Fishing conditions for Great Point Rip
06:48
18:03
Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, October 13
7:06 PM
humidity
94%uv index
0lowcloud cover
10%visibility
24kmmoon rise
09:00AMmoon
new moon
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Great Point Rip Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Great Point Rip, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (5 PM peak), Sunday (8 AM peak) and Saturday (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Great Point Rip.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 63°F (17°C). Sunrise today: 06:48 AM, sunset: 06:03 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 17.7 mph (7.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 26.5 mph (11.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:00 AM and moonset at 6:41 PM.
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Great Point Rip Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Great Point Rip, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Friday (5 PM peak), Sunday (8 AM peak) and Saturday (5 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Great Point Rip.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 63°F (17°C). Sunrise today: 06:48 AM, sunset: 06:03 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 17.7 mph (7.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 26.5 mph (11.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.94 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 9:00 AM and moonset at 6:41 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Great Point Rip off the northern tip of Nantucket Island is one of the most celebrated striped bass fishing locations in all of New England, where the powerful tidal rip at Great Point creates legendary concentrations of striped bass in fall. The combination of trophy-size stripers, spectacular island scenery, and the historic Nantucket Great Point Lighthouse make this an iconic New England fishing destination. Spot Features: Great Point Rip is the famous tidal rip at the northern tip of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, where the powerful tidal currents converging at the Great Point Lighthouse create extraordinary bait and fish concentrations. Striped bass with live eels, large plugs, and flies, bluefish with metal jigs and poppers, bluefin tuna offshore by trolling. Seasonality: Striped bass are the primary target at Great Point and the Nantucket Rip in late summer through fall (August-October) when the famous Nantucket rip concentrates bait and draws trophy stripers. Bluefish are abundant through summer and fall. Bluefin tuna arrive offshore in late summer and fall.
