Fairhope tides today
- Tide now 0.3 ft ↑ rising · high 1:11 am (2.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 71 °F smooth · 4.8 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 80 °F from the NE, gusts 11 · clear sky
- Sun 7:03 am–6:07 pm 11 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:03 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:20 am–2:20 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Fairhope there is high tide at 12:37 am (2.3 ft) and low tide at 11:09 am. Tide coefficient 105. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:11 am. The sun rises at 7:03 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 11 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:03 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:29 am to 3:29 am and from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Clear sky, 80 °F.
Fishing in Fairhope today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 11:09 am
- Minor period 9:25–10:25 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light offshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 105 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines the 11:09 am low tide and moonset. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:40 am, with the 12:37 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic croaker, spot, southern flounder and southern kingfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: southern kingfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Fairhope
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 80 °F: pleasant
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 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
Offshore breeze (8 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:09 am
Low tide at 11:09 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:37 am.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea, water at 71 °F and low tide at 11:09 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 Fairhope
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- Magnolia Beach 1.0 mi · SW
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Alabama (Coastal Alabama Beach Monitoring Program).
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 Fairhope
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:37 am 2.3 ft · coef. 105
- ▼ Low tide 11:09 am -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 9 h 18 min to high tide at 1:11 am.
Tide coefficient 105 for the 12:37 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.5 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 June 15 (2.6 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.2 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, 2.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 21, 0.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:03 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 12:37 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 11:09 am · -0.2 ft | Coef. 105 | 91% | Major periods 1:29 am · 2:00 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:04 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 1:11 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 12:10 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 113 | 83% | Major periods 2:33 am · 3:05 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:05 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 1:41 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 115 | 74% | Major periods 3:37 am · 4:09 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:06 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 2:41 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 2:43 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 111 | 63% | Major periods 4:39 am · 5:09 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:06 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 2:39 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 2:25 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 100 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:07 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 3:26 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 2:59 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 83 | 40% | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:54 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:08 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 4:02 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 3:26 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 60 | 30% | Major periods 6:18 am · 6:41 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 Fly Creek station (NOAA), 1.4 mi from Fairhope. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Fairhope
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-offshore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.8 ft with a period of 5 s, from the 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 73.2 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.3 °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 3:53 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 42357, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Fairhope today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:09 am): little current from 10:50 am to 11:30 am
- 0.8 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:37 am (12:20–1:00 am) and low tide 11:09 am (10:50–11:30 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 70.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:32 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:03 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
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- F/V Captain Jackie 8.2 mi
- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Battles Wharf Reef 2.6 mi
- Zundel Landing 3.8 mi
- P. Grey Cane, Jr. Reef 4.8 mi
- Buddy Beiser Reef 5.2 mi
- Point Clear Reef 5.2 mi
- Dell Williamson Reef 5.6 mi
- Bender - Austal Reef 8.7 mi
- Upper Wreck Reef 9.4 mi
- Dog River Reef 9.6 mi
- Underwater Works Inc. 3.8 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 Fairhope
Now in Fairhope
- Low / high
- 56 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 39%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 31 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 42
- 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: −0.06 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 59° | 56° | 57° | 64° | 77° | 80° | 74° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 ENE | 5 ENE | 7 ENE | 6 NE | 7 ENE | 6 NE | 6 NE | 7 ENE |
| Gusts | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 15 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 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 |
- 3:00 pm 80° 6 NE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 6 NE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 7 ENE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 7 ENE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 9 ENE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 10 ENE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 11 ENE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 8 NE 0.8 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 56 / 80 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 12:37 am | |
| Thu 29 | 60 / 79 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 1:11 am | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 80 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 1:51 am | |
| Sat 31 | 66 / 78 °F | 10 mph E | 1.2 ft | 2:41 am | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 76 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 2:39 am | |
| Mon 2 | 62 / 77 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 3:26 am | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 78 °F | 14 mph ESE | 3.8 ft | 4:02 am | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 77 °F | 13 mph SSE | 3.7 ft | 1:30 am · 11:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 74 °F | 10 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 11:47 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 71 °F | 7 mph NW | 2.2 ft | 9:29 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 71 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 9:42 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 66 °F | 6 mph N | 1.1 ft | 10:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 72 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | 10:35 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 73 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 11:06 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 60° / 79° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 80° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 66° / 78° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 64° / 76° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 62° / 77° 2.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 63° / 78° 3.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 64° / 77° 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 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 (+3.9 °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 3:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Fairhope
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 7:00 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 6:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:35 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 4 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 7:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,898 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fairhope
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
- 2:00–4:00 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:25–10:25 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:33–8:33 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 Fairhope
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Weeks Bay Reserve fishing pier 8.8 mi
- Manatee Park fishing pier 8.8 mi
- Fairhope Municipal Pier 0.7 mi
- Orange Avenue Pier 1.0 mi
- Pier Avenue Boat Launch 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 4.7 mi
- Boone's Landing 6.0 mi
- Fly Creek Marina 1.3 mi
- Grand Hotel Marina 3.1 mi
- Fisherman's Discount 7.2 mi
- Fish River 7.7 mi
- Fuel dock 3.1 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 (0.5 mi from Fairhope) out to sea, heading northwest.
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 FairhopeTides nearby
- Seacliff1.5 mi
- Battles Wharf2.5 mi
- Montrose3.0 mi
- Point Clear3.5 mi
- Daphne5.6 mi
- Spanish Fort11 mi
- Bellefontaine12 mi
- Mobile14 mi
- Oyster Bay19 mi
- Miflin20 mi
Fairhope at a glance
- Town or city of about 18,730 people. Coordinates: 30.523° N, 87.903° W.
- It is 14 mi southeast of Mobile, the main place in Alabama. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Mobile.
- The nearest tide station, Fly Creek, is 1.4 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fly Creek Marina (1.3 mi), Eastern Shore Marina (1.4 mi).
Questions about FairhopeQuestions
What time is high tide today in Fairhope?
Today in Fairhope there is high tide at 12:37 am (2.3 ft) and low tide at 11:09 am. Tide coefficient 105.
What time is sunset today in Fairhope?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fairhope?
At 7:04 am. First light comes at 6:11 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 9:25–10:25 am, Major 2:00–4:00 pm, Minor 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Fairhope?
Partly cloudy, from 56 °F to 80 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Fairhope?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 4.8 s from the southeast. The water is 71.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Fairhope?
The best time to visit Fairhope 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 Fly Creek (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).