Eglin Air Force Base tides today
- Tide now 0.2 ft ↑ rising · high 4:44 am (0.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 74 °F smooth · 3.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 8 mph · 68 °F from the NE, gusts 18 · clear
- Sun 6:58 am–6:02 pm 11 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:58 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:50–3:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Eglin Air Force Base there is high tide at 3:43 am (0.6 ft) and low tide at 2:44 pm. Tide coefficient 109. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:44 am. The sun rises at 6:58 am and sets at 6:02 pm: 11 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:23 am to 3:23 am and from 1:55 pm to 3:55 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Clear, 68 °F.
Fishing in Eglin Air Force Base today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:44 pm
- Major period 1:55–3:55 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 109 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:40 pm, combines the 2:44 pm low tide and a major period. Also good from 2:40 am to 3:20 am, with the 3:43 am high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, striped mullet, striped bass and Florida pompano. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and gray snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Eglin Air Force Base
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 2:44 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 2:44 pm
Low tide at 2:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:43 am.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, a calm sea, water at 74 °F and low tide at 2:44 pm, though with light 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 Eglin Air Force Base
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- Princess Beach 4.8 mi · S
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
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Tides in Eglin Air Force Base
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:43 am 0.6 ft · coef. 109
- ▼ Low tide 2:44 pm 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 9 h 1 min to high tide at 4:44 am.
Tide coefficient 109 for the 3:43 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 0.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a small 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 3 (0.6 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-0.3 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 29 to 30 (coefficient 116, 0.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 20, 0.1 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:58 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 2:44 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 109 | 91% | Major periods 1:23 am · 1:55 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:58 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 4:44 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 3:56 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 115 | 83% | Major periods 2:27 am · 2:59 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:59 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 5:45 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 5:08 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 116 | 74% | Major periods 3:32 am · 4:03 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:00 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 6:46 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 6:10 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 112 | 63% | Major periods 4:34 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:01 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 6:46 am · 0.6 ft | Low tide 5:58 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 101 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:31 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:02 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 7:51 am · 0.5 ft | Low tide 6:31 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 83 | 40% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:02 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 9:06 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 6:47 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 57 | 30% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:36 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 Shalimar station (NOAA), 2.7 mi from Eglin Air Force Base. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Pensacola reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Eglin Air Force Base
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 3.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-southeast (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 75.0 °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 7:42 pm (local time).
Diving in Eglin Air Force Base today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:44 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 4:10 pm
- 1.0 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:43 am (2:20–5:10 am) and low tide 2:44 pm (1:20–4:10 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 7:00 am to 8:30 am, with little swell, light wind and weak current, 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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- Wreck 3.0 mi
- Wreck 3.6 mi
- Wreck 5.8 mi
- Bay Cones (Bay) 4.0 mi
- Beasley Park Snorkel Reef 5.2 mi
- Eglin Yacht Club - Dive Flight 0.4 mi
- All Star Liveaboards 4.4 mi
- Exnd Diving & Marine Services, Llc 4.5 mi
- DreadKnot Charters 4.9 mi
- ProDive Scuba 4.9 mi
- ScubaTech 5.2 mi
- Fox Dive Services 5.3 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 Eglin Air Force Base
Now in Eglin Air Force Base
- Low / high
- 58 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 2%
- Humidity
- 36%
- Dew pointDew point
- 40 °F
- Visibility
- 34 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 (+0.01 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 59° | 58° | 58° | 65° | 78° | 81° | 73° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNE | 6 NNE | 6 NNE | 7 ENE | 11 ENE | 10 NE | 11 NE | 9 NNE |
| Gusts | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 20 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 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 |
- 9:00 pm 66° 9 NNE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 10 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 63° 9 NE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 8 NE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 11 ENE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 9 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 9 NE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 7 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 58 / 81 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 3:43 am | |
| Thu 29 | 60 / 82 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 4:44 am | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 82 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 5:45 am | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 80 °F | 11 mph E | 1.8 ft | 6:46 am | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 76 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | 6:46 am | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 77 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 7:51 am | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 78 °F | 14 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 9:06 am | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 77 °F | 17 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | 10:35 am | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 74 °F | 12 mph SW | 4.4 ft | 12:37 am | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 72 °F | 9 mph WNW | 4.9 ft | 12:11 am | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 73 °F | 9 mph N | 4.2 ft | 12:19 am | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 72 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 12:37 am | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 1:03 am | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 73 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 1:36 am |
- Thu 29 Overcast 60° / 82° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 64° / 82° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 67° / 80° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 65° / 76° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 63° / 77° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 63° / 78° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 65° / 77° 3.5 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.
- 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 and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.5 °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 7:42 pm (local time).
The sun in Eglin Air Force Base
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:05 am
- Full dark 6:55 pm
- Civil dawn 6:33 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:30 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 4 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:29 pm
- Full dark 6:55 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,990 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Eglin Air Force Base
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:23–3:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:55–3:55 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:19–10:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:28–8:28 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 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 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 Eglin Air Force Base
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier 5.3 mi
- Timber Lake 4.0 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Longwood Poquito Bayou County Park Facilities: 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · dock · lighting · free 2.2 mi
- Meig's Park and Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 5 trailer spaces · restrooms · free 2.3 mi
- Rickey Avenue Public Boat Ramp (Limited Parking) Facilities: 1 lane · 2 trailer spaces · free · in poor condition 3.1 mi
- Marina 0.6 mi
- Marina 1.2 mi
- Two Georges Marina 2.5 mi
- Emerald Coast Bait and Tackle 4.8 mi
- Niceville Bait and Tackle 4.9 mi
- Fuel dock 5.3 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: you need to go 1.3 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.95 mi from Eglin Air Force Base) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deep1.3 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 0.55 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. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.3 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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 Eglin Air Force BaseTides nearby
- Eglin Village0.7 mi
- Lake Lorraine1.5 mi
- Shalimar1.9 mi
- Ocean City4.0 mi
- Cinco Bayou4.3 mi
- Fort Walton Beach4.8 mi
- Wright5.2 mi
- Destin5.6 mi
- Niceville5.7 mi
- Mary Esther7.6 mi
Eglin Air Force Base at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,274 people. Coordinates: 30.459° N, 86.550° W.
- It is 505 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 31 min later and sets 20 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Shalimar, is 2.7 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Eglin Air Force BaseQuestions
What time is high tide today in Eglin Air Force Base?
Today in Eglin Air Force Base there is high tide at 3:43 am (0.6 ft) and low tide at 2:44 pm. Tide coefficient 109.
What time is sunset today in Eglin Air Force Base?
At 6:02 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Eglin Air Force Base?
At 6:58 am. First light comes at 6:05 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 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 1:23–3:23 am, Minor 9:19–10:19 am, Major 1:55–3:55 pm, Minor 7:28–8:28 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Eglin Air Force Base?
Overcast, from 58 °F to 81 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Eglin Air Force Base?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the east. The water is 74.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Eglin Air Force Base?
The best time to visit Eglin Air Force Base is from April to May and from October to 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 Shalimar (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).