Departures · Rye Harbor
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The whale-watch and Isles of Shoals boats all sail from Rye Harbor State Park, a few minutes south of Wallis Sands.
Rye Harbor is the closest mainland port to the Isles of Shoals -- a short, scenic run either way.
Whale-watch season runs May through October, with the most trips in July and August.
Morning trips get the calmest water; book ahead on summer weekends when boats fill.
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Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.
At Wallis Sands, the sun sets at 8:03 PM today — about 14h 27m of daylight. Sunrise was 5:36 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Wallis Sands update at the top of the conditions page.