TideAhead
MassachusettsNOAA 8447712

Clarks Point Tides & Coastal Conditions

Official tide predictions, weather observations and forecasts, marine-grid context, astronomy, and jurisdiction-specific rules for this NOAA station.

All official layers availableUpdated 11:46 PM EDT

Current Conditions

Tide predictions are relative to MLLW. NWS point and marine-grid forecasts can differ at exposed shorelines.

Estimated tide now
0.6ft
falling · Station 8447712
Next low tide
12:29 AM
Thu, Sep 240.5 ft
Next high tide
6:57 AM
Thu, Sep 243.7 ft
Current Weather
52°F

Mostly Cloudy

Observed

N 3 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Clarks Point · Station 8447712 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft0.5 ft2 ft3.5 ft5 ft0.5 ft3.7 ft0.3 ft3.8 ft0.3 ft4.0 ft0.1 ft3.9 ftWed, Sep 2311:30 PMThu, Sep 2411:30 AMThu, Sep 2411:30 PMFri, Sep 2511:30 AMFri, Sep 2511:30 PM
Official NOAA predicted heights relative to MLLW. Times are shown in the place's local timezone.

Weather, Light & Marine

Conditions that affect shoreline access, small craft, fishing and surf.

Air

Temperature52°FObserved

Humidity82%Observed

Pressure1032 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedN 3 mphObserved

Gusts25 mphModel

Rain chance0%Model

Marine

Wave height3.0 ftModel

DirectionNot Published by NWS

Water67.3°FObservedNOAA Woods Hole · 12.8 mi Away
Sun & Moon

Sunrise6:32 AM

Sunset6:39 PM

MoonWaxing Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Wed, Sep 23, 202611:00 PMMostly Cloudy59°FNE 20 mph25 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 202612:00 AMMostly Cloudy59°FNE 20 mph25 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMPartly Cloudy59°FNE 20 mph26 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMMostly Cloudy59°FNE 20 mph26 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMMostly Cloudy59°FNE 22 mph28 mph1%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMPartly Cloudy58°FNE 23 mph29 mph1%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMPartly Cloudy58°FNE 23 mph30 mph1%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMMostly Sunny57°FNE 24 mph30 mph1%
Thu, Sep 24, 20267:00 AMMostly Sunny58°FNE 24 mph31 mph1%
Thu, Sep 24, 20268:00 AMMostly Sunny59°FNE 24 mph32 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20269:00 AMMostly Sunny59°FNE 26 mph36 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 202610:00 AMMostly Sunny60°FNE 26 mph36 mph0%

Fishing, Crabbing & Surfing Analysis

These scores use the available tide, wind, and marine data. They do not predict catches, report local activity, or replace safety notices.

76/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind3 mph sustained wind
  • Mostly dry0% precipitation chance
  • Falling tideConditions vary by species and shoreline structure
83/100 · Very good
Crabbing
Conditions are secondary to seasons, closures and safety.

Best planning window

Near slack water, if the marine area is open

  • Regulations requiredConfirm the marine area is open before setting gear
  • Calm surface3 mph wind favors safer gear handling
  • Moderate tidal exchange3.2 ft range in the next cycle
74/100 · Good
Surfing
Offshore model guidance with nearshore uncertainty.

Best planning window

Compare swell direction, local wind and tide before leaving

  • Usable offshore swell3.0 ft NWS forecast waves
  • Longer period11s dominant period
  • Nearshore uncertaintyOffshore model conditions are not the same as breaking-wave height at this beach
Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries fishing rulesMassachusetts · state or territoryNOAA Fisheries federal recreational fishing resourcesU.S. federal waters · federalNational Weather Service rip-current safetyUnited States · safety
Nearby NOAA Tide Stations
Official station locations from the national NOAA CO-OPS tide-prediction catalog.

New Bedford Harbor, Marine Terminal

NOAA 8447636 · MA

2.1 mi

Round Hill Point

NOAA 8447842 · MA

4.1 mi

Mattapoisett, Mattapoisett Harbor

NOAA 8447531 · MA

6.3 mi

Hix Bridge, East Branch

NOAA 8447791 · MA

9.1 mi

Penikese Island

NOAA 8448248 · MA

10.0 mi

Quicks Hole, North side

NOAA 8448251 · MA

10.3 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions at Clarks Pointofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 11:46 PM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 11:46 PM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 11:46 PM

NOAA CO-OPS water temperature at Woods Holeobserved

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 11:46 PM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 11:46 PM

Not for navigation. Conditions can change faster than source update intervals. Always check local warnings, closures and on-site conditions.