Captiva tides today
- Tide now 1.5 ft ↑ rising · high 2:24 am (2.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:30–7:10 pm fair day · 4/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.3 ft · 78 °F slight · 3.6 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 14 mph · 78 °F from the NNE, gusts 21 · clear sky
- Sun 7:36 am–6:49 pm 11 h 14 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:51 pm
- Best time to dive 6:30–7:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 am tomorrow. NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Today in Captiva there is high tide at 1:44 am (2.7 ft) and low tide at 10:21 am. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:24 am. The sun rises at 7:36 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 14 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 2:36 pm to 4:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.3 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (14 mph). Clear sky, 78 °F.
Fishing in Captiva today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 10:21 am
- Minor period 9:50–10:50 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), fresh offshore wind (23 mph) and some swell (2.5 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 10:50 am, combines the 10:21 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with fresh wind. Also good from 6:30 pm to 7:10 pm, with sunset and some swell. Also worth a try from 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm, with a major period 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
Beach day in Captiva
Is it a beach day?
4 good hoursRip 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 5 (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: 2.6 ft waves; moderate rip current risk (NWS)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 25 mph
Strong offshore wind (25 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 10:21 am
Low tide at 10:21 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:44 am.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather and water at 78 °F, though with moderate 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 Captiva
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- Turner's Beach 1.2 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Blind Pass Beach 2.9 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Bowman's Beach Park 4.5 mi · S
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Florida (Florida Healthy Beaches 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Captiva
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Tides in Captiva
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:44 am 2.7 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 10:21 am -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 8 h 34 min to high tide at 2:24 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 1:44 am high tide. Average coefficient. 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 June 15 (2.8 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 8 to 10 (coefficient 94, 1.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 38, 1.7 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 1:44 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:21 am · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 2:05 am · 2:36 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:36 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 2:24 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 11:19 am · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 76 | 84% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:37 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 3:12 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 12:23 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 66 | 74% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:38 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 4:12 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 1:33 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 56 | 63% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:38 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 4:30 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 1:43 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:45 pm · 1.5 ft | — | Coef. 51 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:39 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 12:43 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:07 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 2:47 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:45 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 59 | 41% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 2:36 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 7:59 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 3:38 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:01 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 70 | 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 Captiva Island station (NOAA), 0.1 mi from Captiva. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the St. Petersburg reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Captiva
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.0 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
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: 2.7 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north (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 79.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.6 °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 5:50 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 today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 2.1 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 2:24 am)
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 1:44 am (2.7 ft) and low 10:21 am (-0.2 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: 12 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with small waves, a short-period swell and wind swell.
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 today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 1:44 am (1:20–2:10 am) and low tide 10:21 am (10:00–10:40 am)
- 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, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 6:30 pm to 7:10 pm, with light wind and weak 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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- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- Redfish Pass Reef 4.1 mi
- Pace Rub 2 5.8 mi
- Pace's Place Barge Reef 5.8 mi
- Pace's Place Reef-Juvenile Habitats 5.8 mi
- Pace Tet 5.8 mi
- Pace's Place #1- Big Rubble 5.8 mi
- Wildmans Reef 5.9 mi
- J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 6.0 mi
- Flicker Marine 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
Now in Captiva
- Low / high
- 74 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 12%
- Clouds
- 19%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- 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 (+0.01 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 75° | 75° | 75° | 74° | 78° | 78° | 78° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 24 NNE | 25 NNE | 25 NNE | 25 NNE | 24 NE | 17 NE | 14 NNE | 16 NE |
| Gusts | 33 | 36 | 36 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 22 |
| Waves | 2.7 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.5 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.6 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 |
- 6:00 pm 78° 14 NNE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 16 NE 2.6 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 15 NE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 12 NE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 16 NE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 16 NE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 13 NNE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 10 N 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 79 °F | 25 mph NNE | 2.7 ft | 1:44 am | |
| Thu 29 | 75 / 83 °F | 19 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 2:24 am | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 83 °F | 18 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 3:12 am | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 83 °F | 21 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 4:12 am | |
| Sun 1 | 74 / 80 °F | 19 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 4:30 am · 9:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 73 / 80 °F | 15 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 6:07 am · 9:45 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 80 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | 7:59 am · 10:01 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 80 °F | 11 mph ESE | 1.5 ft | 9:39 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 79 °F | 14 mph SW | 3.0 ft | 10:54 am · 10:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 78 °F | 13 mph WNW | 5.4 ft | 11:56 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 70 / 77 °F | 14 mph NNE | 4.5 ft | 12:52 pm · 11:10 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 68 / 77 °F | 18 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | 1:46 pm · 11:31 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 68 / 73 °F | 17 mph N | 3.0 ft | 2:42 pm · 11:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 74 °F | 15 mph N | 2.0 ft | — |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 75° / 83° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 74° / 83° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 75° / 83° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 74° / 80° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 73° / 80° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 72° / 80° 1.5 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 73° / 80° 1.5 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 (−3.9 °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 5:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Captiva
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 14 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 92,354,285 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Captiva
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
- 2:36–4:36 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
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bayview Fishing Pier 2.0 mi
- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Andy Rosse Lane Kayak Landing 0.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.6 mi
- Marine Laboratory 6.0 mi
- Pine Island Commercial Marina Facilities: 1 lane · 30 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 6.2 mi
- Captiva Landing Marina 0.4 mi
- Tween Waters Marina 0.8 mi
- Yacht Harbour Marina 1.8 mi
- Pine Island Bait and Tackle 6.6 mi
- Old Pine Island Marine & Tackle 6.7 mi
- Fuel dock 1.9 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 0.35 mi from shore and 29 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (0.25 mi from Captiva) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 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. About 7.5 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer 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 CaptivaTides nearby
- Redfish Pass2.2 mi
- Blind Pass3.3 mi
- Captiva Pass6.4 mi
- Saint James City7.1 mi
- Pine Island Center7.7 mi
- Pineland9.8 mi
- Matlacha10 mi
- Punta Rassa11 mi
- Sanibel11 mi
- Bokeelia13 mi
Captiva at a glance
- Town or city of about 583 people. Coordinates: 26.522° N, 82.189° W.
- It is 134 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 9 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Captiva Island, is 0.1 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bowman's Beach (4.5 mi).
Questions about CaptivaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Captiva?
Today in Captiva there is high tide at 1:44 am (2.7 ft) and low tide at 10:21 am. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Captiva?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Captiva?
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 2:36–4:36 pm, Minor 8:21–9:21 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Captiva?
Light drizzle, from 74 °F to 79 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (14 mph) and a 12% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Captiva?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.3 ft waves with a period of 3.6 s from the north-northeast. The water is 77.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Captiva?
The best time to visit Captiva is from November to April: highs of 71 °F to 82 °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 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).