Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High1:23 AM1.9 ft
- Low7:38 AM0.5 ft
- High2:09 PM1.8 ft
- Low7:51 PM0.5 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High2:25 AM1.9 ft
- Low8:28 AM0.5 ft
- High2:59 PM1.9 ft
- Low8:51 PM0.4 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 1:23 AM | 1.9 ft |
| Low | 7:38 AM | 0.5 ft |
| High | 2:09 PM | 1.8 ft |
| Low | 7:51 PM | 0.5 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing8:00 to 9:00 PM
Today's best window (6:00 to 7:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 7:38 AM low. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Thu 9:00 to 10:00 AMEarlier today: 7:00 to 9:00 AM
Today's best window (7:00 to 9:00 AM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Wed 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMEarlier today: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Today's best window (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 4:00 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 8:00 AM
Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 8:28 AM low.
- Tidepools & shelling7:00 to 10:00 AM
The 0.5 ft low at 8:28 AM falls in full daylight.
- 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 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 5:00 AM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | H1:23a1.9 | L7:38a0.5 | H2:09p1.8 | L7:51p0.5 | 1.4 |
| WedOct 21 | H2:25a1.9 | L8:28a0.5 | H2:59p1.9 | L8:51p0.4 | 1.5 |
| ThuOct 22 | H3:19a2.0 | L9:16a0.4 | H3:43p2.0 | L9:47p0.4 | 1.7 |
| FriOct 23 | H4:06a2.0 | L10:02a0.3 | H4:24p2.1 | L10:41p0.3 | 1.8 |
| SatOct 24 | H4:50a2.1 | L10:47a0.2 | H5:04p2.2 | L11:32p0.2 | 2.0 |
| SunOct 25 | H5:32a2.1 | L11:30a0.2 | H5:44p2.3 | 2.2 spring tide | |
| MonOct 26 | L12:20a0.2 | H6:14a2.1 | L12:13p0.1 | H6:25p2.4 | 2.3 spring tide |
Spring tides Sunday to Monday. Lows drop to 0.1 ft, the best low-water 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 8635299.
Nearby stations
Currents
Port Royal
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Current predictions for Port Royal, 0.1 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Washington, Potomac River
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 38.173° N, 77.190° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8635299
About the tides at Port Royal
Tides here follow a regular twice-daily rhythm. The two daily highs usually differ by only 0.2 ft. The pattern follows the reference station at Washington, Potomac River. The mean range is small, about 1.7 ft, so wind and pressure can matter as much as the tide itself. The next spring tides peak on October 27, with a range of 2.3 ft. Neap tides follow today, when the range shrinks to 1.4 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 2.5 ft on September 30, and the lowest is −0.5 ft on January 24.
Port Royal is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Washington, Potomac River: highs come about 139 min and lows about 182 min earlier than there. The nearest other station is Park Turn, 4 mi away, where high tide comes about 24 min later. For tidal currents, see Port Royal.
Predictions are based on Washington, Potomac River.
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.