Fishing conditions for Head of the Harbor
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The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, October 27
3:42 AM
humidity
80%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
24kmmoon rise
17:40AMmoon
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Head of the Harbor Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Head of the Harbor, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 PM peak), Saturday (5 AM peak) and Sunday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Head of the Harbor.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 55°F (13°C). Sunrise today: 07:04 AM, sunset: 05:43 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 19.9 mph (8.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 29.9 mph (13.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.21 inHg (767 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:40 PM and moonset at 7:41 AM.
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Head of the Harbor Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Head of the Harbor, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (2 PM peak), Saturday (5 AM peak) and Sunday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Head of the Harbor.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 55°F (13°C). Sunrise today: 07:04 AM, sunset: 05:43 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 19.9 mph (8.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 29.9 mph (13.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.21 inHg (767 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 5:40 PM and moonset at 7:41 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Head of the Harbor in Suffolk County on Long Island Sound's north shore offers striped bass, bluefish, bonito, false albacore, scup, and summer flounder fishing. (Related to Port Jefferson area entries.) Spot Features: Head of the Harbor in Suffolk County, New York, is an exclusive incorporated village on the north shore of Long Island at the head of Stony Brook Harbor, with accessible striped bass, bluefish, bonito, false albacore, scup, and summer flounder fishing in the Long Island Sound and the Stony Brook Harbor area. (Related to 130731 Port Jefferson.) Seasonality: Striped bass and bluefish are the primary targets at Head of the Harbor in Suffolk County, New York, on Long Island Sound in the Stony Brook/Port Jefferson area (related to the North Shore Long Island entries - see also 130731 Port Jefferson and 569596 Smithtown Bay), from May through October. Bonito and false albacore are exciting fall visitors. Scup and summer flounder are warm-season bottom species.