Harbour Heights tides today
- Tide now 1.6 ft ↑ rising · high 4:37 am (2.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:40–5:10 am average day · 5/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–2:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 78 °F smooth · 2.5 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 74 °F from the NE, gusts 24 · clear
- Sun 7:36 am–6:47 pm 11 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:53 pm
- Best time to dive 1:00–3:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Harbour Heights there are high tides at 4:37 am (2.6 ft) and 9:15 pm (1.7 ft) and low tide at 2:09 pm. Tide coefficient 64. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:37 am. The sun rises at 7:36 am and sets at 6:47 pm: 11 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:08 am to 5:08 am and from 3:40 pm to 5:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph). Clear, 74 °F.
Fishing in Harbour Heights today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:37 am, coefficient 64
- Major period 3:08–5:08 am
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 64 (small tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 am to 5:10 am, combines the 4:37 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 9:20 pm to 10:20 pm, with the 9:15 pm high tide and moonrise.
Species with the most records nearby: common snook, striped mullet, gray snapper and sheepshead. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common snook and striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Harbour Heights
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
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 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:09 pm
Low tide at 2:09 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:37 am and 9:15 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea, water at 78 °F and low tide at 2:09 pm. 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 79 °F and low tide at 2:09 pm, 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 Harbour Heights
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Harbour Heights.
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Tides in Harbour Heights
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 4:37 am 2.6 ft · coef. 64
- ▼ Low tide 2:09 pm 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:15 pm 1.7 ft · coef. 62
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 31 min to high tide at 4:37 am.
Tide coefficient 64 for the 4:37 am high tide and 62 for the 9:15 pm high tide. Low coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.7 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 May 18 (2.8 ft) and the lowest, on January 30 (-0.8 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 7 to 9 (coefficient 87, 1.7 ft range). The smallest, from October 16 to 19 (coefficient 52, 1.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:36 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 4:37 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 2:09 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:15 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 64 | 84% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:40 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:37 am · 6:46 pm | Low tide 12:07 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 5:30 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 3:08 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:59 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 61 | 74% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:37 am · 6:46 pm | Low tide 1:08 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:32 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 4:07 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:40 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 61 | 63% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:38 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 6:46 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 4:01 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:20 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 65 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:39 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 2:56 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 8:16 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 4:48 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:59 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 72 | 41% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 4:21 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:58 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 5:29 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:35 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 80 | 30% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:17 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:40 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 5:33 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:31 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 6:05 pm · 0.7 ft | — | Coef. 84 | 21% | Major periods 7:40 am · 8:02 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 Shell Point station (NOAA), 0.6 mi from Harbour Heights. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Harbour Heights
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 1.8 ft with a period of 2 s, from the east-northeast (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 80.1 °F by Wednesday 4.
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 12:06 am (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).
Diving in Harbour Heights today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (2:09 pm): little current from 1:50 pm to 2:30 pm
- 1.0 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:37 am (4:20–5:00 am), low tide 2:09 pm (1:50–2:30 pm), high tide 9:15 pm (8:40–10:30 pm) and low tide 12:07 am (11:00 pm–12:40 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.5–78.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:11 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Charlotte Harbor Reef (Bay) 12 mi
- High-tech Diving & Safety 0.5 mi
- Irondiver Scuba Hq, Llc 4.9 mi
- Fantasea Scuba 5.4 mi
- Aquatic Tours 7.0 mi
- Depth Finder's Scuba 7.4 mi
- Depthfinders Dive Center 9.2 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). Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in Harbour Heights
Now in Harbour Heights
- Low / high
- 71 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 13%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 11 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 31
- 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). Over the next 48 hours: +0.07 inHg. 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 | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 74° | 72° | 72° | 75° | 84° | 88° | 82° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NE | 7 NE | 6 NE | 8 NE | 11 NE | 12 ENE | 11 ENE | 11 NE |
| Gusts | 25 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 19 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 1.1 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 |
- 12:00 am 74° 10 NE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 7 NE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 6 NE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 8 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 11 NE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 12 ENE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 11 ENE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 11 NE 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 71 / 88 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 4:37 am · 9:15 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 87 °F | 15 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 5:30 am · 9:59 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 85 °F | 15 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 6:32 am · 10:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 83 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 6:46 am · 10:20 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 83 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 8:16 am · 10:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 84 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 9:58 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 67 / 85 °F | 10 mph E | 1.1 ft | 11:31 am | |
| Thu 5 | 67 / 83 °F | 11 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 12:09 am · 12:49 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 65 / 82 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.2 ft | 12:40 am · 1:55 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 80 °F | 8 mph N | 3.1 ft | 1:06 am · 2:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 80 °F | 8 mph N | 2.6 ft | 1:26 am · 3:54 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 73 °F | 6 mph N | 1.9 ft | 1:41 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 76 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 1:58 am · 5:48 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 63 / 74 °F | 6 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 2:24 am · 6:36 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 72° / 87° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 71° / 83° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 69° / 83° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 84° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 67° / 85° 1.1 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 67° / 83° 2.0 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 tomorrow. 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 (+3.4 °F; normal high: 84 °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 12:06 am (local time).
The sun in Harbour Heights
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:38 pm
- Civil dawn 7:12 am
- Civil dusk 7:11 pm
- Solar noon 1:12 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 11 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:15 pm
- Full dark 7:38 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,052 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Harbour Heights
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:08–5:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:40–5:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:58–11:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:23–10:23 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Harbour Heights
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 5.7 mi
- Harbor Heights Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 12 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · free 0.4 mi
- Riverside Park Boat Ramp - Punta Gorda Facilities: 1 lane · 6 trailer spaces · free 2.5 mi
- Darst Park Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 2 trailer spaces · dock · free 2.7 mi
- Laishley Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 45 trailer spaces · dock 4.7 mi
- Nav-A-Gator Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 30 trailer spaces · restrooms · free 4.8 mi
- Laishley Marina 4.7 mi
- Nav-A-Gator Marina 4.9 mi
- Fisherman's Village Yacht Basin 5.7 mi
- Downtown Bait & Tackle Shop 4.7 mi
- Gulp Bait 4.9 mi
- Rio Villa Bait & Tackle 6.3 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).
Tides near Harbour HeightsTides nearby
- Cleveland2.3 mi
- Solana3.4 mi
- Charlotte Harbor4.6 mi
- Punta Gorda5.0 mi
- Port Charlotte5.5 mi
- Charlotte Park6.4 mi
- Punta Gorda Isles6.9 mi
- Burnt Store Marina16 mi
- Rotonda West19 mi
- Grove City21 mi
Harbour Heights at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,987 people. Coordinates: 26.991° N, 82.002° W.
- It is 140 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 9 min later and sets 6 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Shell Point, is 0.6 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about Harbour HeightsQuestions
What time is high tide today in Harbour Heights?
Today in Harbour Heights there are high tides at 4:37 am (2.6 ft) and 9:15 pm (1.7 ft) and low tide at 2:09 pm. Tide coefficient 64.
What time is sunset today in Harbour Heights?
At 6:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:11 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Harbour Heights?
At 7:37 am. First light comes at 6:45 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:08–5:08 am, Minor 10:58–11:58 am, Major 3:40–5:40 pm, Minor 9:23–10:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Harbour Heights?
Light drizzle, from 71 °F to 88 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph) and a 13% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Harbour Heights?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 2.5 s from the northeast. The water is 77.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Harbour Heights?
The best time to visit Harbour Heights is from November to April: highs of 74 °F to 84 °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 Shell Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).