Lower Grand Lagoon tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 12:24 am (2.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:20 pm–12:00 am fair day · 4/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.0 ft · 76 °F smooth · 3.0 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 68 °F from the NE, gusts 18 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:54 am–5:59 pm 11 h 5 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:55 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:40 am–1:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Lower Grand Lagoon there is low tide at 10:31 am. Tide coefficient 114. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:24 am. The sun rises at 6:54 am and sets at 5:59 pm: 11 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:20 am to 3:20 am and from 1:51 pm to 3:51 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Mainly clear, 68 °F.
Fishing in Lower Grand Lagoon today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 10:31 am
- Minor period 9:15–10:15 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light offshore wind (10 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, 9:30 am to 11:30 am, combines the 10:31 am low tide and moonset. Also good from 11:20 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:24 am high tide. Also good from 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, gray snapper, Atlantic Spanish mackerel and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and southern flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Lower Grand Lagoon
Is it a beach day?
6 good hoursRip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Sunny
- Feels like 75 °F: pleasant
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves; moderate rip current risk (NWS)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 10:31 am
Low tide at 10:31 am: that's when there's the most sand.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures and water at 76 °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 Lower Grand Lagoon
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- Delwood Beach 2.1 mi · E
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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Tides in Lower Grand Lagoon
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 10:31 am 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 29 min to high tide at 12:24 am.
Tide coefficient for the day: 114. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.0 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 October 3 (2.1 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-1.0 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 116, 2.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 0.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:54 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 10:31 am · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 114 | 91% | Major periods 1:20 am · 1:51 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:55 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 12:24 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 11:43 am · 0.0 ft | Coef. 114 | 83% | Major periods 2:24 am · 2:56 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:56 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 1:25 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 12:55 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 116 | 74% | Major periods 3:28 am · 4:00 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:56 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 2:26 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 1:57 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 113 | 63% | Major periods 4:30 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:57 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 2:26 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 1:45 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 104 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:58 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 2:18 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 87 | 40% | Major periods 5:21 am · 5:46 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:59 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 4:46 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:34 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 62 | 30% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:33 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 Alligator Bayou station (NOAA), 1.8 mi from Lower Grand Lagoon. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Pensacola reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Lower Grand Lagoon
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.5 ft
- Significant1.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.3 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
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 6:48 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PACF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Lower Grand Lagoon today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (7 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:31 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, today: up to 1.0 ft
- Light: First light 6:30 am · sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 5:59 pm · last light 6:24 pm
- Tide: low 10:31 am (0.0 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 76.1 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 10:00 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.
Diving in Lower Grand Lagoon today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:31 am): little current from 10:10 am to 11:00 am
- 0.4 ft swell at 3 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 10:31 am (10:10–11:00 am) and high tide 12:24 am (11:50 pm–12:50 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 76.1 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 11:50 am, combines 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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- Saint Andrew's Bay 3.3 mi
- Wreck 1.8 mi
- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 2.4 mi
- Wreck 2.5 mi
- Beach Barge Site - 331 Bridge 2.9 mi
- Life Boats (Bay) 3.3 mi
- Panama City Dive Center 0.3 mi
- Panama City Diving 0.4 mi
- Diver's Den 0.5 mi
- Dive Locker 2.3 mi
- Scuba Dive Panama City Beach 3.0 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 Lower Grand Lagoon
Now in Lower Grand Lagoon
- Low / high
- 58 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 30%
- Humidity
- 38%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 33 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 45
- 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 (+0.02 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 61° | 59° | 58° | 64° | 75° | 79° | 71° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNE | 5 NNE | 7 NE | 9 NE | 11 NNE | 11 NE | 7 NE | 7 NNE |
| Gusts | 12 | 11 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 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 |
- 6:00 pm 71° 7 NE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 7 NNE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 am 64° 9 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 7 NE 1.1 ft
- 6:00 am 64° 8 ENE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 65° 8 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 8 NE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 10 NE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 58 / 80 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.2 ft | — | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 82 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 12:24 am | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 83 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 1:25 am | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 81 °F | 14 mph E | 1.6 ft | 2:26 am | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 76 °F | 16 mph ENE | 2.7 ft | 2:26 am | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 78 °F | 14 mph NE | 2.9 ft | 3:31 am | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 79 °F | 14 mph E | 3.4 ft | 4:46 am | |
| Wed 4 | 66 / 78 °F | 18 mph SE | 4.3 ft | 6:15 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 75 °F | 14 mph SW | 5.4 ft | 7:51 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 73 °F | 10 mph WNW | 5.2 ft | 7:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 73 °F | 9 mph N | 1.2 ft | 8:17 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 73 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.6 ft | 8:43 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 9:16 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.4 ft | 9:57 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 62° / 82° 1.2 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 65° / 83° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 67° / 81° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 67° / 76° 2.7 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 64° / 78° 2.9 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 64° / 79° 3.4 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 66° / 78° 4.3 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 They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °F; normal high: 78 °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 Lower Grand Lagoon
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 6:52 pm
- Civil dawn 6:30 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:27 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 5 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 6:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,044 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Lower Grand Lagoon
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:20–3:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:51–3:51 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:15–10:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:25–8:25 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 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 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 Lower Grand Lagoon
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- USCG 1.8 mi
- NOAA Pier 2.3 mi
- NOAA - NMFS 2.3 mi
- M.B. Miller County Pier 5.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Capt. Anderson's Marina 0.4 mi
- Lighthouse Marina 0.4 mi
- Lagoon Pontoons 0.5 mi
- Fish Now PCB 3.1 mi
- Fish Now PCB 3.3 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.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,150 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Lower Grand Lagoon) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,150 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,150 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 3.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
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 Lower Grand LagoonTides nearby
- Upper Grand Lagoon1.5 mi
- Panama City Beach4.0 mi
- Pretty Bayou4.9 mi
- Panama City5.5 mi
- Springfield8.4 mi
- Parker8.9 mi
- Lynn Haven9.3 mi
- Tyndall Air Force Base9.5 mi
- Callaway11 mi
- Laguna Beach12 mi
Lower Grand Lagoon at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,881 people. Coordinates: 30.144° N, 85.751° W.
- It is 454 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 27 min later and sets 17 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Alligator Bayou, is 1.8 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Lower Grand LagoonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Lower Grand Lagoon?
Today in Lower Grand Lagoon there is low tide at 10:31 am. Tide coefficient 114.
What time is sunset today in Lower Grand Lagoon?
At 5:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Lower Grand Lagoon?
At 6:55 am. First light comes at 6:02 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 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 1:20–3:20 am, Minor 9:15–10:15 am, Major 1:51–3:51 pm, Minor 7:25–8:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Lower Grand Lagoon?
Overcast, from 58 °F to 80 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Lower Grand Lagoon?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.0 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the northeast. The water is 76.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Lower Grand Lagoon?
The best time to visit Lower Grand Lagoon is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 72 °F to 84 °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 Alligator Bayou (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).