Sea Cliff tides today
- Tide now -0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 1:51 am (7.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 7:00–8:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves 0.1 ft calm (rippled) · 2.5 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 50 °F from the SE, gusts 8 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:21 am–5:56 pm 10 h 35 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:28 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:10–3:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Sea Cliff there are high tides at 1:01 am (8.0 ft) and 1:17 pm (9.2 ft) and low tides at 7:07 am and 7:53 pm. Tide coefficient 86. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:51 am. The sun rises at 7:21 am and sets at 5:56 pm: 10 h 35 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:29 am to 3:29 am and from 2:01 pm to 4:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 50 °F.
Fishing in Sea Cliff today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:07 am
- Sunrise at 7:21 am
- Rising pressure (+0.14 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.1 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 86 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:50 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:07 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the 7:53 pm low tide and moonrise. Also good from 12:30 pm to 2:20 pm, with the 1:17 pm high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, summer flounder, longfin inshore squid and scup. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Beach day in Sea Cliff
Is it a beach day?
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.1 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 7:07 am: more sand
- Cloudy (82% cloud cover)
- Feels like 59 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.1 ft
0.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Offshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:07 am
Low tide at 7:07 am and 7:53 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:01 am and 1:17 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 Sea Cliff
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- Sea Cliff Beach 0.3 mi · NW
- Parking
- Mercadante Beach 0.6 mi · NW
- Parking
- Harry Tappen Beach 1.0 mi · SW
- Parking
- Beacon Hill Residences Beach 1.2 mi · SW
- Parking
- Bar Beach 1.4 mi · SW
- Parking
- Sands Point Village Beach 1.5 mi · W
- Parking
- Pratts Beach 2.6 mi · N
- Parking
- Pryibil Beach 3.6 mi · N
- 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 Sea Cliff
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Tides in Sea Cliff
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:01 am 8.0 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Low tide 7:07 am -0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:17 pm 9.2 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 7:53 pm -0.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 38 min to high tide at 1:51 am.
Tide coefficient 86 for the 1:01 am high tide and 85 for the 1:17 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 10.1 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 16 (9.5 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.5 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 25 to 28 (coefficient 86, 10.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 46, 4.7 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 | 7:21 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 1:01 am · 8.0 ft | Low tide 7:07 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 1:17 pm · 9.2 ft | Low tide 7:53 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 86 | 91% | Major periods 1:29 am · 2:01 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:22 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 7:58 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 2:09 pm · 9.0 ft | Low tide 8:44 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:33 am · 3:05 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:23 am · 5:53 pm | High tide 2:45 am · 7.7 ft | Low tide 8:54 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 3:04 pm · 8.5 ft | Low tide 9:43 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 3:38 am · 4:09 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:24 am · 5:52 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 9:59 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:07 pm · 8.0 ft | Low tide 10:53 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:40 am · 5:09 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:25 am · 4:51 pm | High tide 3:54 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 10:22 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 4:21 pm · 7.6 ft | Low tide 11:07 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:26 am · 4:49 pm | High tide 5:10 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 11:42 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:40 pm · 7.3 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:56 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:28 am · 4:48 pm | Low tide 12:13 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:20 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 12:50 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:52 pm · 7.3 ft | Coef. 66 | 30% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:43 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 Harry Tappen Marina station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from Sea Cliff. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Sea Cliff
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.3 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: 0.7 ft with a period of 2 s, from the northwest (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 9:13 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station KPTN6, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Sea Cliff today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:17 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 1:50 pm
- 0.2 ft swell at 2 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:01 am (12:30–1:40 am), low tide 7:07 am (6:40–7:40 am), high tide 1:17 pm (12:50–1:50 pm) and low tide 7:53 pm (7:20–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:20 pm to 2:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 7:20 am to 8:10 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell and light 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 3.3 mi
- Wreck 3.5 mi
- Wreck 3.8 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Wreck 4.3 mi
- Wreck 4.4 mi
- Matinecock Reef 4.3 mi
- Huntington/Oyster Bay 12 mi
- Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge 6.5 mi
- Big Blue Scuba 5.4 mi
- Big Blue Scuba Diving Center 6.1 mi
- Scuba Network 7.1 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 Sea Cliff
Now in Sea Cliff
- Low / high
- 42 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 54%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 9.8 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 66
- 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: −0.17 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 45° | 43° | 42° | 49° | 57° | 61° | 56° | 50° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 ESE | 3 NE | 4 NNE | 5 NE | 4 ENE | 4 NNE | 6 SSE | 4 SE |
| Gusts | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| Waves | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.1 ft | 0.1 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 50° 4 SE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 am 49° 4 SSE 0.1 ft
- 3:00 am 47° 3 SSW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 am 46° 2 S 0.1 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 2 SW 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 9 SW 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 11 SW 0.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 65° 11 SSW 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 42 / 62 °F | 7 mph E | 0.2 ft | 1:01 am · 1:17 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 66 °F | 13 mph SSW | 0.3 ft | 1:51 am · 2:09 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 67 °F | 18 mph WNW | 0.7 ft | 2:45 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 60 °F | 14 mph NNW | 0.1 ft | 3:44 am · 4:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 62 °F | 7 mph SW | 0.1 ft | 3:54 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 65 °F | 7 mph SW | 0.1 ft | 5:10 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 65 °F | 12 mph ENE | 0.4 ft | 6:20 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 64 °F | 13 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 7:21 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 63 °F | 21 mph E | 0.1 ft | 8:16 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 62 °F | 22 mph E | 0.1 ft | 9:03 am · 9:35 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 59 °F | 15 mph NNW | — | 9:45 am · 10:17 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 43 / 57 °F | 15 mph NNW | — | 10:22 am · 10:56 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 38 / 54 °F | 6 mph N | — | 10:57 am · 11:33 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 40 / 55 °F | 6 mph NNE | — | 11:30 am |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 44° / 66° 0.3 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 56° / 67° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 51° / 60° 0.1 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 50° / 62° 0.1 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 54° / 65° 0.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 56° / 65° 0.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 56° / 64° 0.3 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 (+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 9:13 pm (local time).
The sun in Sea Cliff
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:20 am
- Full dark 6:56 pm
- Civil dawn 6:52 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:38 pm (36° high)
- Daylight 10 h 35 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 92,354,864 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sea Cliff
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:29–3:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:01–4:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:01–11:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:58–7:58 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 Sea Cliff
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Creek Beach Fishing Pier 5.5 mi
- Port Washington North Village Pier 3.2 mi
- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.6 mi
- Manorahaven Park Boat Ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 5.9 mi
- Sea Cliff Yacht Club 0.3 mi
- Safe Harbor Glen Cove 0.5 mi
- Musketa Bait & Tackle 1.3 mi
- Duffy's Bait & Tackle 1.4 mi
- Oyster Bay Marine Area 6.4 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.25 mi from shore and 25 ft at 3.1 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 12 ft.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Sea Cliff) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 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. About 12 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- 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. 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
Sands Point Light 4.6 mi west
- Built
- 1806
Other lighthouses nearby: Execution Rocks Light (5.3 mi northwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Sea CliffTides nearby
- Glen Cove1.1 mi
- Glenwood Landing1.3 mi
- Greenvale2.8 mi
- Port Washington North3.0 mi
- Port Washington3.2 mi
- Roslyn3.4 mi
- Manorhaven3.7 mi
- Sands Point3.9 mi
- Lattingtown3.9 mi
- Roslyn Heights4.2 mi
Sea Cliff at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,025 people. Coordinates: 40.849° N, 73.645° W.
- It is 21 mi northeast of New York, the main place in New York. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in New York.
- The nearest tide station, Harry Tappen Marina, is 1.1 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Tappen Beach (1.0 mi), Bar Beach (1.5 mi), Pratts Beach (2.6 mi), East Beach (Nassau County) (3.6 mi).
Questions about Sea CliffQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sea Cliff?
Today in Sea Cliff there are high tides at 1:01 am (8.0 ft) and 1:17 pm (9.2 ft) and low tides at 7:07 am and 7:53 pm. Tide coefficient 86.
What time is sunset today in Sea Cliff?
At 5:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sea Cliff?
At 7:22 am. First light comes at 6:21 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 1:29–3:29 am, Minor 10:01–11:01 am, Major 2:01–4:01 pm, Minor 6:58–7:58 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sea Cliff?
Overcast, from 42 °F to 62 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sea Cliff?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.1 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the east-northeast.
When is the best time to visit Sea Cliff?
The best time to visit Sea Cliff is from June to September: highs of 75 °F to 83 °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 Harry Tappen Marina (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).