Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low12:46 AM1.5 ft
- High7:08 AM7.8 ft
- Low1:00 PM2.2 ft
- High7:16 PM8.6 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low1:39 AM1.4 ft
- High7:59 AM8.2 ft
- Low1:56 PM1.8 ft
- High8:11 PM8.8 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 12:46 AM | 1.5 ft |
| High | 7:08 AM | 7.8 ft |
| Low | 1:00 PM | 2.2 ft |
| High | 7:16 PM | 8.6 ft |
Best windows today
- FishingNext: Wed 12:00 to 1:00 AMEarlier today: 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Today's best window (5:00 to 7:00 PM) has passed.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Wed 1:00 to 3:00 PMEarlier today: 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Today's best window (12:00 to 2:00 PM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 4:00 to 6:00 PMEarlier today: 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Today's best window (3:00 to 5:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchEnough water all day
Lowest is 1.5 ft at 12:46 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 7:59 AM high. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling1:00 to 3:00 PM
The 1.8 ft low at 1:56 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 2:55 PM.
- Surfing4:00 to 6:00 PM
Mid tide from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 1:00 to 2:00 AM
Water drops under 1.5 ft from 1:00 to 2:00 AM. Plan to be back on the trailer before then.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | L12:46a1.5 | H7:08a7.8 | L1:00p2.2 | H7:16p8.6 | 7.0 |
| WedOct 21 | L1:39a1.4 | H7:59a8.2 | L1:56p1.8 | H8:11p8.8 | 7.4 |
| ThuOct 22 | L2:27a1.1 | H8:45a8.7 | L2:48p1.2 | H9:00p9.1 | 8.0 |
| FriOct 23 | L3:10a0.7 | H9:26a9.3 | L3:34p0.6 | H9:46p9.4 | 8.8 |
| SatOct 24 | L3:50a0.4 | H10:05a9.9 | L4:17p0.0 | H10:29p9.6 | 9.9 |
| SunOct 25 | L4:30a0.2 | H10:44a10.4 | L5:01p−0.6 | H11:14p9.8 | 11.0 |
| MonOct 26 | L5:12a0.0 | H11:24a10.8 | L5:45p−1.0 | H11:59p9.9 | 11.8 spring tide |
Spring tides Monday. Lows drop to −1.0 ft, the best shelling days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8417941.
Nearby stations
Currents
Hussey Sound, Cow Island
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Current predictions for Hussey Sound, Cow Island, 0.4 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
- 43.690° N, 70.170° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8417941
- Also known as
- Cow Island
About the tides at Long Island
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 9.1 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 9.9 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.
Long Island is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Portland,casco Bay: highs come about 1 min and lows about 1 min earlier than there. NOAA measured the tide here in 1979 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Vaill Island, 1 mi away, where high tide comes about 6 min later. For tidal currents, see Hussey Sound, Cow 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.