Galena tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 11:26 pm (2.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:30 pm–12:00 am average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.1 ft · 62 °F calm (rippled) · 1.7 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 59 °F from the ESE, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:27 am–6:07 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:43 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:43 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:30 am–1:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Galena there are high tides at 11:15 am (1.4 ft) and 11:26 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 5:37 am and 4:48 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:26 pm. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:43 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 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 east-southeast (6 mph). Overcast, 59 °F.
Fishing in Galena today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 11:15 am, coefficient 83
- Minor period 10:04–11:04 am (moonset)
- Rising pressure (+0.09 inHg in 24 h), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 11:00 am, combines the 11:15 am high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure. Also good from 2:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with the 4:48 pm low tide, a major period and sunset. Also good from 10:30 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:26 pm high tide.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, summer flounder, longfin inshore squid and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Galena
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 4:48 pm: more sand
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
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 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 5:37 am
Low tide at 5:37 am and 4:48 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:15 am and 11:26 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 Galena
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Tides in Galena
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:37 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:15 am 1.4 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 4:48 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:26 pm 2.4 ft · coef. 81
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 31 min to high tide at 11:26 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 11:15 am high tide and 81 for the 11:26 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.4 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 November 25 (2.5 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.0 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 84, 2.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 52, 1.6 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 | 7:27 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 5:37 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:15 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 4:48 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:26 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 1:38 am · 2:10 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:28 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 6:27 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:01 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 5:36 pm · 0.1 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 12:15 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 7:18 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:55 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 6:28 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 8:13 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:59 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 7:28 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 69 | 63% | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:32 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 1:09 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 8:12 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:12 pm · 1.3 ft | Low tide 7:38 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:14 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:33 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 2:15 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:15 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:27 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 8:58 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 59 | 41% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 3:24 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 10:15 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 10:22 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 61 | 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
Galena has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Sassafras River (NOAA), 10 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Galena
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-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Friday 30: 0.7 ft with a period of 2 s, from the northwest (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).
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 marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station CHCM2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Galena today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:15 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:50 am
- 0.1 ft swell at 1 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:37 am (5:10–6:00 am), high tide 11:15 am (10:40–11:50 am), low tide 4:48 pm (4:20–5:10 pm) and high tide 11:26 pm (11:00–11:50 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 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:43 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, with slack water at low 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 Galena.
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Weather in Galena
Now in Galena
- Low / high
- 45 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 85%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 43
- 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: −0.20 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 | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 50° | 46° | 46° | 51° | 61° | 65° | 59° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 SE | 3 NE | 2 NNE | 4 ENE | 6 E | 5 ESE | 5 ESE | 6 SE |
| Gusts | 9 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 14 |
| 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 |
- 6:00 pm 59° 5 ESE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 6 SE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 5 SE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 5 SSE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 3 SE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 2 NW 0.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 3 SW 0.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 5 SW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 45 / 65 °F | 8 mph E | 0.1 ft | 11:15 am · 11:26 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 45 / 69 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.1 ft | 12:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 73 °F | 9 mph WNW | 0.7 ft | 12:15 am · 12:55 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 42 / 63 °F | 5 mph N | 0.2 ft | 1:09 am · 1:59 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 66 °F | 3 mph SSE | 0.3 ft | 1:09 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 47 / 68 °F | 4 mph S | 0.1 ft | 2:15 am · 3:27 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 50 / 69 °F | 5 mph E | 0.3 ft | 3:24 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 52 / 70 °F | 7 mph E | 0.6 ft | 4:31 am · 5:36 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 68 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 5:36 am · 6:30 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 66 °F | 8 mph W | 1.4 ft | 6:36 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 62 °F | 8 mph NW | 0.9 ft | 7:30 am · 8:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 60 °F | 7 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 8:18 am · 8:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 58 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.4 ft | 9:01 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 36 / 59 °F | 4 mph NE | 0.3 ft | 9:41 am · 9:51 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 45° / 69° 0.1 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 51° / 73° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 42° / 63° 0.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 43° / 66° 0.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 47° / 68° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 50° / 69° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 52° / 70° 0.6 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, 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 5:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Galena
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:28 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 7:00 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 7:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,713 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Galena
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:38–3:38 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:10–4:10 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:04–11:04 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:13–8:13 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 Galena
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Fredericktown Boat Ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 4.0 mi
- Sassafras Harbor Marina 1.6 mi
- Granary Marina 1.6 mi
- Duffy Creek Marina 1.8 mi
- Skipjack Cove Yachting Resort 1.9 mi
- Marina 2.0 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: 16 ft at 0.3 mi from shore and 0.3 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (1.8 mi from Galena) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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 0.6 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) 0.6 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 GalenaTides nearby
- Crumpton7.2 mi
- Betterton10.0 mi
- Kingstown13 mi
- Chestertown14 mi
- Charlestown17 mi
- White Hall17 mi
- Fairlee18 mi
- North East18 mi
- Perryville18 mi
- Havre de Grace18 mi
Galena at a glance
- Town or city of about 598 people. Coordinates: 39.341° N, 75.879° W.
- It is 41 mi northeast of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Sassafras River, is 10 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Wilson Point Wharf (historical) (2.4 mi), Raisins Wharf (historical) (2.5 mi), Shellcross Wharf (3.7 mi).
Questions about GalenaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Galena?
Today in Galena there are high tides at 11:15 am (1.4 ft) and 11:26 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 5:37 am and 4:48 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Galena?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Galena?
At 7:28 am. First light comes at 6:29 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 1:38–3:38 am, Minor 10:04–11:04 am, Major 2:10–4:10 pm, Minor 7:13–8:13 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Galena?
Overcast, from 45 °F to 65 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Galena?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 1.7 s from the southeast. The water is 62.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Galena?
The best time to visit Galena is from May to September: highs of 74 °F to 87 °F, about 10 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 Sassafras River (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).