Penikese Island Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8448248 (Penikese Island)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:50 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
3.9 ft
▼ Falling · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
11:20 PM
5.7 ft · in 13h 29m
Next low
4:00 PM
-0.6 ft · in 6h 9m
Wind
24 mph N
Strong breeze
Fishing score
45 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 4:30 AM | 2.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 9:20 AM | 3.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 4:00 PM | -0.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 11:20 PM | 5.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 5:30 AM | 2.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 10:00 AM | 3.8 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 4:40 PM | -0.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Penikese Island
Today in Penikese Island, high tide arrives at 9:20 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 11:20 PM (5.7 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:30 AM (2.2 ft) and again at 4:00 PM (-0.6 ft). That's a 6.2-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 4:25 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 5:30 AM (2.3 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
47/ 100
Best windows today
- 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMVery Good
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVery Good
strong incoming tide
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:30 AM
- Sunset
- 4:25 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
46°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 24 mph Ngusts 28
- Waves
- 3.7 ft @ 5s
- Water temp
- 57°F
Strong breeze — Tough — sheltered water only
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
50° / 41°
Very Good
Best: 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Sat, Nov 14
45° / 39°
Very Good
Best: 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
Sun, Nov 15
48° / 42°
Very Good
Best: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Mon, Nov 16
50° / 41°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
53° / 41°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
56° / 47°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
55° / 51°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Penikese Island
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 8448248; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 4:25 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 4:24 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 4:23 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:33 AM↓ 4:23 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:34 AM↓ 4:22 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:35 AM↓ 4:21 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:37 AM↓ 4:20 PM |
What's Biting at Penikese Island
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current Mass. DMF regulations before keeping any fish.
Tautog (Blackfish)
Tautoga onitis
Season: Spring and fall, as water warms and cools (check regs)
Baits: Green crabs, Asian shore crabs, Fiddler crabs
Tog live in the rocks and eat crabs. Fish a crab on a short leader tight to the bottom against a jetty, wreck or rock pile, and expect to lose rigs. Slack and slow current make it far easier to keep a bait in the strike zone without snagging.
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.
Scup (Porgy)
Stenotomus chrysops
Season: Late spring through fall (check regs)
Baits: Squid strips, Clams, Sandworms
Small hooks and small baits on a two-hook rig, on the bottom near rocks, piers and mussel beds. Schools move through with the tide; when one fish bites, others are near. A good fish for kids off a public pier.
Black Sea Bass
Centropristis striata
Season: Late spring through fall (check regs)
Baits: Squid, Clams, Small jigs
A structure fish: rocks, wrecks, reefs, jetties and pilings. Drop a high-low rig or a small jig straight down and keep it just off the bottom. Bigger fish sit deeper; inshore jetties and piers hold plenty of smaller ones.
Summer Flounder (Fluke)
Paralichthys dentatus
Season: Late spring through early fall (check regs)
Baits: Squid strips, Live killifish (minnows), Gulp! swimming mullet
Drift or slowly retrieve a bait along sandy and gravel bottom near channel edges, inlets and drop-offs. Moving water is everything: fluke face into the current and ambush bait, so a slack tide usually means a slow bite. Bounce the bottom and give a second before setting the hook.
Gear for These Conditions
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Rod & Reel Combos
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
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Terminal Tackle
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Penikese Island Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Penikese Island today?
High tide in Penikese Island today is at 9:20 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 11:20 PM (5.7 ft), measured at NOAA station 8448248 (Penikese Island).
›What time is low tide in Penikese Island today?
Low tide in Penikese Island today is at 4:30 AM (2.2 ft) and again at 4:00 PM (-0.6 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Penikese Island today?
Today's best fishing window at Penikese Island is 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (rated Very Good, 76/100), driven by strong incoming tide. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Penikese Island in November?
In November, the most active species at Penikese Island are Tautog (Blackfish), Striped Bass (Atlantic). See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Westport?
Yes — Penikese Island (NOAA station 8448248) is the closest official tide prediction station to Westport, Massachusetts, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Westport plan around.
›How accurate is this Penikese Island tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8448248 (Penikese 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 Penikese Island
Penikese Island is one of the south-coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8448248 (Penikese Island) — 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. Penikese Island is the closest NOAA tide station to Westport, Massachusetts — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Westport, these are the tide predictions to plan around.