Oyster Bay tides today
- Tide now 2.3 ft ↓ falling · low 12:42 pm (-0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:40 am–1:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 12:00–5:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 73 °F smooth · 4.1 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 59 °F from the NE, gusts 19 · overcast
- Sun 7:03 am–6:06 pm 11 h 3 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:07 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:07 pm
- Best time to dive 10:50 am–1:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Oyster Bay there is high tide at 12:36 am (2.4 ft) and low tide at 12:42 pm. Tide coefficient 116. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:42 pm. The sun rises at 7:03 am and sets at 6:06 pm: 11 h 3 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:07 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:32 am to 4:32 am and from 3:04 pm to 5:04 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph). Overcast, 59 °F.
Fishing in Oyster Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:42 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 116 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:40 pm, lines up with the 12:42 pm low tide. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:40 am, with the 12:36 am high tide. Also good from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic croaker, southern flounder and striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Oyster Bay
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.5 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 12:42 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 9 mph
Offshore breeze (9 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:42 pm
Low tide at 12:42 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:36 am.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 73 °F and low tide at 12:42 pm, 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 Oyster Bay
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- Gulf Shores Public Beach 3.6 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- 6th Street Beach Access 3.7 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Parking
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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Webcams near Oyster Bay
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Tides in Oyster Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:36 am 2.4 ft · coef. 116
- ▼ Next low tide 12:42 pm -0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 11 h 51 min to low tide at 12:42 pm.
Tide coefficient 116 for the 12:36 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.6 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 (2.5 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 28 to 30 (coefficient 116, 2.6 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 23, 0.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:03 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 12:36 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 12:42 pm · -0.3 ft | — | Coef. 116 | 83% | Major periods 2:32 am · 3:04 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:04 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 1:33 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 1:55 pm · -0.3 ft | — | Coef. 116 | 74% | Major periods 3:37 am · 4:08 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:05 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 2:33 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 2:54 pm · -0.2 ft | — | Coef. 111 | 63% | Major periods 4:39 am · 5:08 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:05 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 2:31 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 2:42 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 101 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:36 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:06 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 3:23 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 3:14 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 40% | Major periods 5:29 am · 5:54 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:07 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 4:07 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 3:00 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:46 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 59 | 30% | Major periods 6:18 am · 6:41 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:08 am · 5:01 pm | Low tide 1:46 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:48 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Coef. 21 | 20% | Major periods 7:03 am · 7:26 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 Bon Secour station (NOAA), 1.3 mi from Oyster Bay. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Mobile reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Oyster Bay
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.2 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-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 75.7 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.4 °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 12:52 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station WKXA1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Oyster Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:42 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 1:10 pm
- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:36 am (12:10–1:00 am) and low tide 12:42 pm (12:00–1:10 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 72.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:31 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:07 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:50 am to 1:50 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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- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Bayou Cour Reef 3.9 mi
- Fish River Reef 6.0 mi
- Gulf State Park Pavillion 6.3 mi
- Eco 13-W14 6.7 mi
- Eco 13-W15 6.7 mi
- Eco 13-W17 6.7 mi
- Eco 13-W16 6.7 mi
- Eco 16-W01 6.8 mi
- Down Under Dive Shop 3.6 mi
- Aes Dives Alabama 9.2 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). 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 Oyster Bay
Now in Oyster Bay
- Low / high
- 56 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 89%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 47 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 36
- 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 (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 60° | 58° | 57° | 66° | 77° | 80° | 73° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 ENE | 7 NE | 6 NE | 8 ENE | 8 ENE | 5 NE | 4 SW | 2 NE |
| Gusts | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 8 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 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 60° 7 ENE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 58° 7 NE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 57° 6 NE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 8 ENE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 8 ENE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 5 NE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 pm 73° 4 SW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 2 NE 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 56 / 80 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 12:36 am | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 80 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 1:33 am | |
| Sat 31 | 65 / 79 °F | 12 mph E | 2.0 ft | 2:33 am | |
| Sun 1 | 64 / 77 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 2:31 am | |
| Mon 2 | 61 / 77 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 3:23 am | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 79 °F | 14 mph ESE | 3.1 ft | 4:07 am · 10:46 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 61 / 77 °F | 14 mph SSE | 3.3 ft | 9:48 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 57 / 75 °F | 11 mph WSW | 3.9 ft | 8:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 52 / 71 °F | 8 mph WNW | 2.5 ft | 8:24 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 50 / 71 °F | 7 mph N | 2.1 ft | 8:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 72 °F | 7 mph N | 1.3 ft | 9:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 72 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 9:44 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 73 °F | 5 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 10:22 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 72 °F | 6 mph NW | 1.0 ft | 11:03 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 80° 2.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 65° / 79° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 64° / 77° 2.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 61° / 77° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 63° / 79° 3.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 61° / 77° 3.3 ft
- Thu 5 Showers 57° / 75° 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 →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °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 12:52 am (local time).
The sun in Oyster Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:10 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:38 am
- Civil dusk 6:31 pm
- Solar noon 12:35 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 3 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,668 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Oyster Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:32–4:32 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:04–5:04 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:32–11:32 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:37–9:37 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Oyster Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Paddle Boats 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- The Launch at CR6 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 3.2 mi
- Marina 0.3 mi
- Marina 0.4 mi
- Nelson Marina 0.5 mi
- Marina 2.9 mi
- Little Lagoon Fishing 3.4 mi
- Hooked Up Bait & Tackle 3.5 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.
Tides near Oyster BayTides nearby
- Gulf Shores3.7 mi
- Miflin9.8 mi
- Orange Beach10 mi
- Perdido Beach15 mi
- Point Clear17 mi
- Battles Wharf18 mi
- Fairhope19 mi
- Lillian20 mi
- Seacliff20 mi
- Montrose22 mi
Oyster Bay at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 30.285° N, 87.743° W.
- It is 33 mi southeast of Mobile, the main place in Alabama. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 1 min earlier than in Mobile.
- The nearest tide station, Bon Secour, is 1.3 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Homeport Marina (3.5 mi).
Questions about Oyster BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Oyster Bay?
Today in Oyster Bay there is high tide at 12:36 am (2.4 ft) and low tide at 12:42 pm. Tide coefficient 116.
What time is sunset today in Oyster Bay?
At 6:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:31 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Oyster Bay?
At 7:04 am. First light comes at 6:11 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:32–4:32 am, Minor 10:32–11:32 am, Major 3:04–5:04 pm, Minor 8:37–9:37 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Oyster Bay?
Overcast, from 56 °F to 80 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Oyster Bay?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 4.1 s from the east-southeast. The water is 73.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Oyster Bay?
The best time to visit Oyster Bay 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 Bon Secour (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).