Punta Gorda tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 3:34 pm (0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:30–4:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–9:00 am Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.5 ft · 86 °F smooth · 6.0 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 2 mph · 81 °F from the ESE, gusts 10 · drizzle
- Sun 5:51 am–5:27 pm 11 h 36 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:45 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:45 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:00 am–1:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Punta Gorda there are high tides at 10:16 am (0.7 ft) and 9:26 pm (1.2 ft) and low tides at 4:18 am and 3:34 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:34 pm. The sun rises at 5:51 am and sets at 5:27 pm: 11 h 36 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:45 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:32 am to 2:32 am and from 1:04 pm to 3:04 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.5 ft waves. There's a light air from the east-southeast (2 mph). Drizzle, 81 °F.
Fishing in Punta Gorda today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:34 pm
- Major period 1:04–3:04 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines the 3:34 pm low tide and a major period. Also good from 9:20 am to 11:20 am, with the 10:16 am high tide. Also good from 3:20 am to 5:20 am, with the 4:18 am low tide.
Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, great barracuda, bonefish and yellowtail snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Punta Gorda
Is it a beach day?
2 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 87 °F: beach weather
- Almost no wind
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 86 °F
Very warm: barely refreshing.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 8 · SPF 50
Max UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 3 mph
Almost no wind.
- Tide & sand 3:34 pm
Low tide at 4:18 am and 3:34 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:16 am and 9:26 pm. Coefficient 90 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 9:00 am, brings beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °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 Punta Gorda
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Tides in Punta Gorda
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:18 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:16 am 0.7 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Next low tide 3:34 pm 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:26 pm 1.2 ft · coef. 87
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 43 min to low tide at 3:34 pm.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 10:16 am high tide and 87 for the 9:26 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 28 (1.2 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (-0.3 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 25 to 27 (coefficient 95, 1.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 35, 0.6 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 | 5:51 am · 5:27 pm | Low tide 4:18 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:16 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:26 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 90 | 91% | Major periods 12:32 am · 1:04 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:51 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 5:12 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:10 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 4:15 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:18 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 82 | 83% | Major periods 1:36 am · 2:09 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:52 am · 5:26 pm | Low tide 6:12 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:09 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 5:04 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:17 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 71 | 73% | Major periods 2:41 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:52 am · 5:25 pm | Low tide 7:19 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:16 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:11 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 63% | Major periods 3:43 am · 4:12 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:52 am · 5:25 pm | High tide 12:27 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 8:30 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:29 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 7:44 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:41 am · 5:08 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:53 am · 5:25 pm | High tide 1:50 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:36 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:33 pm · 0.7 ft | Low tide 9:20 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 55 | 40% | Major periods 5:33 am · 5:58 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:53 am · 5:24 pm | High tide 3:18 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:32 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 4:23 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 10:42 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 61 | 30% | Major periods 6:22 am · 6:45 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
Tides from the Punta Gorda station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from Punta Gorda. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Key West reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Punta Gorda
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 0.9 ft with a period of 3 s, from the east (smooth).
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 (+1.2 °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 2:51 pm (local time).
Surf in Punta Gorda today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.5 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:16 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:29 am · sunrise 5:51 am · sunset 5:27 pm · last light 5:49 pm
- Tide: low 4:18 am (-0.0 ft), high 10:16 am (0.7 ft), low 3:34 pm (0.4 ft) and high 9:26 pm (1.2 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 85.1 °F–86.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 0 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:29 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, 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 Punta Gorda today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:16 am): little current from 9:20 am to 11:40 am
- 0.3 ft swell at 6 s from the east-northeast: barely any surge
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:18 am (3:30–4:50 am), high tide 10:16 am (9:20–11:40 am), low tide 3:34 pm (2:10–4:10 pm) and high tide 9:26 pm (8:30–10:30 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 85.1–86.0 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 5:49 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:45 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:50 am to 7:30 am, with 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
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 Punta Gorda
Now in Punta Gorda
- Low / high
- 72 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.18 in · 86%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 9.4 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 27
- 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: −0.07 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 | Clear | Clear | Overcast | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 74° | 72° | 73° | 82° | 85° | 81° | 78° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 WNW | 4 W | 2 W | 3 E | 3 SSE | 2 ESE | 4 NNE | 4 SW |
| Gusts | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.03 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in |
- 3:00 pm 81° 2 ESE 0.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 4 NNE 0.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 4 SW 0.5 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 7 W 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 5 W 0.5 ft
- 6:00 am 73° 6 WSW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 80° 4 WSW 0.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 3 SSW 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 72 / 85 °F | 6 mph W | 0.5 ft | 10:16 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 72 / 85 °F | 7 mph W | 0.6 ft | 11:10 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 86 °F | 5 mph W | 0.5 ft | 12:09 pm · 11:17 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 86 °F | 6 mph NE | 0.4 ft | 1:16 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 70 / 83 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 12:27 am · 2:29 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 88 °F | 5 mph WNW | 0.5 ft | 1:50 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 87 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 3:18 am · 4:23 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 85 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 4:36 am · 5:04 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 87 °F | 4 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 5:41 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 81 °F | 8 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | 6:36 am · 6:14 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 70 / 83 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.8 ft | 7:24 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 66 / 82 °F | 6 mph SSE | 1.5 ft | 8:07 am · 7:19 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 66 / 82 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.6 ft | 8:47 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 71 / 77 °F | 6 mph WSW | 1.4 ft | 9:24 am · 8:25 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 0.6 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 70° / 86° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Partly cloudy 70° / 86° 0.4 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 70° / 83° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 71° / 88° 0.5 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 72° / 87° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 85° 0.9 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (86 °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 2:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Punta Gorda
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:03 am
- Full dark 6:14 pm
- Civil dawn 5:29 am
- Civil dusk 5:49 pm
- Solar noon 11:39 am (61° high)
- Daylight 11 h 36 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 4:57 pm
- Full dark 6:14 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,837 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Punta Gorda
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:32–2:32 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:04–3:04 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:52–8:52 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:15–8:15 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 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 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 Punta Gorda
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Punta Gorda.
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Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 23 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Punta Gorda) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.1 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Punta GordaTides nearby
- New Road Area0.7 mi
- Cattle Landing1.7 mi
- Barranco9.8 mi
- Santa Ana16 mi
- Punta Manabique16 mi
- Sarstún16 mi
- Cocolí17 mi
- Lívingston19 mi
- Monkey River Town28 mi
- Puerto Barrios29 mi
Punta Gorda at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,406 people. Coordinates: 16.098° N, 88.810° W.
- The nearest tide station, Punta Gorda, is 0.5 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about Punta GordaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Punta Gorda?
Today in Punta Gorda there are high tides at 10:16 am (0.7 ft) and 9:26 pm (1.2 ft) and low tides at 4:18 am and 3:34 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Punta Gorda?
At 5:27 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 5:49 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Punta Gorda?
At 5:51 am. First light comes at 5:04 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 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 12:32–2:32 am, Minor 7:52–8:52 am, Major 1:04–3:04 pm, Minor 7:15–8:15 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Punta Gorda?
Drizzle, from 72 °F to 85 °F, with a light air from the east-southeast (2 mph) and a 86% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Punta Gorda?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.5 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the east-northeast. The water is 86.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Punta Gorda?
The best time to visit Punta Gorda is from February to April: highs of 84 °F to 90 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 8 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: NOAA station Punta Gorda (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).