Curtis Bay tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 4:53 am (0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:20–4:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 62 °F smooth · 1.9 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 51 °F from the ENE, gusts 4 · clear
- Sun 7:31 am–6:09 pm 10 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:49 pm
- Best time to dive 1:50–4:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Curtis Bay there are high tides at 9:17 am (1.0 ft) and 10:15 pm (1.9 ft) and low tides at 4:53 am and 3:11 pm. Tide coefficient 79. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:53 am. The sun rises at 7:31 am and sets at 6:09 pm: 10 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:45 am to 4:45 am and from 3:18 pm to 5:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph). Clear, 51 °F.
Fishing in Curtis Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:11 pm
- Major period 3:18–5:18 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.20 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 79 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 3:11 pm low tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 3:50 am to 4:50 am, with the 4:53 am low tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 8:20 am to 10:20 am, with the 9:17 am high tide and falling 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 Curtis Bay
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 3:11 pm: more sand
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 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 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:53 am
Low tide at 4:53 am and 3:11 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:17 am and 10:15 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 3:11 pm, though with cool air.
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 Curtis Bay
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Curtis Bay.
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Tides in Curtis Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 4:53 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:17 am 1.0 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 3:11 pm 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:15 pm 1.9 ft · coef. 77
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 56 min to low tide at 4:53 am.
Tide coefficient 79 for the 9:17 am high tide and 77 for the 10:15 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 14 (2.2 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-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 8 to 10 (coefficient 86, 1.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 46, 1.1 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 | 7:31 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 4:53 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:17 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 3:11 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:15 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:32 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 5:49 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:12 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 4:14 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:13 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 75 | 74% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:33 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 6:44 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:12 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:25 pm · 0.1 ft | — | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:34 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 12:13 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 6:37 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:19 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:40 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 71 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:35 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 12:13 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 7:27 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 12:30 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:53 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 70 | 41% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:36 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 1:11 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 8:15 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:40 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:06 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 71 | 30% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:38 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 2:04 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:01 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:44 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 9:17 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 73 | 21% | Major periods 7:17 am · 7:40 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 Fort McHenry Marsh station (NOAA), 2.4 mi from Curtis Bay. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Curtis Bay
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift 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 (+2.2 °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 1:55 am (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 Curtis Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (3:11 pm): little current from 2:30 pm to 3:40 pm
- 0.3 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:53 am (4:30–5:20 am), high tide 9:17 am (8:50–9:40 am), low tide 3:11 pm (2:30–3:40 pm) and high tide 10:15 pm (10:00–10:40 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 61.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 4:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:20 am to 10:20 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 1.4 mi
- Gen. Morgan Lewis 1.4 mi
- Dover 1.4 mi
- Fort Scott 1.5 mi
- Portland 1.8 mi
- Wreck 0.9 mi
- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Wreck 1.8 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Aquanautics Scuba Center 1.7 mi
- Underwater Construction Corporation 2.3 mi
- Eastern Watersports 4.1 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 Curtis Bay
Now in Curtis Bay
- Low / high
- 50 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 2%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 7.6 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 44
- 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: +0.05 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 | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 50° | 51° | 51° | 64° | 69° | 65° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ENE | 4 ENE | 2 WSW | 2 WSW | 7 SW | 7 SW | 4 SSW | 4 SSW |
| Gusts | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 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 |
- 3:00 am 50° 4 ENE 0.6 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 2 WSW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 2 WSW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 7 SW 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 7 SW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 4 SSW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 4 SSW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 60° 4 SW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 69 °F | 7 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 9:17 am · 10:15 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 58 / 72 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.0 ft | 10:12 am · 11:13 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 50 / 63 °F | 6 mph N | 1.1 ft | 11:12 am | |
| Sun 1 | 52 / 65 °F | 6 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | 12:13 am · 11:19 am | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 66 °F | 4 mph S | 1.0 ft | 12:13 am · 12:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 69 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | 1:11 am · 1:40 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 69 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 2:04 am · 2:44 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 69 °F | 10 mph SE | 0.4 ft | 2:53 am · 3:41 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 65 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.2 ft | 3:40 am · 4:32 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 62 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.0 ft | 4:26 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 61 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.8 ft | 5:10 am · 6:02 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 57 °F | 7 mph N | 1.0 ft | 5:52 am · 6:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 41 / 56 °F | 4 mph N | 0.6 ft | 6:34 am · 7:27 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 44 / 55 °F | 3 mph NNE | 0.4 ft | 7:16 am · 8:09 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 58° / 72° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 50° / 63° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 52° / 65° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 53° / 66° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 55° / 69° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 57° / 69° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 59° / 69° 0.4 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, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.3 °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 1:55 am (local time).
The sun in Curtis Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:32 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 7:03 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:50 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 38 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,415 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Curtis Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:45–4:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:18–5:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:17 am–12:17 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:19–9:19 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 Curtis Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Aids to Navigation Team 1.9 mi
- Pier 1 2.2 mi
- Pier 2 2.2 mi
- Pier 3 2.3 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Tidewater Yacht Services Marina 2.8 mi
- Middle Branch Marina 2.9 mi
- Clark's Bait and Tackle Store 1.4 mi
- Rockfish Headquarters 4.0 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,250 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Curtis Bay) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,250 ft
- 33 ft deep0.6 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,250 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.6 mi 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.
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
Leading Point Light 2.1 mi southeast
- Light
- Steady green light · F G
- Light height
- 69 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1868
Other lighthouses nearby: Lazaretto Point Light (2.6 mi north), Hawkins Point Light (3.2 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Curtis BayTides nearby
- Brooklyn0.8 mi
- Brooklyn Park1.5 mi
- Cherry Hill3.2 mi
- South Baltimore3.3 mi
- Westport3.5 mi
- Fells Point3.9 mi
- Canton3.9 mi
- Mount Winans3.9 mi
- Dundalk4.0 mi
- Lakeland4.0 mi
Curtis Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,759 people. Coordinates: 39.227° N, 76.588° W.
- It is 18 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, Fort McHenry Marsh, is 2.4 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Raisins Wharf (1.4 mi), Tysons Wharf (1.5 mi), Fort McHenry Anchorage (1.7 mi), Hawkins Point Pier (2.7 mi).
Questions about Curtis BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Curtis Bay?
Today in Curtis Bay there are high tides at 9:17 am (1.0 ft) and 10:15 pm (1.9 ft) and low tides at 4:53 am and 3:11 pm. Tide coefficient 79.
What time is sunset today in Curtis Bay?
At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Curtis Bay?
At 7:32 am. First light comes at 6:33 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 2:45–4:45 am, Minor 11:17 am–12:17 pm, Major 3:18–5:18 pm, Minor 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Curtis Bay?
Partly cloudy, from 50 °F to 69 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Curtis Bay?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 1.9 s from the southeast. The water is 61.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Curtis Bay?
The best time to visit Curtis Bay is from May to June and from August to October: highs of 70 °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 Fort McHenry Marsh (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).