Mackerel Cove Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8413825 (Mackerel Cove, Swans Island)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:51 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.9 ft
▼ Falling · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
4:20 PM
4.7 ft · in 6h 28m
Next low
11:10 AM
2.6 ft · in 1h 18m
Wind
12 mph N
Moderate breeze · gusts 19
Fishing score
68 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 5:50 AM | 4.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 11:10 AM | 2.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 4:20 PM | 4.7 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 11:30 PM | -0.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 6:40 AM | 5.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 12:10 PM | 2.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 5:10 PM | 4.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Mackerel Cove
Today in Mackerel Cove, high tide arrives at 5:50 AM (4.9 ft) and again at 4:20 PM (4.7 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 11:10 AM (2.6 ft) and again at 11:30 PM (-0.9 ft). That's a 5.7-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 4:08 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 6:40 AM (5.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
58/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:30 AM – 8:30 AMVery Good
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:26 AM
- Sunset
- 4:08 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
38°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 12 mph Ngusts 19
- Waves
- 2.1 ft @ 5s
- Water temp
- 51°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
42° / 36°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
41° / 34°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
44° / 31°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
46° / 32°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
51° / 33°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
55° / 39°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
57° / 40°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Mackerel Cove
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 8413825; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:26 AM↓ 4:08 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:28 AM↓ 4:07 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:29 AM↓ 4:07 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 4:06 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 4:05 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:33 AM↓ 4:04 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:34 AM↓ 4:03 PM |
What's Biting at Mackerel Cove
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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Mackerel Cove Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Mackerel Cove today?
High tide in Mackerel Cove today is at 5:50 AM (4.9 ft) and again at 4:20 PM (4.7 ft), measured at NOAA station 8413825 (Mackerel Cove, Swans Island).
›What time is low tide in Mackerel Cove today?
Low tide in Mackerel Cove today is at 11:10 AM (2.6 ft) and again at 11:30 PM (-0.9 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Mackerel Cove today?
Today's best fishing window at Mackerel Cove is 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (rated Very Good, 77/100), driven by strong outgoing tide. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Mackerel Cove in November?
In November, the most active species at Mackerel Cove are Striped Bass (Atlantic). See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Southwest Harbor?
Yes — Mackerel Cove (NOAA station 8413825) is the closest official tide prediction station to Southwest Harbor, Maine, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Southwest Harbor plan around.
›How accurate is this Mackerel Cove tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8413825 (Mackerel Cove, Swans Island) 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 Mackerel Cove
This is the live tide dashboard for Mackerel Cove, built on NOAA station 8413825 (Mackerel Cove, Swans Island) on the downeast. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day. Mackerel Cove is the closest NOAA tide station to Southwest Harbor, Maine — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Southwest Harbor, these are the tide predictions to plan around.