Captiva Pass fishing today
- Best time to fish 6:20–7:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↓ falling · low 7:12 pm (1.4 ft)
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 78 °F slight · 3.3 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 78 °F from the NNE, gusts 22 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:36 am–6:49 pm 11 h 13 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:51 pm
- Coefficient 95 spring tides · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 2:05–4:05 am today's activity: medium
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 am tomorrow. NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Today in Captiva Pass there are high tides at 1:31 am (2.6 ft) and 4:10 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 9:16 am and 7:12 pm. Tide coefficient 95. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 7:12 pm. The sun rises at 7:36 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 13 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:05 am to 4:05 am and from 2:37 pm to 4:37 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (13 mph). Light drizzle, 78 °F.
Fishing in Captiva Pass today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:10 pm, coefficient 90
- Major period 2:37–4:37 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.0 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 95 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 pm to 4:30 pm, combines the 4:10 pm high tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 6:20 pm to 7:10 pm, with the 7:12 pm low tide, sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, lane snapper, striped mullet and gray snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and common snook. What you can catch
About Captiva PassThe inlet
In Upper Captiva, 0.6 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Upper Captiva →
Currents in an inlet can be very strong on the incoming and outgoing tide: take care fishing from the jetties.
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Beach day in Captiva Pass
Is it a beach day?
1 good hourRip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 83 °F: beach weather
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Calm for swimming: 2.1 ft waves; moderate rip current risk (NWS)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.1 ft
2.1 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 26 mph
Strong offshore wind (26 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 7:12 pm
Low tide at 9:16 am and 7:12 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:31 am and 4:10 pm. Coefficient 95 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather and water at 78 °F, though with moderate offshore wind and a spring high tide.
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 Captiva Pass
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Captiva Pass.
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Tides in Captiva Pass
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:31 am 2.6 ft · coef. 95
- ▼ Low tide 9:16 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:10 pm 1.5 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Next low tide 7:12 pm 1.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 22 min to low tide at 7:12 pm.
Tide coefficient 95 for the 1:31 am high tide and 90 for the 4:10 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.9 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 November 26 (2.7 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-0.9 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
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 27 (coefficient 101, 2.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 26, 1.4 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 | 7:36 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 1:31 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 4:10 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 7:12 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 95 | 91% | Major periods 2:05 am · 2:37 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:36 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 2:15 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:12 am · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 86 | 84% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:37 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 3:03 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:16 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 73 | 74% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:38 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 3:59 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 12:31 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 61 | 63% | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:38 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 4:11 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 12:43 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:39 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 5:45 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 1:47 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:19 pm · 1.5 ft | — | Coef. 56 | 41% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:40 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 1:23 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 7:14 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 2:43 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 9:05 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 65 | 30% | Major periods 6:55 am · 7:18 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 North Captiva Island station (NOAA), 0.4 mi from Captiva Pass. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Captiva Pass
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west 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 Wednesday 28: 2.3 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (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 79.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
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 6:51 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station FMRF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Captiva Pass today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 4:10 pm)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, today: up to 1.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:12 am · sunrise 7:36 am · sunset 6:49 pm · last light 7:13 pm
- Tide: high 1:31 am (2.6 ft), low 9:16 am (-0.2 ft), high 4:10 pm (1.5 ft) and low 7:12 pm (1.4 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 77.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 8 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Captiva Pass today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (4:10 pm): little current from 3:40 pm to 5:40 pm
- 0.8 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:31 am (1:10–1:50 am), low tide 9:16 am (9:00–9:31 am), high tide 4:10 pm (3:40–5:40 pm) and low tide 7:12 pm (5:50–8:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Wind over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:13 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:51 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 5:30 pm to 6:50 pm, with slack water at high tide, slack water at low tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Wreck 3.8 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Redfish Pass Reef 3.6 mi
- Helens Barges 4.3 mi
- Boca Grande Reef 4.3 mi
- Pace Rub 2 7.2 mi
- Pace Tet 7.2 mi
- Pace Rub 1 7.2 mi
- Pace's Place Barge Reef 7.3 mi
- Pace's Place Reef-Juvenile Habitats 7.3 mi
- J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 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. Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in Captiva Pass
Now in Captiva Pass
- Low / high
- 74 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 23%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 73 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 76° | 75° | 75° | 74° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 24 NNE | 25 NNE | 24 NNE | 22 NNE | 26 NE | 17 NE | 14 NNE | 18 NE |
| Gusts | 32 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 21 | 23 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.2 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° 14 NNE 2.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 18 NE 2.2 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 16 NE 1.9 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 13 NE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 76° 15 NE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 17 NE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 15 NNE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 11 N 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 79 °F | 26 mph NNE | 2.3 ft | 1:31 am · 4:10 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 75 / 83 °F | 18 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 2:15 am | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 83 °F | 17 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 3:03 am | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 83 °F | 18 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 3:59 am | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 80 °F | 18 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 4:11 am | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 80 °F | 15 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 5:45 am · 9:19 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 80 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 7:14 am · 9:05 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 80 °F | 10 mph E | 1.4 ft | 8:43 am · 9:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 79 °F | 13 mph SW | 2.8 ft | 10:02 am · 9:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 78 °F | 12 mph WNW | 4.9 ft | 11:05 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 70 / 77 °F | 13 mph NNE | 4.5 ft | 12:01 pm · 10:40 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 66 / 78 °F | 13 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 12:53 pm · 11:07 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 74 °F | 7 mph N | 3.0 ft | 1:39 pm · 11:35 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 78 °F | 7 mph NNW | 2.0 ft | 2:19 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 75° / 83° 1.9 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 74° / 83° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 75° / 83° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 74° / 80° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 73° / 80° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 72° / 80° 1.3 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 73° / 80° 1.4 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−4.6 °F; normal high: 83 °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 6:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Captiva Pass
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:40 pm
- Civil dawn 7:12 am
- Civil dusk 7:13 pm
- Solar noon 1:13 pm (50° high)
- Daylight 11 h 13 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:17 pm
- Full dark 7:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,283 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Captiva Pass
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:05–4:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:37–4:37 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:50–10:50 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:21–9:21 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 Captiva Pass
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bayview Fishing Pier 4.4 mi
- Jetty 4.2 mi
- Jetty 8.0 mi
- Boat Ramp 5.4 mi
- Pineland Marina Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 30 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 5.5 mi
- Marine Laboratory 5.6 mi
- Pine Island Commercial Marina Facilities: 1 lane · 30 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 6.0 mi
- Andy Rosse Lane Kayak Landing 6.4 mi
- Yacht Harbour Marina 4.5 mi
- Pineland Marina 5.6 mi
- Captiva Landing Marina 6.0 mi
- Fuel dock 4.5 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. Boat ramp facilities: FWC-FWRI (Florida).
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 150 ft from shore and 30 ft at 3.1 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 17 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep150 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. Deep water close in: about 17 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. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Right by the shore the bottom may drop even faster than shown.
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 Captiva PassTides nearby
- Redfish Pass4.1 mi
- Pineland5.5 mi
- Captiva6.4 mi
- Pine Island Center6.4 mi
- Bokeelia7.7 mi
- Matlacha9.4 mi
- Blind Pass9.6 mi
- Saint James City12 mi
- Burnt Store Marina15 mi
- Punta Rassa15 mi
Captiva Pass at a glance
- Inlet. Coordinates: 26.610° N, 82.222° W.
- It is 138 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 9 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- In Upper Captiva, 0.6 mi from the center.
- The nearest tide station, North Captiva Island, is 0.4 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Captiva PassQuestions
Where is Captiva Pass?
An inlet in Upper Captiva, 0.6 mi from the center, Florida (United States). The coast faces west.
Can you fish at Captiva Pass?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in Captiva Pass?
Today in Captiva Pass there are high tides at 1:31 am (2.6 ft) and 4:10 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 9:16 am and 7:12 pm. Tide coefficient 95.
What time is sunset today in Captiva Pass?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Captiva Pass?
At 7:36 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 2:05–4:05 am, Minor 9:50–10:50 am, Major 2:37–4:37 pm, Minor 8:21–9:21 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Captiva Pass?
Light drizzle, from 74 °F to 79 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (13 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Captiva Pass?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the north-northeast. The water is 78.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Captiva Pass?
The best time to visit Captiva Pass is from November to April: highs of 72 °F to 81 °F, about 6 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 North Captiva Island (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).