Lucaya tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 11:30 pm (2.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:00–7:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 83 °F smooth · 5.1 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 77 °F from the NE, gusts 16 · clear sky
- Sun 7:22 am–6:35 pm 11 h 14 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:36 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:20 am–1:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Lucaya there are high tides at 11:16 am (3.3 ft) and 11:30 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 5:04 am and 6:04 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:30 pm. The sun rises at 7:22 am and sets at 6:35 pm: 11 h 14 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:50 am to 3:50 am and from 2:22 pm to 4:22 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph). Clear sky, 77 °F.
Fishing in Lucaya today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:04 pm
- Sunset at 6:35 pm, golden hour from 6:03 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, combines the 6:04 pm low tide and sunset. Also good from 10:20 am to 11:30 am, with the 11:16 am high tide, moonset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: mahi-mahi, swordfish, yellowfin tuna and yellowtail snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Lucaya
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 93 °F: hot
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 83 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 6:04 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 83 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:04 am
Low tide at 5:04 am and 6:04 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:16 am and 11:30 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 83 °F and low tide at 6:04 pm, though with moderate wind. 8:00 am to 12:00 pm is good too, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 83 °F.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Lucaya
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- Lucaya Beach 2.3 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Obera Beach 2.5 mi · SE
- Parking
- William's Town Beach 2.7 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Taino Beach 3.1 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Xanadu Beach 3.6 mi · SW
- Parking
- Bahamia Beach 3.6 mi · SW
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Lucaya
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:04 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:16 am 3.3 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Low tide 6:04 pm 0.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:30 pm 2.4 ft · coef. 81
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 42 min to high tide at 11:30 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 11:16 am high tide and 81 for the 11:30 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 27 (3.3 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-0.5 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 85, 3.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 1.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:22 am · 6:35 pm | Low tide 5:04 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:16 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 6:04 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:30 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 1:50 am · 2:22 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:22 am · 6:34 pm | Low tide 5:54 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:07 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 7:00 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 78 | 84% | Major periods 2:54 am · 3:26 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:23 am · 6:34 pm | High tide 12:23 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 6:50 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:02 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 7:59 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 3:59 am · 4:30 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:23 am · 6:33 pm | High tide 1:22 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 7:51 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:00 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:01 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:30 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:24 am · 5:32 pm | High tide 1:26 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 7:58 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:04 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 9:04 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:59 am · 5:26 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:25 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 2:37 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 9:08 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:11 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:04 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:51 am · 6:16 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:25 am · 5:31 pm | High tide 3:49 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 10:18 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:18 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:59 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:40 am · 7:03 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Lucaya has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Settlement Point (UHSLC, TICON-4), 22 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Lucaya
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 4.2 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.9 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:49 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station SPGF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Lucaya today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.7 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:16 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:58 am · sunrise 7:22 am · sunset 6:35 pm · last light 6:59 pm
- Tide: low 5:04 am (0.0 ft), high 11:16 am (3.3 ft), low 6:04 pm (0.3 ft) and high 11:30 pm (2.4 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 82.9 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Lucaya today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:16 am): little current from 11:00 am to 11:40 am
- 0.7 ft swell at 5 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:04 am (4:40–5:30 am), high tide 11:16 am (11:00–11:40 am), low tide 6:04 pm (5:40–6:30 pm) and high tide 11:30 pm (11:10–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 82.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:59 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:20 pm to 6:40 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 5.2 mi
- Wreck 5.8 mi
- Wreck 5.8 mi
- Wreck 6.0 mi
- Grand Bahama Scuba 2.0 mi
- Scuba Dive Bahamas 2.1 mi
- Unexso 2.1 mi
- Sunn Odyssey Divers 2.3 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Lucaya
Now in Lucaya
- Low / high
- 72 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 25%
- Clouds
- 14%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 8.4 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 26
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.03 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Light drizzle | Clear | Clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 75° | 73° | 72° | 77° | 82° | 83° | 78° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NE | 4 NE | 3 NE | 8 ENE | 13 ENE | 10 ENE | 4 NE | 3 NNE |
| Gusts | 21 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Waves | 2.0 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 78° 4 NE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 3 NNE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 3 NNE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 4 NNE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 1 SW 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 2 S 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 2 W 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 6 E 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 72 / 84 °F | 14 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 11:16 am · 11:30 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 71 / 83 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 12:07 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 83 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 12:23 am · 1:02 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 84 °F | 19 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | 1:22 am · 2:00 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 83 °F | 18 mph E | 4.1 ft | 1:26 am · 2:04 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 82 °F | 14 mph ESE | 4.2 ft | 2:37 am · 3:11 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 82 °F | 12 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | 3:49 am · 4:18 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 82 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 4:55 am · 5:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 82 °F | 12 mph SSW | 1.3 ft | 5:53 am · 6:10 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 81 °F | 11 mph WNW | 4.1 ft | 6:44 am · 6:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 71 / 80 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.6 ft | 7:30 am · 7:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 70 / 80 °F | 11 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 8:12 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 76 / 77 °F | 8 mph N | 0.9 ft | 8:52 am · 9:00 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 75 / 77 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 9:30 am · 9:38 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 71° / 83° 1.3 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 83° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 74° / 84° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 74° / 83° 4.1 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 73° / 82° 4.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 72° / 82° 3.1 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 73° / 82° 2.6 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (85 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Lucaya
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:31 am
- Full dark 7:26 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:59 pm
- Solar noon 12:58 pm (50° high)
- Daylight 11 h 14 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:03 pm
- Full dark 7:26 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,524 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lucaya
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:50–3:50 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:22–4:22 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:35–10:35 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:06–9:06 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Lucaya
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 2.7 mi
- Jetty 3.7 mi
- Jetty 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Point Yacht Club 1.9 mi
- Grand Bahama Yacht Club 2.1 mi
- Knowles Marine 3.0 mi
- Xquisite Catamaran Center 3.1 mi
- The Drop 8.4 mi
- Grand Bahama Yacht Club 2.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 140 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 0.25 mi.
From the shoreline (2.4 mi from Lucaya) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep70 ft
- 33 ft deep140 ft
- 66 ft deep490 ft
- 164 ft deep0.25 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 52 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 140 ft and 66 ft at 490 ft from shore.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near LucayaTides nearby
- Freeport2.1 mi
- Williams Town3.5 mi
- Smith Point3.9 mi
- Southwest Point5.9 mi
- Sea Grape9.3 mi
- Water Cay18 mi
- Vincent Town20 mi
- Roberts Town20 mi
- West End22 mi
- High Rock25 mi
Lucaya at a glance
- Town or city of about 46,525 people. Coordinates: 26.533° N, 78.667° W.
- It is 2.1 mi east of Freeport, the main place in Freeport. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Freeport.
- The nearest tide station, Settlement Point, is 22 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Silver Point Beach (2.5 mi).
Questions about LucayaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lucaya?
Today in Lucaya there are high tides at 11:16 am (3.3 ft) and 11:30 pm (2.4 ft) and low tides at 5:04 am and 6:04 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Lucaya?
At 6:35 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:59 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lucaya?
At 7:22 am. First light comes at 6:31 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:50–3:50 am, Minor 9:35–10:35 am, Major 2:22–4:22 pm, Minor 8:06–9:06 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lucaya?
Light drizzle, from 72 °F to 84 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph) and a 25% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lucaya?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the north-northeast. The water is 83.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lucaya?
The best time to visit Lucaya is from November to April: highs of 76 °F to 83 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Settlement Point (UHSLC) station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).