Mobile tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↑ rising · high 1:15 am (2.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:00–4:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 72 °F calm (rippled) · 2.1 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 80 °F from the NE, gusts 10 · clear sky
- Sun 7:04 am–6:07 pm 11 h 3 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:03 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:03 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:40 am–2:40 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Mobile there is high tide at 12:27 am (2.3 ft) and low tide at 11:38 am. Tide coefficient 106. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:15 am. The sun rises at 7:04 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 11 h 3 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 2:01 pm to 4:01 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Clear sky, 80 °F.
Fishing in Mobile today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 11:38 am
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light cross-shore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 106 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 12:40 pm, lines up with the 11:38 am low tide. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:30 am, with the 12:27 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 kingfish and southern flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: southern kingfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Mobile
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 80 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 0.5 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 11:38 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.5 ft
0.5 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 11:38 am
Low tide at 11:38 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:27 am.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, a calm sea, water at 72 °F and low tide at 11:38 am, though with light offshore 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 Mobile
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Mobile.
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Tides in Mobile
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:27 am 2.3 ft · coef. 106
- ▼ Low tide 11:38 am 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 9 h 24 min to high tide at 1:15 am.
Tide coefficient 106 for the 12:27 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.4 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 May 18 (2.5 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-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 111, 2.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 22, 0.4 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 · 6:07 pm | High tide 12:27 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 11:38 am · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 106 | 91% | Major periods 1:29 am · 2:01 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:05 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 1:15 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 1:35 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 111 | 83% | Major periods 2:33 am · 3:06 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:06 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 2:12 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 2:47 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 111 | 74% | Major periods 3:38 am · 4:09 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:06 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 3:10 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 3:48 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 107 | 63% | Major periods 4:40 am · 5:09 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:07 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 3:02 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 3:35 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 97 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:04 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:08 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 3:53 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 4:03 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 80 | 40% | Major periods 5:30 am · 5:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:09 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 4:51 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 4:00 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:23 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 56 | 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 Coast Guard Sector Mobile station (NOAA), 3.2 mi from Mobile. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Mobile
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Tuesday 3: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 s, from the east (smooth).
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 73.4 °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 3:52 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station OBLA1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Mobile today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:38 am): little current from 10:40 am to 12:50 pm
- 0.5 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:27 am (12:10–12:50 am) and low tide 11:38 am (10:40 am–12:50 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 71.1 °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, 10:10 am to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, small waves, 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
- Clotilda 7.0 mi
- F/V Captain Jackie 8.0 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- Choctaw Pass Reef 2.5 mi
- Brookley Hole Reef 4.6 mi
- Buddy Beiser Reef 9.3 mi
- Dell Williamson Reef 9.8 mi
- Dog River Reef 9.8 mi
- Bender - Austal Reef 11 mi
- Lea Diving 1.0 mi
- Gulf Coast Divers 5.6 mi
- Underwater Works Inc. 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 Mobile
Now in Mobile
- Low / high
- 53 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 11%
- Humidity
- 39%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 31 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 41
- 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: −0.05 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 57° | 54° | 53° | 60° | 77° | 81° | 74° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NW | 3 NW | 3 NW | 5 NNE | 6 ENE | 7 ENE | 5 ENE | 5 NE |
| Gusts | 6 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.6 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 81° 7 ENE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 74° 5 ENE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 5 NE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 58° 5 NNW 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 55° 4 N 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 54° 4 N 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 6 ENE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 8 NE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 53 / 81 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | 12:27 am | |
| Thu 29 | 53 / 80 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | 1:15 am | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 81 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | 2:12 am | |
| Sat 31 | 66 / 79 °F | 10 mph E | 0.7 ft | 3:10 am | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 76 °F | 12 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 3:02 am | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 78 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.8 ft | 3:53 am | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 79 °F | 16 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 4:51 am · 11:23 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 78 °F | 15 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | 10:45 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 75 °F | 11 mph WSW | 2.1 ft | 9:51 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 55 / 72 °F | 9 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 9:15 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 72 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 9:29 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 65 °F | 6 mph N | 1.1 ft | 9:57 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 73 °F | 5 mph NNE | 0.7 ft | 10:29 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 73 °F | 5 mph N | 0.5 ft | 11:05 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 53° / 80° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 81° 0.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 66° / 79° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 66° / 76° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 63° / 78° 0.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 63° / 79° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 65° / 78° 2.0 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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °F; normal high: 77 °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 3:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Mobile
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:11 am
- Full dark 7:01 pm
- Civil dawn 6:39 am
- Civil dusk 6:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:36 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 3 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 7:01 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,889 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mobile
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
- 7:33–8:33 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 Mobile
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- USS Alabama Park Fishing Pier 2.0 mi
- U.S. Coast Guard 3.2 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 3.4 mi
- Liz's Launch 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- River Yacht Basin Marina 7.8 mi
- Buccaneer Yacht Club 8.0 mi
- Off The Hook Bait Shop 6.5 mi
- Southern cypress bait & tackle 7.4 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
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 800 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (2.4 mi from Mobile) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep420 ft
- 33 ft deep800 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 12 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 800 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Battery Gladden Light 2.2 mi southeast
Other lighthouses nearby: Choctaw Point Light (4.0 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near MobileTides nearby
- Spanish Fort7.7 mi
- Daphne10 mi
- Montrose12 mi
- Seacliff13 mi
- Bellefontaine14 mi
- Fairhope14 mi
- Battles Wharf15 mi
- Point Clear17 mi
- Coden24 mi
- Dauphin Island31 mi
Mobile at a glance
- Town or city of about 183,289 people. Coordinates: 30.694° N, 88.043° W.
- The nearest tide station, Coast Guard Sector Mobile, is 3.2 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Mobile Turning Basin (1.0 mi), Alabama State Docks (1.0 mi), Arlington Pier (3.4 mi).
Questions about MobileQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mobile?
Today in Mobile there is high tide at 12:27 am (2.3 ft) and low tide at 11:38 am. Tide coefficient 106.
What time is sunset today in Mobile?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mobile?
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 7:33–8:33 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mobile?
Overcast, from 53 °F to 81 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mobile?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 2.1 s from the northeast. The water is 71.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mobile?
The best time to visit Mobile is from October to November and from March to May: highs of 72 °F to 86 °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 Coast Guard Sector Mobile (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).