Gandy tides today
- Tide now 1.9 ft ↑ rising · high 7:01 pm (1.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:20–7:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 75 °F smooth · 2.8 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 77 °F from the NNE, gusts 23 · overcast
- Sun 7:39 am–6:49 pm 11 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:49 pm
- Best time to dive 5:40–6:50 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 Gandy there are high tides at 3:09 am (3.2 ft) and 7:01 pm (1.9 ft) and low tides at 11:13 am and 9:37 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 7:01 pm. The sun rises at 7:39 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:07 am to 4:07 am and from 2:38 pm to 4:38 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 north-northeast (11 mph). Overcast, 77 °F.
Fishing in Gandy today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 7:01 pm, coefficient 76
- Sunset at 6:49 pm, golden hour from 6:17 pm
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:20 pm to 7:10 pm, combines the 7:01 pm high tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 2:10 am to 4:10 am, with the 3:09 am high tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 10:10 am to 11:00 am, with the 11:13 am low tide and moonset, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, spotted seatrout, tarpon and common snook. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common snook and striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Gandy
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 11:13 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:37 pm
Low tide at 11:13 am and 9:37 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:09 am and 7:01 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 75 °F and low tide at 11:13 am, though with moderate 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 Gandy
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- Picnic Island Beach 4.0 mi · E
- Restrooms
- 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
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Webcams near Gandy
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Tides in Gandy
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:09 am 3.2 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 11:13 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 7:01 pm 1.9 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Low tide 9:37 pm 1.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 13 min to high tide at 7:01 pm.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 3:09 am high tide and 76 for the 7:01 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.4 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 (3.3 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.0 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, 2.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 41, 2.0 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 | 7:39 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 3:09 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:13 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 7:01 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:37 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 81 | 91% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:40 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 3:49 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 12:12 pm · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 73 | 84% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:40 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 4:37 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 1:19 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 62 | 74% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:41 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 5:37 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 2:35 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 53 | 63% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:42 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 5:53 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 2:50 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:29 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:42 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 1:55 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 7:31 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 3:52 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:53 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 60 | 41% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:43 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 3:32 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 9:19 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 4:40 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:16 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 71 | 30% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:20 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 Old Port Tampa station (NOAA), 3.9 mi from Gandy. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Gandy
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-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.5 ft with a period of 3 s, from the northeast (smooth).
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 77.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.0 °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 6:48 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 42098, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Gandy today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:13 am): little current from 10:50 am to 11:30 am
- 0.4 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:09 am (2:50–3:30 am), low tide 11:13 am (10:50–11:30 am), high tide 7:01 pm (6:10–8:19 pm) and low tide 9:37 pm (8:19–10:20 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 74.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:13 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:30 am to 12:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 5:40 pm to 6:50 pm, with slack water at high 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
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- Wreck 3.8 mi
- Wreck 5.9 mi
- Wreck 6.8 mi
- Port Tampa Site (Bay) 3.3 mi
- Chamberlain High School (Bay) 3.3 mi
- Chief Reef (Bay) 3.3 mi
- Picnic Island Pier Reef (Bay) 3.9 mi
- Howard Franklin Site (Bay) 4.8 mi
- St. Petersburg Bay Reef 5.8 mi
- Bill Jackson's Shop For Adventure 5.0 mi
- SeaVision USA 5.6 mi
- Adventure Outfitters 6.3 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 Gandy
Now in Gandy
- Low / high
- 68 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 83%
- Humidity
- 71%
- Dew pointDew point
- 66 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 52
- 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 (+0.03 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 71° | 69° | 69° | 72° | 82° | 83° | 78° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 NNE | 13 NNE | 12 NNE | 13 NNE | 15 NE | 15 NE | 12 NNE | 13 NNE |
| Gusts | 29 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 28 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 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° 12 NNE 1.5 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 13 NNE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 7 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 10 NNE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 73° 10 NNE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 74° 10 NNE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 10 NNE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 84° 13 NE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 68 / 83 °F | 15 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | 3:09 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 72 / 85 °F | 16 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 3:49 am | |
| Fri 30 | 74 / 85 °F | 15 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 4:37 am | |
| Sat 31 | 75 / 84 °F | 18 mph ENE | 1.1 ft | 5:37 am | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 80 °F | 18 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 5:53 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 80 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.5 ft | 7:31 am · 10:53 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 81 °F | 12 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 9:19 am · 11:16 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 71 / 81 °F | 10 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 10:51 am · 11:38 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 72 / 79 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.9 ft | 12:02 pm · 11:58 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 69 / 78 °F | 8 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | 1:03 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 66 / 76 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 12:16 am · 1:58 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 76 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 12:33 am · 2:52 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 72 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 12:51 am · 3:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 69 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | 1:13 am · 4:43 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 74° / 85° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 75° / 84° 1.1 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 73° / 80° 1.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 72° / 80° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 70° / 81° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 71° / 81° 0.8 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 on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, wetter and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °F; normal high: 81 °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 6:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Gandy
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:47 am
- Full dark 7:41 pm
- Civil dawn 7:15 am
- Civil dusk 7:13 pm
- Solar noon 1:14 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 10 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:17 pm
- Full dark 7:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,256 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gandy
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:07–4:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:38–4:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:55–10:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:19–9:19 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 Gandy
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bay Observation Platform 1.7 mi
- Saint Pete Pier 6.6 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Fishing Deck 6.6 mi
- Sunlit Cove Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 8 trailer spaces · dock · free 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- St. Pete - 4th Street North Undeveloped Launch Site Facilities: 1 lane · 8 trailer spaces · in poor condition 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Snell Isle Marina 4.8 mi
- Vinoy Marina 6.4 mi
- Riviera Bait & Tackle 2.2 mi
- Mitch's Bait and Tackle 3.1 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: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 7.2 ft deep.
From the shoreline (600 ft from Gandy) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.1 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 9.2 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.
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 GandyTides nearby
- Feather Sound4.2 mi
- Port Tampa5.5 mi
- Rattlesnake5.8 mi
- South Highpoint6.8 mi
- Interbay6.9 mi
- St. Petersburg7.8 mi
- Bayshore Beautiful7.9 mi
- Safety Harbor9.7 mi
- Gulfport9.9 mi
- Town 'n' Country10 mi
Gandy at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,031 people. Coordinates: 27.869° N, 82.616° W.
- It is 208 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 12 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Old Port Tampa, is 3.9 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Port Tampa Dock (4.3 mi).
Questions about GandyQuestions
What time is high tide today in Gandy?
Today in Gandy there are high tides at 3:09 am (3.2 ft) and 7:01 pm (1.9 ft) and low tides at 11:13 am and 9:37 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Gandy?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gandy?
At 7:40 am. First light comes at 6:48 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 2:07–4:07 am, Minor 9:55–10:55 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Gandy?
Overcast, from 68 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (11 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Gandy?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the northeast. The water is 75.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Gandy?
The best time to visit Gandy is from February to May and from November to December: highs of 72 °F to 86 °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 Old Port Tampa (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).