Fairmount tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 4:19 am (2.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–5:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 62 °F calm (rippled) · 2.2 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 51 °F from the ENE, gusts 9 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:26 am–6:07 pm 10 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:50 pm
- Best time to dive 9:40–11:50 am great day · 10/10
Today in Fairmount there are high tides at 4:19 am (2.3 ft) and 4:51 pm (2.9 ft) and low tides at 10:41 am and 11:41 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:19 am. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 10 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:42 am to 4:42 am and from 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 51 °F.
Fishing in Fairmount today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:51 pm, coefficient 81
- Major period 3:15–5:15 pm
- Sunset at 6:07 pm, golden hour from 5:30 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.17 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 4:51 pm high tide, a major period, sunset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 3:20 am to 4:40 am, with the 4:19 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 9:40 am to 11:40 am, with the 10:41 am low tide, moonset and falling 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 Fairmount
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 10:41 am: more sand
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 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 10:41 am
Low tide at 10:41 am and 11:41 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:19 am and 4:51 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 10:41 am, 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 Fairmount
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Tides in Fairmount
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:19 am 2.3 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 10:41 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:51 pm 2.9 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 11:41 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 38 min to high tide at 4:19 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 4:19 am high tide and 81 for the 4:51 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 (3.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.6 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, 3.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 41, 1.4 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 | 7:26 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 4:19 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 10:41 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 4:51 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 11:41 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 5:13 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 11:36 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:48 pm · 2.8 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 12:42 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:11 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 12:40 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:47 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 1:46 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:13 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 12:50 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:49 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:14 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 1:50 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:21 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 2:04 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:58 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 5:02 pm | Low tide 2:52 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:38 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 3:17 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:10 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:32 am · 5:01 pm | Low tide 3:48 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:47 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 4:22 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:10 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 70 | 21% | Major periods 7:14 am · 7:36 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 Teague Creek station (NOAA), 1.7 mi from Fairmount. 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 Fairmount
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 0.7 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 63.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water about normal for late October.
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 12:41 am (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 Fairmount today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:41 am): little current from 10:10 am to 11:10 am
- 0.1 ft swell at 3 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:19 am (3:50–5:00 am), low tide 10:41 am (10:10–11:10 am), high tide 4:51 pm (4:30–5:30 pm) and low tide 11:41 pm (11:00 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.9 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 11:50 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:10 pm to 6:00 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
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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). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Fairmount
Now in Fairmount
- Low / high
- 50 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 53%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 8.8 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 50° | 53° | 56° | 66° | 67° | 62° | 57° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ENE | 3 NE | 2 ENE | 1 E | 4 WSW | 5 SW | 4 SW | 3 S |
| Gusts | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 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 |
- 12:00 am 52° 4 ENE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 3 NE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 am 53° 2 ENE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 56° 1 E 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 66° 4 WSW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 5 SW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 4 SW 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 57° 3 S 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 68 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.1 ft | 4:19 am · 4:51 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 70 °F | 10 mph WNW | 0.7 ft | 5:13 am · 5:48 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 46 / 61 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 6:11 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 64 °F | 5 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | 6:13 am · 6:49 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 65 °F | 6 mph SSE | 0.5 ft | 7:21 am · 7:58 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 68 °F | 9 mph E | 0.5 ft | 8:38 am · 9:10 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 57 / 68 °F | 11 mph E | 0.1 ft | 9:47 am · 10:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 68 °F | 11 mph ESE | 0.1 ft | 10:43 am · 11:01 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 65 °F | 11 mph E | 1.2 ft | 11:30 am · 11:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 61 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 12:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 59 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 12:29 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 41 / 59 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 1:09 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 40 / 64 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.8 ft | 1:47 am · 2:05 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 45 / 66 °F | 6 mph N | 0.5 ft | 2:24 am · 2:41 pm |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 56° / 70° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 46° / 61° 0.5 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 64° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 51° / 65° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 54° / 68° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 57° / 68° 0.1 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 59° / 68° 0.1 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 and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.7 °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 12:41 am (local time).
The sun in Fairmount
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:28 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 41 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:30 pm
- Full dark 7:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,466 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fairmount
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:42–4:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:15–5:15 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:09 am–12:09 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:20–9:20 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 Fairmount
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- USCG 8.2 mi
- Jetty 7.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 6.5 mi
- Somers Cove Boat Ramp 8.3 mi
- Janes Island State Park 5.8 mi
- Sea Mark Marine 8.0 mi
- Tangier Island Cruises 8.1 mi
- Somers Cove Marina 8.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (1.7 mi from Fairmount) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.45 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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 0.45 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.45 mi out. 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.
Tides near FairmountTides nearby
- Crisfield7.6 mi
- Dames Quarter8.1 mi
- Deal Island8.5 mi
- Chance8.8 mi
- Mount Vernon11 mi
- Waterview12 mi
- Whitehaven12 mi
- Saxis13 mi
- Nanticoke13 mi
- Smith Island14 mi
Fairmount at a glance
- Town or city of about 457 people. Coordinates: 38.090° N, 75.817° W.
- It is 71 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, Teague Creek, is 1.7 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Goose Creek Marina (2.4 mi).
Questions about FairmountQuestions
What time is high tide today in Fairmount?
Today in Fairmount there are high tides at 4:19 am (2.3 ft) and 4:51 pm (2.9 ft) and low tides at 10:41 am and 11:41 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Fairmount?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fairmount?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:29 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 2:42–4:42 am, Minor 11:09 am–12:09 pm, Major 3:15–5:15 pm, Minor 8:20–9:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Fairmount?
Partly cloudy, from 50 °F to 68 °F, with a light breeze from the east-northeast (4 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Fairmount?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the east-southeast. The water is 62.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Fairmount?
The best time to visit Fairmount 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 Teague Creek (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).