Dorchester tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 7:27 pm (0.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:10–8:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.6 ft · 61 °F smooth · 4.2 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 59 °F from the ESE, gusts 11 · overcast
- Sun 7:23 am–6:03 pm 10 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:39 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:50–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Dorchester there are high tides at 12:32 am (4.4 ft) and 12:57 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 6:35 am and 7:27 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:27 pm. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 6:03 pm: 10 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:35 am to 3:35 am and from 2:06 pm to 4:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph). Overcast, 59 °F.
Fishing in Dorchester today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:27 pm
- Minor period 7:09–8:09 pm (moonrise)
- Steady pressure (30.39 inHg), light offshore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 7:10 pm to 8:10 pm, combines the 7:27 pm low tide and moonrise. Also good from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, with the 12:57 pm high tide. Also good from 3:00 pm to 4:10 pm, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: weakfish, summer flounder, bluefish and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: weakfish and summer flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Dorchester
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 64 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (8 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Water at 61 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.6 ft
0.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:27 pm
Low tide at 6:35 am and 7:27 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:32 am and 12:57 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 Dorchester
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- Thompsons Beach 5.6 mi · S
- Moores Beach 6.0 mi · S
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for New Jersey (Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program).
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 Dorchester
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:32 am 4.4 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 6:35 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:57 pm 5.8 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Next low tide 7:27 pm 0.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 31 min to low tide at 7:27 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 12:32 am high tide and 86 for the 12:57 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.9 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 16 (5.9 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.9 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 28 (coefficient 88, 5.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 44, 3.1 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 | 7:23 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 12:32 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 6:35 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 12:57 pm · 5.8 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 1:35 am · 2:06 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:25 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 1:22 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 7:22 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:49 pm · 5.7 ft | Low tide 8:22 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:39 am · 3:11 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:26 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 2:17 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 8:16 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:46 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 9:22 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:43 am · 4:15 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:27 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 3:18 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 9:17 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:47 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 10:27 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:28 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 3:24 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 9:24 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:52 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 10:32 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:43 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:29 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 4:35 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 10:35 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:02 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 11:36 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:01 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:30 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 5:46 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 6:10 pm · 4.7 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:48 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 Mauricetown station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from Dorchester. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Lewes (Breakwater Harbor) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Dorchester
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.3 ft with a period of 3 s, from the northwest (smooth).
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.
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:56 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station BRND1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Dorchester today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:57 pm): little current from 12:40 pm to 1:20 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 6 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:32 am (12:10–1:00 am), low tide 6:35 am (6:10–6:50 am), high tide 12:57 pm (12:40–1:20 pm) and low tide 7:27 pm (7:10–7:50 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 60.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:39 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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 Dorchester
Now in Dorchester
- Low / high
- 43 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 90%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 15 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 · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.24 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 47° | 45° | 43° | 50° | 64° | 65° | 59° | 53° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 E | 4 ENE | 2 NE | 4 NNE | 7 E | 8 ESE | 5 ESE | 5 ESE |
| Gusts | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 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 |
- 6:00 pm 59° 5 ESE 0.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 53° 5 ESE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 52° 4 E 0.6 ft
- 3:00 am 50° 5 E 0.6 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 5 ESE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 52° 0 ENE 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 3 SW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 4 SW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 43 / 67 °F | 8 mph E | 0.7 ft | 12:32 am · 12:57 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 48 / 67 °F | 5 mph SSE | 0.7 ft | 1:22 am · 1:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 49 / 72 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.3 ft | 2:17 am · 2:46 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 39 / 62 °F | 6 mph N | 1.0 ft | 3:18 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 42 / 64 °F | 4 mph SSE | 1.1 ft | 3:24 am · 3:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 48 / 66 °F | 4 mph S | 0.8 ft | 4:35 am · 5:02 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 49 / 68 °F | 6 mph E | 1.2 ft | 5:46 am · 6:10 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 68 °F | 9 mph E | 1.3 ft | 6:49 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 54 / 67 °F | 11 mph ESE | 2.4 ft | 7:42 am · 8:03 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 49 / 66 °F | 9 mph W | 4.1 ft | 8:30 am · 8:51 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 62 °F | 9 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 9:14 am · 9:35 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 60 °F | 8 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | 9:54 am · 10:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 39 / 58 °F | 8 mph N | 1.6 ft | 10:33 am · 10:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 61 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.1 ft | 11:09 am · 11:34 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 48° / 67° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 49° / 72° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 39° / 62° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 42° / 64° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 48° / 66° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 49° / 68° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 51° / 68° 1.3 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 (+3.6 °F; normal high: 63 °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 5:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Dorchester
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:24 am
- Full dark 7:02 pm
- Civil dawn 6:56 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:44 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 40 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 7:02 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,774 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dorchester
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:35–3:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:06–4:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:00–11:00 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:09–8:09 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 Dorchester
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.9 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Marina 1.8 mi
- South Jersey Marina 3.5 mi
- Marina 6.7 mi
- Big Dave's Tackle 2.5 mi
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Dorchester) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.4 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.4 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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 0.4 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) 0.4 mi out.
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.
Tides near DorchesterTides nearby
- Mauricetown1.3 mi
- Port Elizabeth2.8 mi
- Port Norris3.6 mi
- Buckshutem3.7 mi
- Delmont4.3 mi
- Laurel Lake5.4 mi
- Millville9.5 mi
- Fortescue11 mi
- Newport11 mi
- Goshen11 mi
Dorchester at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 39.273° N, 74.977° W.
- It is 110 mi southwest of Newark, the main place in New Jersey. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 6 min later than in Newark.
- The nearest tide station, Mauricetown, is 1.2 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about DorchesterQuestions
What time is high tide today in Dorchester?
Today in Dorchester there are high tides at 12:32 am (4.4 ft) and 12:57 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 6:35 am and 7:27 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Dorchester?
At 6:03 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dorchester?
At 7:25 am. First light comes at 6:25 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 1:35–3:35 am, Minor 10:00–11:00 am, Major 2:06–4:06 pm, Minor 7:09–8:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Dorchester?
Overcast, from 43 °F to 67 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Dorchester?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.6 ft waves with a period of 4.2 s from the southeast. The water is 61.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Dorchester?
The best time to visit Dorchester is from May to September: highs of 73 °F to 86 °F, about 10 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 Mauricetown (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).