LUNAR & TIDAL FEEDING ACTIVITY FORECASTER

Mid-Atlantic Solunar & Tide Forecaster

Calculate major (2-hour) and minor (1-hour) fish feeding windows based on solar/lunar positions, tidal current changes, and sky conditions across the Upper Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River, and Atlantic Coast.

LIVE SOLUNAR CALCULATOR

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August 2026 Forecast Active

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MAJOR 2-HOUR WINDOW

6:15 AM - 8:15 AM

Lunar Position: Moon directly overhead or underfoot.
Feeding Intensity: PEAK (100% Activity)
Fish aggressively chase swimbaits, topwater poppers, and cut bait in current seams.

MINOR 1-HOUR WINDOW

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunar Position: Moonrise or Moonset.
Feeding Intensity: MODERATE (75% Activity)
Focused feeding around shaded bridge pilings and deep drop-offs.

LUNAR PHASE & TIDE

Full Moon (Spring Tide)

Tidal Current Pull: Strong (+35%)

Water Movement: Maximum Ebb & Flood

Night Bite: Excellent Topwater

RECOMMENDED LURE COLOR

Natural Translucent / Silver

High light penetration + clear water requires natural baitfish match (Ghost Shad, Pearl Silver, Clear Ayu).