Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High3:38 AM8.1 ft
- Low9:23 AM1.9 ft
- High3:39 PM9.0 ft
- Low10:07 PM1.2 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High4:29 AM7.8 ft
- Low10:13 AM2.2 ft
- High4:32 PM8.7 ft
- Low11:00 PM1.4 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 3:38 AM | 8.1 ft |
| Low | 9:23 AM | 1.9 ft |
| High | 3:39 PM | 9.0 ft |
| Low | 10:07 PM | 1.2 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing8:15 to 9:00 AM
Today's best window (7:00 to 8:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 9:23 AM low.
- Tidepools & shelling9:00 to 10:00 AM
The 1.9 ft low at 9:23 AM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 10:20 AM.
- Surfing11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Mid tide from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 9:00 to 11:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 9:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing5:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide falls toward the 11:00 PM low.
- Tidepools & shelling9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The 2.2 ft low at 10:13 AM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 11:10 AM.
- Surfing12:00 to 2:00 PM
Mid tide from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 1.4 ft at 11:00 PM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayFri 16 | H3:38a8.1 | L9:23a1.9 | H3:39p9.0 | L10:07p1.2 | 7.8 |
| SatOct 17 | H4:29a7.8 | L10:13a2.2 | H4:32p8.7 | L11:00p1.4 | 7.2 |
| SunOct 18 | H5:24a7.6 | L11:08a2.3 | H5:29p8.5 | L11:56p1.6 | 7.0 |
| MonOct 19 | H6:20a7.6 | L12:05p2.3 | H6:27p8.5 | 6.1 | |
| TueOct 20 | L12:51a1.5 | H7:16a7.8 | L1:05p2.2 | H7:24p8.6 | 7.0 |
| WedOct 21 | L1:44a1.4 | H8:07a8.2 | L2:01p1.8 | H8:19p8.8 | 7.4 |
| ThuOct 22 | L2:32a1.1 | H8:53a8.7 | L2:53p1.2 | H9:08p9.1 | 8.0 |
Neap tides Monday. Smaller range, so highs and lows stay close to average. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8416928.
Nearby stations
Currents
Sheepscot River, off Barter Island
- Max flood12:52 AM 0.6 kn
- Slack4:13 AM
- Max ebb7:27 AM 0.8 kn
- Slack10:51 AM
- Max flood12:36 PM 0.7 kn
- Slack4:21 PM
- Max ebb7:55 PM 0.9 kn
- Slack11:54 PM
Current predictions for Sheepscot River, off Barter Island, 2 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Portland,casco Bay
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 43.925° N, 69.670° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8416928
About the tides at Cross River entrance
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 0.8 ft. The pattern follows the reference station at Portland,casco Bay. The range is large, about 8.7 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. The next spring tides peak on October 28, with a range of 12.4 ft. Neap tides follow on Monday, when the range shrinks to 6.1 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 11.6 ft on December 25, and the lowest is −1.8 ft on January 23.
Cross River entrance is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Portland,casco Bay: highs come about 7 min and lows about 4 min later than there. The nearest other station is Back River, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 27 min later. For tidal currents, see Sheepscot River, off Barter Island.
Predictions are based on Portland,casco Bay.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.