Head of Westport tides today
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↓ falling · low 6:02 am (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:20 am–12:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 58 °F smooth · 4.7 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 41 °F from the SW, gusts 15 · clear
- Sun 7:13 am–5:43 pm 10 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:16 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:16 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Head of Westport there is high tide at 12:22 pm (3.5 ft) and low tides at 6:02 am and 7:03 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:02 am. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 5:43 pm: 10 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:16 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:22 am to 4:22 am and from 2:55 pm to 4:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (3 mph). Clear, 41 °F.
Fishing in Head of Westport today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 12:22 pm, coefficient 84
- Minor period 11:04 am–12:04 pm (moonset)
- Falling pressure (−0.26 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 12:00 pm, combines the 12:22 pm high tide, moonset and falling pressure. Also good from 5:00 am to 7:00 am, with the 6:02 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the 7:03 pm low tide, moonrise, sunset and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, scup, longfin inshore squid and summer flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: scup and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Head of Westport
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 59 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 58 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 58 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 6:02 am
Low tide at 6:02 am and 7:03 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:22 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
Beaches near Head of Westport
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Tides in Head of Westport
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 6:02 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:22 pm 3.5 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 7:03 pm 0.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 44 min to low tide at 6:02 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 12:22 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 (3.8 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.5 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, 3.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 36, 1.5 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 | 7:13 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 6:02 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 12:22 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 7:03 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:22 am · 2:55 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:14 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 12:51 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 6:52 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:20 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 7:58 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:27 am · 3:58 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:15 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:46 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:22 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 9:15 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:29 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:16 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 1:53 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:54 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:24 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:27 am · 4:54 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:17 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 2:55 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:56 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:25 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 11:17 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:20 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 3:57 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 11:38 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:27 pm · 2.8 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 30% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:20 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 12:05 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:00 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 12:38 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:29 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 70 | 21% | Major periods 6:55 am · 7:17 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 Hix Bridge station (NOAA), 3.6 mi from Head of Westport. Times and heights are its predictions. 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 Head of Westport
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east 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 Thursday 29: 1.4 ft with a period of 3 s, from the south-southwest (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 colder than normal for late October (−1.4 °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 4:18 am (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 Head of Westport today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:22 pm): little current from 12:07 pm to 12:50 pm
- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:56 pm (11:40 pm–12:30 am), low tide 6:02 am (5:20–6:30 am), high tide 12:22 pm (12:07–12:50 pm) and low tide 7:03 pm (6:10–8:00 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 57.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:11 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:16 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 7:10 am to 8:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current, though with tidal 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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- City of Taunton 8.6 mi
- Hen And Chickens 11 mi
- U.S.S Yankee Exempt Site 11 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 7.9 mi
- Wreck 8.5 mi
- Wreck 9.7 mi
- Wreck 9.9 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Dartmouth artificial reef 9.0 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 Head of Westport
Now in Head of Westport
- Low / high
- 40 / 63 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 2%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 36 °F
- Visibility
- 7.6 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.06 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 | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 40° | 40° | 42° | 52° | 63° | 63° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 SW | 1 SW | 4 SW | 3 SW | 11 SW | 12 SW | 8 SW | 9 SW |
| Gusts | 9 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 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 42° 4 SW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 3 SW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 11 SW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 12 SW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 8 SW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 9 SW 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 8 SW 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 8 WSW 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 40 / 63 °F | 13 mph SW | 1.4 ft | 12:22 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 69 °F | 11 mph W | 1.4 ft | 12:51 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 37 / 56 °F | 9 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 1:51 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 59 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.8 ft | 1:53 am · 2:24 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 64 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 2:55 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 62 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 3:57 am · 4:27 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 63 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 5:00 am · 5:29 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 50 / 64 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.6 ft | 6:00 am · 6:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 63 °F | 11 mph S | 7.0 ft | 6:53 am · 7:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 59 °F | 10 mph NNW | 8.2 ft | 7:40 am · 8:01 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 58 °F | 10 mph NW | 6.3 ft | 8:23 am · 8:43 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 60 °F | 11 mph W | 4.1 ft | 9:03 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 61 °F | 6 mph SSW | 2.1 ft | 9:42 am · 10:05 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 49 / 58 °F | 8 mph N | 2.3 ft | 10:21 am · 10:45 pm |
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 46° / 69° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Clear sky 37° / 56° 0.9 ft
- Sun 1 Clear sky 34° / 59° 0.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 44° / 64° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 47° / 62° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 48° / 63° 1.4 ft
- Thu 5 Mainly clear 50° / 64° 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, warmer than normal for late October (+4.8 °F; normal high: 58 °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 4:18 am (local time).
The sun in Head of Westport
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:11 am
- Full dark 6:44 pm
- Civil dawn 6:44 am
- Civil dusk 6:11 pm
- Solar noon 12:28 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 30 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:04 pm
- Full dark 6:44 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,785 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Head of Westport
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:22–4:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:55–4:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:04 am–12:04 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:46–8:46 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 Head of Westport
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fisherman's Wharf 7.4 mi
- Steamship Pier 7.4 mi
- State Pier 7.4 mi
- Clark's Cove Dike 7.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- South Watuppa Boat Ramp 5.5 mi
- Cook Pond Access 6.8 mi
- Westport River Boat Ramp 7.3 mi
- Safe Harbor Island Park Marina 8.1 mi
- Marina 8.3 mi
- Westport Bait & Tackle 4.3 mi
- Main Bait and Tackle Shop 7.3 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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Tides near Head of WestportTides nearby
- Bliss Corner6.4 mi
- New Bedford7.0 mi
- Fall River7.4 mi
- Tiverton7.8 mi
- Fairhaven8.3 mi
- Acushnet9.0 mi
- Portsmouth9.8 mi
- Ocean Grove11 mi
- Somerset11 mi
- Swansea11 mi
Head of Westport at a glance
- Town or city of about 14,809 people. Coordinates: 41.621° N, 71.062° W.
- It is 51 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, Hix Bridge, is 3.6 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Head of WestportQuestions
What time is high tide today in Head of Westport?
Today in Head of Westport there is high tide at 12:22 pm (3.5 ft) and low tides at 6:02 am and 7:03 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Head of Westport?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Head of Westport?
At 7:14 am. First light comes at 6:12 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 2:22–4:22 am, Minor 11:04 am–12:04 pm, Major 2:55–4:55 pm, Minor 7:46–8:46 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Head of Westport?
Clear sky, from 40 °F to 63 °F, with a light air from the southwest (3 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Head of Westport?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 4.7 s from the south-southeast. The water is 57.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Head of Westport?
The best time to visit Head of Westport is from June to September: highs of 73 °F to 82 °F, about 8 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 Hix Bridge (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).