Gloucester, MA Marine & Fishing Forecast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tides in Gloucester, MA today?

Gloucester, MA experiences two high tides and two low tides each day. Tide times and heights are sourced from NOAA station data (Station 8441241) and updated daily.

What is the best time to fish in Gloucester, MA?

The best fishing in Gloucester, MA is typically one to two hours before and after each tide change, when current movement activates feeding. Solunar major and minor periods shown in the forecast can also indicate peak fish activity windows.

Is it safe to boat in Gloucester, MA today?

Check the live wind forecast above for current boating conditions near Gloucester, MA. Winds under 15 mph are manageable for most inshore boats, but factor in wave period and tidal current at inlets. Always review the official NOAA marine forecast before heading offshore.

What is the water temperature near Gloucester, MA?

Water temperature data for Gloucester, MA is sourced from the nearest NOAA station (8441241). In Massachusetts, seasonal temperature swings significantly influence which species are active and where they can be found — check current readings in the tide panel above.

What wind conditions are expected in Gloucester, MA today?

See the live wind chart above for today's detailed hourly wind forecast near Gloucester, MA, including speed and direction from Open-Meteo model data. Wind direction affects water clarity, bait movement, and which shorelines will fish best.

Fishing in Gloucester, MA

Gloucester is one of America's oldest fishing ports and the tradition continues. The Annisquam River, the harbor, and the rocky shoreline of Cape Ann offer productive inshore fishing for striped bass and bluefish from Spring through Fall. The offshore fleet targets bluefin tuna, haddock, and in warmer years mahi-mahi and yellowfin on the historic grounds.

Planning Your Trip

The rockpiles and points of Cape Ann — Halibut Point, Folly Cove, the Breakwater — are iconic striper territory. Bass school on the rocks and underwater ledges, and fishing with eels at night during Summer is the most reliable method. The Annisquam River provides a calmer option when the ocean shore is rough, with bass and bluefish holding in the tidal current.

Gloucester's offshore reputation is built on bluefin tuna. The Stellwagen Bank north of the city concentrates bait and the bluefins that feed on them from Summer through Fall. Forty- to 100-pound bluefins are regularly caught within 30 miles of Gloucester. Haddock and cod fishing on the historic grounds is still productive, though more regulated than in past decades.

Cape Ann's outer points are exposed and seas build quickly in a northeast swell. Shore fishing the rocks requires careful footing and awareness of wave sets. Check the swell forecast before heading out to the outer ledges, and use the tide chart above to plan around the best water levels on the rocks.

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