Kingston tides today
- Tide now -0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 8:01 pm (-0.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:10–7:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 56 °F smooth · 4.6 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 47 °F from the SW, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:11 am–5:42 pm 10 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:11 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:11 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:20–3:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Kingston there are high tides at 1:10 am (10.3 ft) and 1:24 pm (11.9 ft) and low tides at 7:25 am and 8:01 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:01 pm. The sun rises at 7:11 am and sets at 5:42 pm: 10 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:11 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:17 am to 3:17 am and from 1:49 pm to 3:49 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph). Mainly clear, 47 °F.
Fishing in Kingston today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 7:25 am
- Sunrise at 7:11 am
- Rising pressure (+0.17 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:40 am to 7:50 am, combines the 7:25 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 7:00 pm to 7:40 pm, with the 8:01 pm low tide and moonrise. Also good from 12:30 pm to 2:20 pm, with the 1:24 pm high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, Atlantic cod, longfin inshore squid and Atlantic mackerel. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and black sea bass. What you can catch
Beach day in Kingston
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Sun and clouds
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Low tide at 7:25 am: more sand
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Calm for swimming: 1.1 ft waves; moderate rip current risk (NWS)
- Water at 56 °F (very cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.1 ft
1.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 56 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:01 pm
Low tide at 7:25 am and 8:01 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:10 am and 1:24 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 Kingston
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- Captain's Flats 3.1 mi · E
- Standish Shore 3.2 mi · NE
- Shipyard Lane Beach 3.5 mi · NE
- Plymouth Beach 4.3 mi · E
- Stephens Field Beach 4.6 mi · SE
- Parking
- Saquish Beach 5.1 mi · E
- Partial wheelchair access
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 Kingston
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Tides in Kingston
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:10 am 10.3 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 7:25 am 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:24 pm 11.9 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Next low tide 8:01 pm -0.9 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 14 min to low tide at 8:01 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 1:10 am high tide and 85 for the 1:24 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 12.7 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 19 (12.3 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.4 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 come from October 27 to 29 (coefficient 85, 12.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 47, 7.3 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 | 7:11 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 1:10 am · 10.3 ft | Low tide 7:25 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:24 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 8:01 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 1:17 am · 1:49 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:12 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 1:58 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 8:14 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:14 pm · 11.9 ft | Low tide 8:53 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:21 am · 2:53 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:13 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 2:50 am · 10.0 ft | Low tide 9:06 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:07 pm · 11.6 ft | Low tide 9:48 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 82 | 74% | Major periods 3:25 am · 3:57 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:14 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 3:46 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 10:03 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 4:05 pm · 11.3 ft | Low tide 10:45 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 78 | 63% | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:16 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 3:46 am · 9.6 ft | Low tide 10:03 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:07 pm · 10.9 ft | Low tide 10:45 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 74 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:26 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:17 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 4:48 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 11:06 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 5:12 pm · 10.5 ft | Low tide 11:46 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 71 | 41% | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:18 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 5:54 am · 9.6 ft | Low tide 12:12 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 6:20 pm · 10.2 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 30% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:31 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 Plymouth station (NOAA), 4.0 mi from Kingston. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Kingston
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 2.6 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north (slight).
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).
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 7:47 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44090, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Kingston today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:24 pm): little current from 1:09 pm to 1:40 pm
- 1.0 ft swell at 3 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:10 am (12:50–1:30 am), low tide 7:25 am (7:10–7:40 am), high tide 1:24 pm (1:09–1:40 pm) and low tide 8:01 pm (7:40–8:20 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 56.1 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:11 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:11 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:00 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 Kingston
Now in Kingston
- Low / high
- 31 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 45%
- Humidity
- 67%
- Dew pointDew point
- 37 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 50
- 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: −0.31 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 | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 36° | 33° | 32° | 41° | 55° | 58° | 51° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 WNW | 4 W | 5 W | 3 W | 3 E | 5 SW | 4 W | 6 SW |
| Gusts | 4 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 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 |
- 9:00 pm 46° 6 SW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 6 SW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 44° 7 SW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 7 WSW 0.6 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 8 SW 0.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 62° 11 SW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 12 SW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 59° 10 SW 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 31 / 58 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.3 ft | 1:10 am · 1:24 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 66 °F | 12 mph SW | 1.2 ft | 1:58 am · 2:14 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 68 °F | 10 mph W | 2.2 ft | 2:50 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 53 °F | 11 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 3:46 am · 4:05 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 58 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.3 ft | 3:46 am · 4:07 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 42 / 63 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.5 ft | 4:48 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 60 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.6 ft | 5:54 am · 6:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 61 °F | 10 mph SSE | 1.7 ft | 7:00 am · 7:26 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 62 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 7:59 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 61 °F | 14 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 8:51 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 57 °F | 10 mph NW | 6.5 ft | 9:38 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 55 °F | 10 mph WNW | 6.0 ft | 10:21 am · 10:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 35 / 55 °F | 6 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 11:00 am · 11:33 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 40 / 53 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.5 ft | 11:37 am |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 43° / 66° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 47° / 68° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 38° / 53° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 34° / 58° 1.3 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 42° / 63° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 47° / 60° 0.6 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 61° 1.7 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: a bit warmer, normal rain and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 7:47 pm (local time).
The sun in Kingston
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:09 am
- Full dark 6:44 pm
- Civil dawn 6:42 am
- Civil dusk 6:11 pm
- Solar noon 12:27 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 31 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:03 pm
- Full dark 6:44 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,062 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Kingston
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:17–3:17 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:49–3:49 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:53–10:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:41–7:41 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 Kingston
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- State Pier 4.0 mi
- Jetty 3.9 mi
- Jetty 6.4 mi
- Jetty 7.1 mi
- Town Landing 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Nelson Memorial Park Boat Ramp 3.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Plymouth Yacht Club 4.3 mi
- Marina 7.3 mi
- Cherry's Bait 3.7 mi
- Duxbury Bait & Tackle 4.1 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: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 0.7 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Kingston) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 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 2.3 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 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. 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
Duxbury Pier Light 3.9 mi east
- Light
- 2 red flashes every 5 s · Fl(2) R 5s
- Range
- 6 nautical miles (6.9 mi)
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
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Tides near KingstonTides nearby
- North Plymouth2.7 mi
- South Duxbury2.9 mi
- Plymouth3.9 mi
- Duxbury4.2 mi
- Marshfield6.8 mi
- Green Harbor6.9 mi
- Scituate14 mi
- Wareham Center16 mi
- North Scituate16 mi
- Minot17 mi
Kingston at a glance
- Town or city of about 12,208 people. Coordinates: 41.995° N, 70.724° W.
- It is 30 mi southeast of Boston, the main place in Massachusetts. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Boston.
- The nearest tide station, Plymouth, is 4.0 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bradford's Wharf (historical) (0.7 mi), Town Landing (0.8 mi), Delano's Wharf (1.4 mi), Standish Shore (3.2 mi).
Questions about KingstonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Kingston?
Today in Kingston there are high tides at 1:10 am (10.3 ft) and 1:24 pm (11.9 ft) and low tides at 7:25 am and 8:01 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Kingston?
At 5:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Kingston?
At 7:12 am. First light comes at 6:10 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 1:17–3:17 am, Minor 9:53–10:53 am, Major 1:49–3:49 pm, Minor 6:41–7:41 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Kingston?
Overcast, from 31 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Kingston?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 4.6 s from the northeast. The water is 56.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Kingston?
The best time to visit Kingston is from June to September: highs of 72 °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 Plymouth (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).