Plum Island, Merrimack River Entrance
Plum Island, Merrimack River Entrance is a tide station in MA, United States. Tides are moderate here — about 8.8 ft at springs — with two highs and two lows most days.
Best window 06:00 – 08:00
Good (57) — best around 06:00–08:00, thanks to dawn or dusk light, moving water, falling pressure.
- Gusting 30 kn around 23:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 12 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- dawn or dusk light
- moving water
- falling pressure
- big swell
- strong wind
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Which day to go
Updated about 12 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 86 | 85 | 85 | 81 | 71 | 2–7kn SW | 0.9–1.3ft E | 0.7ft · 9.1s ESE | 57° | |
| 19 Mon | 89 | 90 | 83 | 84 | 68 | 1–8kn SSW | 1.0–2.8ft ESE | 1.3ft · 7.5s ESE | 57° | |
| 20 Tue | 27 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3–12kn NNW | 2.9–4.8ft ESE | 4.0ft · 7.3s ESE | 57° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6–14kn NNE | 4.9–6.3ft E | 4.5ft · 6.5s E | 56° | |
| 22 Thu | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–14kn N | 4.7–6.3ft E | 5.0ft · 6.7s E | 56° | |
| 23 Fri | 35 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–14kn NNE | 2.8–4.8ft ENE | 3.4ft · 5.5s ENE | 55° | |
| 24 Sat | 70 | 72 | 32 | 48 | 16 | 3–6kn W | 1.6–2.8ft ENE | 1.8ft · 5.5s ENE | 55° |
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Plum Island, Merrimack River Entrance?
Our fishing score for Plum Island, Merrimack River Entrance on October 22, 2026 is 57 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Plum Island, Merrimack River Entrance on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 09:06 AM, 09:24 PM. Low tides: 02:56 AM, 03:19 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Plum Island, Merrimack River Entrance?
The mean spring range at Plum Island, Merrimack River Entrance is about 8.8 ft.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Plum Island, Merrimack River Entrance?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:05 AM and sets at 05:49 PM. The moon rises at 04:01 PM and sets at 02:57 AM.