Westerly tides today
- Tide now 0.6 ft ↑ rising · high 11:25 pm (2.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 10:50 am–12:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 60 °F smooth · 7.4 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 48 °F from the WSW, gusts 7 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:14 am–5:47 pm 10 h 33 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:18 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:18 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:10 am–1:10 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Westerly there are high tides at 10:56 am (3.7 ft) and 11:25 pm (2.6 ft) and low tides at 5:18 am and 6:15 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:25 pm. The sun rises at 7:14 am and sets at 5:47 pm: 10 h 33 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:18 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:22 am to 3:22 am and from 1:53 pm to 3:53 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.3 ft waves. There's a light air from the west-southwest (3 mph). Mainly clear, 48 °F.
Fishing in Westerly today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:15 pm
- Sunset at 5:47 pm, golden hour from 5:09 pm
- Steady pressure (30.42 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- 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, 5:20 pm to 6:20 pm, combines the 6:15 pm low tide and sunset. Also worth a try from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:56 am high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure.
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 Westerly
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Onshore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
- Water at 60 °F (cold)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 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 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:18 am
Low tide at 5:18 am and 6:15 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:56 am and 11:25 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 Westerly
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- Misquamicut State Beach 4.0 mi · S
- Parking
- Misquamicut Fire District Beach 4.0 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Westerly Town Beach 4.4 mi · SE
- Seaside Beach Club Beach 4.6 mi · SE
- Parking
- Dunes Park Beach 4.7 mi · SE
- Parking
- Fenway Beach 4.8 mi · SE
- Parking
- Watch Hill Beach Association Beach 5.3 mi · SW
- Parking
- DuBois Beach 5.3 mi · SW
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Rhode Island (Rhode Island 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 Westerly
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Tides in Westerly
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:18 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:56 am 3.7 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 6:15 pm -0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:25 pm 2.6 ft · coef. 85
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 44 min to high tide at 11:25 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 10:56 am high tide and 85 for the 11:25 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.7 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 (3.9 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, 3.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 44, 2.0 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 | 7:14 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 5:18 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:56 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 6:15 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:25 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 1:22 am · 1:53 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:15 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 6:10 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:50 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 7:11 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:58 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:17 am · 5:45 pm | High tide 12:22 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 7:11 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 12:51 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 8:11 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:30 am · 4:02 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:18 am · 5:44 pm | High tide 1:25 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 8:17 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:55 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 9:11 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:32 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:19 am · 4:42 pm | High tide 1:31 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 8:24 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:00 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 9:11 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:30 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:20 am · 4:41 pm | High tide 2:41 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:33 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:09 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 10:10 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:23 am · 5:48 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:21 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 3:52 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:40 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:14 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 11:05 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:12 am · 6:35 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 Westerly station (NOAA), 0.4 mi from Westerly. 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 Westerly
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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: 2.2 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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.4 °F).
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 7:41 pm (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).
Diving in Westerly today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.4 ft swell at 7 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:18 am (4:50–5:33 am), high tide 10:56 am (10:30–11:30 am), low tide 6:15 pm (6:00–6:30 pm) and high tide 11:25 pm (11:00 pm–12:00 am)
- 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 6:16 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:18 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 12:10 pm, combines 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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- Wreck 5.6 mi
- Wreck 6.0 mi
- Wreck 6.2 mi
- Wreck 6.6 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 8.1 mi
- Wreck 8.2 mi
- Wreck 8.4 mi
- Wreck 8.4 mi
- Wreck 9.2 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 Westerly
Now in Westerly
- Low / high
- 36 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 34%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 37 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 30
- 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 (−0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.27 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 38° | 37° | 36° | 43° | 57° | 57° | 52° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NNE | 5 NNE | 3 N | 3 N | 3 SE | 6 S | 3 S | 3 WSW |
| Gusts | 6 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 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 46° 3 WSW 1.3 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 1 N 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 2 WNW 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 5 WSW 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 2 SW 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 62° 11 SW 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 66° 10 SW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 61° 8 SW 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 36 / 58 °F | 6 mph WNW | 1.8 ft | 10:56 am · 11:25 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 66 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.8 ft | 11:50 am | |
| Fri 30 | 45 / 69 °F | 11 mph WNW | 2.2 ft | 12:22 am · 12:51 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 36 / 59 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.7 ft | 1:25 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 33 / 61 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 1:31 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 65 °F | 7 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 2:41 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 46 / 65 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 3:52 am · 4:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 64 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 4:54 am · 5:11 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 64 °F | 11 mph E | 2.4 ft | 5:44 am · 6:00 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 64 °F | 14 mph SSW | 4.7 ft | 6:29 am · 6:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 45 / 61 °F | 9 mph NW | 5.0 ft | 7:11 am · 7:30 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 39 / 58 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 7:51 am · 8:13 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 34 / 59 °F | 7 mph NNW | 2.0 ft | 8:31 am · 8:56 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 55 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 9:12 am · 9:39 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 42° / 66° 1.8 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 45° / 69° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 36° / 59° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 33° / 61° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 43° / 65° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 46° / 65° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 64° 2.6 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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (59 °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 7:41 pm (local time).
The sun in Westerly
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:13 am
- Full dark 6:48 pm
- Civil dawn 6:46 am
- Civil dusk 6:16 pm
- Solar noon 12:31 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 33 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:09 pm
- Full dark 6:48 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,987 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Westerly
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:22–3:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:53–3:53 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:55–10:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:48–7:48 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 Westerly
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 5.0 mi
- Jetty 5.3 mi
- East Breakwater 5.7 mi
- Stonington Breakwater 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Barn Island Boat Ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Westerly Yacht Club 2.1 mi
- Grays Boat Yard 2.9 mi
- Watch Hill Outfitters 0.4 mi
- Weekapaug Bait and Tackle 4.6 mi
- Fuel dock 9.3 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: 3 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (1.5 mi from Westerly) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.35 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.35 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.35 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.35 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.35 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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 0.35 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.35 mi out.
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
Stonington Harbor Light 5.3 mi southwest
- Light
- A green flash every 5 s · Fl G 5s
- Range
- 13 nautical miles (15 mi)
- Light height
- 62 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 36 ft
- Built
- 1823
Other lighthouses nearby: Watch Hill Light (5.3 mi south).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near WesterlyTides nearby
- Pawcatuck0.3 mi
- Misquamicut3.9 mi
- Watch Hill4.6 mi
- Weekapaug4.9 mi
- Stonington5.0 mi
- Quonochontaug6.8 mi
- Old Mystic7.0 mi
- Mystic7.4 mi
- Noank9.1 mi
- Charlestown9.6 mi
Westerly at a glance
- Town or city of about 17,936 people. Coordinates: 41.378° N, 71.827° W.
- It is 38 mi southwest of Providence, the main place in Rhode Island. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Providence.
- The nearest tide station, Westerly, is 0.4 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Misquamicut State Beach (3.9 mi), Misquamicut Fire District Beach (4.0 mi), Atlantic Beach (4.2 mi), Westerly Town Beach (4.5 mi).
Questions about WesterlyQuestions
What time is high tide today in Westerly?
Today in Westerly there are high tides at 10:56 am (3.7 ft) and 11:25 pm (2.6 ft) and low tides at 5:18 am and 6:15 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Westerly?
At 5:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:16 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Westerly?
At 7:15 am. First light comes at 6:14 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 1:22–3:22 am, Minor 9:55–10:55 am, Major 1:53–3:53 pm, Minor 6:48–7:48 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Westerly?
Overcast, from 36 °F to 58 °F, with a light air from the west-southwest (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Westerly?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the southeast. The water is 59.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Westerly?
The best time to visit Westerly is from June to September: highs of 74 °F to 81 °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 Westerly (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).