Dighton tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 10:42 pm (4.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:40–5:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves 0.4 ft smooth · 6.8 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 49 °F from the S, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:12 am–5:44 pm 10 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:13 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:13 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:30–11:40 am great day · 10/10
Today in Dighton there are high tides at 10:15 am (6.0 ft) and 10:42 pm (4.9 ft) and low tides at 2:50 am and 3:49 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:42 pm. The sun rises at 7:12 am and sets at 5:44 pm: 10 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:13 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:19 am to 3:19 am and from 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south (4 mph). Mainly clear, 49 °F.
Fishing in Dighton today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:49 pm
- Major period 1:50–3:50 pm
- Steady pressure (30.42 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 pm to 3:50 pm, combines the 3:49 pm low tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 1:50 am to 3:20 am, with the 2:50 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 9:50 am to 10:50 am, with the 10:15 am high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, longfin inshore squid, scup and summer flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and scup. What you can catch
Beach day in Dighton
Is it a beach day?
- Offshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 3:49 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (79% cloud cover)
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 4 mph
Offshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:50 am
Low tide at 2:50 am and 3:49 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:15 am and 10:42 pm. Coefficient 91 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Dighton
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- Pierce Beach 3.5 mi · S
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Massachusetts (Massachusetts Department of Public Health).
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 Dighton
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Tides in Dighton
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:50 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:15 am 6.0 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 3:49 pm -0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:42 pm 4.9 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 51 min to high tide at 10:42 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 10:15 am high tide and 88 for the 10:42 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.5 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 June 15 (6.4 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.9 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 27 (coefficient 94, 6.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 36, 2.5 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 | 7:12 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 2:50 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 10:15 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 3:49 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:42 pm · 4.9 ft | Coef. 91 | 91% | Major periods 1:19 am · 1:50 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:13 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 3:37 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:08 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 4:38 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:37 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:22 am · 2:55 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:14 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 4:27 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 12:06 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 5:33 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 3:27 am · 3:59 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:16 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 12:37 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 5:21 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:08 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 6:50 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:29 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:17 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 1:39 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 5:29 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:10 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 7:45 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:27 am · 4:54 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:18 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 1:41 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 7:31 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:11 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 8:52 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:20 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 2:43 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 9:13 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:13 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 9:40 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 66 | 30% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:32 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
Dighton has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Steep Brook (NOAA), 5.1 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. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Newport reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Dighton
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Friday 30: 1.1 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:51 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations 44085 and BUZM3, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Dighton today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:15 am): little current from 10:00 am to 10:30 am
- 0.3 ft swell at 6 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:50 am (2:35–3:10 am), high tide 10:15 am (10:00–10:30 am), low tide 3:49 pm (3:30–4:30 pm) and high tide 10:42 pm (10:27–10:57 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 6:13 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:13 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 10:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with slack water at low 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
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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
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.
Weather in Dighton
Now in Dighton
- Low / high
- 28 / 57 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 32%
- Humidity
- 57%
- Dew pointDew point
- 34 °F
- Visibility
- 20 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 57
- 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 (−0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.33 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 35° | 31° | 29° | 39° | 54° | 56° | 51° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ESE | 3 WNW | 2 N | 3 N | 1 SW | 1 SSE | 4 SSW | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 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 |
- 6:00 pm 51° 4 SSW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 5 SSW 0.4 ft
- 12:00 am 42° 5 SSW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 41° 5 SSW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 40° 4 SSW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 48° 3 SW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 62° 11 SW 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 11 SW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 28 / 57 °F | 5 mph SW | 0.5 ft | 10:15 am · 10:42 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 40 / 67 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 11:08 am · 11:37 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 69 °F | 10 mph W | 1.1 ft | 12:06 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 35 / 56 °F | 9 mph NNW | 0.8 ft | 12:37 am · 1:08 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 31 / 59 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.5 ft | 1:39 am · 1:10 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 41 / 65 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.5 ft | 1:41 am · 2:11 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 45 / 64 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.4 ft | 2:43 am · 3:13 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 45 / 63 °F | 8 mph S | 1.6 ft | 3:46 am · 4:15 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 47 / 63 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.2 ft | 4:46 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 62 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.3 ft | 5:39 am · 6:02 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 44 / 60 °F | 8 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | 6:26 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 57 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 7:09 am · 7:29 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 56 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 7:49 am · 8:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 56 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 8:28 am · 8:51 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 40° / 67° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 46° / 69° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 35° / 56° 0.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 31° / 59° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 41° / 65° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 45° / 64° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 45° / 63° 1.6 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 normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.4 °F; normal high: 59 °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 6:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Dighton
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:11 am
- Full dark 6:45 pm
- Civil dawn 6:43 am
- Civil dusk 6:13 pm
- Solar noon 12:28 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 32 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:05 pm
- Full dark 6:45 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,035 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dighton
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:19–3:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:50–3:50 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:54–10:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:43–7:43 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 Dighton
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- State Pier 7.8 mi
- Boat Ramp 1.2 mi
- Hathaway Park Boat Ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Weir Village Riverfront Park 5.0 mi
- Shaws Boat Yard 0.2 mi
- Marina 3.5 mi
- Somerset Marina 3.7 mi
- Marina 5.0 mi
- A&S Tackle Corporation 6.0 mi
- Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co 9.3 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 0.95 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Dighton) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.95 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.95 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 0.95 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) 0.95 mi out.
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 DightonTides nearby
- Assonet3.0 mi
- Somerset3.1 mi
- Swansea5.8 mi
- Taunton6.2 mi
- Ocean Grove7.4 mi
- Fall River8.0 mi
- Warren10 mi
- Barrington11 mi
- Bristol12 mi
- East Providence13 mi
Dighton at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,283 people. Coordinates: 41.814° N, 71.120° W.
- It is 38 mi south of Boston, the main place in Massachusetts. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min later than in Boston.
- The nearest tide station, Steep Brook, is 5.1 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Pierce Beach (3.5 mi).
Questions about DightonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Dighton?
Today in Dighton there are high tides at 10:15 am (6.0 ft) and 10:42 pm (4.9 ft) and low tides at 2:50 am and 3:49 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Dighton?
At 5:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dighton?
At 7:13 am. First light comes at 6:12 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 1:19–3:19 am, Minor 9:54–10:54 am, Major 1:50–3:50 pm, Minor 6:43–7:43 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Dighton?
Overcast, from 28 °F to 57 °F, with a light breeze from the south (4 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Dighton?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 6.8 s from the south-southeast.
When is the best time to visit Dighton?
The best time to visit Dighton is from June to September: highs of 74 °F to 82 °F, about 9 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 Steep Brook (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).