American Beach tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 5:54 pm (0.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:10–6:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach day Not today High rip current risk
- Waves · water 6.2 ft · 70 °F moderate · 7.5 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 19 mph · 72 °F from the NE, gusts 32 · clear sky
- Sun 7:37 am–6:41 pm 11 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:36 pm
- Best time to dive 5:20–6:20 pm fair day · 4/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until Fri 30, 6:00 am. NWS Jacksonville FL
Today in American Beach there are high tides at 11:27 am (6.8 ft) and 11:47 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 5:03 am and 5:54 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:54 pm. The sun rises at 7:37 am and sets at 6:41 pm: 11 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:02 am to 4:02 am and from 2:33 pm to 4:33 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.2 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the northeast (19 mph). Clear sky, 72 °F.
Fishing in American Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:54 pm
- Sunset at 6:41 pm, golden hour from 6:08 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), moderate onshore wind (17 mph) and 6.1 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:10 pm to 6:50 pm, combines the 5:54 pm low tide and sunset, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, with the 11:27 am high tide and moonset, though with moderate wind. Also good from 7:30 am to 8:10 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic Spanish mackerel, Atlantic croaker and bluefish. What you can catch
Beach day in American Beach
Is it a beach day?
Rip current risk today: high · tomorrow: high (NWS)
Stay out of the water: rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. If one catches you, don't swim against it: swim parallel to the shore and wave for help.
- Sunny
- Feels like 75 °F: mild
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 70 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 5:54 pm: more sand
- Rain (0.02 in)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 6.6 ft
6.6 ft waves every 8 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 70 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh onshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 5:54 pm
Low tide at 5:03 am and 5:54 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:27 am and 11:47 pm.
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 American Beach
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- Bone Yard Beach 5.0 mi · S
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Florida (Florida Healthy Beaches Program).
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Tides in American Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:03 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:27 am 6.8 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 5:54 pm 0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:47 pm 5.8 ft · coef. 81
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 min to low tide at 5:54 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 11:27 am high tide and 81 for the 11:47 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.8 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average 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 27 (6.9 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.0 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 came from October 25 to 28 (coefficient 84, 6.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 4.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:37 am · 6:41 pm | Low tide 5:03 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:27 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 5:54 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:47 pm · 5.8 ft | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:33 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:38 am · 6:40 pm | Low tide 5:53 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:23 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 6:48 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:39 am · 6:39 pm | High tide 12:42 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 6:47 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 1:20 pm · 6.6 ft | Low tide 7:46 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:40 am · 6:39 pm | High tide 1:40 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 7:47 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:19 pm · 6.4 ft | Low tide 8:49 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 1:41 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 7:54 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:22 pm · 6.2 ft | Low tide 8:53 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:41 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 2:46 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 9:04 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:25 pm · 6.1 ft | Low tide 9:53 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:42 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 3:50 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 10:10 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 4:25 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:15 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 Amelia City station (NOAA), 1.4 mi from American Beach. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Fernandina Beach reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at American Beach
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.1 ft
- Significant6.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 6.6 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east-northeast (moderate).
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 72.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.8 °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 5:53 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 41112, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in American Beach today
Surf today
Poor- 4.2–6.4 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.6 ft swell at 7 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Light onshore wind (11 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:27 am)
Rip current risk today: high · tomorrow: high (NWS)
Stay out of the water: rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. If one catches you, don't swim against it: swim parallel to the shore and wave for help.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 7.0–9.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:13 am · sunrise 7:37 am · sunset 6:41 pm · last light 7:06 pm
- Tide: low 5:03 am (0.0 ft), high 11:27 am (6.8 ft), low 5:54 pm (0.4 ft) and high 11:47 pm (5.8 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 70.0 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 341 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and onshore wind. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell and onshore wind.
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 American Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (11:27 am): little current from 10:50 am to 12:10 pm
- 5.2 ft swell at 8 s from the east: strong surge on the bottom
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the southeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:03 am (4:40–5:20 am), high tide 11:27 am (10:50 am–12:10 pm), low tide 5:54 pm (5:30–6:10 pm) and high tide 11:47 pm (11:10 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.6 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 70.0 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:06 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at high tide and the sun high, though with some swell, moderate wind and current. Also worth a look from 5:20 pm to 6:20 pm, with slack water at low tide and weak current, though with some swell and fresh wind.
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 9.4 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Parks & Recreation 11 mi
- Captain Daddy (CD-06-#01) 11 mi
- Fernandina Divers Network 5.0 mi
- S.O.S. Diving & Salvage 5.9 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). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in American Beach
Now in American Beach
- Low / high
- 65 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 9%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 67 °F
- Visibility
- 9.3 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 54
- 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). 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 | Clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 69° | 69° | 69° | 66° | 73° | 74° | 72° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 NNE | 16 NNE | 14 NNE | 11 N | 20 NNE | 18 NNE | 19 NE | 16 NE |
| Gusts | 29 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 30 |
| Waves | 6.4 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.6 ft | 6.4 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.0 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 |
- 6:00 pm 72° 19 NE 6.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 71° 16 NE 6.0 ft
- 12:00 am 71° 15 NNE 5.7 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 15 NNE 5.7 ft
- 6:00 am 70° 15 NNE 5.9 ft
- 9:00 am 72° 16 NNE 5.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 23 NNE 5.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 72° 25 NNE 5.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 65 / 75 °F | 20 mph NNE | 6.6 ft | 11:27 am · 11:47 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 70 / 74 °F | 25 mph NNE | 5.9 ft | 12:23 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 74 °F | 19 mph NNE | 5.2 ft | 12:42 am · 1:20 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 75 °F | 18 mph ENE | 4.7 ft | 1:40 am · 2:19 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 75 °F | 18 mph ENE | 5.1 ft | 1:41 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 72 °F | 17 mph NE | 5.2 ft | 2:46 am · 3:25 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 68 / 73 °F | 16 mph NE | 5.0 ft | 3:50 am · 4:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 74 °F | 13 mph ENE | 4.8 ft | 4:52 am · 5:22 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 68 / 73 °F | 11 mph SSW | 4.4 ft | 5:49 am · 6:14 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 64 / 71 °F | 8 mph SW | 4.4 ft | 6:40 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 61 / 70 °F | 8 mph N | 3.2 ft | 7:27 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 71 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 8:09 am · 8:26 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 66 °F | 11 mph N | 5.1 ft | 8:50 am · 9:06 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 67 °F | 11 mph N | 4.6 ft | 9:29 am · 9:46 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 70° / 74° 5.9 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 71° / 74° 5.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 73° / 75° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 72° / 75° 5.1 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 70° / 72° 5.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 68° / 73° 5.0 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 69° / 74° 4.8 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, wetter and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (75 °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 5:53 pm (local time).
The sun in American Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:44 am
- Full dark 7:34 pm
- Civil dawn 7:13 am
- Civil dusk 7:06 pm
- Solar noon 1:10 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 4 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:08 pm
- Full dark 7:34 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,336 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in American Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:02–4:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:33–4:33 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:58–10:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:06–9:06 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 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 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 American Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 9.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.4 mi
- Big Talbot Island State Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 31 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 4.6 mi
- Goffinsville Boat Ramp Facilities: Temporarily closed · 1 lane · 29 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 4.7 mi
- Holly Point Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 15 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 5.8 mi
- Fernandina Harbour Marina Facilities: 2 lanes · 17 trailer spaces · restrooms · lighting · free 6.7 mi
- Marina 4.4 mi
- Marina 5.8 mi
- Fernandina Harbor Marina 6.8 mi
- Amelia Island Bait & Tackle 4.7 mi
- Leaders & Sinkers Baitshop 8.0 mi
- Old Town Bait and Tackle 8.1 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. Boat ramp facilities: FWC-FWRI (Florida).
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 900 ft from shore and 32 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 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. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 900 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
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 American BeachTides nearby
- Amelia Island2.6 mi
- Nassauville4.5 mi
- Fernandina Beach6.6 mi
- St. Marys12 mi
- Mayport13 mi
- Atlantic Beach17 mi
- Neptune Beach18 mi
- Jacksonville Beach20 mi
- Jacksonville21 mi
- Ponte Vedra Beach23 mi
American Beach at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 30.575° N, 81.444° W.
- It is 340 mi north of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 11 min later and sets 1 min earlier than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Amelia City, is 1.4 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about American BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in American Beach?
Today in American Beach there are high tides at 11:27 am (6.8 ft) and 11:47 pm (5.8 ft) and low tides at 5:03 am and 5:54 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in American Beach?
At 6:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in American Beach?
At 7:38 am. First light comes at 6:45 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 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 2:02–4:02 am, Minor 9:58–10:58 am, Major 2:33–4:33 pm, Minor 8:06–9:06 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in American Beach?
Partly cloudy, from 65 °F to 75 °F, with a fresh breeze from the northeast (19 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in American Beach?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.2 ft waves with a period of 7.5 s from the east-northeast. The water is 70.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit American Beach?
The best time to visit American Beach is from March to May and in November: highs of 71 °F to 83 °F, about 7 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 Amelia City (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).