Northwest Harbor tides today
- Tide now 1.9 ft ↑ rising · high 12:25 am (2.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:20 pm–12:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.9 ft · 60 °F slight · 7.6 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 48 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:15 am–5:50 pm 10 h 34 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:21 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:21 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:30 am–1:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Northwest Harbor there is high tide at 11:56 am (3.4 ft) and low tides at 5:34 am and 6:31 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:25 am. The sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 5:50 pm: 10 h 34 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:21 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:23 am to 3:23 am and from 1:55 pm to 3:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph). Mainly clear, 48 °F.
Fishing in Northwest Harbor today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:31 pm
- Sunset at 5:50 pm, golden hour from 5:11 pm
- Steady pressure (30.42 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- 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, 5:30 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 6:31 pm low tide, sunset and some swell. Also good from 11:20 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:25 am high tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, scup, longfin inshore squid and summer flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: scup and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Northwest Harbor
Is it a beach day?
- Offshore breeze (5 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.5 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Cloudy (81% cloud cover)
- Feels like 55 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.5 ft
2.5 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 5 mph
Offshore breeze (5 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:34 am
Low tide at 5:34 am and 6:31 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:56 am.
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 Northwest Harbor
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- Sammys Beach 2.0 mi · NE
- Maidstone Park Beach 2.9 mi · NE
- Havens Beach 3.2 mi · W
- Parking
- Gibsons Beach 3.6 mi · NW
- East Hampton Beach 4.8 mi · S
- Parking
- Short Beach 5.0 mi · W
- Foster Memorial Bathing Beach 5.4 mi · W
- Parking
- Amagansett Beach 5.7 mi · SE
- 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 Northwest Harbor
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Tides in Northwest Harbor
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:34 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:56 am 3.4 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 6:31 pm -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 14 min to high tide at 12:25 am.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 11:56 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.5 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 (3.6 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 27 (coefficient 90, 3.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 44, 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, Wed 28 | 7:15 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 5:34 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:56 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 6:31 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 1:23 am · 1:55 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:16 am · 5:48 pm | High tide 12:25 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 6:26 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:50 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 7:27 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:27 am · 3:00 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:17 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 1:22 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 7:27 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 8:27 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:32 am · 4:03 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:19 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 2:25 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 8:33 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:55 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:34 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:20 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 2:31 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 8:40 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:00 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:32 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:21 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 3:41 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 9:49 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:09 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:26 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:22 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 4:52 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:56 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:14 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:21 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:14 am · 6:37 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 Threemile Harbor Entrance station (NOAA), 2.4 mi from Northwest Harbor. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the New London reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Northwest Harbor
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.0 ft
- Significant1.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.9 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 north 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 Wednesday 28: 2.6 ft with a period of 9 s, from the east-southeast (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 10:10 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station MTKN6, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Northwest Harbor today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:56 am): little current from 11:20 am to 12:20 pm
- 2.3 ft swell at 7 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:34 am (5:10–5:50 am), high tide 11:56 am (11:20 am–12:20 pm), low tide 6:31 pm (6:16–6:50 pm) and high tide 12:25 am (11:40 pm–1:00 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.4 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:18 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:21 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, 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
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 Northwest Harbor
Now in Northwest Harbor
- Low / high
- 41 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 31%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- 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: −0.18 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 43° | 43° | 41° | 49° | 56° | 58° | 52° | 49° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 SSE | 3 N | 4 NE | 5 NE | 3 ENE | 5 S | 2 SSE | 6 S |
| Gusts | 4 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.9 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 48° 6 SSW 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 48° 6 SSW 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 47° 6 SW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 55° 4 SW 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 9 SW 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 11 SW 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 59° 7 SW 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 55° 6 SW 2.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 41 / 58 °F | 6 mph SE | 2.6 ft | 11:56 am | |
| Thu 29 | 46 / 64 °F | 11 mph SW | 2.2 ft | 12:25 am · 12:50 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 48 / 67 °F | 10 mph WNW | 2.5 ft | 1:22 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 44 / 56 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | 2:25 am · 2:55 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 43 / 59 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.5 ft | 2:31 am · 3:00 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 50 / 63 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.6 ft | 3:41 am · 4:09 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 51 / 64 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 4:52 am · 5:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 51 / 63 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 5:54 am · 6:11 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 52 / 64 °F | 11 mph ESE | 4.5 ft | 6:44 am · 7:00 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 63 °F | 13 mph E | 4.4 ft | 7:29 am · 7:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 47 / 59 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | 8:11 am · 8:30 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 45 / 57 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | 8:51 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 44 / 53 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 9:31 am · 9:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 53 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 10:12 am · 10:39 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 46° / 64° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 48° / 67° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 44° / 56° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 43° / 59° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 50° / 63° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 51° / 64° 1.7 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 51° / 63° 3.1 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 10:10 pm (local time).
The sun in Northwest Harbor
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:15 am
- Full dark 6:50 pm
- Civil dawn 6:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:18 pm
- Solar noon 12:33 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 34 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:11 pm
- Full dark 6:50 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,961 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Northwest Harbor
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:23–3:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:55–3:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:55–10:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:51–7:51 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 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 Northwest Harbor
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.4 mi
- Jetty 3.6 mi
- Jetty 3.7 mi
- Jetty 4.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Three Mile Harbor Marina 2.1 mi
- Gardiner’s Bay 2.1 mi
- Marina 2.1 mi
- Marina 2.3 mi
- Fuel dock 7.0 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.4 mi from shore and 27 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (2.5 mi from Northwest Harbor) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 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 0.4 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
Cedar Island Light 3.0 mi northwest
- Light
- A green flash every 4 s · Fl G 4s
- Built
- 1839
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Northwest HarborTides nearby
- Springs3.3 mi
- East Hampton3.7 mi
- Sag Harbor3.8 mi
- Amagansett4.7 mi
- North Haven4.8 mi
- Wainscott5.2 mi
- Noyack6.3 mi
- Sagaponack6.5 mi
- Shelter Island7.3 mi
- Napeague8.0 mi
Northwest Harbor at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,317 people. Coordinates: 41.010° N, 72.221° W.
- It is 95 mi east of New York, the main place in New York. The sun rises 7 min earlier and sets 8 min earlier than in New York.
- The nearest tide station, Threemile Harbor Entrance, is 2.4 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Sammys Beach (2.0 mi), Halsey's Marina (2.0 mi), East Hampton Marina (2.1 mi), Three Mile Harbor Boat Yard (2.1 mi).
Questions about Northwest HarborQuestions
What time is high tide today in Northwest Harbor?
Today in Northwest Harbor there is high tide at 11:56 am (3.4 ft) and low tides at 5:34 am and 6:31 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Northwest Harbor?
At 5:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Northwest Harbor?
At 7:16 am. First light comes at 6:16 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 1:23–3:23 am, Minor 9:55–10:55 am, Major 1:55–3:55 pm, Minor 6:51–7:51 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Northwest Harbor?
Overcast, from 41 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Northwest Harbor?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.9 ft waves with a period of 7.6 s from the southeast. The water is 60.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Northwest Harbor?
The best time to visit Northwest Harbor is from June to September: highs of 74 °F to 81 °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 Threemile Harbor Entrance (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).