Christopher Street Pier fishing today
- Best time to fish 4:40–6:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Tide now 3.9 ft ↓ falling · low 4:45 am (0.0 ft)
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 60 °F smooth · 6.0 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 1 mph · 49 °F calm · clear
- Sun 7:23 am–5:56 pm 10 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:32 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:32 pm
- Coefficient 83 average coefficient · spring tides Nov 9–11
- Major solunar period 2:35–4:35 am today's activity: medium
Today in Christopher Street Pier there are high tides at 11:09 am (5.8 ft) and 11:51 pm (4.4 ft) and low tides at 4:45 am and 5:40 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 4:45 am. The sun rises at 7:23 am and sets at 5:56 pm: 10 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:32 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:35 am to 4:35 am and from 3:07 pm to 5:07 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There is no wind. Clear, 49 °F.
Fishing in Christopher Street Pier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:40 pm
- Major period 3:07–5:07 pm
- Sunset at 5:56 pm, golden hour from 5:17 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.27 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.7 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 5:40 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 11:10 am to 12:10 pm, with the 11:09 am high tide, moonset, falling pressure and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 3:50 am to 4:30 am, with the 4:45 am low tide, a major period and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, summer flounder, striped bass and scup. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and scup. What you can catch
About Christopher Street PierThe pier
In New York, 1.3 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in New York →
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Beach day in Christopher Street Pier
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sunny
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.6 ft waves
- Low tide at 5:40 pm: more sand
- Feels like 65 °F: a bit cool
- Water at 60 °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 60 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:45 am
Low tide at 4:45 am and 5:40 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:09 am and 11:51 pm.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, a calm sea and low tide at 5:40 pm, though with cool air.
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 Christopher Street Pier
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- Gansevoort Peninsula Sand Bluff 0.4 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Newport Sand Beach 1.1 mi · W
- Parking
- Maxwell Place Beach 1.2 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Pebble Beach 2.3 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Pier 4 Beach 2.6 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Beach/Kayak launch ramp 3.8 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Caven Point Beach 4.0 mi · SW
- Parking
- Hallet’s Cove 4.7 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for New York (New York State Department of 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 Christopher Street Pier
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 4:45 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:09 am 5.8 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 5:40 pm -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:51 pm 4.4 ft · coef. 81
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 23 min to low tide at 4:45 am.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 11:09 am high tide and 81 for the 11:51 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.8 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 (6.3 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 28 (coefficient 88, 6.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 41, 3.3 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 | 7:23 am · 5:56 pm | Low tide 4:45 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:09 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 5:40 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:51 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:35 am · 3:07 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:24 am · 5:55 pm | Low tide 5:33 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:14 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 6:40 pm · 0.1 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:39 am · 4:11 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:25 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 1:04 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 6:39 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:25 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 7:52 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:41 am · 5:11 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:26 am · 4:52 pm | High tide 1:11 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 7:03 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:31 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 8:00 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:39 am · 5:06 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:28 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 2:16 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 8:16 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:37 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:00 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 69 | 41% | Major periods 5:32 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:29 am · 4:50 pm | High tide 3:24 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:20 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:47 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 9:55 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 72 | 30% | Major periods 6:21 am · 6:44 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:30 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 4:30 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 10:20 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 4:52 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 10:47 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 76 | 21% | Major periods 7:07 am · 7:29 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 Brooklyn Bridge station (NOAA), 2.2 mi from Christopher Street Pier. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Christopher Street Pier
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 0.9 ft with a period of 4 s, from the southeast (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.
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 12:22 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station BATN6, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Christopher Street Pier today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:09 am): little current from 10:30 am to 11:50 am
- 0.6 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:45 am (4:10–5:10 am), high tide 11:09 am (10:30–11:50 am), low tide 5:40 pm (5:10–6:00 pm) and high tide 11:51 pm (11:00 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.5–60.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:32 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:50 pm to 6:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak 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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- Wreck 0.4 mi
- Wreck 0.5 mi
- Wreck 0.8 mi
- Wreck 0.9 mi
- Wreck 1.7 mi
- Hudson River Park Estuarine Sanctuary 0.7 mi
- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 12 mi
- Rey Diving 0.8 mi
- SCUBA Network - Manhattan 1.1 mi
- Gotham Divers 1.3 mi
- Pan Aqua Diving 2.0 mi
- Urban Manta 2.2 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.
Weather in Christopher Street Pier
Now in Christopher Street Pier
- Low / high
- 44 / 69 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 18%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 8.8 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 76
- 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: −0.04 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 | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 50° | 47° | 45° | 49° | 64° | 69° | 63° | 61° |
| Wind (mph) | 1 ENE | 1 WNW | 1 S | 1 SW | 10 SW | 11 SW | 7 SSW | 7 SW |
| Gusts | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 15 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.7 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 |
- 12:00 am 50° 1 ENE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 1 WNW 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 45° 1 S 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 1 SW 0.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 10 SW 0.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 69° 11 SW 0.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 7 SSW 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 61° 7 SW 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 44 / 69 °F | 11 mph SW | 0.7 ft | 11:09 am · 11:51 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 70 °F | 15 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | 12:14 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 62 °F | 9 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | 1:04 am · 1:25 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 47 / 65 °F | 7 mph SW | 0.5 ft | 1:11 am · 1:31 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 68 °F | 6 mph SW | 0.5 ft | 2:16 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 53 / 68 °F | 10 mph E | 0.7 ft | 3:24 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 68 °F | 11 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 4:30 am · 4:52 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 69 °F | 13 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | 5:25 am · 5:44 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 66 °F | 11 mph E | 2.8 ft | 6:10 am · 6:30 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 62 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.4 ft | 6:52 am · 7:12 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 61 °F | 10 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 7:31 am · 7:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 55 °F | 5 mph N | 1.5 ft | 8:10 am · 8:36 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 39 / 54 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 8:48 am · 9:19 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 41 / 58 °F | 3 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 9:26 am · 10:01 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 54° / 70° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 47° / 62° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 47° / 65° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 50° / 68° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 53° / 68° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 54° / 68° 0.9 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 56° / 69° 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 (+7.9 °F; normal high: 61 °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 12:22 am (local time).
The sun in Christopher Street Pier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:23 am
- Full dark 6:56 pm
- Civil dawn 6:55 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:40 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 33 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:17 pm
- Full dark 6:56 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,587 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Christopher Street Pier
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:35–4:35 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:07–5:07 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:13 am–12:13 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:02–9:02 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 Christopher Street Pier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pier 45 at Hudson River Park 0.1 mi
- Pier 46 0.1 mi
- Pier 49 0.2 mi
- Pier 40 0.3 mi
- Pier 51 0.4 mi
- Kayak Access 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Pier 25 Marina 1.0 mi
- Shipyard Marina 1.4 mi
- Urban Angler 1.8 mi
- West Marine 1.9 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: even 1.4 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.4 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 1.4 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) 1.4 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
Titanic Memorial 1.8 mi south
- Tower height
- 60 ft
- Built
- 1913
Other lighthouses nearby: Blackwell Island Light (4.6 mi northeast), Robbins Reef Light (6.0 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Christopher Street PierTides nearby
- Chelsea Pier1.0 mi
- New York1.3 mi
- Hoboken1.3 mi
- Weehawken2.6 mi
- Union City3.3 mi
- Jersey City3.5 mi
- West New York3.8 mi
- Guttenberg4.1 mi
- Manhattan4.2 mi
- Secaucus4.6 mi
Christopher Street Pier at a glance
- Pier. Coordinates: 40.733° N, 74.011° W.
- It is 1.3 mi north of New York, the main place in New York. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in New York.
- In New York, 1.3 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, Brooklyn Bridge, is 2.2 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Chelsea Pier (1.0 mi), West 27th Street Dock (historical) (1.3 mi), North Cove Yacht Harbor (1.4 mi), East 26th Street Dock (historical) (1.9 mi).
Questions about Christopher Street PierQuestions
Where is Christopher Street Pier?
A pier in New York, 1.3 mi from the center, New York (United States). The coast faces west.
Can you fish at Christopher Street Pier?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in Christopher Street Pier?
Today in Christopher Street Pier there are high tides at 11:09 am (5.8 ft) and 11:51 pm (4.4 ft) and low tides at 4:45 am and 5:40 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Christopher Street Pier?
At 5:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Christopher Street Pier?
At 7:24 am. First light comes at 6:24 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 2:35–4:35 am, Minor 11:13 am–12:13 pm, Major 3:07–5:07 pm, Minor 8:02–9:02 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Christopher Street Pier?
Mainly clear, from 44 °F to 69 °F, with calm and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Christopher Street Pier?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the east-southeast. The water is 59.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Christopher Street Pier?
The best time to visit Christopher Street Pier is from May to September: highs of 72 °F to 85 °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 Brooklyn Bridge (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).