Salisbury tides today
- Tide now 4.2 ft ↑ rising · high 5:14 pm (4.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–6:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves 0.1 ft calm (rippled) · 2.2 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 65 °F from the ESE, gusts 13 · overcast
- Sun 7:25 am–6:07 pm 10 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:46 pm
- Best time to dive 4:30–6:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Salisbury there are high tides at 4:43 am (3.5 ft) and 5:14 pm (4.2 ft) and low tides at 11:07 am and 11:51 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:14 pm. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 10 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:37 am to 3:37 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 0.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (9 mph). Overcast, 65 °F.
Fishing in Salisbury today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:14 pm, coefficient 87
- Sunset at 6:07 pm, golden hour from 5:30 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, combines the 5:14 pm high tide and sunset. Also worth a try from 10:10 am to 11:00 am, with the 11:07 am low tide and moonset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, summer flounder, spot and southern kingfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Salisbury
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 11:07 am: more sand
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Light offshore wind (9 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
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:51 pm
Low tide at 11:07 am and 11:51 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:43 am and 5:14 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, a calm sea and low tide at 11:07 am, though with cool air and light offshore wind.
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 Salisbury
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Tides in Salisbury
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:43 am 3.5 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 11:07 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 5:14 pm 4.2 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 11:51 pm 0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 21 min to high tide at 5:14 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 4:43 am high tide and 87 for the 5:14 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.2 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 May 17 (4.4 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.7 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 89, 4.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 45, 2.1 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 | High tide 4:43 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 11:51 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 5:32 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:06 pm · 4.1 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:14 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 12:42 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:26 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 12:51 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:01 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:46 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 1:37 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:27 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 1:51 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:01 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:18 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 1:37 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:33 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 1:56 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 8:06 pm · 3.5 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:46 am · 5:13 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 5:02 pm | Low tide 2:38 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 8:46 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 3:04 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:15 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 5:39 am · 6:04 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 5:01 pm | Low tide 3:39 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 9:59 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 4:09 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:25 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 63 | 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 Salisbury station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from Salisbury. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Salisbury
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 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 west-northwest (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:53 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44084, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Salisbury today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:07 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:30 am
- 0.1 ft swell at 1 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:43 am (4:20–5:10 am), low tide 11:07 am (10:40–11:30 am), high tide 5:14 pm (4:50–5:40 pm) and low tide 11:51 pm (11:30 pm–12:10 am)
- 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 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell 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 Salisbury.
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Weather in Salisbury
Now in Salisbury
- Low / high
- 47 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 62%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 17 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 41
- 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: −0.24 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 | Overcast |
| Temperature | 50° | 48° | 48° | 53° | 67° | 69° | 62° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 ENE | 4 NNE | 4 NE | 4 N | 9 ENE | 9 E | 8 ESE | 4 E |
| Gusts | 13 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 11 |
| 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 62° 8 ESE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 4 E 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 53° 4 ENE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 4 E 0.1 ft
- 6:00 am 48° 4 ENE 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 1 ENE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 2 SW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 4 WSW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 47 / 69 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.1 ft | 4:43 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 71 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.1 ft | 5:32 am · 6:06 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 74 °F | 9 mph WNW | 0.7 ft | 6:26 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 45 / 63 °F | 7 mph NNE | 0.4 ft | 7:27 am · 8:01 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 66 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 7:33 am · 8:06 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 51 / 68 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 8:46 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 69 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 9:59 am · 10:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 55 / 70 °F | 11 mph E | 0.5 ft | 11:05 am · 11:27 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 69 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 12:01 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 67 °F | 9 mph SSW | 4.1 ft | 12:21 am · 12:49 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 62 °F | 10 mph NW | 4.3 ft | 1:08 am · 1:32 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 58 °F | 8 mph N | 3.5 ft | 1:50 am · 2:10 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 42 / 59 °F | 8 mph NNE | 3.2 ft | 2:27 am · 2:46 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 63 °F | 6 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 3:03 am · 3:22 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 48° / 71° 0.1 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 54° / 74° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 45° / 63° 0.4 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 66° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 51° / 68° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 53° / 69° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 55° / 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 (+2.9 °F; normal high: 66 °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 4:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Salisbury
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:26 am
- Full dark 7:06 pm
- Civil dawn 6:57 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (38° high)
- Daylight 10 h 43 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 92,354,732 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Salisbury
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:37–3:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:09–4:09 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:16–8:16 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 Salisbury
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Salisbury Riverwalk 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Rose St Boat Ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Salisbury Marina 0.5 mi
- Marina 8.9 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: 0 ft at 0.7 mi.
From the shoreline (1.5 mi from Salisbury) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.7 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.7 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.7 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.7 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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 0.7 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) 0.7 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 SalisburyTides nearby
- Whitehaven12 mi
- Laurel14 mi
- Sharptown14 mi
- Mount Vernon14 mi
- Bethel15 mi
- Vienna15 mi
- Tyaskin15 mi
- Galestown16 mi
- Bivalve16 mi
- Jesterville17 mi
Salisbury at a glance
- Town or city of about 32,899 people. Coordinates: 38.361° N, 75.599° W.
- It is 64 mi southeast of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 4 min earlier and sets 3 min earlier than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Salisbury, is 0.5 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about SalisburyQuestions
What time is high tide today in Salisbury?
Today in Salisbury there are high tides at 4:43 am (3.5 ft) and 5:14 pm (4.2 ft) and low tides at 11:07 am and 11:51 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Salisbury?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Salisbury?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:27 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 1:37–3:37 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 2:09–4:09 pm, Minor 7:16–8:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Salisbury?
Overcast, from 47 °F to 69 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (9 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Salisbury?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 2.2 s from the east-southeast.
When is the best time to visit Salisbury?
The best time to visit Salisbury is from May to June and from August to October: highs of 71 °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 Salisbury (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).