West Scarborough tides today
- Tide now -0.6 ft ↓ falling · low 7:44 pm (-1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:40–7:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 56 °F slight · 7.8 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 45 °F from the SSW, gusts 15 · clear
- Sun 7:12 am–5:38 pm 10 h 26 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:02 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–3:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in West Scarborough there are high tides at 12:57 am (9.2 ft) and 1:10 pm (10.7 ft) and low tides at 7:03 am and 7:44 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:44 pm. The sun rises at 7:12 am and sets at 5:38 pm: 10 h 26 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:16 am to 3:16 am and from 1:47 pm to 3:47 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph). Clear, 45 °F.
Fishing in West Scarborough today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:44 pm
- Minor period 6:32–7:32 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.39 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (1.7 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 pm to 7:30 pm, combines the 7:44 pm low tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 6:40 am to 7:50 am, with the 7:03 am low tide, sunrise and some swell, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:20 am to 2:00 am, with the 12:57 am high tide, a major period and some swell, though with rising pressure.
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 West Scarborough
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Low tide at 7:03 am: more sand
- Feels like 46 °F: chilly for the beach
- Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.1 ft
2.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate 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 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:44 pm
Low tide at 7:03 am and 7:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:57 am and 1:10 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 West Scarborough
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- Grand Beach 3.0 mi · SE
- Parking
- Surfside Beach 3.1 mi · SE
- Parking
- Pine Point Beach 3.3 mi · SE
- Parking
- Ferry Beach 3.7 mi · SE
- Western Beach 4.0 mi · SE
- Parking
- Old Orchard Beach 4.1 mi · S
- Parking
- Scarborough Beach 4.4 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
- Higgins Beach 5.7 mi · E
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 West Scarborough
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:57 am 9.2 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 7:03 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:10 pm 10.7 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 7:44 pm -1.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 46 min to low tide at 7:44 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 12:57 am high tide and 84 for the 1:10 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 11.7 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 come 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, Wed 28 | 7:12 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 12:57 am · 9.2 ft | Low tide 7:03 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 1:10 pm · 10.7 ft | Low tide 7:44 pm · -1.0 ft | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 1:16 am · 1:47 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:13 am · 5:37 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 | 7:15 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 · 3:56 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:16 am · 5:34 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 | 6:19 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 |
▲ 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), 3.2 mi from West Scarborough. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at West Scarborough
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 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: 3.1 ft with a period of 5 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 cools over the next few days: about 54.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 6:58 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 West Scarborough today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:10 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:30 pm
- 1.8 ft swell at 8 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:57 am (12:30–1:20 am), low tide 7:03 am (6:40–7:30 am), high tide 1:10 pm (12:50–1:30 pm) and low tide 7:44 pm (7:20–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 1.9 ft at 9 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 55.9 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:07 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:10 am to 7:50 am, with slack water at low tide, 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 9.4 mi
- Oakie L. Alexander wreck 9.0 mi
- Wreck 6.8 mi
- Wreck 9.3 mi
- Wreck 9.5 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Aqua Diving Academy 8.6 mi
- Dyer Point 9.6 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 West Scarborough
Now in West Scarborough
- Low / high
- 27 / 51 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 36 °F
- Visibility
- 14 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 · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.35 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 36° | 31° | 27° | 35° | 48° | 49° | 46° | 43° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNE | 5 N | 3 NNW | 5 NW | 3 S | 8 SE | 7 S | 6 SW |
| Gusts | 21 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 19 |
| Waves | 1.8 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.7 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 46° 7 S 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 43° 6 SW 1.7 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 8 SW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 7 SW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 41° 7 WSW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 9 SW 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 62° 10 SW 2.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 10 SSW 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 27 / 51 °F | 8 mph SW | 2.1 ft | 12:57 am · 1:10 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 41 / 66 °F | 10 mph SW | 3.1 ft | 1:47 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 43 / 65 °F | 13 mph W | 3.1 ft | 2:40 am · 2:55 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 31 / 53 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 3:38 am · 3:55 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 27 / 57 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | 3:40 am · 3:58 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 35 / 62 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.3 ft | 4:45 am · 5:06 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 40 / 58 °F | 6 mph E | 1.4 ft | 5:51 am · 6:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 39 / 59 °F | 8 mph SW | 3.1 ft | 6:55 am · 7:19 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 41 / 59 °F | 10 mph E | 3.2 ft | 7:52 am · 8:19 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 44 / 58 °F | 13 mph SE | 4.4 ft | 8:44 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 40 / 56 °F | 10 mph WNW | 5.5 ft | 9:30 am · 10:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 34 / 54 °F | 8 mph WNW | 5.0 ft | 10:12 am · 10:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 30 / 53 °F | 4 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 10:50 am · 11:24 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 33 / 51 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 11:26 am |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 41° / 66° 3.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 43° / 65° 3.1 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 31° / 53° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 27° / 57° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 35° / 62° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 40° / 58° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 39° / 59° 3.1 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: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.3 °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 6:58 pm (local time).
The sun in West Scarborough
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:09 am
- Full dark 6:41 pm
- Civil dawn 6:43 am
- Civil dusk 6:07 pm
- Solar noon 12:25 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 26 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:57 pm
- Full dark 6:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,085 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in West Scarborough
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:16–3:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:47–3:47 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:32–7:32 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 West Scarborough
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Paddle Boats 1.6 mi
- The Pier at OOB 3.9 mi
- Old Orchard Beach Pier 3.9 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Nonesuch River Public Boat Access 3.2 mi
- Pine Point Boat Ramp 3.2 mi
- South Port Marine 8.4 mi
- Biddeford Pool Yacht Club 8.7 mi
- Saco Bay Tackle 1.6 mi
- All Points Fly Shop and Outfitter 3.3 mi
- Vacationland Bait & Tackle 3.7 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 1,150 ft.
From the shoreline (2 mi from West Scarborough) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 1,150 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1,150 ft. 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 1,150 ft. 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) 1,150 ft 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 West ScarboroughTides nearby
- Scarborough3.4 mi
- Old Orchard Beach3.7 mi
- South Portland Gardens6.0 mi
- West End7.9 mi
- Woodfords Corner8.6 mi
- Portland Fish Pier8.7 mi
- Portland8.8 mi
- South Portland8.8 mi
- Maine State Pier9.2 mi
- Falmouth13 mi
West Scarborough at a glance
- Town or city of about 27,706 people. Coordinates: 43.570° N, 70.388° W.
- It is 8.8 mi southwest of Portland, the main place in Maine. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Portland.
- The nearest tide station, Pine Point, is 3.2 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Back Shore (3.8 mi), The Pier (3.9 mi), Western Beach (4.0 mi), Scarborough Beach (4.4 mi).
Questions about West ScarboroughQuestions
What time is high tide today in West Scarborough?
Today in West Scarborough there are high tides at 12:57 am (9.2 ft) and 1:10 pm (10.7 ft) and low tides at 7:03 am and 7:44 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in West Scarborough?
At 5:38 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in West Scarborough?
At 7:13 am. First light comes at 6:10 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 1:16–3:16 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 1:47–3:47 pm, Minor 6:32–7:32 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in West Scarborough?
Overcast, from 27 °F to 51 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in West Scarborough?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 7.8 s from the southeast. The water is 55.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit West Scarborough?
The best time to visit West Scarborough is from June to September: highs of 71 °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).