Galestown tides today
- Tide now 2.8 ft ↑ rising · high 6:55 pm (2.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:20–8:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves 0.3 ft calm (rippled) · 1.8 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 64 °F from the ESE, gusts 15 · overcast
- Sun 7:25 am–6:07 pm 10 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:45 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:45 pm
- Best time to dive 5:00–6:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Galestown there are high tides at 6:45 am (2.4 ft) and 6:55 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 1:13 am and 1:03 pm. Tide coefficient 76. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:55 pm. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 10 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:45 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:38 am to 3:38 am and from 2:09 pm to 4:09 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (8 mph). Overcast, 64 °F.
Fishing in Galestown today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:45 am, coefficient 76
- Sunrise at 7:25 am
- Rising pressure (+0.12 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 76 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 7:50 am, combines the 6:45 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 7:20 pm to 8:00 pm, with the 6:55 pm high tide and moonrise. Also good from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with the 1:03 pm low tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, spot, longfin inshore squid and Atlantic croaker. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and Atlantic croaker. What you can catch
Beach day in Galestown
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (9 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 1:03 pm: more sand
- Feels like 67 °F: a bit cool
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 1:13 am
Low tide at 1:13 am and 1:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:45 am and 6:55 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 1:03 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 Galestown
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Tides in Galestown
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:13 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:45 am 2.4 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Low tide 1:03 pm 0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:55 pm 2.8 ft · coef. 75
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 59 min to high tide at 6:55 pm.
Tide coefficient 76 for the 6:45 am high tide and 75 for the 6:55 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.6 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 10 (3.0 ft) and the lowest, on January 24 (-0.4 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 9 to 11 (coefficient 79, 2.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 60, 1.8 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 | 7:25 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 1:13 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:45 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 1:03 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:55 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 76 | 91% | Major periods 1:38 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 2:04 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:38 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 1:54 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:53 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 74 | 84% | Major periods 2:42 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 2:57 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:36 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 2:50 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:01 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 71 | 74% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:18 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 3:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:38 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 3:49 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:15 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 67 | 63% | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 3:50 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:45 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 3:53 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:28 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:31 am · 5:02 pm | Low tide 4:48 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:55 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 4:59 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:35 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:32 am · 5:01 pm | Low tide 5:46 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 12:03 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 6:05 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 30% | Major periods 6:28 am · 6:51 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 Sharptown station (NOAA), 1.5 mi from Galestown. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Galestown
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Sunday 1: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 s, from the south (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:56 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station CAMM2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Galestown today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (1:03 pm): little current from 12:40 pm to 1:20 pm
- 0.5 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 1:13 am (12:58–1:30 am), high tide 6:45 am (5:50–7:30 am), low tide 1:03 pm (12:40–1:20 pm) and high tide 6:55 pm (6:00–8:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:35 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:45 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 1:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, small waves and light wind. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:40 am, with slack water at high tide, small waves and light wind.
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 Galestown.
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Weather in Galestown
Now in Galestown
- Low / high
- 44 / 70 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 65%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 38
- 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 (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.19 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 | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 49° | 46° | 47° | 51° | 66° | 70° | 63° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 ENE | 4 NNW | 3 NE | 3 NNW | 9 E | 7 ENE | 8 ESE | 5 E |
| Gusts | 9 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 9 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 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 63° 8 ESE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 5 E 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 3 E 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 4 ESE 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 4 E 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 0 ESE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 1 SW 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 3 SW 0.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 70 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 6:45 am · 6:55 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 71 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 7:38 am · 7:53 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 74 °F | 8 mph WNW | 0.8 ft | 8:36 am · 9:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 43 / 63 °F | 6 mph N | 0.8 ft | 9:38 am · 10:15 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 67 °F | 3 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 9:45 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 68 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.9 ft | 10:55 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 70 °F | 7 mph E | 0.9 ft | 12:03 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 70 °F | 8 mph E | 0.5 ft | 12:34 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 69 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 1:26 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 67 °F | 8 mph W | 0.9 ft | 2:13 am · 2:58 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 63 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 2:57 am · 3:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 60 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.3 ft | 3:39 am · 4:27 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 58 °F | 7 mph N | 1.0 ft | 4:20 am · 5:06 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 61 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 5:02 am · 5:42 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 46° / 71° 0.5 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 52° / 74° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 43° / 63° 0.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 67° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 68° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 51° / 70° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 54° / 70° 0.5 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 (+4.6 °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 5:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Galestown
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:47 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 42 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:30 pm
- Full dark 7:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,724 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Galestown
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
- 2:09–4:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:01–11:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:15–8:15 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 Galestown
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Fishing pier 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.3 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Boat ramp 5.6 mi
- Seaford Boat Ramp 7.0 mi
- Boat ramp 7.4 mi
- Vienna Boat Ramp 8.2 mi
- Marina 7.5 mi
- Taylored Tackle Shop 7.1 mi
- A Bit More Than Bait and Tackle 8.4 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 0.55 mi from shore and 0 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Galestown) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.55 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 0.85 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) 0.85 mi out. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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 GalestownTides nearby
- Sharptown1.6 mi
- Bethel5.2 mi
- Laurel7.8 mi
- Vienna8.2 mi
- Federalsburg9.4 mi
- Secretary13 mi
- Choptank15 mi
- Salisbury16 mi
- Tyaskin19 mi
- Trappe20 mi
Galestown at a glance
- Town or city of about 136 people. Coordinates: 38.566° N, 75.715° W.
- It is 51 mi southeast of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Sharptown, is 1.5 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Hurts Wharf (0.6 mi), Wheatleys Wharf (0.7 mi), Ellis Wharf (2.5 mi).
Questions about GalestownQuestions
What time is high tide today in Galestown?
Today in Galestown there are high tides at 6:45 am (2.4 ft) and 6:55 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 1:13 am and 1:03 pm. Tide coefficient 76.
What time is sunset today in Galestown?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Galestown?
At 7:26 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 1:38–3:38 am, Minor 10:01–11:01 am, Major 2:09–4:09 pm, Minor 7:15–8:15 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Galestown?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 70 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Galestown?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 1.8 s from the northeast.
When is the best time to visit Galestown?
The best time to visit Galestown is from May to June and from August to October: highs of 70 °F to 86 °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 Sharptown (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).