Horseshoe Beach tides today
- Tide now 4.2 ft ↓ falling · low 10:54 am (-0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:20–5:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 72 °F smooth · 2.3 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 66 °F from the NE, gusts 26 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:44 am–6:49 pm 11 h 5 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:51 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:51 pm
- Best time to dive 10:10–11:40 am great day · 10/10
Today in Horseshoe Beach there are high tides at 3:35 am (4.2 ft) and 5:18 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 10:54 am and 10:19 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:54 am. The sun rises at 7:44 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:51 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:13 am to 5:13 am and from 3:46 pm to 5:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Partly cloudy, 66 °F.
Fishing in Horseshoe Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:18 pm, coefficient 81
- Major period 3:46–5:46 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:20 pm to 5:50 pm, combines the 5:18 pm high tide and a major period. Also good from 3:10 am to 4:30 am, with the 3:35 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 11:10 am to 11:50 am, with the 10:54 am low tide and moonset.
Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, striped mullet, spotted seatrout and sheepshead. October is one of the months when these are seen most: gray snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Horseshoe Beach
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 86 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Light offshore wind (12 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
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 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 10:54 am
Low tide at 10:54 am and 10:19 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:35 am and 5:18 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings beach weather, a calm sea and water at 72 °F, though with light 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
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Tides in Horseshoe Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:35 am 4.2 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 10:54 am -0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:18 pm 2.8 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 10:19 pm 1.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 6 h 56 min to low tide at 10:54 am.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 3:35 am high tide and 81 for the 5:18 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.8 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 (4.5 ft) and the lowest, on December 24 (-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 27 (coefficient 101, 5.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 32, 2.3 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 | 7:44 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 3:35 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 10:54 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 5:18 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 10:19 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 87 | 84% | Major periods 3:13 am · 3:46 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:45 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 4:20 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 11:48 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 6:15 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 10:55 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 74 | 74% | Major periods 4:18 am · 4:49 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:46 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 5:13 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 12:54 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:21 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 11:56 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 60 | 63% | Major periods 5:20 am · 5:50 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:46 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 5:19 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 1:12 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:37 pm · 2.3 ft | — | Coef. 47 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:18 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:47 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 1:11 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 6:38 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 2:29 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 9:00 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 43 | 41% | Major periods 6:11 am · 6:35 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:48 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 2:48 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 8:13 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 3:32 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:54 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 51 | 30% | Major periods 6:59 am · 7:22 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:49 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 3:56 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 9:58 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 4:23 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 10:29 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 62 | 21% | Major periods 7:45 am · 8:07 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 Horseshoe Point station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from Horseshoe Beach. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Horseshoe Beach
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 1.4 ft with a period of 3 s, from the east (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 74.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.4 °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 3:59 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations CDRF1 and CKYF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Horseshoe Beach today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.4 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:54 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 7:20 am · sunrise 7:44 am · sunset 6:49 pm · last light 7:14 pm
- Tide: high 3:35 am (4.2 ft), low 10:54 am (-0.6 ft), high 5:18 pm (2.8 ft) and low 10:19 pm (1.6 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 71.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:20 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Horseshoe Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:54 am): little current from 10:30 am to 11:10 am
- 0.4 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:35 am (3:10–3:50 am), low tide 10:54 am (10:30–11:10 am), high tide 5:18 pm (4:50–5:50 pm) and low tide 10:19 pm (9:30–11:00 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 71.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:14 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:51 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- NW Red Banks Reef 8.2 mi
- Dixie #2 Big Bend Reefs 9.7 mi
- Horseshoe Beach Reef Site C5 12 mi
- David J. Osteen Family Reef 12 mi
- Horseshoe Beach Reef Site A3 12 mi
- Reef Ball Reef 12 mi
- Horseshoe Beach Reef Site C4 12 mi
- Steve Langford Reef 12 mi
- Horseshoe Beach Reef Site C3 12 mi
- Mike McCaskill Family Reef 12 mi
- Kelton Sphaler Memorial Reef 12 mi
- Captain Chad Allen Reed Sr. Reef 12 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 Horseshoe Beach
Now in Horseshoe Beach
- Low / high
- 65 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 75%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 63 °F
- Visibility
- 8.5 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 47
- 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 (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.03 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 67° | 66° | 65° | 68° | 78° | 83° | 81° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNE | 10 NE | 10 NE | 10 NE | 12 NE | 12 NE | 10 ENE | 9 ENE |
| Gusts | 17 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 23 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 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 |
- 3:00 am 66° 10 NE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 65° 10 NE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 10 NE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 12 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 12 NE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 81° 10 ENE 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 9 ENE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 68° 7 NE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 65 / 83 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 3:35 am · 5:18 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 82 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.1 ft | 4:20 am · 6:15 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 82 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 5:13 am · 7:21 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 77 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 5:19 am · 7:37 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 78 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 6:38 am · 9:00 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 61 / 79 °F | 7 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 8:13 am · 9:54 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 62 / 78 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 9:58 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 76 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.8 ft | 11:12 am · 10:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 73 °F | 8 mph WNW | 3.2 ft | 12:01 pm · 11:28 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 72 °F | 7 mph NNW | 3.1 ft | 12:41 pm · 11:58 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 72 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 1:16 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 73 °F | 5 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 12:29 am · 1:49 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 75 °F | 7 mph SSW | 1.0 ft | 1:00 am · 2:23 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 60 / 74 °F | 6 mph NW | 1.2 ft | 1:33 am · 2:58 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 65° / 82° 1.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 67° / 82° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 66° / 77° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 63° / 78° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 61° / 79° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 62° / 78° 0.7 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 62° / 76° 2.8 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, warmer than normal for late October (+4.4 °F; normal high: 79 °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 3:59 am (local time).
The sun in Horseshoe Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:52 am
- Full dark 7:42 pm
- Civil dawn 7:20 am
- Civil dusk 7:14 pm
- Solar noon 1:17 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 5 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:16 pm
- Full dark 7:42 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,966 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Horseshoe Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:13–5:13 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:46–5:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:11 am–12:11 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:21–10:21 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 Horseshoe Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Horseshoe Beach Park and Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 0.3 mi
- Horseshoe Beach Fisherman's Boat Ramp 0.4 mi
- Fishbone Landing Facilities: 1 lane · 2 trailer spaces · free 4.9 mi
- Shired Island Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 5.8 mi
- Marina 0.2 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 (0.5 mi from Horseshoe Beach) out to sea, heading southwest.
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 Horseshoe BeachTides nearby
- Shired Island6.0 mi
- Suwannee12 mi
- Stewart City17 mi
- Broscan17 mi
- Steinhatchee17 mi
- Cedar Key26 mi
- Fish Creek29 mi
- Keaton Beach32 mi
- Dekle Beach35 mi
- Port Inglis44 mi
Horseshoe Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 168 people. Coordinates: 29.441° N, 83.287° W.
- It is 316 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 17 min later and sets 8 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Horseshoe Point, is 0.5 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Horseshoe BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Horseshoe Beach?
Today in Horseshoe Beach there are high tides at 3:35 am (4.2 ft) and 5:18 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 10:54 am and 10:19 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Horseshoe Beach?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Horseshoe Beach?
At 7:45 am. First light comes at 6:52 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 3:13–5:13 am, Minor 11:11 am–12:11 pm, Major 3:46–5:46 pm, Minor 9:21–10:21 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Horseshoe Beach?
Light drizzle, from 65 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Horseshoe Beach?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 2.3 s from the north-northeast. The water is 71.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Horseshoe Beach?
The best time to visit Horseshoe Beach is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 73 °F to 86 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 8 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 Horseshoe 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).