Niceville tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 3:21 am (0.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:00–5:00 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 4:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 1.4 ft · 74 °F smooth · 3.4 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 7 mph · 62 °F from the NE, gusts 17 · clear
- Sun 6:58 am–6:01 pm 11 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:57 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:57 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Niceville there is high tide at 2:24 am (0.9 ft) and low tide at 4:02 pm. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:21 am. The sun rises at 6:58 am and sets at 6:01 pm: 11 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:57 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:23 am to 3:23 am and from 1:54 pm to 3:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph). Clear, 62 °F.
Fishing in Niceville today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:54–3:54 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light offshore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, lines up with a major period. Also good from 1:20 am to 3:20 am, with a major period. Also good from 6:30 am to 7:30 am, with sunrise.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, striped mullet, Florida pompano and pearly razorfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and gray snapper. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Niceville, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Niceville
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
Niceville has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, a calm sea and water at 74 °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
Beaches near Niceville
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Niceville.
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Webcams near Niceville
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Tides in Niceville
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:24 am 0.9 ft
- ▼ Low tide 4:02 pm 0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 43 min to high tide at 3:21 am.
In Niceville the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.7 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 4 (1.0 ft) and the lowest, on January 30 (-0.5 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:58 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 2:24 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 4:02 pm · 0.2 ft | 91% | Major periods 1:23 am · 1:54 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:58 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 3:21 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 5:02 pm · 0.2 ft | 83% | Major periods 2:27 am · 2:59 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:59 am · 6:00 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 5:58 pm · 0.1 ft | 74% | Major periods 3:31 am · 4:03 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:00 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 5:50 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 6:51 pm · 0.2 ft | 63% | Major periods 4:33 am · 5:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:01 am · 4:58 pm | High tide 6:23 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 6:43 pm · 0.2 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:31 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:01 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 7:32 am · 0.8 ft | Low tide 7:34 pm · 0.3 ft | 40% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:02 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 8:20 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 8:25 pm · 0.4 ft | 30% | Major periods 6:12 am · 6:36 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 Valparaiso station (NOAA), 1.1 mi from Niceville. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Niceville
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.7 ft
- Significant1.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.0 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.0 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.0 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 Sunday 1: 3.0 ft with a period of 4 s, from the east-southeast (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 75.0 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 11:31 pm (local time).
Diving in Niceville today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.0 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:26 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:57 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
In Niceville the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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 5.2 mi
- Wreck 5.4 mi
- Wreck 7.4 mi
- Bay Cones (Bay) 7.5 mi
- Henderson Park West Nearshore Reef (Center) 9.6 mi
- ProDive Scuba 0.8 mi
- EXND Diving and Marine Services 1.0 mi
- Exnd Diving & Marine Services, Llc 1.5 mi
- Snapper Scuba 2.6 mi
- Eglin Yacht Club - Dive Flight 5.7 mi
- DreadKnot Charters 7.4 mi
- ScubaTech 8.6 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 Niceville
Now in Niceville
- Low / high
- 55 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 13%
- Humidity
- 51%
- Dew pointDew point
- 43 °F
- Visibility
- 23 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 44
- 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). 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 | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 57° | 56° | 55° | 66° | 78° | 81° | 73° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 N | 3 NNW | 2 N | 6 ENE | 10 NE | 10 NNE | 6 NNE | 6 NNE |
| Gusts | 12 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 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 |
- 12:00 am 61° 7 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 59° 4 NNE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 56° 3 NW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 10 ENE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 8 ENE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 9 NE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 6 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 70° 4 NNE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 55 / 82 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 56 / 81 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.6 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 83 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 81 °F | 9 mph E | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 77 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.0 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 62 / 79 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 79 °F | 12 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 78 °F | 15 mph SSE | 3.5 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 76 °F | 12 mph SW | 4.4 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 73 °F | 8 mph WNW | 4.9 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 73 °F | 8 mph NNW | 4.2 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 73 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 53 / 73 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.4 ft |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 56° / 81° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 65° / 83° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 67° / 81° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 65° / 77° 3.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 62° / 79° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 62° / 79° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 65° / 78° 3.5 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.2 °F; normal high: 77 °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 11:31 pm (local time).
The sun in Niceville
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:05 am
- Full dark 6:54 pm
- Civil dawn 6:33 am
- Civil dusk 6:26 pm
- Solar noon 12:30 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 4 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:28 pm
- Full dark 6:54 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,994 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Niceville
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:23–3:23 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:54–3:54 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:19–10:19 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:27–8:27 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 Niceville
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Timber Lake 7.8 mi
- Lion's Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 9 trailer spaces · restrooms · lighting · free 0.4 mi
- Lincoln Park Facilities: 2 lanes · 10 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting 0.7 mi
- Twin Cities Park Facilities: 1 lane · 6 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 1.0 mi
- Valparaiso Florida Park Facilities: 1 lane · 2 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock 1.4 mi
- Swift Bayou - Edrehi Avenue Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 5 trailer spaces · in poor condition 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Marina 0.3 mi
- Emerald Coast Marina 0.8 mi
- Niceville Bait and Tackle 0.8 mi
- Eat My Tackle 8.4 mi
- Fuel dock 8.7 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.4 mi from shore and 6.2 ft at 2.1 mi.
From the shoreline (1,200 ft from Niceville) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 8.9 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 2.1 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.1 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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 NicevilleTides nearby
- Eglin Village5.0 mi
- Eglin Air Force Base5.7 mi
- Lake Lorraine7.2 mi
- Shalimar7.6 mi
- Destin8.6 mi
- Ocean City9.4 mi
- Cinco Bayou10.0 mi
- Wright10 mi
- Fort Walton Beach10 mi
- Miramar Beach12 mi
Niceville at a glance
- Town or city of about 14,714 people. Coordinates: 30.517° N, 86.482° W.
- It is 504 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 31 min later and sets 19 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Valparaiso, is 1.1 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about NicevilleQuestions
What time is sunset today in Niceville?
At 6:01 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:26 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Niceville?
At 6:58 am. First light comes at 6:05 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 1:23–3:23 am, Minor 9:19–10:19 am, Major 1:54–3:54 pm, Minor 7:27–8:27 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Niceville?
Overcast, from 55 °F to 82 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (7 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Niceville?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.4 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the east-northeast. The water is 73.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Niceville?
The best time to visit Niceville is from April to May and from October to November: highs of 71 °F to 83 °F, about 7 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 Valparaiso (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).