Laurel tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↓ falling · low 9:00 pm (-0.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–4:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 60 °F calm (rippled) · 5.8 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 50 °F from the S, gusts 8 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:16 am–5:51 pm 10 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:23 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:00–3:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Laurel there are high tides at 1:54 am (2.7 ft) and 2:07 pm (3.7 ft) and low tides at 8:03 am and 9:00 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:00 pm. The sun rises at 7:16 am and sets at 5:51 pm: 10 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:25 am to 3:25 am and from 1:56 pm to 3:56 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the south (3 mph). Mainly clear, 50 °F.
Fishing in Laurel today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:07 pm, coefficient 82
- Major period 1:56–3:56 pm
- Steady pressure (30.42 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.5 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, 2:00 pm to 3:10 pm, combines the 2:07 pm high tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with the 8:03 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 1:20 am to 2:50 am, with the 1:54 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, summer flounder, scup and longfin inshore squid. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and scup. What you can catch
Beach day in Laurel
Is it a beach day?
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 8:03 am: more sand
- Cloudy (87% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (9 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. 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 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:00 pm
Low tide at 8:03 am and 9:00 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:54 am and 2:07 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 Laurel
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- Veteran's Memorial Beach 1.7 mi · E
- Parking
- South Jamesport Park 2.0 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Iron Pier Beach 3.1 mi · NW
- Parking
- Fisherman Beach 6.0 mi · NE
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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Webcams near Laurel
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Tides in Laurel
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:54 am 2.7 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 8:03 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:07 pm 3.7 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Next low tide 9:00 pm -0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 10 min to low tide at 9:00 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 1:54 am high tide and 82 for the 2:07 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.9 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 May 17 (3.8 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (-0.3 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 29 (coefficient 83, 3.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 50, 2.3 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 | 7:16 am · 5:51 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 8:03 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:07 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 9:00 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 1:25 am · 1:56 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:18 am · 5:50 pm | High tide 2:45 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 8:54 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:00 pm · 3.6 ft | Low tide 9:51 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:29 am · 3:01 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:19 am · 5:48 pm | High tide 3:40 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:53 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:57 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 10:46 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:05 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:20 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 4:38 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:57 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:56 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 11:43 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 74 | 63% | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:21 am · 4:46 pm | High tide 4:39 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:59 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 11:42 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 70 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:22 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 5:42 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 12:11 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:05 pm · 2.9 ft | — | Coef. 68 | 41% | Major periods 5:26 am · 5:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:23 am · 4:44 pm | Low tide 12:39 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:45 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 1:14 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:11 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:38 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 Jamesport station (NOAA), 2.6 mi from Laurel. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Laurel
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the 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.
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 7:49 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44069, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Laurel today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:07 pm): little current from 1:50 pm to 2:30 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:54 am (1:30–2:20 am), low tide 8:03 am (7:30–8:30 am), high tide 2:07 pm (1:50–2:30 pm) and low tide 9:00 pm (8:40–9:20 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: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:19 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:10 pm to 3:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:20 am to 8:40 am, 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 10.0 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Mattituck 6.0 mi
- Hampton Dive Center 6.0 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 Laurel
Now in Laurel
- Low / high
- 43 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 48%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 32
- 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 (−0.01 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 45° | 44° | 43° | 49° | 56° | 58° | 53° | 48° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 E | 4 NE | 6 NE | 9 NE | 5 E | 6 SE | 4 S | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 3 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 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 |
- 9:00 pm 48° 5 SSW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 47° 6 SSW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 45° 5 SW 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 43° 5 WSW 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 3 WSW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 9 SW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 10 SW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 9 SW 0.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 43 / 58 °F | 9 mph E | 0.7 ft | 1:54 am · 2:07 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 43 / 65 °F | 11 mph SW | 0.9 ft | 2:45 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 67 °F | 12 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 3:40 am · 3:57 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 58 °F | 12 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 4:38 am · 4:56 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 60 °F | 5 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 4:39 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 49 / 64 °F | 6 mph WSW | 0.6 ft | 5:42 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 64 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 6:45 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 63 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | 7:44 am · 8:15 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 53 / 64 °F | 12 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 8:38 am · 9:12 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 63 °F | 14 mph SW | 2.2 ft | 9:26 am · 10:02 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 48 / 60 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.1 ft | 10:09 am · 10:46 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 46 / 57 °F | 13 mph NW | 2.6 ft | 10:49 am · 11:26 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 46 / 52 °F | 11 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 11:27 am | |
| Tue 10 | 48 / 53 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 12:05 am · 12:05 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 43° / 65° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 67° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 44° / 58° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 43° / 60° 0.7 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 49° / 64° 0.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 51° / 64° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 51° / 63° 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, cooler than normal for late October (−2.0 °F; normal high: 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 7:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Laurel
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:16 am
- Full dark 6:52 pm
- Civil dawn 6:48 am
- Civil dusk 6:19 pm
- Solar noon 12:34 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 35 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:12 pm
- Full dark 6:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,938 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Laurel
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:25–3:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:56–3:56 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:57–10:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:53–7:53 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 Laurel
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pier Avenue 3.1 mi
- Trustee Pier West Neck Road 7.3 mi
- Jetty 3.1 mi
- Laurel Lake Waterway Access 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
- Mattituck Yacht Club 1.4 mi
- Marina 1.9 mi
- Great Peconic Bay Marina 2.4 mi
- Warren's Tackle Center 3.7 mi
- East End Bait & Tackle 6.6 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.
Tides near LaurelTides nearby
- Jamesport1.7 mi
- Mattituck2.1 mi
- Northville3.0 mi
- Aquebogue3.8 mi
- New Suffolk4.7 mi
- Cutchogue4.9 mi
- Flanders5.4 mi
- Riverside6.3 mi
- Riverhead6.4 mi
- Hampton Bays7.3 mi
Laurel at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,394 people. Coordinates: 40.970° N, 72.562° W.
- It is 78 mi east of New York, the main place in New York. The sun rises 5 min earlier and sets 6 min earlier than in New York.
- The nearest tide station, South Jamesport, is 2.6 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about LaurelQuestions
What time is high tide today in Laurel?
Today in Laurel there are high tides at 1:54 am (2.7 ft) and 2:07 pm (3.7 ft) and low tides at 8:03 am and 9:00 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Laurel?
At 5:51 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:19 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Laurel?
At 7:18 am. First light comes at 6:17 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 1:25–3:25 am, Minor 9:57–10:57 am, Major 1:56–3:56 pm, Minor 6:53–7:53 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Laurel?
Overcast, from 43 °F to 58 °F, with a light air from the south (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Laurel?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 5.8 s from the southeast. The water is 59.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Laurel?
The best time to visit Laurel is from June to September: highs of 75 °F to 83 °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 Jamesport (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).