McGregor tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 4:54 am (1.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:50–5:10 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 78 °F smooth · 2.7 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 82 °F from the NE, gusts 15 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:35 am–6:48 pm 11 h 13 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:50 pm
- Best time to dive 5:50–6:50 pm great day · 9/10
Today in McGregor there is high tide at 4:06 am (1.7 ft) and low tide at 12:29 pm. Tide coefficient 79. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:54 am. The sun rises at 7:35 am and sets at 6:48 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 2:35 pm to 4:35 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph). Light drizzle, 82 °F.
Fishing in McGregor today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:06 am, coefficient 79
- Major period 2:04–4:04 am
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 79 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 am to 4:00 am, combines the 4:06 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 7:10 am to 8:10 am, with sunrise and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, striped mullet, spotted seatrout and ladyfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common snook. What you can catch
Beach day in McGregor
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 92 °F: hot
- Calm for swimming: 1.4 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 12:29 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.4 ft
1.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate onshore wind (14 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:29 pm
Low tide at 12:29 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:06 am.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 78 °F and low tide at 12:29 pm, though with moderate wind. 9:00 am to 11:00 am is good too, with pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 77 °F.
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 McGregor
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- Cape Coral Yacht club beach 2.6 mi · SW
- Parking
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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Webcams near McGregor
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Tides in McGregor
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:06 am 1.7 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 12:29 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 11 h 4 min to high tide at 4:54 am.
Tide coefficient 79 for the 4:06 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.6 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 October 28 (1.7 ft) and the lowest, on January 30 (-0.6 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 95, 1.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 44, 0.9 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 · 6:48 pm | High tide 4:06 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 12:29 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 79 | 91% | Major periods 2:04 am · 2:35 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:35 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 4:54 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 1:38 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 70 | 84% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:40 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 6:46 pm | High tide 5:52 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 3:00 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 60 | 74% | Major periods 4:12 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:36 am · 6:46 pm | High tide 7:01 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 4:21 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:40 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Coef. 53 | 63% | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:37 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 1:13 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 7:24 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 4:24 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:11 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 60 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 2:51 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 8:59 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:12 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 11:40 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 70 | 41% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:38 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 4:20 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:40 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 5:48 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 75 | 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 Cape Coral Bridge station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from McGregor. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at McGregor
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 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: 1.5 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (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 79.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.2 °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 5:51 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 McGregor today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the northwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 4:06 am (3:50–4:21 am) and low tide 12:29 pm (12:10–1:00 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 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, 5:50 pm to 6:50 pm, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 11:50 am to 2:30 pm, 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
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- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Ft. Myers Wharf 6.0 mi
- On Shoreline 6.1 mi
- Scubavice Diving Center 0.3 mi
- Island Coast Excursions Inc. 2.8 mi
- Captain Pete's Diving Outfitters 3.0 mi
- Dean's Dive Center 5.5 mi
- Flicker Marine 5.7 mi
- Deans Dive Center 6.1 mi
- Scuba Quest Cape Coral 6.6 mi
- R&C Scuba 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
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 McGregor
Now in McGregor
- Low / high
- 73 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.06 in · 19%
- Clouds
- 28%
- Humidity
- 74%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 73° | 73° | 74° | 73° | 78° | 83° | 81° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 NNE | 12 NNE | 11 NNE | 11 NNE | 13 NE | 13 NNE | 8 NE | 6 NE |
| Gusts | 30 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 17 | 15 | 19 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 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 81° 8 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 6 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 7 NNE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 5 NNE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 6 NNE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 9 NE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 12 NE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 11 NE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 73 / 83 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.5 ft | 4:06 am | |
| Thu 29 | 72 / 85 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.1 ft | 4:54 am | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 85 °F | 14 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 5:52 am | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 84 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 7:01 am · 11:40 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 81 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 7:24 am · 11:11 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 74 / 81 °F | 12 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 8:59 am · 11:40 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 82 °F | 10 mph N | 0.7 ft | 10:40 am | |
| Wed 4 | 73 / 82 °F | 9 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 12:06 am · 12:01 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 81 °F | 11 mph SW | 1.9 ft | 12:27 am · 1:01 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 80 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.3 ft | 12:46 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 69 / 79 °F | 8 mph N | 1.0 ft | 1:06 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 66 / 79 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 1:27 am · 3:22 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 76 °F | 6 mph N | 0.8 ft | 1:51 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 78 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | 2:17 am · 5:09 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 1.1 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 75° / 85° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 76° / 84° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 75° / 81° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 74° / 81° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 73° / 82° 0.7 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 73° / 82° 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. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.0 °F; normal high: 85 °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 5:51 pm (local time).
The sun in McGregor
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:44 am
- Full dark 7:39 pm
- Civil dawn 7:11 am
- Civil dusk 7:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:11 pm (50° high)
- Daylight 11 h 13 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:16 pm
- Full dark 7:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,304 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in McGregor
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
- 2:35–4:35 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:49–10:49 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 McGregor
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Cape Coral Fishing Pier 2.6 mi
- Dolphin Key Resort 2.0 mi
- Bella Vista 2.1 mi
- Bimini Gardens 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Cape Coral Yacht Club Boat Ramp Facilities: Temporarily closed · 2 lanes · 31 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 2.7 mi
- Boat Ramp Herman Horton Park Facilities: 2 lanes · 31 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 3.2 mi
- Caloosa Yacht & Racquet Club Marina 0.3 mi
- Marina 1.6 mi
- Snook Hut Bait & Tackle, Inc 2.0 mi
- Crazy Lure Bait & Tackle 2.2 mi
- Fuel dock 5.5 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 1.2 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from McGregor) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.2 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.2 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 1.2 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.2 mi 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 McGregorTides nearby
- Whiskey Creek1.7 mi
- Cypress Lake1.8 mi
- Cape Coral2.2 mi
- Harlem Heights3.2 mi
- Iona4.1 mi
- Fort Myers6.2 mi
- North Fort Myers7.7 mi
- Fort Myers Beach7.8 mi
- Punta Rassa7.9 mi
- Palmona Park8.7 mi
McGregor at a glance
- Town or city of about 7,406 people. Coordinates: 26.561° N, 81.915° W.
- It is 120 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 6 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Cape Coral Bridge, is 1.2 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Deep Lagoon Boat Club Marina (1.6 mi), Mid Island Marina (1.9 mi), Dolphin Marina (1.9 mi), Gulf Harbor Yacht Club (2.4 mi).
Questions about McGregorQuestions
What time is high tide today in McGregor?
Today in McGregor there is high tide at 4:06 am (1.7 ft) and low tide at 12:29 pm. Tide coefficient 79.
What time is sunset today in McGregor?
At 6:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in McGregor?
At 7:35 am. First light comes at 6:44 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 9:49–10:49 am, Major 2:35–4:35 pm, Minor 8:20–9:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in McGregor?
Light drizzle, from 73 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph) and a 19% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in McGregor?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the north-northeast. The water is 77.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit McGregor?
The best time to visit McGregor is from November to April: highs of 75 °F to 85 °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 Cape Coral 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).