Dundalk tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 4:42 am (0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:20–4:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 62 °F smooth · 1.9 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 53 °F from the SSE, gusts 8 · clear
- Sun 7:31 am–6:08 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 Dundalk there are high tides at 9:11 am (1.2 ft) and 10:03 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 4:42 am and 3:19 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:42 am. The sun rises at 7:31 am and sets at 6:08 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 3:17 pm to 5:17 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 south-southeast (4 mph). Clear, 53 °F.
Fishing in Dundalk today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:19 pm
- Major period 3:17–5:17 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.21 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 4:20 pm, combines the 3:19 pm low tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 3:40 am to 4:50 am, with the 4:42 am low tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 9:00 pm to 10:30 pm, with the 10:03 pm high tide, moonrise, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
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 Dundalk
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- Low tide at 3:19 pm: more sand
- Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
- Water at 62 °F (cold)
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 4 mph
Onshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:42 am
Low tide at 4:42 am and 3:19 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:11 am and 10:03 pm.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 3:19 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 Dundalk
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Dundalk.
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Tides in Dundalk
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 4:42 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:11 am 1.2 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 3:19 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:03 pm 2.0 ft · coef. 78
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 35 min to low tide at 4:42 am.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 9:11 am high tide and 78 for the 10:03 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 (2.3 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, 1.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 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 · 6:08 pm | Low tide 4:42 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 9:11 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 3:19 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:03 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:32 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 5:42 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:03 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 4:15 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 6:42 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:05 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:26 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 70 | 63% | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:34 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 12:11 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 6:37 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:20 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:46 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 7:31 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:30 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 7:01 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:36 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 8:24 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:38 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 8:20 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:31 am · 6:54 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:37 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 2:12 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:11 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:45 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:33 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 72 | 21% | Major periods 7:17 am · 7:39 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 Hawkins Point station (NOAA), 3.0 mi from Dundalk. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Baltimore reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Dundalk
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
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 (+2.2 °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 2:08 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 Dundalk today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (3:19 pm): little current from 2:40 pm to 3:50 pm
- 0.3 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:42 am (4:20–5:00 am), high tide 9:11 am (8:50–9:30 am), low tide 3:19 pm (2:40–3:50 pm) and high tide 10:03 pm (9:48–10:20 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 8:30 am to 10:10 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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- Fort Scott 4.1 mi
- Ashland 4.1 mi
- Dover 4.1 mi
- Gen. Morgan Lewis 4.2 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 3.0 mi
- Wreck 3.1 mi
- Memorial Stadium (South end) 12 mi
- Pooles Island 12 mi
- Eastern Watersports 4.4 mi
- Aquanautics Scuba Center 5.1 mi
- Underwater Construction Corporation 5.6 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. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Dundalk
Now in Dundalk
- Low / high
- 50 / 64 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 8%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °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 Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.07 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.06 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 53° | 52° | 51° | 52° | 57° | 63° | 60° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 SE | 0 SSW | 4 W | 3 W | 4 SW | 4 SE | 4 SE | 4 SSW |
| Gusts | 9 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 9 |
| 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 52° 0 SSW 0.6 ft
- 6:00 am 51° 4 W 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 3 W 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 57° 4 SW 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 4 SE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 4 SE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 4 SSW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 56° 3 SW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 64 °F | 6 mph S | 0.9 ft | 9:11 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 73 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 10:03 am · 11:03 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 63 °F | 5 mph N | 1.1 ft | 11:05 am | |
| Sun 1 | 48 / 65 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | 12:11 am · 11:20 am | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 67 °F | 4 mph S | 1.0 ft | 12:16 am · 12:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 69 °F | 7 mph SE | 1.5 ft | 1:15 am · 1:38 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 70 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 2:12 am · 2:45 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 69 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.4 ft | 3:04 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 66 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 3:50 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 49 / 63 °F | 10 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 | |
| Wed 11 | 44 / 55 °F | 3 mph NNE | 0.4 ft | 7:23 am · 8:06 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 54° / 73° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 63° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 48° / 65° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 50° / 67° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 52° / 69° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 54° / 70° 1.0 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 56° / 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, normal highs for late October (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 2:08 am (local time).
The sun in Dundalk
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:32 am
- Full dark 7:07 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 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,419 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dundalk
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
- 3:17–5:17 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 Dundalk
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing Pier 4.1 mi
- Watersedge Rec Pier 1.4 mi
- Battle Grove Park Community Pier 2.8 mi
- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Community Boat Launch 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Star Marina 0.7 mi
- Roudebush Yacht & Engine Works 1.4 mi
- Three Sons - Bait &Tackle 1.7 mi
- Blue Fins tackle and bait Shop 2.5 mi
- Baltimore Yacht Club Fuel Dock 7.1 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 600 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.7 mi from Dundalk) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep270 ft
- 33 ft deep600 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 20 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 600 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 2.2 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) 2.2 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
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Fort Carroll Light 2.5 mi south
Other lighthouses nearby: Lazaretto Point Light (2.8 mi west), Hawkins Point Light (3.0 mi south).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near DundalkTides nearby
- Canton3.2 mi
- Highlandtown3.6 mi
- Edgemere3.9 mi
- Curtis Bay4.0 mi
- Fells Point4.5 mi
- Butcher's Hill4.5 mi
- Brooklyn4.6 mi
- Essex4.7 mi
- Rosedale4.8 mi
- Perkins Homes4.8 mi
Dundalk at a glance
- Town or city of about 63,597 people. Coordinates: 39.251° N, 76.521° W.
- It is 19 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, Hawkins Point, is 3.0 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Sheltered Harbor Marina (1.4 mi), Anchor Bay East Marina (1.7 mi), Fort McHenry Anchorage (2.3 mi), Tysons Wharf (2.6 mi).
Questions about DundalkQuestions
What time is high tide today in Dundalk?
Today in Dundalk there are high tides at 9:11 am (1.2 ft) and 10:03 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 4:42 am and 3:19 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Dundalk?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:36 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dundalk?
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 3:17–5:17 pm, Minor 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Dundalk?
Partly cloudy, from 50 °F to 64 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (4 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Dundalk?
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 Dundalk?
The best time to visit Dundalk 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 Hawkins 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).