Water Temperature of the Gulf of Maine Near Gloucester, NH

Current Water Temperature

51.4°F

Measurement Time: Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Jeffrey's Ledge; Atlantic Ocean

Gulf of Maine

Station Name: Jeffrey's Ledge, NH (160)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Gloucester, NH 01930
Essex County

GPS Coordinates: 42.8, -70.171

Nearby Water Temperatures

Piscataqua River, Kittery, ME (34.7 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Scituate, MA (39.8 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Provincetown, MA (41.3 mi)
Gulf of Maine, Cape Elizabeth, ME (50.1 mi)
Fresh Pond, Cambridge, MA (57.3 mi)
Gulf of Maine, Portland, ME (59.4 mi)
Herring River, Wellfleet, MA (60.3 mi)
Shawsheen River, Bedford, MA (60.5 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 2, Lexington, MA (60.8 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 1, Lexington, MA (61 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir Tributary 3, Waltham, MA (61.2 mi)
Hobbs Brook, Lincoln, MA (61.2 mi)
Cambridge Reservoir, Lincoln, MA (61.7 mi)
Stony Brook, Waltham, MA (62.6 mi)
Stony Brook Tributary, Waltham, MA (63.2 mi)

Weather Near Gloucester, New Hampshire

Current Weather

57.9°F
Sunny
Sunny
55.8°F
62.6°F
44%
ESE 10.3 mph
14.2 mph
62.6°F
31.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1029 mbar
5.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 63°F
L: 48°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 55°F
L: 50°F
Heavy rain
Sun
H: 53°F
L: 50°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 55°F
L: 50°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 61°F
L: 53°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.75 μg/m3
PM10: 11.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 119.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 11:16 AM
Moon Transit: 6:29 PM
Moonset: 1:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:19 AM - 10:49 AM
5:59 PM - 8:29 PM

Minor Periods

10:46 AM - 12:16 AM
12:33 AM - 2:03 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 12:07PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Fri May 22, 2026, 12:07 PM
Expires: Fri May 22, 2026, 10:00 PM

* Air temperatures in the lower 60s to lower 70s this weekend (50s on Sunday) may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! * Generally light and variable winds the rest of today, shifting to out of the south on Saturday. Winds will be breezy on Saturday with some gusts up to 25 mph. If boating on large bodies of water, these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning your boat, canoe, or kayak due to increased wave heights.


Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
63.1°F
47.7°F
54.9°F
53%
0 in
0%
0%
14.3 mph
7.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.07 μg/m3
PM10: 7.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 11:16 AM
Moon Transit: 6:29 PM
Moonset: 1:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:19 AM - 10:49 AM
5:59 PM - 8:29 PM

Minor Periods

10:46 AM - 12:16 AM
12:33 AM - 2:03 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
54.7°F
50°F
53.6°F
65%
0 in
0%
0%
9.8 mph
4.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.03 μg/m3
PM10: 15.82 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 12:29 AM
Moon Transit: 7:16 PM
Moonset: 1:28 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:07 AM - 11:37 AM
6:46 PM - 9:16 PM

Minor Periods

11:59 AM - 1:29 PM
12:58 AM - 2:28 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
53°F
49.9°F
51.4°F
84%
0.86 in
79%
0%
24.6 mph
2.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.99 μg/m3
PM10: 18.88 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 113.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 1:37 PM
Moon Transit: 8:00 PM
Moonset: 1:50 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:51 AM - 12:21 AM
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Minor Periods

1:07 PM - 2:37 PM
1:20 AM - 2:50 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, May 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
54.5°F
50°F
52.5°F
95%
0.31 in
87%
0%
14.8 mph
3.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.13 μg/m3
PM10: 8.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 114.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 2:44 PM
Moon Transit: 8:41 PM
Moonset: 2:10 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:33 AM - 1:03 PM
8:11 PM - 10:41 PM

Minor Periods

2:14 PM - 3:44 PM
1:40 AM - 3:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
60.5°F
52.6°F
57.7°F
91%
0 in
0%
0%
15.9 mph
1.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.57 μg/m3
PM10: 8.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 218.3 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 3:48 PM
Moon Transit: 9:23 PM
Moonset: 2:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:15 AM - 1:45 PM
8:53 PM - 11:23 PM

Minor Periods

3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
1:59 AM - 3:29 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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