Apalachicola tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 8:37 pm (1.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:20–9:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.1 ft · 73 °F smooth · 3.1 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 73 °F from the NE, gusts 10 · clear sky
- Sun 7:51 am–6:56 pm 11 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:53 pm
- Diving tomorrow 1:00–2:00 pm great day · 10/10
- Rip Current Statement: dangerous rip currents at the beaches: swimming is risky. Until 10:00 pm today. NWS Tallahassee FL
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 pm tomorrow. NWS Tallahassee FL
Today in Apalachicola there are high tides at 4:05 am (2.1 ft) and 8:37 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 12:36 pm and 11:57 pm. Tide coefficient 115. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 8:37 pm. The sun rises at 7:51 am and sets at 6:56 pm: 11 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:16 am to 4:16 am and from 2:48 pm to 4:48 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Clear sky, 73 °F.
Fishing in Apalachicola today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:05 am, coefficient 111
- Major period 2:16–4:16 am
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light offshore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 115 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 am to 4:20 am, combines the 4:05 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 8:20 pm to 9:20 pm, with the 8:37 pm high tide and moonrise. Also good from 11:40 am to 12:30 pm, with the 12:36 pm low tide.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, southern flounder, sheepshead and striped bass. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and southern flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Apalachicola
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Official statement: Rip Current Statement (NWS Tallahassee FL)
- Sunny
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 12:36 pm: more sand
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. High rip current risk (official statement in effect). If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:57 pm
Low tide at 12:36 pm and 11:57 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:05 am and 8:37 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, water at 73 °F and low tide at 12:36 pm, though with moderate offshore wind and rip currents.
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 Apalachicola
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Tides in Apalachicola
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:05 am 2.1 ft · coef. 111
- ▼ Low tide 12:36 pm -0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 8:37 pm 1.8 ft · coef. 115
- ▼ Low tide 11:57 pm 1.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 43 min to high tide at 8:37 pm.
Tide coefficient 111 for the 4:05 am high tide and 115 for the 8:37 pm 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 1 (2.2 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.1 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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, 2.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 23 (coefficient 20, 1.0 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 | 7:51 am · 6:56 pm | High tide 4:05 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 12:36 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 8:37 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 11:57 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 115 | 91% | Major periods 2:16 am · 2:48 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:51 am · 6:56 pm | High tide 4:45 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 1:29 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 10:11 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 116 | 84% | Major periods 3:20 am · 3:53 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:52 am · 6:55 pm | Low tide 12:36 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 5:32 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 2:29 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:10 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 115 | 74% | Major periods 4:25 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:53 am · 6:54 pm | Low tide 1:17 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:25 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 3:40 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:53 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 108 | 63% | Major periods 5:27 am · 5:57 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:54 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 1:20 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:29 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 3:52 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:28 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 95 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:52 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:54 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 3:24 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:11 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 5:00 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:56 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 75 | 41% | Major periods 6:18 am · 6:42 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:55 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 5:12 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 10:09 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 6:03 pm · 0.4 ft | — | Coef. 49 | 30% | Major periods 7:06 am · 7:29 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 Apalachicola station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from Apalachicola. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Apalachicola
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east (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 74.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 6:54 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station APCF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Apalachicola today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:36 pm): little current from 12:20 pm to 12:51 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (12 mph)
- 0.8 mph current toward the southeast (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:05 am (3:50–4:20 am), low tide 12:36 pm (12:20–12:51 pm), high tide 8:37 pm (8:00–10:00 pm) and low tide 11:57 pm (10:40 pm–12:30 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 72.1 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:21 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 1:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with current. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 4:20 pm, with little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current.
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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Weather in Apalachicola
Now in Apalachicola
- Low / high
- 58 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 53%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 46
- 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). 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 64° | 61° | 60° | 61° | 74° | 79° | 78° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NE | 6 NE | 7 NE | 9 NE | 12 NE | 12 NE | 8 NE | 6 NNE |
| Gusts | 15 | 18 | 18 | 26 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 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 78° 8 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 6 NNE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 67° 7 NE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 8 NE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 65° 9 NE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 67° 9 NE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 10 NE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 9 NE 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 58 / 79 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 4:05 am · 8:37 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 65 / 80 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 4:45 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 80 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 5:32 am · 11:10 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 79 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 6:25 am · 11:53 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 76 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 6:29 am · 11:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 77 °F | 13 mph NE | 3.5 ft | 8:11 am · 11:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 77 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.2 ft | 10:09 am | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 78 °F | 13 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 12:17 am · 12:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 75 °F | 11 mph SSW | 3.4 ft | 12:33 am · 1:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 73 °F | 8 mph WNW | 5.2 ft | 12:49 am · 2:56 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 73 °F | 8 mph NNE | 5.1 ft | 1:06 am · 3:58 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 73 °F | 8 mph NNE | 3.1 ft | 1:25 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 55 / 72 °F | 7 mph N | 2.1 ft | 1:47 am · 5:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 72 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 2:13 am · 6:21 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 65° / 80° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 64° / 80° 1.6 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 67° / 79° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 67° / 76° 3.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 64° / 77° 3.5 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 63° / 77° 3.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 65° / 78° 3.1 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.3 °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 6:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Apalachicola
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:58 am
- Full dark 7:49 pm
- Civil dawn 7:26 am
- Civil dusk 7:21 pm
- Solar noon 1:24 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 6 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:24 pm
- Full dark 7:49 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,096 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Apalachicola
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:16–4:16 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:48–4:48 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:11–11:11 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:23–9:23 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 Apalachicola
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing Pier 5.9 mi
- Fishing Pier 7.7 mi
- Sikes Cut NE Jetty 8.0 mi
- Island Charters 7.5 mi
- Battery Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 6 lanes · 36 trailer spaces · dock · lighting · fee · in poor condition 0.3 mi
- Scipio Creek Marina Facilities: 1 lane · restrooms 0.5 mi
- John B Meyer Harbor House Facilities: 1 lane · 12 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 0.8 mi
- Battery Park Marina 0.3 mi
- Foot Hole Marina 0.3 mi
- Marina 0.5 mi
- Tackle shop 6.3 mi
- Survivors Bait & Tackle 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. Boat ramp facilities: FWC-FWRI (Florida).
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.2 mi from Apalachicola) out to sea, heading southwest.
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 ApalachicolaTides nearby
- Two Mile1.6 mi
- Bay City3.0 mi
- Magnolia Bluffs5.2 mi
- Eastpoint6.5 mi
- Port of Apalachicola7.9 mi
- Nine Mile8.2 mi
- Green Point9.5 mi
- Port Saint Joe20 mi
- Carrabelle21 mi
- Mexico Beach30 mi
Apalachicola at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,281 people. Coordinates: 29.726° N, 84.986° W.
- It is 400 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 24 min later and sets 14 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Apalachicola, is 0.3 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about ApalachicolaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Apalachicola?
Today in Apalachicola there are high tides at 4:05 am (2.1 ft) and 8:37 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 12:36 pm and 11:57 pm. Tide coefficient 115.
What time is sunset today in Apalachicola?
At 6:56 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:21 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Apalachicola?
At 7:51 am. First light comes at 6:59 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 2:16–4:16 am, Minor 10:11–11:11 am, Major 2:48–4:48 pm, Minor 8:23–9:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Apalachicola?
Overcast, from 58 °F to 79 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Apalachicola?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.1 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the east-northeast. The water is 72.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Apalachicola?
The best time to visit Apalachicola is from April to May and from October to November: highs of 72 °F to 83 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 8 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 Apalachicola (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).