Vieux Fort tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 5:51 pm (1.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:10–6:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–3:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 3.8 ft · 85 °F slight · 5.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 17 mph · 83 °F from the E, gusts 23 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 2.3–3.5 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 4:00–5:59 pm
- Sun 5:57 am–5:38 pm 11 h 41 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:54 pm
Today in Vieux Fort there are high tides at 6:41 am (1.1 ft) and 5:51 pm (1.7 ft) and low tides at 12:10 am and 11:26 am. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:51 pm. The sun rises at 5:57 am and sets at 5:38 pm: 11 h 41 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:36 am to 2:36 am and from 1:08 pm to 3:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east (17 mph). Clear sky, 83 °F.
Fishing in Vieux Fort today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:41 am, coefficient 92
- Sunrise at 5:57 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light cross-shore wind (12 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:40 am to 6:30 am, combines the 6:41 am high tide, sunrise and some swell. Also worth a try from 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm, with the 5:51 pm high tide, sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:10 am, with the 12:10 am low tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, gray snapper, great barracuda and common octopus. What you can catch
Beach day in Vieux Fort
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 3.7 ft waves
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Low tide at 11:26 am: more sand
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.7 ft
3.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 85 °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–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:10 am
Low tide at 12:10 am and 11:26 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 6:41 am and 5:51 pm. Coefficient 92 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 85 °F and low tide at 11:26 am, though with moderate wind 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 Vieux Fort
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- Mankote Beach 2.2 mi · NE
- Parking
- Black Bay Beach 2.5 mi · NW
- Rudy John Beach 4.2 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Honeymoon Beach 4.4 mi · NE
- Piaye Beach 5.4 mi · NW
- Balembouche beach 5.7 mi · NW
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 Vieux Fort
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 12:10 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:41 am 1.1 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 11:26 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 5:51 pm 1.7 ft · coef. 89
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 57 min to high tide at 5:51 pm.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 6:41 am high tide and 89 for the 5:51 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.8 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 28 (1.7 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (-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 27 (coefficient 95, 1.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 34, 0.9 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 | 5:57 am · 5:38 pm | Low tide 12:10 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:41 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 11:26 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:51 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 92 | 91% | Major periods 12:36 am · 1:08 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:57 am · 5:37 pm | Low tide 1:04 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:35 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 12:07 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 6:43 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:12 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:58 am · 5:37 pm | Low tide 2:04 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:34 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 12:56 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 7:42 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 74 | 74% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:16 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 5:58 am · 5:37 pm | Low tide 3:11 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:41 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 2:03 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 8:52 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 63 | 63% | Major periods 3:47 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:58 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 4:22 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:54 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 3:36 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:15 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 55 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:59 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 5:28 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:58 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:12 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:43 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 56 | 41% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:59 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 6:24 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:48 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 6:34 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 59 | 31% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 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 Vieux Fort Bay station (NOAA), 1.6 mi from Vieux Fort. 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 Vieux Fort
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.9 ft
- Significant3.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest7.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 7.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 7.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south 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 Thursday 29: 4.7 ft with a period of 6 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 (+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 4:54 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Cerema, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Vieux Fort today
Surf today
Poor- 1.9–2.9 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.6 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:26 am)
- Light: First light 5:35 am · sunrise 5:57 am · sunset 5:38 pm · last light 6:00 pm
- Tide: low 12:10 am (-0.0 ft), high 6:41 am (1.1 ft), low 11:26 am (0.6 ft) and high 5:51 pm (1.7 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 84.6 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 35 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and cross-shore wind.
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 Vieux Fort today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:26 am): little current from 10:40 am to 12:00 pm
- 1.6 ft swell at 6 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (16 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 12:10 am (11:40 pm–12:40 am), high tide 6:41 am (6:00–7:30 am), low tide 11:26 am (10:40 am–12:00 pm) and high tide 5:51 pm (5:10–6:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.6 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 84.6 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:00 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
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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- Wauwinet 0.8 mi
- Stanley Bee 1.3 mi
- Angeln 2.6 mi
- Wreck 0.8 mi
- Soufrière Marine Management Area 12 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.
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Weather in Vieux Fort
Now in Vieux Fort
- Low / high
- 80 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 35%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 76%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 31
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 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 | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 82° | 80° | 81° | 83° | 84° | 84° | 83° | 82° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 E | 11 ENE | 12 ENE | 14 E | 16 E | 16 E | 16 E | 16 E |
| Gusts | 17 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Waves | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.5 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.2 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 83° 16 E 3.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 82° 16 E 4.2 ft
- 12:00 am 82° 16 E 4.3 ft
- 3:00 am 82° 16 E 4.3 ft
- 6:00 am 82° 17 E 4.5 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 18 E 4.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 17 E 4.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 15 E 4.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 80 / 84 °F | 17 mph E | 4.3 ft | 6:41 am · 5:51 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 81 / 83 °F | 18 mph E | 4.7 ft | 7:35 am · 6:43 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 84 °F | 15 mph E | 4.1 ft | 8:34 am · 7:42 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 83 °F | 15 mph E | 3.7 ft | 9:41 am · 8:52 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 83 °F | 16 mph E | 3.9 ft | 10:54 am · 10:15 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 79 / 83 °F | 17 mph E | 4.1 ft | 11:58 am · 11:43 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 82 °F | 16 mph E | 4.1 ft | 12:48 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 78 / 83 °F | 13 mph E | 3.7 ft | 1:01 am · 1:29 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 80 / 83 °F | 15 mph E | 3.4 ft | 2:06 am · 2:05 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 81 / 83 °F | 12 mph E | 2.8 ft | 3:01 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 80 / 83 °F | 14 mph E | — | 3:49 am · 3:12 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 81 / 83 °F | 14 mph E | — | 4:32 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 80 / 82 °F | 11 mph E | — | 5:12 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 79 / 82 °F | 12 mph ESE | — | 5:49 am · 4:50 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 81° / 83° 4.7 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 80° / 84° 4.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 78° / 83° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 77° / 83° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 79° / 83° 4.1 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 78° / 82° 4.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 78° / 83° 3.7 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 tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit drier and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.8 °F; normal high: 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 4:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Vieux Fort
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:10 am
- Full dark 6:25 pm
- Civil dawn 5:35 am
- Civil dusk 6:00 pm
- Solar noon 11:48 am (63° high)
- Daylight 11 h 41 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:09 pm
- Full dark 6:25 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,725 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Vieux Fort
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:36–2:36 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:08–3:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:50–8:50 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:24–8:24 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 · 4:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 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 Vieux Fort
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Vieux Fort) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep0.5 mi
- 164 ft deep0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.35 mi and 66 ft at 0.5 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024, here using the GEBCO grid (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Cape Moule a Chique 0.7 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 5 s · Fl W 5s
- Range
- 22 nautical miles (25 mi)
- Light height
- 745 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 30 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Sources and licenses
Tides near Vieux FortTides nearby
- La Tourney1.5 mi
- La Resource2.0 mi
- Cantonement3.0 mi
- Laborie3.2 mi
- Augier3.8 mi
- Pierrot3.8 mi
- Anse Ger6.0 mi
- Micoud7.7 mi
- Choiseul7.7 mi
- La Pointe9.5 mi
Vieux Fort at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,574 people. Coordinates: 13.717° N, 60.950° W.
- It is 20 mi south of Castries, the main place in Saint Lucia. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Castries.
- The nearest tide station, Vieux Fort Bay, is 1.6 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Vieux FortQuestions
What time is high tide today in Vieux Fort?
Today in Vieux Fort there are high tides at 6:41 am (1.1 ft) and 5:51 pm (1.7 ft) and low tides at 12:10 am and 11:26 am. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Vieux Fort?
At 5:38 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:00 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Vieux Fort?
At 5:57 am. First light comes at 5:10 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 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 12:36–2:36 am, Minor 7:50–8:50 am, Major 1:08–3:08 pm, Minor 7:24–8:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Vieux Fort?
Light drizzle, from 80 °F to 84 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east (17 mph) and a 35% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Vieux Fort?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.8 ft waves with a period of 5.7 s from the east. The water is 84.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Vieux Fort?
The best time to visit Vieux Fort is from February to March: highs of 85 °F to 86 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 9 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 Vieux Fort 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).