Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High6:46 AM7.6 ft
- Low12:18 PM2.0 ft
- High7:00 PM8.3 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low12:52 AM1.2 ft
- High7:38 AM8.0 ft
- Low1:12 PM1.6 ft
- High7:53 PM8.5 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 6:46 AM | 7.6 ft |
| Low | 12:18 PM | 2.0 ft |
| High | 7:00 PM | 8.3 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing7:30 to 8:00 PM
Today's best window (7:00 to 8:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 12:18 PM low. Second window 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Wed 12:00 to 2:00 PMEarlier today: 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Today's best window (12:00 to 1:00 PM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 3:00 to 5:00 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 2.0 ft at 12:18 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 7:38 AM high. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling12:00 to 2:00 PM
The 1.6 ft low at 1:12 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 2:10 PM.
- Surfing3:00 to 5:00 PM
Mid tide from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 12:00 to 2:00 AM
Water drops under 1.5 ft from 12:00 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 | H6:46a7.6 | L12:18p2.0 | H7:00p8.3 | 6.3 | |
| WedOct 21 | L12:52a1.2 | H7:38a8.0 | L1:12p1.6 | H7:53p8.5 | 7.3 |
| ThuOct 22 | L1:40a1.0 | H8:25a8.5 | L2:02p1.1 | H8:42p8.8 | 7.9 |
| FriOct 23 | L2:25a0.7 | H9:08a9.0 | L2:48p0.6 | H9:28p9.2 | 8.6 |
| SatOct 24 | L3:06a0.4 | H9:48a9.6 | L3:33p0.0 | H10:13p9.5 | 9.6 |
| SunOct 25 | L3:47a0.1 | H10:29a10.1 | L4:16p−0.5 | H10:57p9.7 | 10.6 |
| MonOct 26 | L4:29a0.0 | H11:10a10.5 | L5:00p−0.8 | H11:41p9.8 | 11.4 spring tide |
Spring tides Monday. Lows drop to −0.8 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 8414876.
Nearby stations
Currents
Andrews Island, Ese of
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Current predictions for Andrews Island, Ese of, 11 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Bar Harbor, Frenchman Bay
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 43.862° N, 68.882° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8414876
About the tides at Matinicus Harbor
Expect two roughly equal high tides a day at Matinicus (Wheaton Island), each arriving about 50 minutes later than the day before. The pattern follows the reference station at Bar Harbor, Frenchman Bay. The range is large, about 8.6 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 11.9 ft. Neap tides follow today, when the range shrinks to 6.3 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 11.2 ft on August 4, and the lowest is −1.6 ft on January 23.
Matinicus Harbor is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Bar Harbor, Frenchman Bay: highs come about 5 min later and lows about 27 min earlier than there. The nearest other station is Vinalhaven, 13 mi away. For tidal currents, see Andrews Island, Ese of.
Predictions are based on Bar Harbor, Frenchman 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.