Shelter Island Heights tides today
- Tide now 1.8 ft ↓ falling · low 7:05 am (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:50–8:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Poor beach day · 3/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 59 °F smooth · 4.8 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 48 °F from the SSW, gusts 15 · clear
- Sun 7:17 am–5:49 pm 10 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:23 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:23 pm
- Best time to dive 12:30–1:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Shelter Island Heights there are high tides at 1:13 am (2.4 ft) and 1:26 pm (3.3 ft) and low tides at 7:05 am and 8:05 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:05 am. The sun rises at 7:17 am and sets at 5:49 pm: 10 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:23 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:28 am to 4:28 am and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph). Clear, 48 °F.
Fishing in Shelter Island Heights today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:05 am
- Sunrise at 7:17 am
- Falling pressure (−0.17 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:50 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:05 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 7:50 pm to 8:50 pm, with the 8:05 pm low tide, moonrise and falling pressure. Also good from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, with the 1:26 pm high tide and falling pressure.
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 Shelter Island Heights
Is it a beach day?
- Sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 7:05 am: more sand
- Feels like 62 °F: chilly for the beach
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 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 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:05 am
Low tide at 7:05 am and 8:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:13 am and 1:26 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 Shelter Island Heights
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- Crescent Beach 0.5 mi · SW
- Upper Beach 1.9 mi · E
- Menhaden Lane Beach 2.0 mi · NE
- Wade's Beach 2.6 mi · SE
- Parking
- Shell Beach 2.9 mi · S
- Lower Beach 2.9 mi · E
- Hashamomuck Beach 3.1 mi · W
- Long Beach 4.4 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 Shelter Island Heights
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Tides in Shelter Island Heights
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:13 am 2.4 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Next low tide 7:05 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:26 pm 3.3 ft · coef. 78
- ▼ Low tide 8:05 pm 0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 39 min to low tide at 7:05 am.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 1:13 am high tide and 78 for the 1:26 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 May 16 (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 8 to 10 (coefficient 85, 3.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (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, Thu 29 | 7:17 am · 5:49 pm | High tide 1:13 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 7:05 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:26 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 8:05 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 2:28 am · 3:00 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:18 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 2:07 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 8:02 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:22 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 9:01 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 3:32 am · 4:04 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:19 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 3:09 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 9:06 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:27 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:59 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:20 am · 4:45 pm | High tide 3:22 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 9:15 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:40 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 9:57 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:32 am · 4:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:22 am · 4:44 pm | High tide 4:33 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:24 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:54 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:53 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:23 am · 4:43 pm | High tide 5:36 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 11:29 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:02 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:48 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 70 | 30% | Major periods 6:14 am · 6:37 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:24 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 6:33 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 12:32 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:05 pm · 2.5 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 21% | Major periods 7:00 am · 7:22 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 Greenport station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from Shelter Island Heights. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Shelter Island Heights
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Offshore wind. The coast faces northeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the 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: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west-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 3:25 am (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 Shelter Island Heights today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:26 pm): little current from 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:13 am (12:40–1:50 am), low tide 7:05 am (6:40–7:30 am), high tide 1:26 pm (1:00–1:50 pm) and low tide 8:05 pm (7:40–8:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.2–60.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:17 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:23 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 6:50 am to 7:30 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current, though with low light.
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 2.9 mi
- Wreck 5.7 mi
- Wreck 5.9 mi
- Wreck 6.2 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Wreck 7.2 mi
- Wreck 7.9 mi
- Wreck 8.2 mi
- Wreck 9.5 mi
- Wreck 9.6 mi
- Wreck 9.9 mi
- Mattituck 11 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 Shelter Island Heights
Now in Shelter Island Heights
- Low / high
- 47 / 66 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 79%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 9.9 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 36
- 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: −0.05 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 | 47° | 48° | 49° | 58° | 64° | 65° | 58° | 57° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSE | 6 SSW | 6 SSW | 7 SW | 8 SW | 12 SW | 8 SSW | 9 SW |
| Gusts | 9 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.2 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 |
- 3:00 am 48° 6 SSW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 49° 6 SSW 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 58° 7 SW 0.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 64° 8 SW 0.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 65° 12 SW 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 58° 8 SSW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 57° 9 SW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 57° 9 SW 1.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 47 / 66 °F | 12 mph SW | 1.5 ft | 1:13 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 66 °F | 11 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 2:07 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 47 / 58 °F | 10 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 3:09 am · 3:27 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 46 / 60 °F | 5 mph WSW | 0.9 ft | 3:22 am · 3:40 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 63 °F | 7 mph WSW | 0.7 ft | 4:33 am · 4:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 54 / 62 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 5:36 am · 6:02 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 63 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | 6:33 am · 7:05 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 55 / 64 °F | 11 mph ESE | 0.8 ft | 7:25 am · 8:00 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 53 / 62 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 8:10 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 59 °F | 10 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | 8:52 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 48 / 58 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.4 ft | 9:31 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 44 / 53 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 10:10 am · 11:00 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 53 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 10:48 am · 11:41 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 52 / 60 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.1 ft | 11:27 am |
- Fri 30 Overcast 50° / 66° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 47° / 58° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 46° / 60° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 52° / 63° 0.7 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 54° / 62° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 54° / 63° 1.3 ft
- Thu 5 Clear sky 55° / 64° 0.8 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 (+6.2 °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 3:25 am (local time).
The sun in Shelter Island Heights
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:16 am
- Full dark 6:49 pm
- Civil dawn 6:49 am
- Civil dusk 6:17 pm
- Solar noon 12:33 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 32 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:10 pm
- Full dark 6:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,698 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Shelter Island Heights
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:28–4:28 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:00–5:00 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:07 am–12:07 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:53–8:53 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 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 Shelter Island Heights
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 1.5 mi
- Jetty 5.7 mi
- Jetty 6.3 mi
- Jetty 6.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Shelter Island Yacht Club 0.2 mi
- Marina 0.8 mi
- Greenport Marina 1.2 mi
- Wego Fishing Bait and Tackle 2.1 mi
- Fuel dock 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 900 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Shelter Island Heights) out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 33 ft deep0.65 mi
- 66 ft deep0.75 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 900 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.65 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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) 2 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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
Orient Long Beach Bar Light 3.1 mi northeast
- Light
- A white flash every 4 s · Fl W 4s
- Range
- 8 nautical miles (9.2 mi)
- Light height
- 62 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 66 ft
- Built
- 1871
Other lighthouses nearby: Horton Point Light (4.7 mi west), Cedar Island Light (5.8 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Shelter Island HeightsTides nearby
- Greenport1.4 mi
- Shelter Island1.4 mi
- Greenport West1.5 mi
- East Marion3.1 mi
- Southold3.9 mi
- Orient4.7 mi
- North Haven5.4 mi
- Peconic6.1 mi
- Noyack6.2 mi
- Sag Harbor6.8 mi
Shelter Island Heights at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,048 people. Coordinates: 41.084° N, 72.356° W.
- It is 90 mi east of New York, the main place in New York. The sun rises 6 min earlier and sets 7 min earlier than in New York.
- The nearest tide station, Greenport, is 1.2 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Dering Harbor Marina (0.4 mi), Crescent Beach (Suffolk County) (0.5 mi), Mitchell Park & Marina (1.2 mi), Greenport Basin (1.2 mi).
Questions about Shelter Island HeightsQuestions
What time is high tide today in Shelter Island Heights?
Today in Shelter Island Heights there are high tides at 1:13 am (2.4 ft) and 1:26 pm (3.3 ft) and low tides at 7:05 am and 8:05 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Shelter Island Heights?
At 5:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:17 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Shelter Island Heights?
At 7:18 am. First light comes at 6:17 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 2:28–4:28 am, Minor 11:07 am–12:07 pm, Major 3:00–5:00 pm, Minor 7:53–8:53 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Shelter Island Heights?
Mainly clear, from 47 °F to 66 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (6 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Shelter Island Heights?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the southeast. The water is 59.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Shelter Island Heights?
The best time to visit Shelter Island Heights is from June to September: highs of 74 °F to 82 °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 Greenport (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).