Dames Quarter tides today
- Tide now 2.9 ft ↓ falling · low 11:04 pm (0.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:10–6:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 62 °F calm (rippled) · 2.1 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 65 °F from the SE, gusts 14 · overcast
- Sun 7:26 am–6:09 pm 10 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:47 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:50 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Dames Quarter there are high tides at 3:52 am (2.6 ft) and 4:21 pm (3.3 ft) and low tides at 10:09 am and 11:04 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:04 pm. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:09 pm: 10 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:39 am to 3:39 am and from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph). Overcast, 65 °F.
Fishing in Dames Quarter today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:21 pm, coefficient 86
- Major period 2:10–4:10 pm
- Steady pressure (30.33 inHg), light cross-shore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 4:21 pm high tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 2:50 am to 3:40 am, with the 3:52 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:09 am low tide and moonset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, striped bass, spot and red drum. October is one of the months when these are seen most: black sea bass and Atlantic croaker. What you can catch
Beach day in Dames Quarter
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 70 °F: mild
- Calm for swimming: 0.2 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 62 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.2 ft
0.2 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 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:04 pm
Low tide at 10:09 am and 11:04 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:52 am and 4:21 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine and a calm sea, though with light offshore wind.
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 Dames Quarter
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- Mount Vernon Beach 5.3 mi · NE
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Maryland (Maryland Healthy Beaches).
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Tides in Dames Quarter
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:52 am 2.6 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 10:09 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:21 pm 3.3 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Next low tide 11:04 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 9 min to low tide at 11:04 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 3:52 am high tide and 86 for the 4:21 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.3 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 October 27 (3.3 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 28 (coefficient 89, 3.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 41, 1.5 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 | 7:26 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 3:52 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:09 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 4:21 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 11:04 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:10 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 4:41 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 10:58 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:13 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:58 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 5:35 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 11:53 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:10 pm · 3.1 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 12:59 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:33 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 12:57 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:09 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 1:03 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:35 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 1:07 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:11 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:14 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:31 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 2:07 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:43 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 2:21 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:20 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:32 am · 5:02 pm | Low tide 3:09 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:00 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:32 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:52 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 Great Shoals Light station (NOAA), 2.1 mi from Dames Quarter. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Dames Quarter
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.0 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 0.8 ft with a period of 2 s, from the west-northwest (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 62.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 5:55 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44042, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Dames Quarter today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:09 am): little current from 9:40 am to 10:30 am
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:52 am (3:30–4:30 am), low tide 10:09 am (9:40–10:30 am), high tide 4:21 pm (4:00–4:50 pm) and low tide 11:04 pm (10:30–11:30 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 6:36 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 11:00 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:30 pm to 5:20 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 Dames Quarter.
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Weather in Dames Quarter
Now in Dames Quarter
- Low / high
- 50 / 71 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 61%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 40
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.19 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 | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 53° | 51° | 51° | 55° | 67° | 70° | 65° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ENE | 5 ENE | 5 ENE | 6 NNE | 8 E | 3 ESE | 7 SE | 4 E |
| Gusts | 13 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 13 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 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 65° 7 SE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 4 E 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 4 E 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 51° 5 E 0.1 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 4 E 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 1 ENE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 3 W 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 5 WSW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 50 / 71 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 3:52 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 67 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.1 ft | 4:41 am · 5:13 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 71 °F | 10 mph WNW | 0.8 ft | 5:35 am · 6:10 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 62 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | 6:33 am · 7:09 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 64 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 6:35 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 55 / 66 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 7:43 am · 8:20 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 68 °F | 9 mph E | 0.7 ft | 9:00 am · 9:32 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 58 / 68 °F | 11 mph E | 0.7 ft | 10:09 am · 10:32 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 67 °F | 14 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 11:05 am · 11:23 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 65 °F | 11 mph W | 2.4 ft | 11:52 am | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 61 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | 12:09 am · 12:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 44 / 58 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.3 ft | 12:51 am · 1:15 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 40 / 58 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 1:31 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 62 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 2:09 am · 2:27 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 49° / 67° 0.1 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 57° / 71° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 62° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 51° / 64° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 55° / 66° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 56° / 68° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 58° / 68° 0.7 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 (+5.3 °F; normal high: 65 °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 5:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Dames Quarter
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:36 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 43 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:32 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,711 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dames Quarter
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:39–3:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:10–4:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:00–11:00 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:17–8:17 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 Dames Quarter
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 5.1 mi
- Jetty 5.7 mi
- Jetty 5.8 mi
- Jetty 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- Scott's Cove Marina 2.8 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: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 17 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Dames Quarter) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.6 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 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 2.6 mi): 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. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 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. 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
Great Shoals Light 2.1 mi northeast
- Light
- A white flash every 6 s · Fl W 6s
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1884
Other lighthouses nearby: Sharkfin Shoal Light (4.9 mi west), Clay Island Light (5.0 mi northwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Dames QuarterTides nearby
- Chance2.6 mi
- Deal Island3.4 mi
- Waterview4.0 mi
- Mount Vernon5.7 mi
- Nanticoke5.8 mi
- Jesterville6.8 mi
- Whitehaven8.1 mi
- Fairmount8.1 mi
- Bivalve8.1 mi
- Tyaskin9.3 mi
Dames Quarter at a glance
- Town or city of about 167 people. Coordinates: 38.189° N, 75.899° W.
- It is 63 mi southeast of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Great Shoals Light, is 2.1 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Dames QuarterQuestions
What time is high tide today in Dames Quarter?
Today in Dames Quarter there are high tides at 3:52 am (2.6 ft) and 4:21 pm (3.3 ft) and low tides at 10:09 am and 11:04 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Dames Quarter?
At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dames Quarter?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:28 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 1:39–3:39 am, Minor 10:00–11:00 am, Major 2:10–4:10 pm, Minor 7:17–8:17 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Dames Quarter?
Overcast, from 50 °F to 71 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Dames Quarter?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 2.1 s from the east-southeast. The water is 62.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Dames Quarter?
The best time to visit Dames Quarter is from May to June and from August to October: highs of 70 °F to 86 °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 Great Shoals Light (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).