11:18 am and 11:57 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:57 pm. The sun rises at 7:11 am and sets at 5:36 pm: 10 h 25 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 6:59 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:14 am to 3:14 am and from 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (5 mph). Clear, 41 °F.
Fishing in Topsham today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 3:29 pm, coefficient 85
- Major period 1:45–3:45 pm
- Steady pressure (30.42 inHg), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm, combines the 3:29 pm high tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 2:20 am to 3:10 am, with the 3:21 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also good from 11:00 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:57 pm low tide and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, longfin inshore squid, Atlantic cod and Atlantic mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: winter flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Topsham
Is it a beach day?
- Cross-shore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- Low tide at 11:18 am: more sand
- Cloudy (85% cloud cover)
- Feels like 42 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 53 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 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
Cross-shore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:57 pm
Low tide at 11:18 am and 11:57 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:21 am and 3:29 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 Topsham
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- Thomas Point Beach 4.8 mi · SE
- Restrooms
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Maine (Maine Healthy Beaches).
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Tides in Topsham
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:21 am 4.1 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 11:18 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:29 pm 4.7 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Next low tide 11:57 pm -0.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 2 min to low tide at 11:57 pm.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 3:21 am high tide and 85 for the 3:29 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a small 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 (4.9 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.7 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, 5.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 3.0 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 · 5:36 pm | High tide 3:21 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 11:18 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 3:29 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 11:57 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 1:14 am · 1:45 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:12 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 12:07 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 4:19 pm · 4.6 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:18 am · 2:50 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:14 am · 5:33 pm | Low tide 12:49 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 5:04 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 1:00 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 4.5 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:22 am · 3:54 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:15 am · 5:31 pm | Low tide 1:45 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 6:03 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 1:58 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:15 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:54 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:16 am · 4:30 pm | Low tide 1:47 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:08 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 2:03 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:22 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:22 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:18 am · 4:29 pm | Low tide 2:53 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:15 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 3:13 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:32 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 4:27 pm | Low tide 3:59 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:21 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 4:24 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:41 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 67 | 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 Brunswick station (NOAA), 0.7 mi from Topsham. 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 Topsham
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.6 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 (+1.1 °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 6:55 pm (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 Topsham today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:18 am): little current from 9:50 am to 11:50 am
- 1.2 ft swell at 8 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:21 am (2:50–4:50 am), low tide 11:18 am (9:50–11:50 am), high tide 3:29 pm (3:00–4:50 pm) and low tide 11:57 pm (10:30 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 53.1 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:05 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 6:59 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 2:40 pm to 5:40 pm, with slack water at high 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Topsham.
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Weather in Topsham
Now in Topsham
- Low / high
- 25 / 50 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 14%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 34 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 30
- 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 (+0.01 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 32° | 30° | 26° | 33° | 47° | 50° | 43° | 40° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NNW | 4 NNW | 2 NW | 3 NW | 3 SSW | 8 SSW | 4 S | 5 SW |
| Gusts | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 13 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 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 pm 43° 4 S 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 40° 5 SW 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 39° 6 SW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 38° 4 SW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 37° 5 SW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 44° 4 SSW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 60° 9 SSW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 11 SSW 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 25 / 50 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.3 ft | 3:21 am · 3:29 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 37 / 64 °F | 11 mph SSW | 2.6 ft | 4:11 am · 4:19 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 44 / 64 °F | 14 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | 5:04 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 31 / 52 °F | 13 mph NW | 1.2 ft | 6:03 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 26 / 56 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 6:08 am · 6:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 33 / 62 °F | 6 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 7:15 am · 7:32 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 38 / 58 °F | 6 mph E | 1.0 ft | 8:21 am · 8:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 37 / 58 °F | 8 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 9:24 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 39 / 58 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 10:20 am · 10:46 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 57 °F | 13 mph SSE | 3.4 ft | 11:10 am · 11:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 39 / 55 °F | 11 mph WNW | 3.7 ft | 11:55 am | |
| Sun 8 | 34 / 53 °F | 11 mph WNW | 3.0 ft | 12:27 am · 12:37 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 55 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.6 ft | 1:12 am · 1:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 51 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 1:54 am · 1:54 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 37° / 64° 2.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 44° / 64° 2.6 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 31° / 52° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 26° / 56° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 33° / 62° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 38° / 58° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 37° / 58° 2.4 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 They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.6 °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 6:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Topsham
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:07 am
- Full dark 6:39 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 6:05 pm
- Solar noon 12:24 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 25 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:55 pm
- Full dark 6:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,113 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Topsham
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:14–3:14 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
- 6:29–7:29 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 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 Topsham
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- LL Bean Paddliing School 7.5 mi
- Ruins 8.2 mi
- blaisdell peir 8.3 mi
- parker family deering pier 8.4 mi
- Water Street Boat Landing #1 0.9 mi
- Water Street Boat Landing #2 1.1 mi
- Maquoit Landing at Wharton Point 4.2 mi
- Simpson’s Point Landing 5.2 mi
- Princes Point Landing 5.3 mi
- Sawyer Park Boat Launch 5.4 mi
- Bull Rock Landing 5.4 mi
- Safe Harbor Great Island 7.3 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.8 mi from Topsham) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1 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 1 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) 1 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.
Tides near TopshamTides nearby
- Brunswick1.0 mi
- Brunswick Station3.6 mi
- Bath7.8 mi
- North Bath8.0 mi
- Harpswell Center8.7 mi
- Woolwich8.7 mi
- Phippsburg11 mi
- Arrowsic11 mi
- Yarmouth14 mi
- Richmond14 mi
Topsham at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,931 people. Coordinates: 43.928° N, 69.976° W.
- It is 23 mi northeast of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Brunswick, is 0.7 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Thomas Point Beach (4.8 mi).
Questions about TopshamQuestions
What time is high tide today in Topsham?
Today in Topsham there are high tides at 3:21 am (4.1 ft) and 3:29 pm (4.7 ft) and low tides at 11:18 am and 11:57 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Topsham?
At 5:36 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:05 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Topsham?
At 7:12 am. First light comes at 6:09 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 1:14–3:14 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 1:45–3:45 pm, Minor 6:29–7:29 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Topsham?
Overcast, from 25 °F to 50 °F, with a light breeze from the south (5 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Topsham?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 7.1 s from the south-southeast. The water is 53.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Topsham?
The best time to visit Topsham is from June to September: highs of 70 °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 Brunswick (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).