Butcher's Hill tides today
- Tide now 1.1 ft ↑ rising · high 9:11 pm (2.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–4:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 62 °F smooth · 1.8 s from the east
- Wind · air 2 mph · 62 °F from the SE, gusts 6 · overcast
- Sun 7:30 am–6:10 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:46 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:40–4:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Butcher's Hill there are high tides at 8:23 am (1.2 ft) and 9:11 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 3:41 am and 2:24 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:11 pm. The sun rises at 7:30 am and sets at 6:10 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:41 am to 3:41 am and from 2:13 pm to 4:13 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light air from the southeast (2 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Butcher's Hill today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:24 pm
- Major period 2:13–4:13 pm
- Steady pressure (30.39 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.3 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, 2:10 pm to 3:20 pm, combines the 2:24 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 7:20 am to 8:10 am, with the 8:23 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 2:40 am to 3:40 am, with the 3:41 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, spot, Atlantic croaker and weakfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and weakfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Butcher's Hill
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 2:24 pm: more sand
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft
0.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:41 am
Low tide at 3:41 am and 2:24 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 8:23 am and 9:11 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 Butcher's Hill
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Tides in Butcher's Hill
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:41 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 8:23 am 1.2 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 2:24 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:11 pm 2.0 ft · coef. 83
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 12 min to high tide at 9:11 pm.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 8:23 am high tide and 83 for the 9:11 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.9 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 (2.2 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (-0.6 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 9 to 11 (coefficient 86, 1.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 1.0 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 | 7:30 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 3:41 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 8:23 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 2:24 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:11 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 1:41 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:31 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 4:36 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 9:11 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 3:13 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:03 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:32 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 5:36 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:03 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 4:09 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:03 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 75 | 74% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:33 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 6:36 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:05 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:20 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 70 | 63% | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:34 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 12:11 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 6:31 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:20 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:40 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:35 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 12:16 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 7:25 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:30 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:55 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:37 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 8:18 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:38 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:55 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 Baltimore station (NOAA), 1.7 mi from Butcher's Hill. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Butcher's Hill
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.9 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 Tuesday 3: 1.5 ft with a period of 2 s, from the south (smooth).
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 (+2.1 °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 5:58 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44063, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Butcher's Hill today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:24 pm): little current from 1:50 pm to 2:50 pm
- 0.4 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:41 am (3:20–4:00 am), high tide 8:23 am (8:00–8:50 am), low tide 2:24 pm (1:50–2:50 pm) and high tide 9:11 pm (8:50–9:30 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 61.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:30 am to 9:00 am, with slack water at high tide, small waves, 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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- Ashland 5.6 mi
- Fort Scott 5.6 mi
- Dover 5.7 mi
- Gen. Morgan Lewis 5.7 mi
- Portland 6.1 mi
- Wreck 5.1 mi
- Wreck 5.1 mi
- Wreck 5.3 mi
- Eastern Watersports 0.3 mi
- Aquanautics Scuba Center 6.0 mi
- Divers Den 6.6 mi
- Underwater Construction Corporation 6.6 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.
Weather in Butcher's Hill
Now in Butcher's Hill
- Low / high
- 49 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 87%
- Humidity
- 58%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 51
- 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: −0.18 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 51° | 51° | 52° | 64° | 66° | 62° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SE | 3 NE | 2 NE | 4 ENE | 4 ESE | 6 SSE | 2 SE | 3 E |
| Gusts | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.6 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 |
- 6:00 pm 62° 2 SE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 3 E 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 4 NE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 52° 3 NE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 3 NNW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 3 WSW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 4 SSW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 6 SSW 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 49 / 67 °F | 6 mph E | 0.7 ft | 8:23 am · 9:11 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 50 / 71 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.8 ft | 9:11 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 74 °F | 10 mph NW | 0.9 ft | 10:03 am · 11:03 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 64 °F | 4 mph N | 0.9 ft | 11:05 am | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 67 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 12:11 am · 11:20 am | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 68 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | 12:16 am · 12:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 70 °F | 7 mph E | 1.5 ft | 1:15 am · 1:38 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 71 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 2:12 am · 2:45 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 69 °F | 11 mph SE | 0.4 ft | 3:04 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 67 °F | 9 mph W | 1.2 ft | 3:50 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 64 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.0 ft | 4:32 am · 5:21 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 61 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 5:14 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 57 °F | 7 mph N | 1.0 ft | 5:57 am · 6:48 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 41 / 56 °F | 4 mph N | 0.6 ft | 6:41 am · 7:28 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 50° / 71° 0.8 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 55° / 74° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 64° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 67° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 50° / 68° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 52° / 70° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 54° / 71° 1.0 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F; normal high: 64 °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 5:58 pm (local time).
The sun in Butcher's Hill
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:31 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 7:02 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:50 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:32 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,665 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Butcher's Hill
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:41–3:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:13–4:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:07–11:07 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:16–8:16 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 Butcher's Hill
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- UA Shipyard 1.0 mi
- Locust Point 1.0 mi
- Pier 5 1.0 mi
- Domino Sugar 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Captain James Restaurant 0.5 mi
- Thames Point Marina 0.5 mi
- Tochterman's Fishing Tackle 0.3 mi
- Clark's Bait and Tackle Store 3.8 mi
- Fuel dock 9.0 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 950 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.7 mi from Butcher's Hill) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep130 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 21 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 950 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 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. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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
Seven Foot Knoll Light 1.0 mi southwest
- Light
- A flash every 6 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl WR 6s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 56 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 52 ft
- Built
- 1855
Other lighthouses nearby: Lazaretto Point Light (2.1 mi southeast), Leading Point Light (5.6 mi south).
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Tides near Butcher's HillTides nearby
- Perkins Homes0.5 mi
- Fells Point0.5 mi
- Little Italy0.7 mi
- Highlandtown1.1 mi
- Baltimore1.3 mi
- Canton1.3 mi
- South Baltimore1.9 mi
- Westport3.2 mi
- Cherry Hill3.4 mi
- Mount Winans3.5 mi
Butcher's Hill at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,970 people. Coordinates: 39.290° N, 76.588° W.
- It is 22 mi north of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 1 min later and sets at the same time than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Baltimore, is 1.7 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bayview Marina (0.4 mi), Hendersons Wharf (0.6 mi), Broadway Recreational Pier (0.6 mi), Browns Wharf (0.7 mi).
Questions about Butcher's HillQuestions
What time is high tide today in Butcher's Hill?
Today in Butcher's Hill there are high tides at 8:23 am (1.2 ft) and 9:11 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 3:41 am and 2:24 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Butcher's Hill?
At 6:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Butcher's Hill?
At 7:31 am. First light comes at 6:32 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 1:41–3:41 am, Minor 10:07–11:07 am, Major 2:13–4:13 pm, Minor 7:16–8:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Butcher's Hill?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 67 °F, with a light air from the southeast (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Butcher's Hill?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 1.8 s from the east. The water is 62.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Butcher's Hill?
The best time to visit Butcher's Hill is from May to June and from August to October: highs of 69 °F to 87 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 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 Baltimore (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).