Bellefontaine tides today
- Tide now 1.2 ft ↑ rising · high 1:07 am (2.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 12:10–2:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 10/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 71 °F smooth · 4.9 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 69 °F from the NE, gusts 9 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:04 am–6:08 pm 11 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:04 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:04 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:40 am–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Bellefontaine there is high tide at 12:17 am (2.2 ft) and low tide at 11:46 am. Tide coefficient 108. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:07 am. The sun rises at 7:04 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 11 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:04 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:29 am to 3:29 am and from 2:01 pm to 4:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph). Mainly clear, 69 °F.
Fishing in Bellefontaine today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 11:46 am
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.9 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 108 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines the 11:46 am low tide and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:20 am, with the 12:17 am high tide.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic croaker, spot, southern kingfish and red snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: southern kingfish and red snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Bellefontaine
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 80 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:46 am
Low tide at 11:46 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:17 am.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea, water at 71 °F and low tide at 11:46 am.
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 Bellefontaine
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Bellefontaine.
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Tides in Bellefontaine
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:17 am 2.2 ft · coef. 108
- ▼ Low tide 11:46 am -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 55 min to high tide at 1:07 am.
Tide coefficient 108 for the 12:17 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.3 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 (2.3 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-1.1 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 115, 2.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 23, 0.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:04 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 12:17 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 11:46 am · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 108 | 91% | Major periods 1:29 am · 2:01 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:05 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 1:07 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 1:15 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 114 | 83% | Major periods 2:33 am · 3:06 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:06 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 2:01 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 2:29 pm · -0.2 ft | — | Coef. 115 | 74% | Major periods 3:38 am · 4:10 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:06 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 2:58 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 3:26 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 111 | 63% | Major periods 4:40 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:07 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 2:56 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 3:10 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 101 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:08 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 3:53 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 3:39 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 40% | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:09 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 4:47 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 3:39 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:35 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 59 | 30% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:42 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 East Fowl River station (NOAA), 3.5 mi from Bellefontaine. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Bellefontaine
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.9 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 warms over the next few days: about 73.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.1 °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 7:12 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station MCGA1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Bellefontaine today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:46 am): little current from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
- 0.8 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (6 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:17 am (11:50 pm–12:40 am) and low tide 11:46 am (11:00 am–12:30 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 70.7 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:33 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:04 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 1:20 pm, combines slack water at low 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- F/V Captain Jackie 7.6 mi
- Wreck 6.1 mi
- Bender - Austal Reef 4.0 mi
- Dog River Reef 4.8 mi
- Denton Reef 6.3 mi
- Point Clear Reef 8.7 mi
- Brookley Hole Reef 9.8 mi
- Battles Wharf Reef 10 mi
- P. Grey Cane, Jr. Reef 10 mi
- Zundel Landing 11 mi
- Living Water Conservation and Scuba 9.9 mi
- Gulf Coast Divers 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.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Bellefontaine
Now in Bellefontaine
- Low / high
- 54 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 43%
- Humidity
- 55%
- Dew pointDew point
- 52 °F
- Visibility
- 21 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 45
- 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 | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 60° | 58° | 55° | 62° | 75° | 80° | 73° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNE | 3 NNE | 4 N | 8 NNE | 6 NE | 8 NNE | 3 N | 6 NNE |
| Gusts | 7 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 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 |
- 9:00 pm 65° 6 NNE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 10 ENE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 6 NNE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 7 NNE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 7 NE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 9 NE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 5 NE 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 76° 3 NE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 54 / 80 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 12:17 am | |
| Thu 29 | 59 / 80 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 1:07 am | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 80 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 2:01 am | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 78 °F | 10 mph E | 1.3 ft | 2:58 am | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 76 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 2:56 am | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 77 °F | 11 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | 3:53 am | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 77 °F | 14 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 4:47 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 76 °F | 15 mph SSE | 3.9 ft | 10:20 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 73 °F | 10 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 9:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 71 °F | 8 mph W | 1.8 ft | 9:00 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 71 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 9:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 71 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 9:37 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 71 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | 10:11 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 10:49 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 59° / 80° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 64° / 80° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 67° / 78° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 66° / 76° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 64° / 77° 3.0 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 66° / 77° 3.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 64° / 76° 3.9 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.7 °F; normal high: 76 °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 7:12 pm (local time).
The sun in Bellefontaine
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:11 am
- Full dark 7:01 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 6:33 pm
- Solar noon 12:36 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 4 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:35 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,885 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Bellefontaine
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:29–3:29 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:01–4:01 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:26–10:26 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:34–8:34 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 Bellefontaine
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 4.9 mi
- Boat ramp 5.0 mi
- Beachcomber Marina & Dry Dock 4.8 mi
- Grand View Marina 4.9 mi
- Grand Mariner Restaurant & Marina 5.1 mi
- Turner Marine Yacht Sales 5.1 mi
- Dog River Marina & Boat Works 5.2 mi
- Sundowner Marina 5.3 mi
- Mobile Yacht Club 5.3 mi
- Yellowhammer Fishing 6.8 mi
- Tackle This Fishing Outfitters 8.4 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 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. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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.
Tides near BellefontaineTides nearby
- Battles Wharf10 mi
- Point Clear11 mi
- Coden11 mi
- Fairhope12 mi
- Seacliff12 mi
- Montrose13 mi
- Daphne14 mi
- Mobile14 mi
- Dauphin Island16 mi
- Spanish Fort17 mi
Bellefontaine at a glance
- Town or city of about 608 people. Coordinates: 30.494° N, 88.104° W.
- It is 14 mi south of Mobile, the main place in Alabama. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Mobile.
- The nearest tide station, East Fowl River, is 3.5 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fowl River Marina (3.4 mi).
Questions about BellefontaineQuestions
What time is high tide today in Bellefontaine?
Today in Bellefontaine there is high tide at 12:17 am (2.2 ft) and low tide at 11:46 am. Tide coefficient 108.
What time is sunset today in Bellefontaine?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:33 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Bellefontaine?
At 7:05 am. First light comes at 6:12 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 1:29–3:29 am, Minor 9:26–10:26 am, Major 2:01–4:01 pm, Minor 7:34–8:34 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Bellefontaine?
Overcast, from 54 °F to 80 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Bellefontaine?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 4.9 s from the southeast. The water is 71.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Bellefontaine?
The best time to visit Bellefontaine is from October to November and from March to May: highs of 71 °F to 84 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 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 East Fowl River (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).