Little Bay tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 3:13 am (0.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 2:10–3:50 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–5:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 85 °F slight · 5.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 15 mph · 85 °F from the ESE, gusts 19 · clear
- Surf tomorrow 1.3–2.0 ft Poor day · 0/10 · 6:00–10:00 am
- Sun 6:10 am–5:42 pm 11 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:53 pm
Today in Little Bay there is high tide at 10:47 am (1.8 ft) and low tide at 2:39 am. Tide coefficient 111. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:13 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 7:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:45 am to 2:45 am and from 1:17 pm to 3:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the east-southeast (15 mph). Clear, 85 °F.
Fishing in Little Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:39 am
- Major period 12:45–2:45 am
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 111 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 am to 2:40 am, combines the 2:39 am low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also worth a try from 9:50 am to 11:50 am, with the 10:47 am high tide and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: great barracuda, yellowtail snapper, gray snapper and pearly razorfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Little Bay
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.7 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.7 ft
2.7 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–1:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:39 am
Low tide at 2:39 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:47 am. Coefficient 111 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 85 °F. 7:00 am to 10:00 am can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 85 °F, though with moderate wind.
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 Little Bay
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- Little Bay Beach 0.6 mi · S
- Parking
- Great Bay Beach 1.0 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Kimsha Beach 1.9 mi · W
- Showers
- Parking
- Lay Bay Beach 2.0 mi · W
- Parking
- Flamingo Beach 2.1 mi · W
- Parking
- Guana Bay Beach 2.8 mi · E
- Simpson Bay Beach 2.8 mi · W
- Parking
- Maho Beach 3.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Little Bay
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Tides in Little Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:39 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:47 am 1.8 ft · coef. 111
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 27 min to low tide at 3:13 am.
Tide coefficient 111 for the 10:47 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.2 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 (1.8 ft) and the lowest, on May 18 (0.0 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 28 to 29 (coefficient 113, 1.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 0.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:10 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 2:39 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:47 am · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 111 | 91% | Major periods 12:45 am · 1:17 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:10 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 3:13 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:30 am · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 113 | 84% | Major periods 1:49 am · 2:21 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:11 am · 5:41 pm | Low tide 3:52 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:18 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 109 | 74% | Major periods 2:53 am · 3:25 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:11 am · 5:40 pm | Low tide 4:35 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:14 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 100 | 63% | Major periods 3:56 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:12 am · 5:40 pm | Low tide 5:21 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:25 pm · 1.5 ft | — | Coef. 85 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:54 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:12 am · 5:39 pm | Low tide 6:07 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:41 pm · 1.5 ft | — | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:47 am · 6:12 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:12 am · 5:39 pm | Low tide 6:58 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:34 pm · 1.4 ft | Low tide 11:42 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 38 | 31% | Major periods 6:36 am · 6:59 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). 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 Saint-Martin station (TICON-4), 4.2 mi from Little Bay. Times and heights are its predictions.
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 Little Bay
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.7 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-southeast (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 warmer than normal for late October (+1.9 °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 10:46 pm (local time).
Surf in Little Bay today
Surf today
Poor- 1.1–1.8 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 2.0 ft swell at 5 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:47 am)
- Light: First light 5:48 am · sunrise 6:10 am · sunset 5:42 pm · last light 6:04 pm
- Tide: low 2:39 am (0.6 ft) and high 10:47 am (1.8 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: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 20 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 6:00 am to 10:00 am, 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 Little Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:47 am): little current from 10:32 am to 11:02 am
- 1.9 ft swell at 6 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:39 am (2:20–2:54 am) and high tide 10:47 am (10:32–11:02 am)
- 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 °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 7:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 11:20 am, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 5:00 pm to 5:40 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with tidal 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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- HMS Proselyte 2.6 mi
- Wreck 0.9 mi
- Wreck 1.0 mi
- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 2.3 mi
- Man O'War Shoal Marine Park 3.8 mi
- Réserve naturelle nationale de Saint-Martin 5.8 mi
- The Dive Shop 1.0 mi
- SXM Divers 1.5 mi
- Ocean Explorers Dive Center 2.0 mi
- The Scuba Shop 2.1 mi
- Dive Safaris St. Maarten 2.2 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 Little Bay
Now in Little Bay
- Low / high
- 83 / 85 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 27%
- Clouds
- 9%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 14
- 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: −0.06 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 85° | 84° | 83° | 85° | 85° | 85° | 85° | 85° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 ESE | 12 ESE | 13 E | 13 ESE | 13 ESE | 12 ESE | 11 ESE | 13 ESE |
| Gusts | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
| Waves | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.7 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 85° 15 ESE 2.8 ft
- 3:00 am 83° 15 ESE 2.8 ft
- 6:00 am 83° 16 ESE 3.0 ft
- 9:00 am 83° 16 ESE 3.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 14 ESE 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 11 E 2.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 84° 12 E 2.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 82° 13 E 2.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 83 / 85 °F | 15 mph ESE | 2.8 ft | 10:47 am | |
| Thu 29 | 81 / 85 °F | 16 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 11:30 am | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 85 °F | 17 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 12:18 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 84 °F | 15 mph E | 3.0 ft | 1:14 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 82 / 84 °F | 18 mph E | 3.0 ft | 2:25 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 80 / 84 °F | 17 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | 3:41 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 80 / 84 °F | 18 mph ESE | 3.7 ft | 4:34 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 81 / 84 °F | 15 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 5:08 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 82 / 83 °F | 13 mph ESE | 2.6 ft | 7:21 am · 5:29 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 82 / 84 °F | 12 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 8:08 am | |
| Sat 7 | 83 / 84 °F | 14 mph E | 2.7 ft | 8:43 am | |
| Sun 8 | 82 / 84 °F | 14 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 9:14 am | |
| Mon 9 | 83 / 84 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 9:44 am | |
| Tue 10 | 83 / 83 °F | 11 mph E | 2.4 ft | 10:15 am |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 81° / 85° 3.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 80° / 85° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 78° / 84° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 82° / 84° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 80° / 84° 3.4 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 80° / 84° 3.7 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 81° / 84° 3.0 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, normal rain and a slightly 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 10:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Little Bay
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 92,355,581 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Little Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:45–2:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:17–3:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 8:09–9:09 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:23–8:23 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 Little Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- FKG Rigging 1.5 mi
- Island Water World 1.5 mi
- Jetty 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Bobby's Marina 1.4 mi
- NICA Marina 1.5 mi
- Dr. A. C. Wathey Cruise Facility 1.6 mi
- Simpson Bay Marina 1.7 mi
- Princess Yacht Club/Port de Plaisance 1.8 mi
- Coconut Reef Fishing Charters 1.5 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.3 mi from shore.
From the shoreline (0.5 mi from Little Bay) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep600 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.3 mi from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Marigot Lighthouse 3.4 mi northwest
- Light
- A flash every 4 s; white, red or green depending on where you see it from · Fl WRG 4s
- Range
- 11 nautical miles (13 mi)
- Light height
- 66 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 33 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Little BayTides nearby
- Philipsburg1.2 mi
- Cul de Sac1.5 mi
- Koolbaai1.6 mi
- Upper Prince’s Quarter2.3 mi
- Lower Prince’s Quarter2.4 mi
- Concordia2.8 mi
- Saint-James3.0 mi
- Marigot3.1 mi
- Colombier3.2 mi
- Sandy Ground3.2 mi
Little Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 5,581 people. Coordinates: 18.026° N, 63.065° W.
- It is 1.2 mi west of Philipsburg, the main place in Sint Maarten. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Philipsburg.
- The nearest tide station, Saint-Martin, is 4.2 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Captain Hodge Pier (1.2 mi), Dock Maarten Marina (1.4 mi), Bobby’s Marina (1.5 mi), Island Water World (1.5 mi).
Questions about Little BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Little Bay?
Today in Little Bay there is high tide at 10:47 am (1.8 ft) and low tide at 2:39 am. Tide coefficient 111.
What time is sunset today in Little Bay?
At 5:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:04 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Little Bay?
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 · 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 12:45–2:45 am, Minor 8:09–9:09 am, Major 1:17–3:17 pm, Minor 7:23–8:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Little Bay?
Partly cloudy, from 83 °F to 85 °F, with a moderate breeze from the east-southeast (15 mph) and a 27% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Little Bay?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 5.7 s from the east. The water is 85.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Little Bay?
The best time to visit Little Bay is from January to April: highs of 83 °F to 85 °F, about 2 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: Saint-Martin 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).