Fruit Cove tides today
- Tide now 0.8 ft ↓ falling · low 10:04 pm (0.1 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:10–4:10 am average day · 6/10
- Wind · air 16 mph · 74 °F from the NNE, gusts 29 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:38 am–6:43 pm 11 h 5 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:38 pm
- Pressure 30.09 inHg steady · steady tomorrow
- Coefficient 85 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 2:02–4:02 am today's activity: medium
- Coastal Flood Warning: significant flooding along the shore at high tide. Until Fri 30, 2:00 am. NWS Jacksonville FL
Today in Fruit Cove there are high tides at 2:16 am (1.0 ft) and 2:50 pm (1.2 ft) and low tides at 9:09 am and 10:04 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:04 pm. The sun rises at 7:38 am and sets at 6:43 pm: 11 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:02 am to 4:02 am and from 2:34 pm to 4:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (16 mph). Mainly clear, 74 °F.
Fishing in Fruit Cove today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:50 pm, coefficient 83
- Major period 2:34–4:34 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg) and moderate offshore wind (16 mph)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 pm to 3:50 pm, combines the 2:50 pm high tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also good from 2:00 am to 3:20 am, with the 2:16 am high tide and a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, spot, gray snapper and Atlantic croaker. What you can catch
Tides in Fruit Cove
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:16 am 1.0 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 9:09 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:50 pm 1.2 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 10:04 pm 0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 11 min to low tide at 10:04 pm.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 2:16 am high tide and 83 for the 2:50 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.2 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 27 (1.2 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.2 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 86, 1.2 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 45, 0.6 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 | 7:38 am · 6:43 pm | High tide 2:16 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:09 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 2:50 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:04 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:34 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:38 am · 6:42 pm | High tide 3:07 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:58 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 3:43 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:59 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:39 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:39 am · 6:41 pm | High tide 4:02 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:54 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 4:40 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 12:00 am · 0.2 ft | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 4:11 am · 4:43 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:40 am · 6:40 pm | High tide 5:00 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:40 pm · 1.1 ft | — | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 5:39 pm | Low tide 1:05 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:03 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 12:09 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:45 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:41 am · 5:38 pm | Low tide 1:08 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:10 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 1:20 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:50 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 6:04 am · 6:29 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:42 am · 5:38 pm | Low tide 2:07 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:18 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 2:27 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:53 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:16 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 Julington Creek station (NOAA), 1.8 mi from Fruit Cove. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Mayport (Bar Pilot Dock) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Fruit Cove
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Fruit Cove: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
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.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:53 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.
Weather in Fruit Cove
Now in Fruit Cove
- Low / high
- 67 / 78 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 10%
- Clouds
- 31%
- Humidity
- 83%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 10.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 55
- 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 68° | 71° | 69° | 69° | 76° | 78° | 74° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NNE | 12 NNE | 12 NNE | 13 NNE | 18 NE | 16 NNE | 16 NNE | 15 NE |
| Gusts | 23 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 28 |
| 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 74° 16 NNE
- 9:00 pm 72° 15 NE
- 12:00 am 73° 12 NNE
- 3:00 am 72° 12 NNE
- 6:00 am 71° 12 NNE
- 9:00 am 73° 13 NNE
- 12:00 pm 75° 19 NNE
- 3:00 pm 75° 21 NE
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 67 / 78 °F | 18 mph NNE | 2:16 am · 2:50 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 70 / 76 °F | 21 mph NNE | 3:07 am · 3:43 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 77 °F | 19 mph NNE | 4:02 am · 4:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 78 °F | 20 mph ENE | 5:00 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 74 °F | 19 mph ENE | 5:03 am · 5:45 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 74 °F | 18 mph NE | 6:10 am · 6:50 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 68 / 76 °F | 16 mph NE | 7:18 am · 7:53 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 78 °F | 15 mph ENE | 8:21 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 68 / 76 °F | 14 mph SW | 9:17 am · 9:41 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 64 / 74 °F | 10 mph WSW | 10:07 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 73 °F | 9 mph N | 10:53 am · 11:12 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 72 °F | 9 mph N | 11:36 am · 11:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 68 °F | 9 mph N | 12:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 69 °F | 8 mph N | 12:35 am · 12:55 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 70° / 76° 21 mph
- Fri 30 Overcast 72° / 77° 19 mph
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 73° / 78° 20 mph
- Sun 1 Rain 72° / 74° 19 mph
- Mon 2 Rain 70° / 74° 18 mph
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 68° / 76° 16 mph
- Wed 4 Clear sky 69° / 78° 15 mph
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, normal highs for late October (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 5:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Fruit Cove
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:35 pm
- Civil dawn 7:13 am
- Civil dusk 7:07 pm
- Solar noon 1:10 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 5 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:10 pm
- Full dark 7:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,322 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Fruit Cove
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:02–4:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:34–4:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:58–10:58 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 Fruit Cove
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Fishing pier 2.2 mi
- Maplewood Fishing Pier 2.5 mi
- City Pier 8.3 mi
- Mandarin Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 43 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 1.6 mi
- Mandarin Park Kayak Ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Hood Landing Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · free 3.2 mi
- Mandarin Holiday Marina 1.6 mi
- Julington Creek Pier 3 Marina And Dry Storage 1.7 mi
- Bull Bay Pier 1.7 mi
- Doctors Lake Marina 4.3 mi
- On Target Sports 6.7 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 2.9 mi from shore the water is still only about 0.3 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.7 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.9 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.7 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 2.9 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.9 mi 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 Fruit CoveTides nearby
- Orange Park5.4 mi
- Lakeside7.7 mi
- Green Cove Springs8.5 mi
- Ortega12 mi
- Jacksonville15 mi
- Sawgrass17 mi
- Ponte Vedra Beach18 mi
- Jacksonville Beach20 mi
- Neptune Beach20 mi
- Atlantic Beach21 mi
Fruit Cove at a glance
- Town or city of about 29,362 people. Coordinates: 30.111° N, 81.642° W.
- It is 312 mi north of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 11 min later and sets 1 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Julington Creek, is 1.8 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Amity Anchorage Marina (1.1 mi), Julington Creek Pier 3 (1.6 mi), Mandarin Holiday Marina (1.7 mi), Julington Creek Marina (1.7 mi).
Questions about Fruit CoveQuestions
What time is high tide today in Fruit Cove?
Today in Fruit Cove there are high tides at 2:16 am (1.0 ft) and 2:50 pm (1.2 ft) and low tides at 9:09 am and 10:04 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Fruit Cove?
At 6:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:07 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Fruit Cove?
At 7:38 am. First light comes at 6:46 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 2:02–4:02 am, Minor 9:58–10:58 am, Major 2:34–4:34 pm, Minor 8:08–9:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Fruit Cove?
Partly cloudy, from 67 °F to 78 °F, with a moderate breeze from the north-northeast (16 mph) and a 10% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Fruit Cove?
The best time to visit Fruit Cove is from March to May and in November: highs of 73 °F to 85 °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 Julington Creek (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).