Hesselberg tides today
- Tide now 0.0 ft ↓ falling · low 3:46 am (0.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:50–4:00 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–9:00 am Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 85 °F slight · 5.6 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 83 °F from the ESE, gusts 19 · clear
- Surf today 1.0–1.6 ft Poor day · 1/10 · 2:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 6:17 am–5:49 pm 11 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:05 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:05 pm
Today in Hesselberg there is high tide at 1:01 pm (1.1 ft) and low tide at 3:46 am. Tide coefficient 109. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 3:46 am. The sun rises at 6:17 am and sets at 5:49 pm: 11 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:05 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:56 am to 3:56 am and from 2:29 pm to 4:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph). Clear, 83 °F.
Fishing in Hesselberg today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 3:46 am
- Major period 1:56–3:56 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (3.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 109 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:50 am to 4:00 am, combines the 3:46 am low tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, with the 1:01 pm high tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, great barracuda, mutton snapper and lane snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail snapper and great barracuda. What you can catch
Beach day in Hesselberg
Is it a beach day?
2 good hoursRip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 95 °F: hot
- Water at 85 °F (very warm)
- Rain (0.07 in)
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Calm for swimming: 3.2 ft waves; moderate rip current risk (NWS)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 3.2 ft
3.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 3:46 am
Low tide at 3:46 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:01 pm. Coefficient 109 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
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 Hesselberg
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- West Beach 0.8 mi · W
- Parking
- Sandy Point Beach (south) 1.4 mi · SW
- Parking
- No dogs
- Frederiksted Beach 1.4 mi · N
- Parking
- LaGrange Beach 1.7 mi · N
- Rainbow Beach 2.5 mi · N
- Parking
- Sprat Hall Beach 3.1 mi · N
- Parking
- Carlton Beach 3.2 mi · E
- Monks Bath Beach 4.5 mi · N
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for the U.S. Virgin Islands (Department of Planning and Natural Resources).
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 Hesselberg
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Tides in Hesselberg
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 3:46 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:01 pm 1.1 ft · coef. 109
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 21 min to low tide at 3:46 am.
Tide coefficient 109 for the 1:01 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.1 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 29 (1.1 ft) and the lowest, on April 20 (-0.4 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 110, 1.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 0.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:17 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 3:46 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:01 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 109 | 84% | Major periods 1:56 am · 2:29 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:18 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 4:26 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:58 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 110 | 74% | Major periods 3:01 am · 3:33 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:18 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 5:12 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 3:05 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 105 | 63% | Major periods 4:03 am · 4:33 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:18 am · 5:48 pm | Low tide 6:01 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 4:06 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 94 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:01 am · 5:28 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:19 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 6:49 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 4:55 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 78 | 41% | Major periods 5:54 am · 6:19 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:19 am · 5:47 pm | Low tide 7:30 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:31 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 56 | 31% | Major periods 6:43 am · 7:06 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:20 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 7:41 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:53 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 28 | 21% | Major periods 7:29 am · 7:51 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 Fredericksted station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from Hesselberg. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Hesselberg
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces southwest 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.2 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 (+1.8 °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 3:24 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station LTBV3, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Hesselberg today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 2.6 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast, short: weak, messy waves; it hits this coast at an angle
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 4.0 ft
- Light: First light 5:55 am · sunrise 6:17 am · sunset 5:49 pm · last light 6:11 pm
- Tide: low 3:46 am (0.0 ft) and high 1:01 pm (1.1 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: 22 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has light offshore wind, 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.
Diving in Hesselberg today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:01 pm): little current from 12:40 pm to 1:30 pm
- 2.4 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:46 am (3:10–4:10 am) and high tide 1:01 pm (12:40–1:30 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 85.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:11 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:05 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:10 pm to 2:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, 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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- Cumulus 10 mi
- Wreck 1.2 mi
- Cane Bay Dive Shop 1.2 mi
- Nep2une Scuba Diving 1.2 mi
- Sweet Bottom Dive Center 6.9 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 Hesselberg
Now in Hesselberg
- Low / high
- 83 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 64%
- Clouds
- 8%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 20
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 83° | 83° | 83° | 86° | 88° | 87° | 84° | 83° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 ESE | 10 ESE | 11 ESE | 13 ESE | 12 ESE | 10 ESE | 9 ESE | 8 E |
| Gusts | 19 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 14 |
| Waves | 3.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.01 in | 0.01 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 83° 10 ESE 3.0 ft
- 6:00 am 83° 11 ESE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 am 86° 13 ESE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 88° 12 ESE 3.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 10 ESE 3.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 84° 9 ESE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 83° 8 E 3.0 ft
- 12:00 am 82° 10 E 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 83 / 88 °F | 13 mph ESE | 3.2 ft | 1:01 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 80 / 88 °F | 14 mph E | 3.0 ft | 1:58 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 85 °F | 13 mph E | 3.0 ft | 3:05 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 81 / 87 °F | 11 mph E | 2.8 ft | 4:06 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 86 °F | 14 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 4:55 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 78 / 87 °F | 13 mph SE | 2.9 ft | 5:31 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 77 / 86 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 5:53 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 79 / 86 °F | 9 mph SE | 2.3 ft | 9:49 am | |
| Fri 6 | 81 / 87 °F | 8 mph ESE | 2.1 ft | 10:00 am | |
| Sat 7 | 81 / 87 °F | 10 mph E | 2.6 ft | 10:31 am | |
| Sun 8 | 80 / 86 °F | 11 mph E | 2.6 ft | 11:04 am | |
| Mon 9 | 80 / 87 °F | 9 mph E | 2.4 ft | 11:37 am | |
| Tue 10 | 81 / 87 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.3 ft | 12:11 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 80 / 87 °F | 9 mph E | 2.7 ft | 12:47 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 80° / 88° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 78° / 85° 3.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 81° / 87° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 75° / 86° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 78° / 87° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 77° / 86° 2.8 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 79° / 86° 2.3 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 (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 3:24 am (local time).
The sun in Hesselberg
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:29 am
- Full dark 6:37 pm
- Civil dawn 5:55 am
- Civil dusk 6:11 pm
- Solar noon 12:03 pm (59° high)
- Daylight 11 h 32 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:19 pm
- Full dark 6:37 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,331,199 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hesselberg
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:56–3:56 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:29–4:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:22–10:22 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:35–9:35 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 7:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 10:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Hesselberg
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
We have no piers, boat ramps or tackle shops on record within 9.3 mi of Hesselberg.
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.65 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 1.1 mi.
From the shoreline (2.1 mi from Hesselberg) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 mi
- 33 ft deep0.65 mi
- 66 ft deep0.85 mi
- 164 ft deep1.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.45 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 0.65 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Hams Bluff Light 5.2 mi north
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 30 s · Fl(2) W 30s
- Range
- 16 nautical miles (18 mi)
- Light height
- 394 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1915
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near HesselbergTides nearby
- Smithfield0.2 mi
- Sandy Point0.4 mi
- Two Brothers0.6 mi
- Whites Bay0.8 mi
- Camporico0.8 mi
- Frederiksted1.0 mi
- Wheel of Fortune1.2 mi
- Whim1.2 mi
- Fort Frederick1.2 mi
- La Grange1.5 mi
Hesselberg at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 17.697° N, 64.880° W.
- It is 45 mi south of Charlotte Amalie, the main place in U.S. Virgin Islands. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Charlotte Amalie.
- The nearest tide station, Fredericksted, is 1.1 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Sandy Point Beach (1.4 mi), Saint Croix Country Club Beach (1.5 mi), LaGrange Beach (1.7 mi), Rainbow Beach (2.6 mi).
Questions about HesselbergQuestions
What time is high tide today in Hesselberg?
Today in Hesselberg there is high tide at 1:01 pm (1.1 ft) and low tide at 3:46 am. Tide coefficient 109.
What time is sunset today in Hesselberg?
At 5:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hesselberg?
At 6:18 am. First light comes at 5:30 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 3:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:56–3:56 am, Minor 9:22–10:22 am, Major 2:29–4:29 pm, Minor 8:35–9:35 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Hesselberg?
Light drizzle, from 83 °F to 88 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (10 mph) and a 64% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hesselberg?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 5.6 s from the east-southeast. The water is 85.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hesselberg?
The best time to visit Hesselberg is from January to April: highs of 83 °F to 85 °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 Fredericksted (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).