Lusby tides today
- Tide now 1.5 ft ↓ falling · low 11:05 am (0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:20–6:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 63 °F calm (rippled) · 2.2 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 51 °F from the WNW, gusts 2 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:29 am–6:09 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:52 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:52 pm
- Best time to dive 9:50 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Lusby there are high tides at 4:35 am (1.5 ft) and 5:23 pm (1.6 ft) and low tide at 11:05 am. Tide coefficient 79. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:05 am. The sun rises at 7:29 am and sets at 6:09 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:52 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 calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-northwest (2 mph). Mainly clear, 51 °F.
Fishing in Lusby today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:23 pm, coefficient 77
- Major period 3:17–5:17 pm
- Sunset at 6:09 pm, golden hour from 5:32 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.19 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: 79 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:20 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 5:23 pm high tide, a major period, sunset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 11:10 am to 12:10 pm, with the 11:05 am low tide, moonset and falling pressure. Also good from 3:40 am to 4:40 am, with the 4:35 am high tide and a major period.
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 Lusby
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 11:05 am: more sand
- Feels like 68 °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 63 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 5 mph
Onshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:05 am
Low tide at 11:05 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:35 am and 5:23 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 11:05 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 Lusby
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- Seahorse Beach 2.0 mi · SE
- Drum Point Beach 2.6 mi · S
- Cove Point Beach 3.3 mi · NE
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Maryland (Maryland Healthy Beaches).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Lusby
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Tides in Lusby
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:35 am 1.5 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Next low tide 11:05 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:23 pm 1.6 ft · coef. 77
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 0 min to low tide at 11:05 am.
Tide coefficient 79 for the 4:35 am high tide and 77 for the 5:23 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.5 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 September 29 (1.8 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-0.5 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 83, 1.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 50, 1.0 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 | 7:29 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 4:35 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:05 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:23 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:30 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 12:03 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 5:31 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 12:04 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:23 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 75 | 74% | Major periods 3:49 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:31 am · 6:07 pm | Low tide 1:02 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:32 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 1:07 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:29 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 70 | 63% | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:32 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 1:03 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 6:40 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 1:12 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:38 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:16 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:33 am · 5:05 pm | Low tide 2:03 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:52 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:18 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:44 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 3:02 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:02 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 3:24 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:42 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:31 am · 6:54 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:35 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 3:59 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:05 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 4:28 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:34 pm · 1.4 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
Lusby has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Solomons Island (NOAA), 2.8 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 Lusby
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
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Saturday 31: 1.0 ft with a period of 3 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).
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 5:05 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station SLIM2, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Lusby today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:05 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:30 am
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:35 am (4:00–5:00 am), low tide 11:05 am (10:40–11:30 am), high tide 5:23 pm (4:50–5:50 pm) and low tide 12:03 am (11:30 pm–12:30 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 62.8 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:52 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 6:10 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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- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 3.1 mi
- Wreck 3.2 mi
- Wreck 3.5 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Little Cove Point 3.2 mi
- Cedar Point 4.8 mi
- Scuba Center and Outdoor Rec 2.0 mi
- Southern Maryland Divers, LLC 3.4 mi
- Refill Dive Service 6.1 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 Lusby
Now in Lusby
- Low / high
- 49 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 41%
- Humidity
- 98%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 0.1 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.07 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 55° | 51° | 50° | 52° | 65° | 67° | 62° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 S | 1 W | 3 NW | 3 WNW | 2 WSW | 4 SE | 5 SE | 7 S |
| Gusts | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 13 |
| Waves | 0.2 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 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 am 50° 3 NW 0.2 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 3 WNW 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 2 WSW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 4 SE 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 5 SE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 7 S 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 2 SSW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 54° 3 SW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 49 / 67 °F | 8 mph SSW | 0.3 ft | 4:35 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 72 °F | 7 mph NW | 0.7 ft | 5:31 am · 6:23 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 60 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 6:32 am · 7:29 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 49 / 64 °F | 4 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 6:40 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 66 °F | 4 mph SSE | 0.6 ft | 7:52 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 69 °F | 7 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 9:02 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 69 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.4 ft | 10:05 am · 10:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 68 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 11:02 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 66 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.0 ft | 11:52 am | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 62 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | 12:04 am · 12:39 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 47 / 60 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 12:46 am · 1:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 65 °F | 8 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 1:26 am · 2:03 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 66 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.6 ft | 2:07 am · 2:44 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 61 °F | 10 mph NW | 1.6 ft | 2:48 am · 3:24 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 52° / 72° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 60° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 49° / 64° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 51° / 66° 0.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 54° / 69° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 56° / 69° 0.4 ft
- Thu 5 Rain 58° / 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °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 5:05 am (local time).
The sun in Lusby
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:31 am
- Full dark 7:08 pm
- Civil dawn 7:02 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:49 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:32 pm
- Full dark 7:08 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,425 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lusby
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
- 11:13 am–12:13 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:22–9:22 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 Lusby
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Observation Platform 6.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Marina 1.8 mi
- Marina 2.0 mi
- Marina 2.2 mi
- Calvert Marina 2.2 mi
- Solomons Yachting Center 2.5 mi
- Harbor Island Marina 2.6 mi
- DICK'S Sporting Goods 5.4 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.6 mi.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from Lusby) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.6 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 0.35 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 0.6 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.
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
Drum Point Light 2.2 mi southwest
Other lighthouses nearby: Cove Point Light (3.7 mi northeast), Cedar Point Light (5.4 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near LusbyTides nearby
- Drum Point2.0 mi
- Solomons2.7 mi
- Broomes Island7.3 mi
- Long Beach7.5 mi
- Calvert Beach8.0 mi
- Saint Leonard9.1 mi
- Taylors Island11 mi
- Fishing Creek11 mi
- Leonardtown12 mi
- Tall Timbers14 mi
Lusby at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,835 people. Coordinates: 38.355° N, 76.437° W.
- It is 43 mi south of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min later than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Solomons Island, is 2.8 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Saint Cuthbert Wharf (3.5 mi), Blackstone Marina (4.2 mi), East Patuxent Basin (4.3 mi), West Patuxent Basin (4.6 mi).
Questions about LusbyQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lusby?
Today in Lusby there are high tides at 4:35 am (1.5 ft) and 5:23 pm (1.6 ft) and low tide at 11:05 am. Tide coefficient 79.
What time is sunset today in Lusby?
At 6:09 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lusby?
At 7:30 am. First light comes at 6:32 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 11:13 am–12:13 pm, Major 3:17–5:17 pm, Minor 8:22–9:22 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lusby?
Overcast, from 49 °F to 67 °F, with a light air from the west-northwest (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lusby?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the southeast. The water is 62.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lusby?
The best time to visit Lusby 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 Solomons Island (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).