Marion tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↑ rising · high 10:26 pm (4.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–5:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 57 °F smooth · 5.6 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 51 °F from the SW, gusts 9 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:10 am–5:43 pm 10 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:12 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:12 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:00–11:20 am great day · 9/10
Today in Marion there are high tides at 9:59 am (5.2 ft) and 10:26 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 2:57 am and 3:56 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:26 pm. The sun rises at 7:10 am and sets at 5:43 pm: 10 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:12 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 0.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (5 mph). Partly cloudy, 51 °F.
Fishing in Marion today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:56 pm
- Major period 1:49–3:49 pm
- Steady pressure (30.42 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.5 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, 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm, combines the 3:56 pm low tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 2:00 am to 3:20 am, with the 2:57 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 9:59 am high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: longfin inshore squid, tautog, scup and black sea bass. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and scup. What you can catch
Beach day in Marion
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 3:56 pm: more sand
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 57 °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 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:57 am
Low tide at 2:57 am and 3:56 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:59 am and 10:26 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 Marion
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- Cedar Island 3.0 mi · NE
- Hollywoods Beach 3.1 mi · S
- Swifts Beach 3.5 mi · NE
- Pico Beach 3.6 mi · SW
- Swifts Neck Association 3.7 mi · NE
- Mattapoisett Town Beach 3.7 mi · SW
- Parkwood Beach 4.2 mi · NE
- Minot Forest Beach 4.7 mi · NE
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 Marion
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Tides in Marion
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:57 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:59 am 5.2 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 3:56 pm -0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:26 pm 4.3 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 33 min to high tide at 10:26 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 9:59 am high tide and 88 for the 10:26 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.7 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 June 15 (5.5 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, 5.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 36, 2.0 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 | 7:10 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 2:57 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 9:59 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 3:56 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:26 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 91 | 91% | Major periods 1:17 am · 1:49 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:12 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 3:44 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 10:52 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 4:45 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:21 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:21 am · 2:53 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:13 am · 5:40 pm | Low tide 4:34 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:50 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 5:40 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 3:26 am · 3:57 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:14 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 5:28 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:52 pm · 4.6 ft | Low tide 6:57 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:15 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 1:23 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 5:36 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:54 pm · 4.4 ft | Low tide 7:52 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:26 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:16 am · 4:36 pm | High tide 1:25 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 7:38 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 1:55 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 8:59 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:18 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 2:27 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 9:20 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:57 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 9:47 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 66 | 30% | Major periods 6:08 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 Marion station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from Marion. 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 Marion
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.1 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 Friday 30: 2.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southwest (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 colder than normal for late October (−1.5 °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 5:53 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 Marion today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (9:59 am): little current from 9:44 am to 10:14 am
- 0.4 ft swell at 5 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:57 am (2:40–3:20 am), high tide 9:59 am (9:44–10:14 am), low tide 3:56 pm (3:30–4:30 pm) and high tide 10:26 pm (10:10–10:41 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 56.7 °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 7:12 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 10:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 5:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell and light wind, though with 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
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 Marion
Now in Marion
- Low / high
- 30 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 53%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 38
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.39 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 37° | 31° | 31° | 38° | 55° | 57° | 50° | 44° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 ENE | 3 NW | 4 NNW | 5 NW | 4 SSE | 5 SSW | 5 SW | 5 WSW |
| Gusts | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 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 50° 5 SW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 44° 5 WSW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 41° 6 SW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 40° 6 SW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 40° 5 WSW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 51° 4 WSW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 10 SW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 11 SW 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 30 / 58 °F | 7 mph W | 0.8 ft | 9:59 am · 10:26 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 39 / 65 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.7 ft | 10:52 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 46 / 69 °F | 9 mph W | 2.0 ft | 11:50 am | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 54 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 12:21 am · 12:52 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 58 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.1 ft | 1:23 am · 12:54 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 63 °F | 7 mph SW | 1.0 ft | 1:25 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 62 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 2:27 am · 2:57 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 46 / 61 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.9 ft | 3:30 am · 3:59 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 48 / 62 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 4:30 am · 4:56 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 61 °F | 12 mph SSW | 3.3 ft | 5:23 am · 5:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 58 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.3 ft | 6:10 am · 6:31 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 55 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.8 ft | 6:53 am · 7:13 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 56 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.1 ft | 7:33 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 56 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 8:12 am · 8:35 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 39° / 65° 1.7 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 46° / 69° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 36° / 54° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 34° / 58° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 43° / 63° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 62° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 46° / 61° 2.9 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 and normal rain. 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 5:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Marion
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 32 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 92,355,060 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Marion
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
- 9:52–10:52 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:42–7:42 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 Marion
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Dock120 6.7 mi
- Training Ship Pier 7.5 mi
- Massachusetts Maritime Academy Pier 7.6 mi
- Jetty 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.5 mi
- Boat ramp 3.6 mi
- Bardens Boatyard 0.3 mi
- Wild Harbor 7.3 mi
- FishLinked Angler Center 4.6 mi
- M&D Outfitters 4.7 mi
- GW Customs Fishing Rods and Tackle 5.0 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: 2.4 mi from shore the water is still only about 1 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Marion) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.6 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.6 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 2.4 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) 2.4 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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
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Bird Island Light 3.2 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 6 s · Fl W 6s
- Light height
- 36 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 31 ft
- Built
- 1819
Other lighthouses nearby: Ned Point Light (3.8 mi southwest), Cleveland East Ledge Light (5.9 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MarionTides nearby
- Marion Center0.3 mi
- Weweantic2.9 mi
- Mattapoisett Center3.3 mi
- Mattapoisett4.0 mi
- Wareham Center5.0 mi
- Onset6.1 mi
- Acushnet7.6 mi
- Pocasset7.6 mi
- Monument Beach7.9 mi
- Buzzards Bay8.1 mi
Marion at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,213 people. Coordinates: 41.700° N, 70.763° W.
- It is 48 mi south of Boston, the main place in Massachusetts. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Boston.
- The nearest tide station, Marion, is 0.3 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Sippican Harbor (2.3 mi), Nobska Beach (2.8 mi), Pico Beach (3.6 mi), Mattapoisett Town Beach (3.7 mi).
Questions about MarionQuestions
What time is high tide today in Marion?
Today in Marion there are high tides at 9:59 am (5.2 ft) and 10:26 pm (4.3 ft) and low tides at 2:57 am and 3:56 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Marion?
At 5:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Marion?
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 9:52–10:52 am, Major 1:49–3:49 pm, Minor 6:42–7:42 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Marion?
Overcast, from 30 °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 Marion?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the south-southeast. The water is 57.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Marion?
The best time to visit Marion is from June to September: highs of 72 °F to 81 °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 Marion (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).