Tangier tides today
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↓ falling · low 8:54 pm (0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–4:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 62 °F smooth · 2.0 s from the east
- Wind · air 10 mph · 62 °F from the ESE, gusts 16 · overcast
- Sun 7:25 am–6:10 pm 10 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:49 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:40–4:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Tangier there are high tides at 1:54 am (1.8 ft) and 2:23 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 7:59 am and 8:54 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:54 pm. The sun rises at 7:25 am and sets at 6:10 pm: 10 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:39 am to 3:39 am and from 2:11 pm to 4:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Tangier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:23 pm, coefficient 87
- Major period 2:11–4:11 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 3:20 pm, combines the 2:23 pm high tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 2:50 am, with the 1:54 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, with the 7:59 am low tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, spot, striped bass and Atlantic croaker. October is one of the months when these are seen most: weakfish and scup. What you can catch
Beach day in Tangier
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 7:59 am: more sand
- Feels like 62 °F: chilly for the beach
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 8:54 pm
Low tide at 7:59 am and 8:54 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:54 am and 2:23 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 Tangier
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Tangier.
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Tides in Tangier
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:54 am 1.8 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 7:59 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:23 pm 2.3 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 8:54 pm 0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 6 min to low tide at 8:54 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 1:54 am high tide and 87 for the 2:23 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.3 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 October 27 (2.3 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.6 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 89, 2.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 41, 0.9 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 | 7:25 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 7:59 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 2:23 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 8:54 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:11 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:26 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 2:43 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 8:48 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 3:15 pm · 2.3 ft | Low tide 9:48 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:43 am · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:27 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 3:37 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 9:43 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:12 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 10:49 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:28 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 4:35 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:47 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:11 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 11:53 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 4:37 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 10:57 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:13 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 11:57 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:31 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 5:45 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 12:11 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:22 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:32 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 12:59 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:02 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 1:24 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:34 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:52 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
Tangier has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Watts Island (NOAA), 5.5 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Tangier
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.0 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 Saturday 31: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (smooth).
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 7:48 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44058, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Tangier today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.2 ft sets): flat
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 2:23 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:58 am · sunrise 7:25 am · sunset 6:10 pm · last light 6:37 pm
- Tide: high 1:54 am (1.8 ft), low 7:59 am (0.0 ft), high 2:23 pm (2.3 ft) and low 8:54 pm (0.1 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 62.1 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Tangier today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (2:23 pm): little current from 1:50 pm to 3:10 pm
- 0.4 ft swell at 2 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:54 am (1:10–2:40 am), low tide 7:59 am (7:20–8:30 am), high tide 2:23 pm (1:50–3:10 pm) and low tide 8:54 pm (8:10–9:40 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 62.1 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 3:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:30 am to 8:30 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- San Marcos Wreck 8.8 mi
- Wreck 4.4 mi
- Wreck 7.0 mi
- Wreck 7.5 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 8.0 mi
- Wreck 8.9 mi
- Tangier Sound 7.0 mi
- Anglers Reef 8.6 mi
- Northern Neck Reef 9.1 mi
- Jane’s Island 9.5 mi
- Nandua-Pungoteague Reef 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 Tangier
Now in Tangier
- Low / high
- 58 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 57 °F
- Visibility
- 10.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 39
- 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: −0.16 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 | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 60° | 59° | 60° | 59° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 ENE | 11 ENE | 15 ENE | 12 NE | 10 ENE | 8 NNW | 6 E | 11 E |
| Gusts | 14 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 16 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.5 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 62° 11 E 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 61° 10 E 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 10 E 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 11 E 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 61° 4 ENE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 61° 5 ESE 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 62° 1 S 0.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 63° 1 S 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 58 / 62 °F | 15 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 1:54 am · 2:23 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 61 / 63 °F | 11 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 2:43 am · 3:15 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 61 / 66 °F | 15 mph WNW | 1.1 ft | 3:37 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 62 °F | 17 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 4:35 am · 5:11 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 63 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 4:37 am · 5:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 61 / 64 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 5:45 am · 6:22 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 65 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 7:02 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 65 °F | 15 mph E | 1.0 ft | 8:11 am · 8:34 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 64 °F | 18 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 9:07 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 63 °F | 17 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 9:54 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 60 °F | 17 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 10:37 am · 10:53 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 58 °F | 17 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 11:17 am · 11:33 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 59 °F | 12 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 11:53 am | |
| Tue 10 | 46 / 62 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 12:11 am · 12:29 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 61° / 63° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 61° / 66° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 56° / 62° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 58° / 63° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 61° / 64° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 62° / 65° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 62° / 65° 1.0 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 (−4.7 °F; normal high: 67 °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 7:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Tangier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:48 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 44 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,705 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tangier
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:39–3:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:11–4:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:19–8:19 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 Tangier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Tangier) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 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. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 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 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther 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
Tangier Sound Light 2.8 mi south
Other lighthouses nearby: Watts Island Light (6.1 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near TangierTides nearby
- Smith Island11 mi
- Crisfield13 mi
- Deep Creek14 mi
- Harborton14 mi
- Onancock15 mi
- Bayside16 mi
- Saxis16 mi
- Bobtown16 mi
- Pungoteague17 mi
- Boston17 mi
Tangier at a glance
- Town or city of about 726 people. Coordinates: 37.826° N, 75.992° W.
- It is 67 mi north of Virginia Beach, the main place in Virginia. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Virginia Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Watts Island, is 5.5 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about TangierQuestions
What time is high tide today in Tangier?
Today in Tangier there are high tides at 1:54 am (1.8 ft) and 2:23 pm (2.3 ft) and low tides at 7:59 am and 8:54 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in Tangier?
At 6:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tangier?
At 7:26 am. First light comes at 6:28 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 1:39–3:39 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 2:11–4:11 pm, Minor 7:19–8:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Tangier?
Overcast, from 58 °F to 62 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tangier?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 2.0 s from the east. The water is 62.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tangier?
The best time to visit Tangier is from August to October and from May to June: highs of 72 °F to 86 °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 Watts Island (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).