Machias Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8411696 (Shoppee Point, Englishman Bay)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:51 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.3 ft
▼ Falling · 0.7 ft/hr
Next high
6:40 PM
5.5 ft · in 8h 48m
Next low
12:10 PM
1.3 ft · in 2h 18m
Wind
8 mph N
Light breeze · gusts 22
Fishing score
71 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 12:40 AM | 0.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 6:40 AM | 3.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 12:10 PM | 1.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 6:40 PM | 5.5 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 1:40 AM | 0.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 7:40 AM | 3.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 1:00 PM | 1.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 7:20 PM | 5.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Machias
Today in Machias, high tide arrives at 6:40 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 6:40 PM (5.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:40 AM (0.6 ft) and again at 12:10 PM (1.3 ft). That's a 4.8-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:24 AM and sets at 4:04 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 1:40 AM (0.3 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
68/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMVery Good
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:24 AM
- Sunset
- 4:04 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
36°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 8 mph Ngusts 22
- Waves
- 1.2 ft @ 5s
- Water temp
- 49°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
40° / 32°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
40° / 32°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
41° / 30°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
45° / 31°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
50° / 30°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
53° / 35°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
58° / 38°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Machias
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 8411696; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:24 AM↓ 4:04 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:25 AM↓ 4:03 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:26 AM↓ 4:02 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:28 AM↓ 4:01 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:29 AM↓ 4:00 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 3:59 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 3:58 PM |
What's Biting at Shoppee Point
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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Shoppee Point Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Machias today?
High tide in Machias today is at 6:40 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 6:40 PM (5.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 8411696 (Shoppee Point, Englishman Bay).
›What time is low tide in Machias today?
Low tide in Machias today is at 12:40 AM (0.6 ft) and again at 12:10 PM (1.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Machias today?
Today's best fishing window at Machias is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (rated Excellent, 85/100), driven by strong incoming 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 Machias in November?
In November, the most active species at Machias are Striped Bass (Atlantic). See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Machias?
Yes — Shoppee Point (NOAA station 8411696) is the closest official tide prediction station to Machias, Maine, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Machias plan around.
›How accurate is this Machias tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8411696 (Shoppee Point, Englishman Bay) 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 Shoppee Point
Shoppee Point is one of the downeast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8411696 (Shoppee Point, Englishman Bay) — 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. Shoppee Point is the closest NOAA tide station to Machias, Maine — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Machias, these are the tide predictions to plan around.