Crescent Beach tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↓ falling · low 6:25 pm (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:30–7:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today High rip current risk
- Waves · water 5.5 ft · 73 °F moderate · 7.9 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 19 mph · 74 °F from the NE, gusts 28 · overcast
- Sun 7:36 am–6:42 pm 11 h 6 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:38 pm
- Best time to dive 5:50–7:00 pm fair day · 3/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until Fri 30, 6:00 am. NWS Jacksonville FL
Today in Crescent Beach there is high tide at 11:44 am (5.6 ft) and low tides at 5:33 am and 6:25 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:25 pm. The sun rises at 7:36 am and sets at 6:42 pm: 11 h 6 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:01 am to 4:01 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 5.5 ft waves. There's a fresh breeze from the northeast (19 mph). Overcast, 74 °F.
Fishing in Crescent Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:25 pm
- Sunset at 6:42 pm, golden hour from 6:09 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), moderate onshore wind (17 mph) and 5.4 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, 6:30 pm to 7:10 pm, combines the 6:25 pm low tide and sunset, though with moderate wind. Also good from 11:00 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:04 am high tide and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic croaker, striped mullet and southern kingfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Crescent 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.
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- Water at 73 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 6:25 pm: more sand
- Rain (0.02 in)
- Fresh onshore wind (22 mph): blowing sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.8 ft
5.8 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 22 mph
Fresh onshore wind (22 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 6:25 pm
Low tide at 5:33 am and 6:25 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:44 am.
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 Crescent Beach
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Tides in Crescent Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 5:33 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:44 am 5.6 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 6:25 pm 0.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 33 min to low tide at 6:25 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 11:44 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 5.3 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 10 (5.6 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-0.8 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 84, 5.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 49, 3.2 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 · 6:42 pm | Low tide 5:33 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:44 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 6:25 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 2:01 am · 2:33 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:36 am · 6:41 pm | High tide 12:04 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 6:21 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:36 pm · 5.6 ft | Low tide 7:18 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 3:05 am · 3:37 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:37 am · 6:40 pm | High tide 12:57 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 7:16 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 1:31 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 8:16 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 4:09 am · 4:41 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:38 am · 6:39 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 8:16 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:30 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 9:14 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:39 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 1:54 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 8:19 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:29 pm · 5.2 ft | Low tide 9:10 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 69 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:36 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:39 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 2:55 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 9:20 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 3:29 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 10:04 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 68 | 41% | Major periods 6:02 am · 6:27 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:40 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 3:57 am · 4.7 ft | Low tide 10:20 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:28 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 10:57 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 70 | 30% | Major periods 6:51 am · 7:14 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 Crescent Beach station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from Crescent Beach. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Crescent Beach
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.8 ft
- Significant5.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 6.0 ft with a period of 8 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
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 5:52 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 41117, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Crescent Beach today
Surf today
Poor- 3.8–5.9 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.1 ft swell at 8 s from the east-northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph): choppy, blown-out waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 6:25 pm)
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 7:11 am · sunrise 7:36 am · sunset 6:42 pm · last light 7:06 pm
- Tide: low 5:33 am (0.2 ft), high 11:44 am (5.6 ft) and low 6:25 pm (0.6 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 72.5 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 272 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and onshore wind. 7:11 am to 11:00 am 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 Crescent Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (11:44 am): little current from 11:20 am to 12:10 pm
- 5.2 ft swell at 8 s from the east-northeast: strong surge on the bottom
- Fresh onshore wind (20 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 5:33 am (5:10–5:50 am), high tide 11:44 am (11:20 am–12:10 pm), low tide 6:25 pm (6:10–6:40 pm) and high tide 12:04 am (11:40 pm–12:30 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 4.8 ft at 9 s) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 72.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:06 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and fresh wind. Also worth a look from 5:50 pm to 7:00 pm, with slack water at low tide and weak current, though with some swell and fresh wind. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 4:10 pm, with weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current, some swell and 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
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- Wreck 1.3 mi
- Andy King Reef 9.6 mi
- Rinker Reef 9.6 mi
- Nine Mile Reef 11 mi
- Idive Florida 8.4 mi
- Sea Hunt Scuba 11 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 Crescent Beach
Now in Crescent Beach
- Low / high
- 71 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 0.07 in · 12%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 86%
- Dew pointDew point
- 69 °F
- Visibility
- 9.1 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 62
- 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 72° | 72° | 73° | 72° | 74° | 77° | 74° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 20 NNE | 19 NE | 14 NE | 22 NNE | 20 NNE | 15 NNE | 19 NE | 13 NE |
| Gusts | 32 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 21 |
| Waves | 5.9 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.9 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.7 ft | 5.6 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.02 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 74° 19 NE 5.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 13 NE 5.4 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 11 NE 5.2 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 12 NNE 5.0 ft
- 6:00 am 73° 12 NE 4.9 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 13 NNE 4.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 19 NNE 5.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 22 NNE 5.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 77 °F | 22 mph NE | 6.0 ft | 11:44 am | |
| Thu 29 | 73 / 76 °F | 23 mph NNE | 5.2 ft | 12:04 am · 12:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 76 °F | 18 mph NNE | 4.9 ft | 12:57 am · 1:31 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 78 °F | 19 mph ENE | 4.6 ft | 1:54 am · 2:30 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 75 °F | 19 mph E | 4.7 ft | 1:54 am · 2:29 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 74 °F | 18 mph ENE | 4.8 ft | 2:55 am · 3:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 75 °F | 16 mph NE | 4.7 ft | 3:57 am · 4:28 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 76 °F | 14 mph ENE | 4.4 ft | 4:58 am · 5:25 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 68 / 75 °F | 13 mph SW | 3.8 ft | 5:55 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 73 °F | 9 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | 6:44 am · 7:03 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 72 °F | 9 mph N | 2.4 ft | 7:30 am · 7:46 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 74 °F | 10 mph N | 1.6 ft | 8:13 am · 8:30 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 69 °F | 11 mph NNW | 4.7 ft | 8:56 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 67 / 70 °F | 9 mph NNE | 4.7 ft | 9:39 am · 9:56 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 73° / 76° 5.2 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 73° / 76° 4.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 74° / 78° 4.6 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 72° / 75° 4.7 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 70° / 74° 4.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 75° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 69° / 76° 4.4 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (78 °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 5:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Crescent Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:43 am
- Full dark 7:34 pm
- Civil dawn 7:11 am
- Civil dusk 7:06 pm
- Solar noon 1:09 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 6 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:09 pm
- Full dark 7:34 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,349 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Crescent Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:01–4:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:33–4:33 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:55–10:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:08–9:08 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 Crescent Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing Pier 6.9 mi
- Saint Augustine Beach Pier 6.1 mi
- Jetty 5.2 mi
- Green Road County Boat Ramp (Limited Parking) Facilities: 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · dock · free · in poor condition 0.4 mi
- Devils Elbow Fishing Resort Facilities: 1 lane · 12 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 1.1 mi
- Frank B Butler Park West Facilities: 2 lanes · 14 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · free 1.5 mi
- Palmetto Road Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 2 trailer spaces · free 1.8 mi
- Marina 1.2 mi
- Marineland Marina 7.3 mi
- Genungs Fish Camp Live Bait, Tackle, Kayak Rentals & Boat Storage 0.2 mi
- Bob's Bait & Tackle 3.7 mi
- AmeriGas Propane 8.7 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.25 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (750 ft from Crescent Beach) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.25 mi
- 33 ft deep0.45 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 0.25 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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 Crescent BeachTides nearby
- Butler Beach2.2 mi
- Matanzas Inlet4.6 mi
- Saint Augustine Beach5.7 mi
- Saint Augustine South6.3 mi
- Saint Augustine9.4 mi
- Villano Beach12 mi
- Palm Coast13 mi
- Beverly Beach19 mi
- Flagler Beach22 mi
- Green Cove Springs30 mi
Crescent Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 931 people. Coordinates: 29.769° N, 81.254° W.
- It is 284 mi north of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 9 min later and sets at the same time than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Crescent Beach, is 0.3 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Butler Beach (1.4 mi).
Questions about Crescent BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Crescent Beach?
Today in Crescent Beach there is high tide at 11:44 am (5.6 ft) and low tides at 5:33 am and 6:25 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Crescent Beach?
At 6:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Crescent Beach?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:44 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 2:01–4:01 am, Minor 9:55–10:55 am, Major 2:33–4:33 pm, Minor 8:08–9:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Crescent Beach?
Overcast, from 71 °F to 77 °F, with a fresh breeze from the northeast (19 mph) and a 12% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Crescent Beach?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.5 ft waves with a period of 7.9 s from the east-northeast. The water is 72.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Crescent Beach?
The best time to visit Crescent Beach is from March to May and in November: highs of 74 °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 Crescent Beach (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).