Palmetto Bay tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 6:29 pm (0.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:10–7:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 2.4 ft · 81 °F slight · 6.0 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 79 °F from the ENE, gusts 15 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:27 am–6:43 pm 11 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:46 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:46 pm
- Best time to dive 5:30–6:40 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 Palmetto Bay there are high tides at 11:56 am (2.9 ft) and 12:00 am (2.8 ft) and low tides at 6:06 am and 6:29 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:29 pm. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:43 pm: 11 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:46 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:57 am to 3:57 am and from 2:29 pm to 4:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.4 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph). Mainly clear, 79 °F.
Fishing in Palmetto Bay today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:29 pm
- Sunset at 6:43 pm, golden hour from 6:11 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (10 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:10 pm to 7:10 pm, combines the 6:29 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the 11:56 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, gray snapper, gray triggerfish and red grouper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: yellowtail snapper and gray snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Palmetto Bay
Is it a beach day?
10 good hours- Official statement: Rip Current Statement (NWS Miami FL)
- Sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 81 °F (warm)
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 81 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:29 pm
Low tide at 6:06 am and 6:29 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:56 am and 12:00 am.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather and water at 81 °F, though with moderate wind. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, little wind, water at 81 °F and low tide at 6:29 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 Palmetto Bay
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Palmetto Bay.
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Tides in Palmetto Bay
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:06 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:56 am 2.9 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 6:29 pm 0.8 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:00 am 2.8 ft · coef. 82
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 33 min to low tide at 6:29 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 11:56 am high tide and 82 for the 12:00 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.5 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 (3.0 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-0.5 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 25 to 28 (coefficient 85, 2.5 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 48, 1.4 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 · 6:43 pm | Low tide 6:06 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 11:56 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 6:29 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 12:00 am · 2.8 ft | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 1:57 am · 2:29 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:28 am · 6:42 pm | Low tide 6:58 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:47 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 7:21 pm · 0.9 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 3:01 am · 3:33 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 6:41 pm | High tide 12:52 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:53 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:40 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 8:17 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:41 pm | High tide 1:49 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 8:51 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:37 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:17 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 71 | 63% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 1:51 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:51 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:36 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:19 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 66 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:32 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 2:57 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:51 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:37 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:20 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 4:05 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:50 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 4:36 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:20 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 66 | 30% | Major periods 6:47 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 Cutler station (NOAA), 1.3 mi from Palmetto Bay. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Palmetto Bay
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.2 ft
- Significant2.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, 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-northeast (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 82.4 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.1 °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 5:56 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.
Surf in Palmetto Bay today
Surf today
Poor- 1.6–2.5 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.3 ft swell at 7 s from the northeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:56 am)
- Light: First light 7:04 am · sunrise 7:27 am · sunset 6:43 pm · last light 7:06 pm
- Tide: low 6:06 am (0.5 ft), high 11:56 am (2.9 ft), low 6:29 pm (0.8 ft) and high 12:00 am (2.8 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 80.1 °F–81.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 41 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:04 am to 9:00 am, has glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 10:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, though with a short-period swell.
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.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Palmetto Bay today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (11:56 am): little current from 11:40 am to 12:11 pm
- 1.7 ft swell at 8 s from the northeast: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.0 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 6:06 am (5:40–6:21 am), high tide 11:56 am (11:40 am–12:11 pm), low tide 6:29 pm (6:00–6:50 pm) and high tide 12:00 am (11:40 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 4.7 ft at 7 s) and rain (2.12 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 80.1–81.0 °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 8:46 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:30 pm to 6:40 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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- Wreck 6.8 mi
- Mercy Hospital Reef (Bay) 11 mi
- Bay Harbor Boulder Reef 11 mi
- Mercy AR 2010-Culverts 11 mi
- Biscayne National Park 11 mi
- Austin's Dive Center 3.5 mi
- Poseidon Divers 5.7 mi
- A & A Underwater Adventures Miami 6.1 mi
- Underwater Unlimited 7.3 mi
- Underwater Unlimited Inc 8.1 mi
- Zullyn Diving Center 9.3 mi
- Grove Scuba 9.7 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 Palmetto Bay
Now in Palmetto Bay
- Low / high
- 74 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.04 in · 37%
- Clouds
- 25%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 75 °F
- Visibility
- 9.5 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · 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 (+0.02 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 | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 75° | 76° | 74° | 76° | 82° | 83° | 79° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNW | 5 N | 4 N | 5 N | 11 ENE | 12 ENE | 8 ENE | 2 N |
| Gusts | 16 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 7 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.4 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 79° 8 ENE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 2 N 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 75° 5 NE 2.3 ft
- 3:00 am 75° 6 NE 2.2 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 4 NNW 2.1 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 6 N 2.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 7 ENE 2.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 7 E 2.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 74 / 83 °F | 17 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 11:56 am · 12:00 am | |
| Thu 29 | 74 / 84 °F | 8 mph NE | 2.8 ft | 12:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 83 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 12:52 am · 1:40 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 77 / 83 °F | 14 mph ENE | 3.4 ft | 1:49 am · 2:37 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 82 °F | 13 mph E | 3.9 ft | 1:51 am · 2:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 75 / 82 °F | 10 mph E | 4.3 ft | 2:57 am · 3:37 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 73 / 82 °F | 9 mph N | 3.8 ft | 4:05 am · 4:36 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 74 / 83 °F | 8 mph ENE | 3.1 ft | 5:09 am · 5:32 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 74 / 83 °F | 10 mph SSW | 1.6 ft | 6:08 am · 6:23 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 73 / 82 °F | 7 mph W | 1.3 ft | 7:00 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 71 / 81 °F | 7 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 7:48 am · 7:55 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 70 / 81 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.8 ft | 8:33 am · 8:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 78 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 9:16 am · 9:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 78 °F | 5 mph N | 1.0 ft | 9:58 am · 10:00 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 74° / 84° 2.8 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 83° 2.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 77° / 83° 3.4 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 77° / 82° 3.9 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 75° / 82° 4.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 73° / 82° 3.8 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and a bit wetter. 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 5:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Palmetto Bay
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:37 am
- Full dark 7:33 pm
- Civil dawn 7:04 am
- Civil dusk 7:06 pm
- Solar noon 1:05 pm (51° high)
- Daylight 11 h 16 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:11 pm
- Full dark 7:33 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,412 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Palmetto Bay
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:57–3:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:29–4:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:40–10:40 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:16–9:16 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 Palmetto Bay
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Larry and Penny Thompson Park Pier 5.2 mi
- Captain Planet Charters LLC 8.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Main Marina 2.1 mi
- Grand Marina 2.2 mi
- Lagoon Marina 2.5 mi
- Fly Fish South Florida 0.8 mi
- F & F Bait & Tackle 2.1 mi
- Old Cutler Bait and Tackle 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.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1.5 mi from Palmetto Bay) out to sea, heading east.
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.
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 Palmetto BayTides nearby
- Cutler1.0 mi
- Cutler Bay3.1 mi
- Coconut Grove7.6 mi
- Coral Gables7.7 mi
- Key Biscayne11 mi
- Little Havana12 mi
- Miami13 mi
- Fisher Island15 mi
- Miami Beach17 mi
- El Portal18 mi
Palmetto Bay at a glance
- Town or city of about 24,439 people. Coordinates: 25.622° N, 80.325° W.
- It is 13 mi southwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Cutler, is 1.3 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Deering Bay Yacht Club Marina (2.2 mi).
Questions about Palmetto BayQuestions
What time is high tide today in Palmetto Bay?
Today in Palmetto Bay there are high tides at 11:56 am (2.9 ft) and 12:00 am (2.8 ft) and low tides at 6:06 am and 6:29 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Palmetto Bay?
At 6:43 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Palmetto Bay?
At 7:28 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 1:57–3:57 am, Minor 9:40–10:40 am, Major 2:29–4:29 pm, Minor 8:16–9:16 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Palmetto Bay?
Drizzle, from 74 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (9 mph) and a 37% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Palmetto Bay?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.4 ft waves with a period of 6.0 s from the east-northeast. The water is 81.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Palmetto Bay?
The best time to visit Palmetto Bay is from November to April: highs of 76 °F to 83 °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 Cutler (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).