Hernando Beach tides today
- Tide now 2.8 ft ↓ falling · low 11:05 pm (1.4 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:30–5:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 74 °F slight · 3.1 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 76 °F from the NE, gusts 24 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:40 am–6:49 pm 11 h 9 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:47 pm
- Best time to dive 4:30–6:50 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 Hernando Beach there are high tides at 2:39 am (3.7 ft) and 4:35 pm (2.9 ft) and low tides at 11:14 am and 11:05 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:05 pm. The sun rises at 7:40 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 9 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:47 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 slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph). Mainly clear, 76 °F.
Fishing in Hernando Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:39 am, coefficient 91
- Major period 2:07–4:07 am
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 am to 3:40 am, combines the 2:39 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:30 pm to 4:40 pm, with the 4:35 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 10:10 am to 11:00 am, with the 11:14 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, striped mullet, gray snapper and spotted seatrout. October is one of the months when these are seen most: gray snapper and ladyfish. What you can catch
Beach day in Hernando Beach
Is it a beach day?
6 good hoursRip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 83 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 11:14 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. 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 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:05 pm
Low tide at 11:14 am and 11:05 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:39 am and 4:35 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 74 °F and low tide at 11:14 am, though with moderate 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 Hernando Beach
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- Hernando Beach 1.7 mi · N
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Florida (Florida Healthy Beaches Program).
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Tides in Hernando Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:39 am 3.7 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 11:14 am -0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:35 pm 2.9 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 11:05 pm 1.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 15 min to low tide at 11:05 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 2:39 am high tide and 89 for the 4:35 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.2 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 July 14 (3.8 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-1.3 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 26 to 28 (coefficient 93, 4.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 39, 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 | 7:40 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 2:39 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 11:14 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 4:35 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 11:05 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 91 | 91% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:40 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 3:18 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 12:02 pm · -0.5 ft | High tide 5:27 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 11:46 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 86 | 84% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:41 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 4:02 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 12:53 pm · -0.3 ft | High tide 6:21 pm · 2.5 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:42 am · 6:46 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 4:53 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 1:48 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:18 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 68 | 63% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:43 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 1:30 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 4:55 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 1:50 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:22 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:43 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 1:42 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 6:12 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 3:03 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:29 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 50 | 41% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:44 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 3:12 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 7:55 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 4:17 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:23 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 52 | 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 Hernando Beach station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from Hernando Beach. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Cedar Key reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Hernando Beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
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.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 2.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 4.0 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 76.1 °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 5:50 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station CWBF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Hernando Beach today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.3 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 1.5 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (9 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:14 am)
Rip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
Surf height from the NWS, today: up to 1.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:16 am · sunrise 7:40 am · sunset 6:49 pm · last light 7:13 pm
- Tide: high 2:39 am (3.7 ft), low 11:14 am (-0.5 ft), high 4:35 pm (2.9 ft) and low 11:05 pm (1.4 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 73.8 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 5 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:16 am to 11:00 am, though with small waves, a short-period swell and wind swell.
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 Hernando Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (4:35 pm): little current from 4:10 pm to 5:40 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 2:39 am (2:24–3:10 am), low tide 11:14 am (10:40–11:30 am), high tide 4:35 pm (4:10–5:40 pm) and low tide 11:05 pm (10:10–11:20 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 73.8 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:13 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 6:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 9:10 am to 11:30 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, 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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- Weeki Wachee Spring 6.2 mi
- Eagle's Nest 6.6 mi
- Bottom Time Charters & Scuba Services 1.4 mi
- EcoDivers 7.5 mi
- Breathing Bubbles, LLC Scuba Diving 8.3 mi
- Kapu Kai Divers 8.7 mi
- Scuba West 8.9 mi
- GATOR GILL LLC 9.4 mi
- Bella Bay Divers 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
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Hernando Beach
Now in Hernando Beach
- Low / high
- 64 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 26%
- Humidity
- 67%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 16 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 67° | 65° | 65° | 67° | 78° | 78° | 76° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNE | 8 NNE | 8 NNE | 9 NNE | 14 ENE | 13 NE | 9 NE | 9 NE |
| Gusts | 28 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 28 |
| Waves | 1.9 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 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 76° 9 NE 1.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 71° 9 NE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 72° 8 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 7 NNE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 70° 6 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 72° 9 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 11 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 12 NE 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 64 / 80 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.9 ft | 2:39 am · 4:35 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 69 / 83 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 3:18 am · 5:27 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 68 / 84 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.5 ft | 4:02 am · 6:21 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 84 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 4:53 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 69 / 79 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 4:55 am · 7:22 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 66 / 79 °F | 10 mph NE | 2.0 ft | 6:12 am · 8:29 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 80 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 7:55 am · 9:23 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 81 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 9:36 am · 10:07 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 78 °F | 10 mph WSW | 2.6 ft | 10:53 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 62 / 77 °F | 8 mph W | 4.5 ft | 11:54 am · 11:19 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 75 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | 12:42 pm · 11:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 75 °F | 6 mph N | 0.9 ft | 1:23 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 68 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 12:22 am · 2:01 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 68 °F | 8 mph N | 0.9 ft | 12:52 am · 2:37 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 69° / 83° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 68° / 84° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 69° / 84° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 69° / 79° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 66° / 79° 2.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 64° / 80° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 64° / 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.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.0 °F; normal high: 82 °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 5:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Hernando Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:48 am
- Full dark 7:41 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 7:13 pm
- Solar noon 1:14 pm (48° high)
- Daylight 11 h 9 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:16 pm
- Full dark 7:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,253 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Hernando Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:07–4:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:38–4:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:57–10:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:17–9:17 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 Hernando Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bayport 4.5 mi
- Hernando Beach Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 4 lanes · 65 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 2.2 mi
- Norfleet Fish Camp Facilities: 1 lane · 6 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 2.4 mi
- Hunters Lake Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 11 trailer spaces · lighting · free 2.6 mi
- Jenkins Creek Park and Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 9 trailer spaces · restrooms · lighting · fee 3.9 mi
- Bayport Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 3 lanes · 24 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 4.6 mi
- Rogers Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 13 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 4.7 mi
- Hernando Beach Marina 1.5 mi
- Nature Coast Marina 1.6 mi
- Sterling Marina 1.6 mi
- Bait And Tackle Of Hernando Beach 1.8 mi
- Norfleet's Fish Camp 2.4 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: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Hernando Beach) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 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. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther 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 Hernando BeachTides nearby
- Aripeka2.6 mi
- Weeki Wachee Gardens4.8 mi
- Bayport5.7 mi
- Pine Island7.3 mi
- Hudson7.5 mi
- Bayonet Point10.0 mi
- Port Richey14 mi
- New Port Richey16 mi
- Elfers18 mi
- Beacon Square19 mi
Hernando Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,299 people. Coordinates: 28.469° N, 82.659° W.
- It is 240 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 13 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Hernando Beach, is 1.2 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Hernando BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Hernando Beach?
Today in Hernando Beach there are high tides at 2:39 am (3.7 ft) and 4:35 pm (2.9 ft) and low tides at 11:14 am and 11:05 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Hernando Beach?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Hernando Beach?
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 9:57–10:57 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 8:17–9:17 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Hernando Beach?
Overcast, from 64 °F to 80 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Hernando Beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the north-northeast. The water is 74.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Hernando Beach?
The best time to visit Hernando Beach is from February to April and from November to December: highs of 72 °F to 82 °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 Hernando 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).