Fishers Island tides today
- Tide now 2.1 ft ↓ falling · low 6:11 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:20 am–12:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 60 °F smooth · 6.6 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 14 mph · 57 °F from the SSW, gusts 14 · clear
- Surf today Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 11:00 am–3:00 pm
- Sun 7:16 am–5:47 pm 10 h 31 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:21 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:21 pm
Today in Fishers Island there is high tide at 12:22 pm (3.2 ft) and low tides at 6:11 am and 7:16 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:11 am. The sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 5:47 pm: 10 h 31 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:21 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:26 am to 4:26 am and from 2:59 pm to 4:59 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the south-southwest (14 mph). Clear, 57 °F.
Fishing in Fishers Island today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 12:22 pm, coefficient 82
- Minor period 11:06 am–12:06 pm (moonset)
- Falling pressure (−0.23 inHg in 24 h), moderate offshore wind (14 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:20 am to 12:10 pm, combines the 12:22 pm high tide, moonset and falling pressure, though with moderate wind. Also good from 12:00 am to 12:50 am, with the 11:54 pm high tide and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 5:10 am to 7:10 am, with the 6:11 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: scup, longfin inshore squid, summer flounder and winter flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: scup and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Fishers Island
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 58 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph)
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 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 16 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:11 am
Low tide at 6:11 am and 7:16 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:22 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 Fishers Island
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- Stony Beach 0.6 mi · N
- Isabella Beach 2.0 mi · E
- Chocomount Beach 3.7 mi · E
- Groton Long Point Main Beach 4.0 mi · N
- Parking
- Bushy Point Beach 4.4 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Shennecossett Beach 4.9 mi · NW
- Eastern Point Beach 5.0 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Parking
- Ocean Beach 5.1 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Fishers Island
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Tides in Fishers Island
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 6:11 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:22 pm 3.2 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 7:16 pm 0.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 15 min to low tide at 6:11 am.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 12:22 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.2 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 14 (3.5 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-0.6 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 89, 3.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 42, 1.8 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 | 7:16 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 6:11 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:22 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 7:16 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:26 am · 2:59 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:17 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 12:55 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 7:14 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:23 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:31 am · 4:02 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:18 am · 5:45 pm | High tide 1:57 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 8:18 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:23 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:13 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:19 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 2:01 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 8:24 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:26 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 9:12 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 69 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:31 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:21 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 3:12 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 9:34 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:35 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:22 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 4:22 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 10:41 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:40 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 11:04 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:36 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:23 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 5:18 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:43 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:33 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 11:54 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 72 | 21% | Major periods 6:59 am · 7:21 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
Fishers Island has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Silver Eel Pond (NOAA), 0.0 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Fishers Island
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.0 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: 2.0 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 12:56 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station NLHC3, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Fishers Island today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (low tide at 7:16 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:47 am · sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 5:47 pm · last light 6:16 pm
- Tide: low 6:11 am (0.3 ft), high 12:22 pm (3.2 ft) and low 7:16 pm (-0.0 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 59.5 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Fishers Island today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (12:22 pm): little current from 11:50 am to 12:50 pm
- 0.7 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.3 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 11:54 pm (11:20 pm–12:20 am), low tide 6:11 am (5:50–6:30 am), high tide 12:22 pm (11:50 am–12:50 pm) and low tide 7:16 pm (7:00–7:31 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 59.5 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:16 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:21 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:50 am to 1:20 pm, combines 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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- Wreck 2.0 mi
- Wreck 2.1 mi
- Wreck 2.1 mi
- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Wreck 3.1 mi
- Wreck 3.7 mi
- Wreck 4.3 mi
- Wreck 5.1 mi
- Ocean Beach 5.1 mi
- Seaview Scuba 12 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 Fishers Island
Now in Fishers Island
- Low / high
- 57 / 61 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 50 °F
- Visibility
- 13 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 (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.10 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 | 57° | 58° | 58° | 59° | 59° | 60° | 60° | 60° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 SSW | 14 SSW | 14 SW | 15 SW | 14 WSW | 9 WSW | 17 SW | 14 SW |
| Gusts | 12 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 19 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.5 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 57° 12 SSW 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 14 SSW 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 14 SW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 59° 15 SW 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 59° 14 WSW 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 60° 9 WSW 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 17 SW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 60° 14 SW 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 57 / 61 °F | 17 mph SW | 1.7 ft | 12:22 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 64 °F | 17 mph W | 2.0 ft | 12:55 am · 1:23 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 48 / 57 °F | 14 mph NNW | 1.3 ft | 1:57 am · 2:23 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 59 °F | 9 mph W | 1.0 ft | 2:01 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 62 °F | 10 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 3:12 am · 3:35 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 61 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 4:22 am · 4:40 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 62 °F | 15 mph ESE | 1.6 ft | 5:18 am · 5:33 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 63 °F | 16 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 6:04 am · 6:21 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 61 °F | 15 mph ESE | 3.5 ft | 6:47 am · 7:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 58 °F | 14 mph NNW | 4.3 ft | 7:29 am · 7:49 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 38 / 56 °F | 13 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | 8:09 am · 8:32 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 59 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 8:48 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 35 / 57 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 9:28 am · 9:56 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 43 / 61 °F | 8 mph SE | 2.1 ft | 10:10 am · 10:43 pm |
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 54° / 64° 2.0 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 48° / 57° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 46° / 59° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 53° / 62° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 55° / 61° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 56° / 62° 1.6 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 57° / 63° 2.2 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, normal highs for late October (60 °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 Fishers Island
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:15 am
- Full dark 6:48 pm
- Civil dawn 6:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:16 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 31 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:08 pm
- Full dark 6:48 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,720 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fishers Island
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:26–4:26 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:59–4:59 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:06 am–12:06 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:51–8:51 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 Fishers Island
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pier 4 6.9 mi
- Pier 7 6.9 mi
- Jetty 0.2 mi
- Jetty 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.1 mi
- Atlantic Avenue 4.1 mi
- Bayberry Lane Boat Launch 4.7 mi
- Palmer's Cove Marina 4.7 mi
- Shennecossett Yacht Club 4.7 mi
- Wild Bill's Action Sports & Sarah J Charters 5.0 mi
- A.W. Marina 6.6 mi
- Fuel dock 4.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,050 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.4 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Fishers Island) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,050 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.6 mi
- 164 ft deep1.4 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,050 ft): 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.6 mi from shore.
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
Race Rock Light 1.3 mi southwest
- Light
- A red flash every 10 s · Fl R 10s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 66 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1878
Other lighthouses nearby: North Dumpling Light (2.3 mi north), New London Ledge Light (4.3 mi northwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Fishers IslandTides nearby
- Groton Long Point4.2 mi
- Noank5.4 mi
- Poquonock Bridge6.2 mi
- Long Hill6.9 mi
- Groton7.0 mi
- Mystic7.5 mi
- New London7.8 mi
- Stonington8.5 mi
- Niantic9.8 mi
- Old Mystic10.0 mi
Fishers Island at a glance
- Town or city of about 236 people. Coordinates: 41.256° N, 72.030° W.
- It is 110 mi east of New York, the main place in New York. The sun rises 7 min earlier and sets 9 min earlier than in New York.
- The nearest tide station, Silver Eel Pond, is 0.0 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Isabella Beach (2.0 mi), Chocomount Beach (3.7 mi), Groton Long Point South Beach (3.8 mi), Groton Long Point Main Beach (4.0 mi).
Questions about Fishers IslandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Fishers Island?
Today in Fishers Island there is high tide at 12:22 pm (3.2 ft) and low tides at 6:11 am and 7:16 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Fishers Island?
At 5:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fishers Island?
At 7:17 am. First light comes at 6:16 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 2:26–4:26 am, Minor 11:06 am–12:06 pm, Major 2:59–4:59 pm, Minor 7:51–8:51 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Fishers Island?
Clear sky, from 57 °F to 61 °F, with a moderate breeze from the south-southwest (14 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Fishers Island?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 6.6 s from the southeast. The water is 59.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Fishers Island?
The best time to visit Fishers Island is from June to September: highs of 73 °F to 80 °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 Silver Eel Pond (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).