Cross River entrance Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8416928 (Cross River entrance)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:50 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
3.8 ft
▲ Rising · 1.0 ft/hr
Next high
12:20 PM
5.1 ft · in 2h 29m
Next low
6:50 PM
0.7 ft · in 8h 59m
Wind
8 mph N
Light breeze · gusts 17
Fishing score
83 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 5:50 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 12:20 PM | 5.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 6:50 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 12:50 AM | 4.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 6:30 AM | 1.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 1:00 PM | 5.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 7:40 PM | 0.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Cross River entrance
Today in Cross River entrance, high tide arrives at 12:20 PM (5.1 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 5:50 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 6:50 PM (0.7 ft). That's a 4.4-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:31 AM and sets at 4:14 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 12:50 AM (4.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
76/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:30 AM – 9:30 AMExcellent
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:31 AM
- Sunset
- 4:14 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
39°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 8 mph Ngusts 17
- Waves
- 1.9 ft @ 6s
- Water temp
- 51°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
43° / 32°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
42° / 32°
Excellent
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
45° / 32°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
48° / 33°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
48° / 33°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
53° / 37°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
54° / 41°
Very Good
Best: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
7-Day Tide Table for Cross River entrance
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8416928; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 4:14 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 4:13 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:33 AM↓ 4:12 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:34 AM↓ 4:11 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:36 AM↓ 4:10 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:37 AM↓ 4:10 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 4:09 PM |
What's Biting at Cross River entrance
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current Maine DMR recreational rules before keeping any fish.
Striped Bass (Atlantic)
Morone saxatilis
Season: Spring and fall migrations; summer in New England (check regs)
Baits: Live or chunk bunker (menhaden), Clams, Live eels
Stripers feed where moving water pushes bait against structure: inlet mouths, jetty tips, bridge shadows, rips and points. Fish the stronger part of the tide, and dawn, dusk and night, especially in summer. Chunks or clams on the bottom from the beach, eels or swimbaits at night along rocks. Circle hooks on bait; release fish carefully, most of the catch goes back.
Atlantic Mackerel
Scomber scombrus
Season: Summer in the Gulf of Maine
Baits: Sabiki or mackerel tree rigs, Small diamond jigs, Small spoons
Schools move along the coast and into harbors in summer. A multi-hook mackerel rig with a small jig below, cast and retrieved or jigged from a wharf or rocks, often catches several at once. Look for birds and bait on the surface; the tide pushing into a harbor often brings them in.
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Cross River entrance Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Cross River entrance today?
High tide in Cross River entrance today is at 12:20 PM (5.1 ft), measured at NOAA station 8416928 (Cross River entrance).
›What time is low tide in Cross River entrance today?
Low tide in Cross River entrance today is at 5:50 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 6:50 PM (0.7 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Cross River entrance today?
Today's best fishing window at Cross River entrance is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (rated Excellent, 86/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Cross River entrance in November?
In November, the most active species at Cross River entrance are Striped Bass (Atlantic). See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Boothbay Harbor?
Yes — Cross River entrance (NOAA station 8416928) is the closest official tide prediction station to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Boothbay Harbor plan around.
›How accurate is this Cross River entrance tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8416928 (Cross River entrance) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Cross River entrance
Cross River entrance is one of the midcoast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8416928 (Cross River entrance) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites. Cross River entrance is the closest NOAA tide station to Boothbay Harbor, Maine — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Boothbay Harbor, these are the tide predictions to plan around.