Back Cove, Maine Tide Chart & Predictions
Today's Tides
- Low Tide at 12:04 AM — 1.0 ft (0.30 m)
- High Tide at 6:15 AM — 9.1 ft (2.77 m)
- Low Tide at 12:39 PM — 0.3 ft (0.09 m)
- High Tide at 6:58 PM — 9.0 ft (2.74 m)
Moon Phase & Solunar
Moon Phase: First Quarter (57% illuminated)
Solunar Major Periods: 6:53 PM, 7:17 AM
Solunar Minor Periods: 12:55 PM, 1:17 AM
Fishing Rating: good
7-Day Tide Table
| Day | Date | Tides | Moon Phase | Fishing Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2026-05-24 | L 12:04 AM (1.0 ft), H 6:15 AM (9.1 ft), L 12:39 PM (0.3 ft), H 6:58 PM (9.0 ft) | First Quarter | good |
| Mon | 2026-05-25 | L 1:12 AM (1.0 ft), H 7:20 AM (8.8 ft), L 1:38 PM (0.6 ft), H 7:55 PM (9.2 ft) | First Quarter | good |
| Tue | 2026-05-26 | L 2:16 AM (0.8 ft), H 8:22 AM (8.6 ft), L 2:34 PM (0.8 ft), H 8:48 PM (9.3 ft) | Waxing Gibbous | good |
| Wed | 2026-05-27 | L 3:14 AM (0.6 ft), H 9:19 AM (8.5 ft), L 3:24 PM (1.0 ft), H 9:35 PM (9.5 ft) | Waxing Gibbous | good |
| Thu | 2026-05-28 | L 4:04 AM (0.4 ft), H 10:10 AM (8.4 ft), L 4:09 PM (1.2 ft), H 10:19 PM (9.5 ft) | Waxing Gibbous | good |
| Fri | 2026-05-29 | L 4:50 AM (0.2 ft), H 10:56 AM (8.4 ft), L 4:51 PM (1.3 ft), H 10:59 PM (9.6 ft) | Waxing Gibbous | good |
| Sat | 2026-05-30 | L 5:32 AM (0.2 ft), H 11:39 AM (8.3 ft), L 5:30 PM (1.4 ft), H 11:38 PM (9.5 ft) | Full Moon | excellent |
| Sun | 2026-05-31 | L 6:11 AM (0.2 ft), H 12:20 PM (8.3 ft), L 6:08 PM (1.5 ft) | Unknown | fair |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is low tide at Back Cove, Maine?
Today's low tide at Back Cove, Maine is at 12:04 AM with a tide height of 1.0 ft (0.30 m) below MLLW. A second low tide follows at 12:39 PM (0.3 ft). The full 7-day tide chart is on this page, sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
When is high tide at Back Cove, Maine?
Today's high tide at Back Cove, Maine is at 6:15 AM with a tide height of 9.1 ft (2.77 m) above MLLW. A second high tide follows at 6:58 PM (9.0 ft). Most species feed most actively in the two hours leading up to high tide.
What's the tide chart for Back Cove?
Back Cove, Maine has 2 high tides and 2 low tides today. The 7-day chart on this page shows tide heights, moon phases, and solunar feeding periods, all sourced from NOAA CO-OPS.
What's the best fishing time at Back Cove today?
Based on the latest data, today's fishing rating at Back Cove, Maine is good. The solunar major period starts at 6:53 PM — fish typically feed most aggressively during this window.
Are tide predictions for Back Cove accurate?
Yes — HookCast uses tide predictions from NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products (CO-OPS), the official US tidal data source. Predictions for Back Cove, Maine are typically within ±5 minutes of observed tide times and ±0.2 ft of observed heights, except during major storm surges.
What other fishing spots are near Back Cove?
Nearby NOAA tidal stations include Presumpscot River Bridge, PORTLAND, Great Diamond Island, Fore River, Peak Island. Each location has its own tide chart, fishing score, and 7-day forecast on HookCast.
Tide + Solunar Insightgood
Solunar Major at 6:53 PM — plan to be on the water. Rising tide boosts bait movement — predators will be active.
Today's Tides
Moon & Solunar
First Quarter
57% illuminated
Moderate solunar influence — good feeding activity during major/minor periods
Major Periods (~2 hr windows)
Minor Periods (~1 hr windows)
Today's Tide Chart — Back Cove
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