Plymouth tides today
- Tide now 9.3 ft ↑ rising · high 1:58 am (10.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:10–7:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 56 °F smooth · 4.6 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 45 °F from the SSW, gusts 15 · clear
- Sun 7:12 am–5:41 pm 10 h 29 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:12 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:12 pm
- Best time to dive 7:10–9:00 am great day · 9/10
Today in Plymouth there are high tides at 1:58 am (10.2 ft) and 2:14 pm (11.9 ft) and low tides at 8:14 am and 8:53 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:58 am. The sun rises at 7:12 am and sets at 5:41 pm: 10 h 29 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:12 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:21 am to 4:21 am and from 2:53 pm to 4:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (7 mph). Clear, 45 °F.
Fishing in Plymouth today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 8:14 am
- Sunrise at 7:12 am
- Falling pressure (−0.19 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.5 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, 7:10 am to 7:50 am, combines the 8:14 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 2:20 am to 3:00 am, with the 1:58 am high tide, a major period and falling pressure. Also good from 7:50 pm to 8:40 pm, with the 8:53 pm low tide, moonrise and falling pressure.
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 Plymouth
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk today: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 8:14 am: more sand
- Feels like 60 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 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 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 8:14 am
Low tide at 8:14 am and 8:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:58 am and 2:14 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 Plymouth
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- Stephens Field Beach 0.7 mi · SE
- Parking
- Plymouth Beach 1.4 mi · NE
- Captain's Flats 3.2 mi · N
- Saquish Beach 3.7 mi · NE
- Partial wheelchair access
- Standish Shore 4.0 mi · N
- Shipyard Lane Beach 4.7 mi · N
- Pilgrim Shorefront 4.9 mi · E
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 Plymouth
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Tides in Plymouth
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:58 am 10.2 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 8:14 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:14 pm 11.9 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 8:53 pm -0.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 2 min to high tide at 1:58 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 1:58 am high tide and 84 for the 2:14 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 12.6 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 came 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, 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 4:27 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:15 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 4:25 am · 4:52 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:17 am · 4:35 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 5:18 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 · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:19 am · 4:33 pm | Low tide 12:47 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:00 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 1:15 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 7:26 pm · 10.0 ft | Coef. 73 | 21% | Major periods 6:53 am · 7:15 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), 0.3 mi from Plymouth. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Plymouth
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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-northwest (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 12:56 am (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 Plymouth today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (8:14 am): little current from 7:50 am to 8:30 am
- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 1:58 am (1:40–2:20 am), low tide 8:14 am (7:50–8:30 am), high tide 2:14 pm (1:59–2:30 pm) and low tide 8:53 pm (8:38–9:10 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 6:09 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:12 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 am to 9:00 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 1:50 pm to 2:40 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate 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 Plymouth
Now in Plymouth
- Low / high
- 44 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 9.2 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 46
- 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.15 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 | 44° | 45° | 45° | 55° | 63° | 65° | 56° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 SSW | 7 SW | 7 SW | 10 SW | 13 SW | 13 SW | 11 SW | 11 SW |
| Gusts | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
| Waves | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 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 |
- 12:00 am 44° 7 SSW 0.8 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 7 SW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 7 SW 0.6 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 10 SW 0.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 13 SW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 13 SW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 11 SW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 54° 11 SW 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 65 °F | 13 mph SW | 1.2 ft | 1:58 am · 2:14 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 68 °F | 11 mph W | 1.8 ft | 2:50 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 53 °F | 14 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 3:46 am · 4:05 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 37 / 58 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 3:46 am · 4:07 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 44 / 64 °F | 9 mph WSW | 0.5 ft | 4:48 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 60 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 5:54 am · 6:20 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 50 / 61 °F | 13 mph SE | 1.4 ft | 7:00 am · 7:26 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 62 °F | 12 mph SE | 0.5 ft | 7:59 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 61 °F | 14 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 8:51 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 58 °F | 12 mph NNW | 6.5 ft | 9:38 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 55 °F | 12 mph NNW | 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 | |
| Wed 11 | 41 / 60 °F | 7 mph SSE | 1.4 ft | 12:10 am · 12:15 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 49° / 68° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 40° / 53° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 37° / 58° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 44° / 64° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 49° / 60° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 50° / 61° 1.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 52° / 62° 0.5 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, warmer than normal for late October (+7.4 °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 12:56 am (local time).
The sun in Plymouth
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:42 pm
- Civil dawn 6:43 am
- Civil dusk 6:09 pm
- Solar noon 12:26 pm (34° high)
- Daylight 10 h 29 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:01 pm
- Full dark 6:42 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,811 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Plymouth
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
- 2:53–4:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:04 am–12:04 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:42–8:42 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 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 Plymouth
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- State Pier 0.3 mi
- Jetty 0.5 mi
- Jetty 4.7 mi
- Jetty 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Nelson Memorial Park Boat Ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Plymouth Yacht Club 0.5 mi
- Marina 8.8 mi
- Cherry's Bait 0.3 mi
- Bait Fish Tackle 2.2 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.9 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Plymouth) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.8 mi
- 33 ft deep1.9 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 7.2 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.9 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. 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 2.2 mi northeast
- 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
Other lighthouses nearby: Plymouth Light (4.6 mi northeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near PlymouthTides nearby
- North Plymouth1.2 mi
- Kingston3.9 mi
- South Duxbury4.5 mi
- Duxbury5.8 mi
- Green Harbor8.3 mi
- Marshfield9.4 mi
- Wareham Center14 mi
- Sagamore15 mi
- Buzzards Bay15 mi
- Onset15 mi
Plymouth at a glance
- Town or city of about 7,494 people. Coordinates: 41.958° N, 70.667° W.
- It is 34 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 0.3 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Hedges Wharf (historical) (0.3 mi), Massachusetts State Pier (0.3 mi), Plymouth Town Wharf (0.3 mi), Nelson Beach (0.5 mi).
Questions about PlymouthQuestions
What time is high tide today in Plymouth?
Today in Plymouth there are high tides at 1:58 am (10.2 ft) and 2:14 pm (11.9 ft) and low tides at 8:14 am and 8:53 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Plymouth?
At 5:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:09 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Plymouth?
At 7:13 am. First light comes at 6:11 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 11:04 am–12:04 pm, Major 2:53–4:53 pm, Minor 7:42–8:42 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Plymouth?
Clear sky, from 44 °F to 65 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (7 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Plymouth?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 4.6 s from the east-northeast. The water is 56.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Plymouth?
The best time to visit Plymouth is from June to September: highs of 73 °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).