Golden Beach tides today
- Tide now 2.1 ft ↓ falling · low 12:42 am (0.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 5:10–6:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 64 °F calm (rippled) · 1.6 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 57 °F from the NNE, gusts 4 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:29 am–6:11 pm 10 h 42 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:50 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:20 am–12:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Golden Beach there are high tides at 4:29 am (1.8 ft) and 5:17 pm (2.9 ft) and low tide at 10:30 am. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:42 am. The sun rises at 7:29 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 10 h 42 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:42 am to 3:42 am and from 2:13 pm to 4:13 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the north-northeast (3 mph). Partly cloudy, 57 °F.
Fishing in Golden Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:17 pm, coefficient 84
- Sunset at 6:11 pm, golden hour from 5:34 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 5:17 pm high tide and sunset. Also good from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, with the 10:30 am low tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, spot, Atlantic croaker and summer flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and summer flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Golden Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 10:30 am: more sand
- Feels like 66 °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 63 °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 10:30 am
Low tide at 10:30 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:29 am and 5:17 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
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Tides in Golden Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:29 am 1.8 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 10:30 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:17 pm 2.9 ft · coef. 84
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 23 min to low tide at 12:42 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 4:29 am high tide and 84 for the 5:17 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.7 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 (3.2 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (-1.1 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, 2.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 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, Wed 28 | 7:29 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 4:29 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 10:30 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:17 pm · 2.9 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 1:42 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:30 am · 6:10 pm | Low tide 12:42 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 5:17 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 11:19 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:09 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 6:09 pm | Low tide 1:42 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:09 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 12:15 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:09 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 2:42 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 7:11 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 1:26 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:17 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 70 | 63% | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:33 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 2:37 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 7:26 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 1:46 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 8:22 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:34 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 3:31 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 8:36 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 3:01 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:21 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:35 am · 5:05 pm | Low tide 4:24 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:44 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 4:20 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:18 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:55 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 Benedict station (NOAA), 1.7 mi from Golden Beach. 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 Golden Beach
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces northeast 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 Saturday 31: 1.3 ft with a period of 2 s, from the north (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).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:19 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44062, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Golden Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:30 am): little current from 10:00 am to 10:50 am
- 0.7 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 11:47 pm (11:30 pm–12:02 am), high tide 4:29 am (4:10–4:44 am), low tide 10:30 am (10:00–10:50 am) and high tide 5:17 pm (5:02–5:32 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 63.0 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:39 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:50 pm to 5:40 pm, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Golden Beach.
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Weather in Golden Beach
Now in Golden Beach
- Low / high
- 48 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 71%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 48
- 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: −0.12 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 51° | 49° | 49° | 52° | 65° | 67° | 62° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 E | 3 ENE | 3 N | 2 NNW | 6 E | 4 ESE | 1 NNE | 3 NNE |
| Gusts | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| Waves | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 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 |
- 9:00 pm 55° 3 NNE 0.4 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 2 SSE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 3 S 0.6 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 1 WSW 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 2 SW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 5 SW 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 3 SSW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 2 S 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 48 / 67 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.8 ft | 4:29 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 49 / 71 °F | 6 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 5:17 am · 6:09 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 51 / 75 °F | 9 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | 6:09 am · 7:09 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 63 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 7:11 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 44 / 67 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1.0 ft | 7:26 am · 8:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 68 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.8 ft | 8:36 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 70 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 9:44 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 71 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | 10:51 am · 11:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 69 °F | 13 mph SE | 0.3 ft | 11:50 am · 11:56 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 67 °F | 10 mph WNW | 1.3 ft | 12:41 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 63 °F | 10 mph NW | 3.0 ft | 12:38 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 60 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | 1:20 am · 2:11 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 37 / 58 °F | 7 mph N | 1.4 ft | 2:03 am · 2:54 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 61 °F | 4 mph NNE | 0.6 ft | 2:47 am · 3:34 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 49° / 71° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 51° / 75° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 44° / 63° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 44° / 67° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 49° / 68° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 51° / 70° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 54° / 71° 0.8 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 (+2.1 °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 8:19 pm (local time).
The sun in Golden Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:31 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 7:02 am
- Civil dusk 6:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:50 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 42 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,658 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Golden Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:42–3:42 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:13–4:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:04–11:04 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:20–8:20 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 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 Golden Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Patuxent Water Trail 23 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Nan's Cove 8.5 mi
- Boat ramp 8.9 mi
- Marina 8.9 mi
- Angler's Arsenal Bait & Tackle 5.0 mi
- Angler's Arsenal Fishing Tackle 5.0 mi
- Tammy's Tackle 5.0 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.1 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Golden Beach) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deep1.1 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 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.1 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, 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. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. 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 Golden BeachTides nearby
- Benedict1.4 mi
- Eagle Harbor5.4 mi
- Broomes Island9.0 mi
- Saint Leonard9.6 mi
- Calvert Beach11 mi
- Long Beach12 mi
- Leonardtown14 mi
- Chesapeake Beach16 mi
- Lusby16 mi
- Solomons17 mi
Golden Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,796 people. Coordinates: 38.490° N, 76.682° W.
- It is 35 mi south of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises at the same time and sets 2 min later than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Benedict, is 1.7 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Trent Hall Wharf (1.4 mi), Dukes Wharf (2.6 mi), Reeder Wharf (2.7 mi), Leitch Wharf (3.8 mi).
Questions about Golden BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Golden Beach?
Today in Golden Beach there are high tides at 4:29 am (1.8 ft) and 5:17 pm (2.9 ft) and low tide at 10:30 am. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Golden Beach?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Golden Beach?
At 7:30 am. First light comes at 6:32 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 1:42–3:42 am, Minor 10:04–11:04 am, Major 2:13–4:13 pm, Minor 7:20–8:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Golden Beach?
Overcast, from 48 °F to 67 °F, with a light air from the north-northeast (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Golden Beach?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 1.6 s from the northeast. The water is 63.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Golden Beach?
The best time to visit Golden Beach is from August to October and from May to June: 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 Benedict (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).