Bluefields tides today
- Tide now 1.2 ft ↓ falling · low 6:10 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–4:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00 am–12:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 85 °F smooth · 5.1 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 75 °F from the SE, gusts 9 · partly cloudy
- Sun 6:10 am–5:42 pm 11 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:55 pm
- Diving tomorrow 2:00–5:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Bluefields there is high tide at 1:47 pm (1.5 ft) and low tide at 5:15 am. Tide coefficient 114. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:10 am. The sun rises at 6:10 am and sets at 5:42 pm: 11 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:47 am to 2:47 am and from 1:19 pm to 3:19 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 75 °F.
Fishing in Bluefields today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:47 pm, coefficient 114
- Major period 1:19–3:19 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), light onshore wind (8 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 114 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:20 pm to 2:50 pm, combines the 1:47 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 4:20 am to 6:20 am, with the 5:15 am low tide, sunrise and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: mahi-mahi, mutton snapper, great barracuda and Atlantic bluefin tuna. What you can catch
Beach day in Bluefields
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- Water at 86 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.01 in)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 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 9 · SPF 50
Max UV 9 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:15 am
Low tide at 5:15 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:47 pm. Coefficient 114 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 86 °F, though with rain and very high UV.
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 Bluefields
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- Bluefields Beach 0.6 mi · NW
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Tides in Bluefields
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:15 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:47 pm 1.5 ft · coef. 114
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 35 min to low tide at 6:10 am.
Tide coefficient 114 for the 1:47 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.5 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 (1.5 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 come on October 29 (coefficient 117, 1.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 23, 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 | 6:10 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 5:15 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 1:47 pm · 1.5 ft | — | — | Coef. 114 | 91% | Major periods 12:47 am · 1:19 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:10 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 6:10 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 3:05 pm · 1.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 117 | 83% | Major periods 1:51 am · 2:24 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:11 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 7:12 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 8:06 pm · 1.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 113 | 74% | Major periods 2:56 am · 3:28 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:11 am · 5:40 pm | Low tide 8:21 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 8:04 pm · 1.3 ft | — | — | Coef. 104 | 63% | Major periods 3:58 am · 4:28 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:12 am · 5:40 pm | Low tide 9:33 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:25 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 90 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:23 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:12 am · 5:39 pm | Low tide 10:47 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:43 pm · 1.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 69 | 41% | Major periods 5:49 am · 6:14 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:12 am · 5:39 pm | Low tide 1:05 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:43 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 12:03 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:01 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 59 | 30% | Major periods 6:38 am · 7:01 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
Bluefields has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Montego Bay (NOAA), 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. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Galveston reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Bluefields
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.8 ft with a period of 5 s, from the south-southwest (slight).
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 about normal for late October.
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 11:34 pm (local time).
Surf in Bluefields today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.4 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.0 ft swell at 5 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:47 pm)
- Light: First light 5:48 am · sunrise 6:10 am · sunset 5:42 pm · last light 6:04 pm
- Tide: low 5:15 am (-0.1 ft) and high 1:47 pm (1.5 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 85.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 5 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:00 am to 10:00 am, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
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 Bluefields today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:47 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 2:50 pm
- 1.0 ft swell at 5 s from the southwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:15 am (5:00–5:30 am) and high tide 1:47 pm (1:20–2:50 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 85.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:04 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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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 Bluefields
Now in Bluefields
- Low / high
- 75 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 59%
- Clouds
- 62%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 21
- 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 (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 77° | 76° | 78° | 84° | 88° | 86° | 80° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 SSE | 5 SSE | 5 SE | 6 SSE | 8 S | 8 S | 5 SSE | 4 SE |
| Gusts | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 10 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 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 |
- 12:00 am 74° 3 SE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 2 SE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 2 SE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 84° 0 W 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 89° 3 SW 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 5 SW 1.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 79° 1 WNW 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 2 ENE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 75 / 88 °F | 8 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 1:47 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 74 / 89 °F | 5 mph S | 1.5 ft | 3:05 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 87 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 8:06 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 89 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 8:04 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 89 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 6:25 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 86 °F | 4 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 6:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 87 °F | 5 mph SSW | 1.2 ft | 4:43 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 84 °F | 3 mph NE | 0.8 ft | 6:45 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 75 / 87 °F | 5 mph SSW | 0.7 ft | 8:17 am · 7:33 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 85 °F | 4 mph S | 1.2 ft | 9:33 am · 7:41 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 75 / 78 °F | 4 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 10:35 am · 7:28 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 75 / 81 °F | 4 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 11:27 am | |
| Mon 9 | 74 / 89 °F | 5 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 12:13 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 76 / 82 °F | 5 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 1:00 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 74° / 89° 1.5 ft
- Fri 30 Light showers 75° / 87° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 74° / 89° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 74° / 89° 1.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 75° / 86° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 75° / 87° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 84° 0.8 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.
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (88 °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 11:34 pm (local time).
The sun in Bluefields
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:22 am
- Full dark 6:30 pm
- Civil dawn 5:48 am
- Civil dusk 6:04 pm
- Solar noon 11:56 am (59° high)
- Daylight 11 h 32 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:12 pm
- Full dark 6:30 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,567 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bluefields
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:47–2:47 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:19–3:19 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:12–9:12 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:25–8:25 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 Bluefields
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Bluefields.
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.7 mi out for 33 ft of water. It reaches 164 ft at 2 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.7 mi
- 33 ft deep1.7 mi
- 66 ft deep1.8 mi
- 164 ft deep2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.7 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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 BluefieldsTides nearby
- Whitehouse6.4 mi
- Savanna-la-Mar7.9 mi
- Black River15 mi
- Sandy Bay20 mi
- Barbican20 mi
- Lucea22 mi
- Negril22 mi
- Montego Bay22 mi
- Orange Bay23 mi
- Treasure Beach27 mi
Bluefields at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,828 people. Coordinates: 18.166° N, 78.027° W.
- It is 22 mi east of Negril, the main place in Westmoreland. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Negril.
- The nearest tide station, Montego Bay, is 22 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about BluefieldsQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bluefields?
Today in Bluefields there is high tide at 1:47 pm (1.5 ft) and low tide at 5:15 am. Tide coefficient 114.
What time is sunset today in Bluefields?
At 5:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:04 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bluefields?
At 6:10 am. First light comes at 5:22 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 12:47–2:47 am, Minor 8:12–9:12 am, Major 1:19–3:19 pm, Minor 7:25–8:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bluefields?
Light drizzle, from 75 °F to 88 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph) and a 59% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bluefields?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 5.1 s from the south-southwest. The water is 85.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bluefields?
The best time to visit Bluefields is from December to March: highs of 87 °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 Montego Bay (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).