Canton tides today
- Tide now 1.8 ft ↑ rising · high 9:11 pm (2.0 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–4:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 0.6 ft · 62 °F smooth · 1.6 s from the east
- Wind · air 4 mph · 57 °F from the E, gusts 7 · partly cloudy
- 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 Canton 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 0.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 57 °F.
Fishing in Canton 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 Canton
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore 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
Cross-shore 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 Canton
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Canton.
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Tides in Canton
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. 1 h 22 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 · 4:21 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 | 6:36 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), 1.1 mi from Canton. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Canton
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
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 7:49 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44080, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Canton 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 cross-shore 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Fort Scott 5.0 mi
- Ashland 5.0 mi
- Dover 5.0 mi
- Gen. Morgan Lewis 5.0 mi
- Portland 5.5 mi
- Wreck 4.3 mi
- Wreck 4.4 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Eastern Watersports 1.3 mi
- Aquanautics Scuba Center 5.5 mi
- Underwater Construction Corporation 6.2 mi
- Divers Den 6.8 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 Canton
Now in Canton
- Low / high
- 48 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 64%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 50
- 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: −0.14 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 50° | 50° | 52° | 63° | 65° | 62° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SE | 3 NE | 2 NNE | 4 ENE | 4 E | 6 SE | 2 ESE | 3 E |
| Gusts | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 10 |
| 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 |
- 9:00 pm 55° 3 E 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 4 NE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 3 NE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 3 N 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 3 WSW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 59° 5 SW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 6 SSW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 67° 4 S 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 66 °F | 6 mph E | 0.7 ft | 8:23 am · 9:11 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 71 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.8 ft | 9:11 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 74 °F | 9 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 / 66 °F | 5 mph SSE | 1.2 ft | 12:11 am · 11:20 am | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 68 °F | 4 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 / 70 °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 | 54 / 67 °F | 9 mph W | 1.2 ft | 3:50 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 63 °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 49° / 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° / 66° 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° / 70° 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °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 7:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Canton
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 92,354,666 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Canton
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 Canton
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pier 1 0.9 mi
- Pier No. 3 1.1 mi
- Pier No. 4 1.1 mi
- Pier No. 5 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Community Boat Launch 3.7 mi
- Baltimore Marine Centers Yard 0.7 mi
- Lighthouse Point Marina 0.8 mi
- Tochterman's Fishing Tackle 1.3 mi
- Clark's Bait and Tackle Store 3.8 mi
- Baltimore Yacht Club 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
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 160 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Canton) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep80 ft
- 33 ft deep160 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 35 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 160 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.5 mi out. 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
Lazaretto Point Light 1.3 mi south
- Light
- Steady white light · F W
- Tower height
- 31 ft
Other lighthouses nearby: Seven Foot Knoll Light (2.1 mi west), Leading Point Light (4.7 mi south).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CantonTides nearby
- Highlandtown0.4 mi
- Butcher's Hill1.3 mi
- Fells Point1.4 mi
- Perkins Homes1.7 mi
- Little Italy1.9 mi
- Baltimore2.5 mi
- South Baltimore2.7 mi
- Dundalk3.2 mi
- Rosedale3.9 mi
- Curtis Bay3.9 mi
Canton at a glance
- Town or city of about 12,731 people. Coordinates: 39.280° N, 76.567° W.
- It is 21 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 1.1 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Standard Oil Dock (0.6 mi), Anchorage Marina (0.8 mi), Northwest Harbor (0.8 mi), Bayview Marina (1.1 mi).
Questions about CantonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Canton?
Today in Canton 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 Canton?
At 6:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Canton?
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 Canton?
Overcast, from 48 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the east (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Canton?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 1.6 s from the east. The water is 62.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Canton?
The best time to visit Canton is from August to October and from May to June: 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).