Mattapoisett tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 3:52 am (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:50–5:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 57 °F smooth · 3.6 s from the south
- Wind · air 6 mph · 46 °F from the SW, gusts 17 · clear
- Sun 7:12 am–5:42 pm 10 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:14 pm
- Best time to dive 10:20–11:20 am great day · 9/10
Today in Mattapoisett there are high tides at 10:53 am (4.9 ft) and 11:22 pm (4.0 ft) and low tides at 3:52 am and 4:53 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:52 am. The sun rises at 7:12 am and sets at 5:42 pm: 10 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:21 am to 4:21 am and from 2:54 pm to 4:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph). Clear, 46 °F.
Fishing in Mattapoisett today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:53 pm
- Major period 2:54–4:54 pm
- Sunset at 5:42 pm, golden hour from 5:02 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.29 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.4 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, 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 4:53 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:50 am to 4:20 am, with the 3:52 am low tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 11:00 am to 11:50 am, with the 10:53 am high tide, moonset and falling 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 Mattapoisett
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 4:53 pm: more sand
- Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light onshore wind (12 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 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 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:52 am
Low tide at 3:52 am and 4:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:53 am and 11:22 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 Mattapoisett
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- Mattapoisett Town Beach 0.7 mi · E
- Pico Beach 1.3 mi · E
- Grand Vue Beach 1.7 mi · SE
- Brant Beach 2.1 mi · S
- Hollywoods Beach 3.0 mi · E
- Medeiros Beach 5.9 mi · SW
- Parking
- East Beach 6.0 mi · SW
- 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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Tides in Mattapoisett
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 3:52 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:53 am 4.9 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 4:53 pm 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:22 pm 4.0 ft · coef. 81
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 56 min to low tide at 3:52 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 10:53 am high tide and 81 for the 11:22 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.1 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 (5.4 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 27 (coefficient 94, 5.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 36, 2.2 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 | 7:12 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 3:52 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:53 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 4:53 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:22 pm · 4.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:21 am · 2:54 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:13 am · 5:40 pm | Low tide 4:42 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:51 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 5:48 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 3:26 am · 3:57 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:14 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 12:22 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 5:36 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:53 pm · 4.4 ft | Low tide 7:05 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:15 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 1:24 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 5:44 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:55 pm · 4.2 ft | Low tide 8:00 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:26 am · 4:53 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:17 am · 4:37 pm | High tide 1:26 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 7:46 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:56 pm · 4.1 ft | Low tide 9:07 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:18 am · 4:35 pm | High tide 2:28 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 9:28 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:58 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 9:55 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 66 | 30% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:19 am · 4:34 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 10:28 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:00 pm · 3.9 ft | Low tide 10:32 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 70 | 21% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:16 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 Mattapoisett station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from Mattapoisett. 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 Mattapoisett
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-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: 2.1 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 (−1.4 °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 1:56 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 Mattapoisett today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:53 am): little current from 10:38 am to 11:10 am
- 0.4 ft swell at 3 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the east-northeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:52 am (3:30–4:20 am), high tide 10:53 am (10:38–11:10 am), low tide 4:53 pm (4:20–5:40 pm) and high tide 11:22 pm (11:07–11:40 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 56.8 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:10 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 3:50 pm to 5:40 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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- U.S.S Yankee Exempt Site 8.7 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Wreck 8.2 mi
- Wreck 8.5 mi
- Wreck 8.9 mi
- Wreck 9.0 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Dartmouth artificial reef 11 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 Mattapoisett
Now in Mattapoisett
- Low / high
- 44 / 63 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 37 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 37
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.14 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | 45° | 46° | 44° | 53° | 63° | 62° | 56° | 55° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SW | 6 SW | 5 SW | 4 SW | 11 SW | 12 SW | 9 SW | 9 SW |
| Gusts | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 19 |
| Waves | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 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 |
- 3:00 am 46° 6 SW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 am 44° 5 SW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 4 SW 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 11 SW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 62° 12 SW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 9 SW 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 9 SW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 55° 8 SW 1.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 63 °F | 12 mph SW | 1.8 ft | 10:53 am · 11:22 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 69 °F | 10 mph W | 2.1 ft | 11:51 am | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 55 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 12:22 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 58 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 1:24 am · 12:55 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 63 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.1 ft | 1:26 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 61 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 2:28 am · 2:58 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 49 / 62 °F | 11 mph SE | 1.7 ft | 3:31 am · 4:00 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 51 / 63 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.4 ft | 4:31 am · 4:57 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 62 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 5:24 am · 5:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 58 °F | 11 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | 6:11 am · 6:32 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 57 °F | 10 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 6:54 am · 7:14 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 56 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.1 ft | 7:34 am · 7:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 56 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 8:13 am · 8:36 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 42 / 58 °F | 6 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 8:52 am · 9:16 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 47° / 69° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 40° / 55° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 37° / 58° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 63° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 48° / 61° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 49° / 62° 1.7 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 51° / 63° 1.4 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.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.2 °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 1:56 am (local time).
The sun in Mattapoisett
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:43 pm
- Civil dawn 6:43 am
- Civil dusk 6:10 pm
- Solar noon 12:27 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 30 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:02 pm
- Full dark 6:43 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,801 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mattapoisett
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:21–4:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:54–4:54 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:03 am–12:03 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:44–8:44 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 Mattapoisett
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- New Bedford Hurricane Protection Barrier 5.2 mi
- State Pier 5.6 mi
- Fisherman's Wharf 5.6 mi
- Fairhaven Dike 5.1 mi
- New Bedford Hurricane Protection Barrier 5.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Bardens Boatyard 4.2 mi
- Wild Harbor 8.9 mi
- Standard Marine Outfitters 5.2 mi
- John's Bait and Tackle 5.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 26 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1 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 1 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.
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
Ned Point Light 1.2 mi southeast
- Light
- White light, on and off for equal times, every 6 s · Iso W 6s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 41 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 39 ft
- Built
- 1838
Other lighthouses nearby: Bird Island Light (5.2 mi east), Palmer Island Light (5.3 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MattapoisettTides nearby
- Mattapoisett Center0.7 mi
- Marion4.0 mi
- Marion Center4.2 mi
- Fairhaven4.7 mi
- Acushnet5.0 mi
- New Bedford5.9 mi
- Weweantic6.9 mi
- Bliss Corner7.1 mi
- Wareham Center8.8 mi
- Onset10.0 mi
Mattapoisett at a glance
- Town or city of about 6,378 people. Coordinates: 41.658° N, 70.816° W.
- It is 50 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, Mattapoisett, is 0.2 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Mattapoisett Town Wharf (0.2 mi), Mattapoisett Town Beach (0.7 mi), Pico Beach (1.3 mi), Brant Beach (2.1 mi).
Questions about MattapoisettQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mattapoisett?
Today in Mattapoisett there are high tides at 10:53 am (4.9 ft) and 11:22 pm (4.0 ft) and low tides at 3:52 am and 4:53 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Mattapoisett?
At 5:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mattapoisett?
At 7:13 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 2:21–4:21 am, Minor 11:03 am–12:03 pm, Major 2:54–4:54 pm, Minor 7:44–8:44 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mattapoisett?
Clear sky, from 44 °F to 63 °F, with a light breeze from the southwest (6 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mattapoisett?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 3.6 s from the south. The water is 56.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mattapoisett?
The best time to visit Mattapoisett is from June to September: highs of 73 °F to 81 °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 Mattapoisett (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).