Port Deposit tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 8:25 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:30–8:10 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.0 ft · 62 °F calm (glassy) · 4.3 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 51 °F from the N, gusts 2 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:30 am–6:06 pm 10 h 37 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:45 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:45 pm
- Best time to dive 12:10–1:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Port Deposit there are high tides at 12:35 am (3.0 ft) and 12:35 pm (1.7 ft) and low tides at 8:25 am and 7:02 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:25 am. The sun rises at 7:30 am and sets at 6:06 pm: 10 h 37 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:45 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:43 am to 4:43 am and from 3:16 pm to 5:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is calm (glassy), with 0.0 ft waves. There's a light air from the north (2 mph). Mainly clear, 51 °F.
Fishing in Port Deposit today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 8:25 am
- Sunrise at 7:30 am
- Falling pressure (−0.12 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and calm sea (0.0 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, 7:30 am to 8:10 am, combines the 8:25 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 11:40 am to 12:20 pm, with the 12:35 pm high tide, moonset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 3:20 pm to 5:20 pm, with a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, spot, Atlantic croaker and weakfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and weakfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Port Deposit
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Water at 62 °F (cold)
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 8:25 am
Low tide at 8:25 am and 7:02 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:35 am and 12:35 pm.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea, 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 Port Deposit
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- Garrett Island Beach 3.2 mi · SE
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Maryland (Maryland Healthy Beaches).
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Tides in Port Deposit
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:35 am 3.0 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 8:25 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:35 pm 1.7 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Low tide 7:02 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 7 min to low tide at 8:25 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 12:35 am high tide and 80 for the 12:35 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.9 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 (3.3 ft) and the lowest, on February 1 (-0.7 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, 2.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 1.9 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 | 7:30 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 12:35 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 8:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:35 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 7:02 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:43 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:27 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 7:58 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:32 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 2:27 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 10:25 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:29 pm · 1.6 ft | Low tide 9:09 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:33 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 2:35 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:20 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:44 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 9:29 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:34 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 3:40 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 11:14 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:54 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 10:44 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:06 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:35 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 4:39 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 12:07 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 5:02 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:53 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:36 am · 4:59 pm | Low tide 12:03 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:36 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 12:54 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:09 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 73 | 21% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:38 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 Port Deposit station (NOAA), 0.1 mi from Port Deposit. 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 Port Deposit
Sea stateSea state: calm (glassy)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.0 ft
- Significant0.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 6:18 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44080, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Port Deposit today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:35 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 12:50 pm
- 0.1 ft swell at 1 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:35 am (12:20–12:50 am), low tide 8:25 am (8:10–8:40 am), high tide 12:35 pm (12:20–12:50 pm) and low tide 7:02 pm (6:40–7:20 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 (84%), rising at 8:45 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:00 am to 8:40 am, 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
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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
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Weather in Port Deposit
Now in Port Deposit
- Low / high
- 50 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 47%
- Humidity
- 100%
- Dew pointDew point
- 51 °F
- Visibility
- 0.1 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.10 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 | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 52° | 50° | 51° | 54° | 61° | 65° | 61° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 0 SSE | 4 ENE | 2 NW | 3 SE | 4 S | 6 SW | 4 S | 2 SE |
| Gusts | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.0 ft | 0.0 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 51° 2 NW 0.0 ft
- 9:00 am 54° 3 SE 0.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 61° 4 S 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 6 SW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 4 S 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 2 SE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 4 ESE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 56° 3 SW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 50 / 66 °F | 6 mph S | 0.1 ft | 12:35 am · 12:35 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 53 / 71 °F | 9 mph NW | 0.7 ft | 1:27 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 63 °F | 6 mph N | 0.3 ft | 2:27 am · 2:29 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 65 °F | 3 mph S | 0.1 ft | 2:35 am · 2:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 67 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.1 ft | 3:40 am · 3:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 52 / 70 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.4 ft | 4:39 am · 5:02 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 72 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.2 ft | 5:36 am · 6:09 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 71 °F | 7 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 6:28 am · 7:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 67 °F | 8 mph NW | 0.5 ft | 7:14 am · 7:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 62 °F | 9 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | 7:56 am · 8:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 61 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 8:38 am · 9:29 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 60 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 9:21 am · 10:12 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 49 / 63 °F | 7 mph SW | 0.5 ft | 10:05 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 60 °F | 10 mph NW | 0.7 ft | 10:47 am · 11:30 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 53° / 71° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 63° 0.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 65° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 67° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 52° / 70° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 56° / 72° 0.2 ft
- Thu 5 Light rain 59° / 71° 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 (+3.9 °F; normal high: 62 °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 6:18 am (local time).
The sun in Port Deposit
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:30 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 7:02 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:48 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 37 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:28 pm
- Full dark 7:06 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,447 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Port Deposit
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:43–4:43 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:16–5:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:17 am–12:17 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:15–9:15 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 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 Port Deposit
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Public Fishing Pier 4.7 mi
- B Dock/Fuel Pier 8.1 mi
- North East Community Pier 9.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Lapidum Boat Launch 0.8 mi
- Tome's Landing Yacht Club 0.2 mi
- Tome's Landing Marina 0.2 mi
- Captain Lee's Marina 3.5 mi
- Harford Crabbing & Tackle 7.6 mi
- Herb's Tackle Shop 9.2 mi
- Fuel dock 0.3 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 950 ft from shore and 0 ft at 1.4 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 15 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep950 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 15 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.4 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) 1.4 mi out. 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Concord Point Light 4.7 mi south
- Light
- Steady white light · F W
- Light height
- 38 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 33 ft
- Built
- 1827
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Tides near Port DepositTides nearby
- Lapidum0.9 mi
- Perryville3.9 mi
- Havre de Grace4.0 mi
- Charlestown7.8 mi
- North East9.3 mi
- Perryman10 mi
- Riverside11 mi
- Abingdon13 mi
- White Hall15 mi
- Elkton15 mi
Port Deposit at a glance
- Town or city of about 659 people. Coordinates: 39.605° N, 76.115° W.
- It is 48 mi northeast of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Port Deposit, is 0.1 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Ferry Wharf (4.1 mi), Tidewater Marina (4.4 mi).
Questions about Port DepositQuestions
What time is high tide today in Port Deposit?
Today in Port Deposit there are high tides at 12:35 am (3.0 ft) and 12:35 pm (1.7 ft) and low tides at 8:25 am and 7:02 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Port Deposit?
At 6:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Port Deposit?
At 7:31 am. First light comes at 6:31 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 2:43–4:43 am, Minor 11:17 am–12:17 pm, Major 3:16–5:16 pm, Minor 8:15–9:15 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Port Deposit?
Partly cloudy, from 50 °F to 66 °F, with a light air from the north (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Port Deposit?
Calm (glassy) (Douglas 0): 0.0 ft waves with a period of 4.3 s from the south-southeast. The water is 61.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Port Deposit?
The best time to visit Port Deposit is from May to September: highs of 73 °F to 86 °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 Port Deposit (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).