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7-day tide outlook for Saint John

Here’s a 7-day tide outlook for Saint John, New Brunswick, beginning Monday, June 29, 2026:

Date Morning High Morning Low Afternoon High Evening Low
Mon, Jun 29 12:03 AM – 7.47 m 6:24 AM – 1.40 m 12:32 PM – 7.04 m 6:38 PM – 1.84 m
Tue, Jun 30 12:43 AM – 7.52 m 7:03 AM – 1.36 m 1:11 PM – 7.10 m 7:16 PM – 1.79 m
Wed, Jul 1 1:22 AM – 7.55 m 7:41 AM – 1.32 m 1:49 PM – 7.14 m 7:54 PM – 1.76 m
Thu, Jul 2 1:59 AM – 7.56 m 8:18 AM – 1.31 m 2:26 PM – 7.18 m 8:32 PM – 1.73 m
Fri, Jul 3 2:37 AM – 7.55 m 8:55 AM – 1.31 m 3:03 PM – 7.21 m 9:10 PM – 1.71 m
Sat, Jul 4 3:16 AM – 7.50 m 9:33 AM – 1.34 m 3:41 PM – 7.24 m 9:50 PM – 1.70 m
Sun, Jul 5 3:56 AM – 7.43 m 10:12 AM – 1.38 m 4:21 PM – 7.28 m 10:33 PM – 1.69 m

Best times to photograph the Reversing Falls

The most dramatic views occur:

  • About 30–60 minutes before and after high tide, when the Bay of Fundy pushes the river upstream and the rapids are at their strongest.
  • Around slack tide, when the river briefly appears calm before reversing direction—a fascinating sight if you want to witness the change in flow.

For this coming week, some excellent viewing windows are:

  • Monday: 11:45 AM–12:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:25 PM–1:25 PM
  • Wednesday (Canada Day): 1:05 PM–2:05 PM
  • Thursday: 1:45 PM–2:45 PM
  • Friday: 2:20 PM–3:20 PM

If you’re planning photography, a telephoto lens can capture the whirlpools and standing waves, while a wide-angle lens works well from the observation platforms overlooking the rapids.

June 2026 Tide, Moon

Saint John, NB — June 2026 Tide, Moon & Fishing Calendar (June 24–30)

June 24 (Wednesday)

🌅 Sunrise: 5:37 AM
🌇 Sunset: 9:16 PM
🌙 Moon: Waxing Crescent (~40% illuminated)


🌊 High Tides: 8:29 AM, 8:52 PM
🎣 Best Fishing:

  • 7:00–9:00 AM
  • 7:30–9:30 PM
  • Excellent around the morning and evening high tides.

June 25 (Thursday)

🌅 Sunrise: 5:37 AM
🌇 Sunset: 9:16 PM
🌙 Moon: Waxing Crescent approaching First Quarter


🌊 High Tides: 9:24 AM, 9:44 PM
🎣 Best Fishing:

  • 8:00–10:00 AM
  • 8:30–10:30 PM

June 26 (Friday)

🌅 Sunrise: 5:37 AM
🌇 Sunset: 9:16 PM
🌙 Moon: First Quarter / Waxing Gibbous


🌊 High Tides: 10:16 AM, 10:33 PM
🎣 Best Fishing:

  • 9:00–11:00 AM
  • 9:30–11:30 PM

June 27 (Saturday)

🌅 Sunrise: 5:38 AM
🌇 Sunset: 9:16 PM
🌙 Moon: Waxing Gibbous (~75%)


🌊 High Tides: 11:05 AM, 11:20 PM
🎣 Best Fishing:

  • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • 10:30 PM–12:30 AM

June 28 (Sunday)

🌅 Sunrise: 5:38 AM
🌇 Sunset: 9:16 PM
🌙 Moon: Waxing Gibbous (~90%)


🌊 High Tides: 11:50 AM and after midnight
🎣 Best Fishing:

  • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Evening bite around moonrise

June 29 (Monday) — Strawberry Full Moon

🌅 Sunrise: 5:39 AM
🌇 Sunset: 9:16 PM
🌕 Full Strawberry Moon at 7:57 PM EDT


🌊 High Tides: 12:03 AM, 12:32 PM
🎣 Best Fishing:

  • 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
  • Excellent evening fishing near moonrise and sunset

June 30 (Tuesday)

🌅 Sunrise: 5:39 AM
🌇 Sunset: 9:16 PM
🌙 Waning Gibbous


🌊 High Tides: 12:43 AM, 1:11 PM
🎣 Best Fishing:

  • 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
  • Late evening around tidal change

Week Highlights

🌕 June 29: Strawberry Full Moon over the Bay of Fundy.
🌊 June 29–30: Highest tides of the week in Saint John Harbour.
🎣 Best overall fishing days: June 28–30, when strong tides combine with the full moon.
🌅 Longest daylight: Around June 21–26, with over 15½ hours of daylight in Saint John.

7-Day Tide Chart

7-Day Tide Chart for Saint John, New Brunswick

Date Morning High Tide Afternoon/Evening High Tide
June 24 8:29 AM (7.03 m) 8:52 PM (7.34 m)
June 25 9:24 AM (6.95 m) 9:44 PM (7.34 m)
June 26 10:16 AM (6.93 m) 10:33 PM (7.37 m)
June 27 11:05 AM (6.95 m) 11:20 PM (7.42 m)
June 28 11:50 AM (6.99 m) —
June 29 12:03 AM (7.47 m) 12:32 PM (7.04 m)
June 30 12:43 AM (7.52 m) 1:11 PM (7.10 m)

The tides gradually build through the week, with some of the higher Bay of Fundy tides occurring around June 29–30.

Reversing Falls / Reversing Rapids

At the Reversing Falls Rapids, the best viewing times are usually:

  • 1 to 2 hours before high tide (river flow slows dramatically)
  • Around slack tide (water appears almost still)
  • 1 to 2 hours after high tide (river flow reverses upstream)

The phenomenon occurs because the Bay of Fundy’s massive tides overpower the Saint John River at high tide, temporarily reversing its flow.

This Week’s Best Tide Viewing Days

  • June 29–30: Highest tides of the upcoming week.
  • June 27–30 evenings: Excellent photography opportunities near sunset.
  • June 24: Good day to watch the Canada–Switzerland World Cup match and then catch the evening high tide afterward.

For viewing the rapids, consider visiting Reversing Falls Rapids or the SKYWALK Saint John, where the changing currents and whirlpools are easiest to observe.