Matlacha tides today
- Tide now 1.5 ft ↓ falling · low 9:10 pm (1.4 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:20–7:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 78 °F smooth · 3.0 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 77 °F from the NE, gusts 20 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:35 am–6:49 pm 11 h 13 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:50 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:10–1:10 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 Matlacha there are high tides at 2:40 am (2.6 ft) and 6:16 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 11:32 am and 9:10 pm. Tide coefficient 82. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:10 pm. The sun rises at 7:35 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 13 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:04 am to 4:04 am and from 2:36 pm to 4:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Light drizzle, 77 °F.
Fishing in Matlacha today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:16 pm, coefficient 76
- Sunset at 6:49 pm, golden hour from 6:17 pm
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light cross-shore wind (11 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 82 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:20 pm to 7:10 pm, combines the 6:16 pm high tide, sunset and some swell. Also good from 2:00 am to 3:40 am, with the 2:40 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 8:20 pm to 9:20 pm, with the 9:10 pm low tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, lane snapper, striped mullet and gray snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and common snook. What you can catch
Beach day in Matlacha
Is it a beach day?
5 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 86 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- Fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph): blowing sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 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 19 mph
Fresh cross-shore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 9:10 pm
Low tide at 11:32 am and 9:10 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:40 am and 6:16 pm.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings beach weather, a calm sea and water at 78 °F, though with fresh wind. 9:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with pleasant temperatures, a calm sea, water at 77 °F and low tide at 11:32 am, 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 Matlacha
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Tides in Matlacha
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:40 am 2.6 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 11:32 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:16 pm 1.5 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Next low tide 9:10 pm 1.4 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 19 min to low tide at 9:10 pm.
Tide coefficient 82 for the 2:40 am high tide and 76 for the 6:16 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.6 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 (2.6 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 8 to 10 (coefficient 96, 1.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 37, 1.5 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 | 7:35 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 2:40 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:32 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 6:16 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:10 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 82 | 91% | Major periods 2:04 am · 2:36 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:36 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 3:22 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 12:31 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 72 | 84% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:37 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 4:10 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 1:34 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 62 | 74% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:37 am · 6:46 pm | High tide 5:05 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 2:40 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:12 pm · 1.4 ft | — | Coef. 54 | 63% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:38 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 1:01 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 5:12 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 2:41 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:40 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 1:50 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 7:23 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 3:35 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:07 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 3:13 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:09 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 4:21 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:33 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 74 | 30% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:17 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 Matlacha Pass station (Bascule Bridge, NOAA), 0.2 mi from Matlacha. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Matlacha
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.5 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 Wednesday 28: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-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 79.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.6 °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 6:51 pm (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 Matlacha today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (6:16 pm): little current from 5:40 pm to 7:40 pm
- 0.5 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 2:40 am (2:25–2:55 am), low tide 11:32 am (11:17–11:50 am), high tide 6:16 pm (5:40–7:40 pm) and low tide 9:10 pm (7:50–10:30 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 77.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:12 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:30 am to 11:50 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
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
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Bokeelia Reef (B) 8.2 mi
- Cape Haze (B) 11 mi
- Danger Reef 11 mi
- Redfish Pass Reef 11 mi
- J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 12 mi
- Flicker Marine 6.0 mi
- Island Coast Excursions Inc. 8.0 mi
- Scuba Quest Cape Coral 8.2 mi
- Scubavice Diving Center 11 mi
- Captain Pete's Diving Outfitters 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). 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 Matlacha
Now in Matlacha
- Low / high
- 71 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 17%
- Clouds
- 23%
- Humidity
- 89%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 6.0 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 72° | 71° | 73° | 73° | 80° | 82° | 80° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 NNE | 11 NNE | 11 N | 11 NNE | 19 NE | 18 ENE | 12 NE | 8 NNE |
| Gusts | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 21 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 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 80° 12 NE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 8 NNE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 6 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 6 NNE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 6 NNE 1.1 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 10 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 15 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 11 NE 1.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 84 °F | 19 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | 2:40 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 72 / 86 °F | 15 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 3:22 am | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 86 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 4:10 am | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 86 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 5:05 am · 10:12 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 83 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 5:12 am · 9:40 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 82 °F | 10 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 7:23 am · 10:07 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 83 °F | 8 mph N | 0.9 ft | 9:09 am · 10:33 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 83 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.9 ft | 10:27 am · 10:58 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 82 °F | 11 mph SW | 2.3 ft | 11:36 am · 11:22 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 81 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.7 ft | 12:33 pm · 11:45 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 65 / 80 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 1:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 80 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | 12:07 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 74 °F | 7 mph N | 0.8 ft | 12:26 am · 3:05 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 78 °F | 7 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | 12:45 am · 4:00 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 72° / 86° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 72° / 86° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 73° / 86° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 73° / 83° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 71° / 82° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 83° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 69° / 83° 0.9 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 today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 6:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Matlacha
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:44 am
- Full dark 7:40 pm
- Civil dawn 7:12 am
- Civil dusk 7:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:12 pm (50° high)
- Daylight 11 h 13 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:17 pm
- Full dark 7:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,293 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Matlacha
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:04–4:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:36–4:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:50–10:50 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:20–9:20 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 Matlacha
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- \ 7.5 mi
- Bimini Gardens 8.6 mi
- Bella Vista 9.0 mi
- All 4 Chuck Fishing Charters LLC 1.9 mi
- Ole Fish House & Marina Boat Ramp 0.1 mi
- Kayak Launch 0.1 mi
- Matlacha Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 28 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 0.2 mi
- Marina 4.2 mi
- Pineland Marina 5.6 mi
- Hook’d Up Bait Co & Art Gallery 0.1 mi
- Fishware Outfitters 0.4 mi
- Fuel dock 7.2 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 (0.55 mi from Matlacha) out to sea, heading northwest.
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.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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 MatlachaTides nearby
- Pine Island Center3.1 mi
- Pineland5.5 mi
- Bokeelia7.6 mi
- Cape Coral8.8 mi
- Saint James City9.1 mi
- Burnt Store Marina9.4 mi
- Captiva Pass9.4 mi
- Redfish Pass9.5 mi
- Iona10 mi
- Captiva10 mi
Matlacha at a glance
- Town or city of about 677 people. Coordinates: 26.630° N, 82.071° W.
- It is 131 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Matlacha Pass, is 0.2 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about MatlachaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Matlacha?
Today in Matlacha there are high tides at 2:40 am (2.6 ft) and 6:16 pm (1.5 ft) and low tides at 11:32 am and 9:10 pm. Tide coefficient 82.
What time is sunset today in Matlacha?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Matlacha?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:45 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 2:04–4:04 am, Minor 9:50–10:50 am, Major 2:36–4:36 pm, Minor 8:20–9:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Matlacha?
Light drizzle, from 71 °F to 84 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph) and a 17% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Matlacha?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 3.0 s from the north-northeast. The water is 77.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Matlacha?
The best time to visit Matlacha 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 Matlacha Pass (Bascule 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).