Homosassa tides today
- Tide now 0.1 ft ↑ rising · high 9:19 pm (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:20–7:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.3 ft · 74 °F smooth · 2.8 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 74 °F from the NE, gusts 22 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:40 am–6:48 pm 11 h 8 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:46 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:30–3:30 pm great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 am tomorrow. NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Today in Homosassa there are high tides at 7:48 am (0.9 ft) and 9:19 pm (0.2 ft) and low tides at 1:16 am and 5:17 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:19 pm. The sun rises at 7:40 am and sets at 6:48 pm: 11 h 8 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:46 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 1.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph). Mainly clear, 74 °F.
Fishing in Homosassa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:07–4:07 am
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 am to 4:10 am, combines a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:20 am to 8:10 am, with sunrise. Also good from 6:20 pm to 7:10 pm, with sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, sheepshead, gray snapper and common snook. October is one of the months when these are seen most: gray snapper and crevalle jack. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Homosassa, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Homosassa
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 80 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 1.3 ft waves
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.3 ft
1.3 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand
Homosassa has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, a calm sea and water at 74 °F, though with moderate offshore wind. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 74 °F, 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 Homosassa
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Homosassa.
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Tides in Homosassa
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 1:16 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:48 am 0.9 ft
- ▼ Low tide 5:17 pm 0.0 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:19 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 24 min to high tide at 9:19 pm.
In Homosassa the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.9 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on May 18 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on January 1 (-0.1 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:40 am · 6:48 pm | Low tide 1:16 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 7:48 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 5:17 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:19 pm · 0.2 ft | 91% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:41 am · 6:47 pm | Low tide 1:59 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:34 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 6:15 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:01 pm · 0.2 ft | 84% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:41 am · 6:47 pm | Low tide 2:51 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:25 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 7:17 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:54 pm · 0.2 ft | 74% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:42 am · 6:46 pm | Low tide 3:48 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:22 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 8:17 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:58 pm · 0.2 ft | 63% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:43 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 10:29 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:08 pm · 0.1 ft | — | Last quarter | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:44 am · 5:44 pm | High tide 12:04 am · 0.3 ft | Low tide 5:05 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:47 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:48 pm · 0.1 ft | 41% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:44 am · 5:43 pm | High tide 1:05 am · 0.4 ft | Low tide 6:36 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:12 pm · 0.6 ft | Low tide 9:19 pm · 0.2 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:56 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 Halls River Bridge station (NOAA), 1.5 mi from Homosassa. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Homosassa
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest 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: 1.7 ft with a period of 3 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 75.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:55 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station CKYF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Homosassa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.6 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:12 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 7:40 am to 10:40 am, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:50 pm, with little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, with little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
In Homosassa the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Homosassa Scalloping Charters 0.2 mi
- Florida Manatee Swims 0.5 mi
- Reel River Tours and Charters 0.7 mi
- American Pro 7.6 mi
- Crystal River Springs 7.8 mi
- Sea Daddys Adventures and Dive Center 7.9 mi
- Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center 8.2 mi
- SeaDaddys Adventures N Diving 8.3 mi
- Bird's Underwater 8.3 mi
- Gulf Coast Expeditions 8.5 mi
- Adventure Zone 8.8 mi
- Crystal River Watersports 9.5 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 Homosassa
Now in Homosassa
- Low / high
- 64 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 21%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 63 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 49
- 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 | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 68° | 65° | 64° | 67° | 79° | 80° | 77° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NNE | 6 N | 8 NNE | 11 NNE | 15 NE | 16 NE | 10 NE | 11 NE |
| Gusts | 30 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 26 |
| Waves | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 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 77° 10 NE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 72° 11 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 71° 10 NE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 70° 7 NNE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 70° 8 NNE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 am 72° 10 NE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 80° 13 NE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 12 NE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 64 / 81 °F | 16 mph NE | 1.3 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 69 / 83 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 68 / 84 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 84 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 68 / 78 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 79 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 80 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 81 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.7 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 78 °F | 9 mph WSW | 2.2 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 76 °F | 6 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 75 °F | 6 mph N | — | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 75 °F | 6 mph N | — | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 70 °F | 8 mph NNE | — | |
| Tue 10 | 62 / 68 °F | 8 mph NNE | — |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 69° / 83° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 68° / 84° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 69° / 84° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 68° / 78° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 65° / 79° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 63° / 80° 1.1 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 64° / 81° 0.7 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, wetter and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 6:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Homosassa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:48 am
- Full dark 7:40 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 7:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:14 pm (48° high)
- Daylight 11 h 8 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:16 pm
- Full dark 7:40 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 Homosassa
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
- 9:58–10:58 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:16–9:16 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 Homosassa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Ozello Fishing pier 3.9 mi
- MacRae Facilities: 2 lanes · 35 trailer spaces · dock · lighting · free 0.3 mi
- Riverhaven Marina Facilities: 1 lane · 35 trailer spaces · restrooms · fee 0.4 mi
- Mason Creek Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 5 trailer spaces · free 1.8 mi
- Ozello Park - John Brown Drive Airboat and Johnboat Sand Ramp Facilities: 4 lanes · 14 trailer spaces · free 4.3 mi
- Chassahowitzka River Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 24 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 5.1 mi
- Riverhaven 0.4 mi
- Pete's Pier Marina 7.9 mi
- Southern Slam Outfitters 0.3 mi
- Capt. Duane Tibbetts/homosassafishing.com 0.3 mi
- Salty Hook Bait And Tackle 6.4 mi
- Fuel dock 8.7 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).
Tides near HomosassaTides nearby
- Pine Island14 mi
- Bayport16 mi
- Weeki Wachee Gardens17 mi
- Yankeetown18 mi
- Hernando Beach22 mi
- Aripeka24 mi
- Hudson29 mi
- Bayonet Point32 mi
- Cedar Key35 mi
- Port Richey36 mi
Homosassa at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,578 people. Coordinates: 28.781° N, 82.615° W.
- It is 255 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 13 min later and sets 6 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Halls River Bridge, is 1.5 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about HomosassaQuestions
What time is sunset today in Homosassa?
At 6:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Homosassa?
At 7:41 am. First light comes at 6:49 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 9:58–10:58 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 8:16–9:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Homosassa?
Overcast, from 64 °F to 81 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Homosassa?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.3 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the north-northeast. The water is 73.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Homosassa?
The best time to visit Homosassa is from October to December and from February to April: highs of 72 °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 Halls River Bridge (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).