Sea data for Newport (Open-Meteo marine model). Conditions differ along the coast and on bays, lakes and rivers.
Can small boats go out now?
Small craft caution
- Waves
- 7 ft
- Sea state
- Moderate
- Wind
- 3 mph S
- Gusts
- 3 mph
- Swell
- 6.8 ft
- Wave period
- 10 s
- Water temperature
- 54 °F
- Visibility
- 6.2 mi
Wave height – next 48 hours
Amber ≥ 4.1 ft (caution), red ≥ 8.2 ft (dangerous for small boats).
Best fishing times today
Waning gibbous · strong tides- High tide turn1:52 AM – 3:52 AM
- Dawn bite6:46 AM – 8:46 AM
- Low tide turn6:51 AM – 8:51 AM
- High tide turn12:50 PM – 2:50 PM
- Dusk bite5:05 PM – 7:05 PM
- Low tide turn8:01 PM – 10:01 PM
Fish feed most actively around dawn, dusk and when the tide turns. New and full moon bring stronger currents.
7-day sea outlook
| Day | Max waves | Wind | Rain | Small boats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7.1 ft | 6 mph | 89% | Small craft caution |
| Tomorrow | 5.1 ft | 9 mph | 52% | Small craft caution |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 4.1 ft | 5 mph | 0% | Small craft caution |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 5.3 ft | 3 mph | 0% | Small craft caution |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 8 ft | 3 mph | 0% | Small craft caution |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 6.7 ft | 6 mph | 0% | Small craft caution |
| Wed, Nov 4 | – | 5 mph | 0% | Good |
Always wear a life jacket, file a float plan (tell someone your route and return time), check the NWS marine forecast and Small Craft Advisories and monitor VHF channel 16 / NOAA Weather Radio. Do not go out when a gale, storm or tropical warning is in effect. U.S. Coast Guard emergencies: VHF 16 or 911.