West Dennis tides today
- Tide now 2.8 ft ↑ rising · high 3:36 am (2.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 55 °F smooth · 4.5 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 50 °F from the SW, gusts 15 · clear
- Sun 7:09 am–5:39 pm 10 h 30 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:12 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:12 pm
- Best time to dive 11:30 am–1:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in West Dennis there are high tides at 3:36 am (2.9 ft) and 3:47 pm (3.3 ft) and low tides at 9:35 am and 10:15 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:36 am. The sun rises at 7:09 am and sets at 5:39 pm: 10 h 30 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:12 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:19 am to 4:19 am and from 2:51 pm to 4:51 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the southwest (9 mph). Clear, 50 °F.
Fishing in West Dennis today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:47 pm, coefficient 82
- Major period 2:51–4:51 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.29 inHg in 24 h), moderate onshore wind (14 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 2:50 pm to 4:50 pm, combines the 3:47 pm high tide, a major period, falling pressure and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 2:40 am to 4:20 am, with the 3:36 am high tide, a major period, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, with the 9:35 am low tide, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, longfin inshore squid, Atlantic cod and scup. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and scup. What you can catch
Beach day in West Dennis
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 9:35 am: more sand
- Feels like 57 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 55 °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 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:35 am
Low tide at 9:35 am and 10:15 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:36 am and 3:47 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 West Dennis
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- Salt Box Beach 1.0 mi · N
- Haigis Beach 1.6 mi · SE
- Parking
- Glendon Road Beach 1.8 mi · SE
- Parking
- Bass River Beach 2.0 mi · SW
- Sea Street Beach 2.2 mi · SE
- Parking
- Depot Street Beach 2.6 mi · E
- Cliff Metcalf Memorial Beach 2.8 mi · E
- Parking
- Seagull Beach 3.4 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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 West Dennis
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 3:36 am 2.9 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 9:35 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:47 pm 3.3 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 10:15 pm -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 28 min to high tide at 3:36 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 3:36 am high tide and 82 for the 3:47 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a small 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 18 (3.5 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 29 (coefficient 85, 3.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 2.1 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 | 7:09 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 3:36 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:35 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 3:47 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 10:15 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:19 am · 2:51 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:10 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 4:29 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 10:27 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 4:41 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:10 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 80 | 74% | Major periods 3:23 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:12 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 5:27 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 11:24 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:39 pm · 3.1 ft | — | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:13 am · 4:35 pm | Low tide 12:09 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 5:29 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 11:26 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:44 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:50 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:14 am · 4:34 pm | Low tide 12:12 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 6:35 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 12:33 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:52 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:15 am · 4:33 pm | Low tide 1:15 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 7:41 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 1:40 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:00 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:16 am · 4:32 pm | Low tide 2:17 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:43 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 2:45 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:06 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 70 | 21% | Major periods 6:51 am · 7:13 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 South Yarmouth station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from West Dennis. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Boston reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at West Dennis
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Wednesday 4: 2.4 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-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 about normal for late October.
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 3:09 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 West Dennis today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:36 am (2:10–5:00 am), low tide 9:35 am (8:10–11:00 am), high tide 3:47 pm (2:20–5:10 pm) and low tide 10:15 pm (8:50–11:40 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 54.7 °F: a 7 mm semi-dry suit, with hood, gloves and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:08 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:12 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 6:40 am to 7:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current, though with low light. Also worth a look from 4:30 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at high tide and little swell, though with moderate wind and 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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- SS Pendleton 12 mi
- Wreck 7.1 mi
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Yarmouth artificial reef 4.0 mi
- Harwich reef 5.9 mi
- Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge 10 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 West Dennis
Now in West Dennis
- Low / high
- 48 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 12 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 (−0.05 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.12 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 | 48° | 50° | 50° | 57° | 61° | 61° | 56° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SW | 9 SW | 8 SW | 9 SW | 12 SW | 13 SW | 12 SW | 13 SW |
| Gusts | 11 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.8 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 50° 9 SW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 50° 8 SW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 57° 9 SW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 61° 12 SW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 61° 13 SW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 56° 12 SW 1.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 13 SW 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 9 SW 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 48 / 62 °F | 14 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 3:36 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 65 °F | 11 mph W | 2.3 ft | 4:29 am · 4:41 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 40 / 52 °F | 13 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | 5:27 am · 5:39 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 39 / 56 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 5:29 am · 5:44 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 46 / 61 °F | 10 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 6:35 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 48 / 59 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 7:41 am · 8:00 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 48 / 60 °F | 12 mph SE | 2.4 ft | 8:43 am · 9:06 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 50 / 61 °F | 12 mph SE | 1.7 ft | 9:41 am · 10:07 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 60 °F | 13 mph ESE | 2.0 ft | 10:32 am · 11:00 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 57 °F | 12 mph N | 4.2 ft | 11:17 am · 11:48 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 55 °F | 11 mph NW | 4.0 ft | 11:58 am | |
| Mon 9 | 43 / 53 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.4 ft | 12:32 am · 12:37 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 54 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 1:13 am · 1:15 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 47 / 55 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 1:54 am · 1:55 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 48° / 65° 2.3 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 40° / 52° 2.1 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 39° / 56° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 46° / 61° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 48° / 59° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 48° / 60° 2.4 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 50° / 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind tomorrow. 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 (+4.7 °F; normal high: 57 °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 3:09 am (local time).
The sun in West Dennis
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:08 am
- Full dark 6:40 pm
- Civil dawn 6:41 am
- Civil dusk 6:08 pm
- Solar noon 12:24 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 30 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:00 pm
- Full dark 6:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,844 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in West Dennis
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:19–4:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:51–4:51 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:01 am–12:01 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 West Dennis
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.6 mi
- Bass River Breakwater 1.8 mi
- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Jetty 3.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Marina 2.8 mi
- Boat Launch 2.9 mi
- Blackbeard's Bait and Tackle 2.7 mi
- Harwich Sport Bait and Tackle 4.5 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: 16 ft at 0.7 mi from shore and 30 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from West Dennis) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.7 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 0.7 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
West Dennis Light 0.9 mi south
- Light
- A white flash every 6 s · Fl W 6s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 44 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1855
Other lighthouses nearby: Point Gammon Light (6.1 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near West DennisTides nearby
- South Yarmouth0.6 mi
- South Dennis1.9 mi
- Dennis Port2.3 mi
- West Yarmouth3.7 mi
- Northwest Harwich4.0 mi
- Yarmouth4.0 mi
- Harwich Port4.9 mi
- East Dennis5.4 mi
- Hyannis5.7 mi
- Barnstable7.0 mi
West Dennis at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,242 people. Coordinates: 41.665° N, 70.173° W.
- It is 66 mi southeast of Boston, the main place in Massachusetts. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Boston.
- The nearest tide station, South Yarmouth, is 0.5 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Salt Box Beach (1.0 mi), Haigis Beach (1.6 mi), Glendon Road Beach (1.8 mi), Bass River Beach (2.0 mi).
Questions about West DennisQuestions
What time is high tide today in West Dennis?
Today in West Dennis there are high tides at 3:36 am (2.9 ft) and 3:47 pm (3.3 ft) and low tides at 9:35 am and 10:15 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in West Dennis?
At 5:39 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:08 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in West Dennis?
At 7:10 am. First light comes at 6:09 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 2:19–4:19 am, Minor 11:01 am–12:01 pm, Major 2:51–4:51 pm, Minor 7:42–8:42 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in West Dennis?
Clear sky, from 48 °F to 62 °F, with a gentle breeze from the southwest (9 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in West Dennis?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 4.5 s from the south-southeast. The water is 54.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit West Dennis?
The best time to visit West Dennis is from June to September: highs of 71 °F to 79 °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 South Yarmouth (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).