Miami tides today
- Tide now 0.6 ft ↓ falling · low 5:28 pm (0.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:30–6:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 2:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 82 °F slight · 6.3 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 80 °F from the E, gusts 10 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:27 am–6:42 pm 11 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:45 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:45 pm
- Best time to dive 4:40–6:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Coastal Flood Warning: significant flooding along the shore at high tide. Until 8:00 pm today. NWS Miami FL
- Rip Current Statement: dangerous rip currents at the beaches: swimming is risky. Until 8:00 pm today. NWS Miami FL
- Coastal Flood Advisory: minor flooding along the shore at high tide. From 8:00 pm today to 8:00 pm tomorrow. NWS Miami FL
Today in Miami there are high tides at 11:23 am (3.1 ft) and 11:27 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 4:57 am and 5:28 pm. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:28 pm. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:42 pm: 11 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:45 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:56 am to 3:56 am and from 2:28 pm to 4:28 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east (5 mph). Mainly clear, 80 °F.
Fishing in Miami today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 11:23 am, coefficient 85
- Minor period 9:40–10:40 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (29.94 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines the 11:23 am high tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 5:28 pm low tide, a major period, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:30 pm to 11:30 pm, with the 11:27 pm high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: swordfish, mahi-mahi, yellowtail snapper and gray snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail snapper and gray snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Miami
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Official statement: Rip Current Statement (NWS Miami FL)
- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 82 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 5:28 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. High rip current risk (official statement in effect). If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 82 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:28 pm
Low tide at 4:57 am and 5:28 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:23 am and 11:27 pm.
The best window, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, water at 82 °F and low tide at 5:28 pm, though with rip currents.
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 Miami
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- Hobie Island Beach 2.0 mi · S
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Hobie Island Beach Park 2.3 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Miami Beach 4.2 mi · E
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Crandon Beach 5.4 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Tahiti Beach 6.2 mi · SW
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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Miami
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Tides in Miami
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:57 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:23 am 3.1 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Next low tide 5:28 pm 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:27 pm 2.8 ft · coef. 83
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 36 min to low tide at 5:28 pm.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 11:23 am high tide and 83 for the 11:27 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.0 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 27 (3.1 ft) and the lowest, on February 2 (-0.6 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 28 (coefficient 87, 3.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 43, 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 | 7:27 am · 6:42 pm | Low tide 4:57 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:23 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 5:28 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:27 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 1:56 am · 2:28 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 6:41 pm | Low tide 5:49 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 12:15 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 6:21 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 3:00 am · 3:33 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 6:41 pm | High tide 12:21 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 6:46 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 1:09 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 7:20 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 4:05 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:40 pm | High tide 1:20 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:49 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:07 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 8:22 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 5:07 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:29 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 1:23 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 7:53 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 2:07 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 8:26 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:32 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 2:31 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:56 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:08 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 3:38 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:57 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 4:08 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:25 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:46 am · 7:10 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 Miami Miamarina station (NOAA), 0.6 mi from Miami. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Miami
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.2 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.2 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.2 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 4.3 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east (moderate).
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 82.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.5 °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 4:52 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 41122, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Miami today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (11:23 am): little current from 11:00 am to 11:40 am
- 2.2 ft swell at 6 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:57 am (4:30–5:20 am), high tide 11:23 am (11:00–11:40 am), low tide 5:28 pm (5:00–5:50 pm) and high tide 11:27 pm (11:00–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 2.9 ft at 9 s) and rain (2.55 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 81.0–81.9 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:06 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:45 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 12:10 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:40 pm to 6:10 pm, with slack water at low tide, 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
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- Dade County 1 Fish seen: Haemulon flavolineatum, Bluehead Wrasse, Striped Parrotfish, Redband Parrotfish 7.4 mi
- Wreck 0.5 mi
- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Rickenbacker Demo Phase I 1.7 mi
- Fisher Island Rip Rap 1.8 mi
- Brickell Area Reef 1.8 mi
- Bill Sadowski Critical Wildlife Area 2.6 mi
- Ace Diving Miami 0.6 mi
- Ocean Safari Diving Adventures 0.8 mi
- Magna Divers 1.2 mi
- Miami Flyboard 1.3 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. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata. Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in Miami
Now in Miami
- Low / high
- 74 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.64 in · 39%
- Clouds
- 27%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 34
- 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: +0.06 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 | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 76° | 76° | 74° | 76° | 83° | 82° | 80° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 N | 7 ENE | 4 NNW | 4 NNW | 12 ENE | 10 NE | 4 E | 2 NE |
| Gusts | 23 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 10 |
| Waves | 4.0 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.5 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° 4 E 2.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 2 NE 2.5 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 4 NNE 2.4 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 4 NW 2.4 ft
- 6:00 am 74° 3 N 2.3 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 4 N 2.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 6 ENE 2.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 7 ENE 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 83 °F | 12 mph NE | 4.0 ft | 11:23 am · 11:27 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 73 / 84 °F | 7 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 12:15 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 83 °F | 10 mph NE | 3.0 ft | 12:21 am · 1:09 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 83 °F | 13 mph ENE | 3.5 ft | 1:20 am · 2:07 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 82 °F | 13 mph E | 3.9 ft | 1:23 am · 2:07 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 82 °F | 9 mph E | 4.3 ft | 2:31 am · 3:08 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 74 / 82 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | 3:38 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 83 °F | 8 mph E | 3.1 ft | 4:41 am · 5:03 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 83 °F | 8 mph SSE | 1.7 ft | 5:38 am · 5:53 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 73 / 82 °F | 7 mph WSW | 3.5 ft | 6:29 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 72 / 80 °F | 6 mph NE | 2.8 ft | 7:15 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 70 / 81 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | 7:59 am · 8:05 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 78 °F | 6 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | 8:41 am · 8:46 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 78 °F | 5 mph N | 3.8 ft | 9:22 am · 9:27 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 73° / 84° 3.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 83° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 77° / 83° 3.5 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 77° / 82° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 75° / 82° 4.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 74° / 82° 3.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 74° / 83° 3.1 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, 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 4:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Miami
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:36 am
- Full dark 7:33 pm
- Civil dawn 7:03 am
- Civil dusk 7:06 pm
- Solar noon 1:05 pm (51° high)
- Daylight 11 h 15 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:10 pm
- Full dark 7:33 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,420 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Miami
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:56–3:56 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:28–4:28 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:40–10:40 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:15–9:15 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 Miami
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- observation deck 1.9 mi
- Old Rickenbacker Causeway 2.1 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- The Barge 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Watson Island Lot 70 Boat Ramp Facilities: 6 lanes · 48 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Miamarina 0.6 mi
- Sea Isle Marina 1.3 mi
- Port of Miami Cruise Terminals 1.3 mi
- Rampway Bait & Tackle 2.9 mi
- El Capitán 3.0 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 1.3 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep. Right off the beach it already drops to about 13 ft.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from Miami) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 13 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.3 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) 1.3 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 MiamiTides nearby
- Little Havana2.5 mi
- Fisher Island3.5 mi
- Miami Beach4.1 mi
- North Bay Village5.6 mi
- El Portal5.6 mi
- Coconut Grove5.8 mi
- Key Biscayne5.9 mi
- Coral Gables5.9 mi
- Miami Shores6.1 mi
- Isle of Normandy6.5 mi
Miami at a glance
- Town or city of about 487,014 people. Coordinates: 25.774° N, 80.194° W.
- The nearest tide station, Miami Miamarina, is 0.6 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: United States Customs Service Miami Wharf (0.4 mi), Miamarina at Bayside Marina (0.6 mi), Clyde Mallory Lines Dock (historical) (0.9 mi), Belcher Oil Company Dock (historical) (1.0 mi).
Questions about MiamiQuestions
What time is high tide today in Miami?
Today in Miami there are high tides at 11:23 am (3.1 ft) and 11:27 pm (2.8 ft) and low tides at 4:57 am and 5:28 pm. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in Miami?
At 6:42 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Miami?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:37 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 1:56–3:56 am, Minor 9:40–10:40 am, Major 2:28–4:28 pm, Minor 8:15–9:15 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Miami?
Drizzle, from 74 °F to 83 °F, with a light breeze from the east (5 mph) and a 39% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Miami?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 6.3 s from the east-northeast. The water is 81.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Miami?
The best time to visit Miami is from November to April: highs of 75 °F to 82 °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 Miami Miamarina (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).