Panacea tides today
- Tide now 3.4 ft ↓ falling · low 10:25 pm (1.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:30–6:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–2:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.1 ft · 71 °F smooth · 2.6 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 77 °F from the NE, gusts 14 · overcast
- Sun 7:49 am–6:54 pm 11 h 5 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:50 pm
- Best time to dive 4:50–6:30 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Panacea there are high tides at 3:34 am (4.2 ft) and 5:34 pm (3.4 ft) and low tides at 11:05 am and 10:25 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:25 pm. The sun rises at 7:49 am and sets at 6:54 pm: 11 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:14 am to 4:14 am and from 2:46 pm to 4:46 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.1 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph). Overcast, 77 °F.
Fishing in Panacea today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:34 am, coefficient 89
- Major period 2:14–4:14 am
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light cross-shore wind (4 mph) and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:30 am to 4:10 am, combines the 3:34 am high tide and a major period. Also good from 10:10 am to 11:10 am, with the 11:05 am low tide and moonset. Also good from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with the 5:34 pm high tide, a major period and sunset.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, spot, spotted seatrout and black sea bass. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Panacea
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 79 °F: pleasant
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
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 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:25 pm
Low tide at 11:05 am and 10:25 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:34 am and 5:34 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea, water at 71 °F and low tide at 11:05 am.
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 Panacea
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Mashes Sands Beach 5.1 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Shell Point Beach 5.9 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Showers
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Panacea
Webcams provided by windy.com — add a webcam
Tides in Panacea
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:34 am 4.2 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 11:05 am -0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:34 pm 3.4 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 10:25 pm 1.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 35 min to low tide at 10:25 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 3:34 am high tide and 84 for the 5:34 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 4.6 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 August 12 (4.4 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-1.4 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 9 to 10 (coefficient 97, 4.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 32, 2.3 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 | 7:49 am · 6:54 pm | High tide 3:34 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 11:05 am · -0.5 ft | High tide 5:34 pm · 3.4 ft | Low tide 10:25 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 2:14 am · 2:46 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:49 am · 6:53 pm | High tide 4:10 am · 4.1 ft | Low tide 11:58 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 6:30 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:07 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 80 | 84% | Major periods 3:18 am · 3:50 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:50 am · 6:52 pm | High tide 4:52 am · 4.0 ft | Low tide 12:57 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:33 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 11:58 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 69 | 74% | Major periods 4:23 am · 4:54 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:51 am · 6:51 pm | High tide 5:43 am · 3.7 ft | Low tide 2:04 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:43 pm · 2.9 ft | — | Coef. 58 | 63% | Major periods 5:25 am · 5:54 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:52 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 1:10 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 5:54 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 2:16 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:56 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 49 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:22 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:52 am · 5:50 pm | Low tide 1:52 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 7:44 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 3:27 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:59 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 52 | 41% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:40 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:53 am · 5:49 pm | Low tide 3:33 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 9:46 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 4:29 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 10:48 pm · 3.2 ft | Coef. 62 | 30% | Major periods 7:04 am · 7:27 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 Panacea station (NOAA), 0.6 mi from Panacea. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Panacea
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 Sunday 1: 2.2 ft with a period of 3 s, from the east (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 73.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.1 °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 5:50 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station APXF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Panacea today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (5:34 pm): little current from 5:10 pm to 6:00 pm
- 0.4 ft swell at 3 s from the east: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 3:34 am (3:10–4:00 am), low tide 11:05 am (10:40–11:20 am), high tide 5:34 pm (5:10–6:00 pm) and low tide 10:25 pm (9:50–11:00 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 70.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:18 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:50 pm to 6:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:20 am to 12:00 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high, though with 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Rotary Reef Bridge Center 12 mi
- Wakulla Diving Center 3.6 mi
- Tullys Diving 6.1 mi
- Goin Under Dive Services 9.8 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). Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in Panacea
Now in Panacea
- Low / high
- 57 / 79 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 97%
- Humidity
- 52%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °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: −0.04 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 63° | 60° | 58° | 60° | 74° | 78° | 77° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNE | 4 NNE | 5 NNE | 7 NNE | 10 NE | 11 NNE | 6 NE | 6 NE |
| Gusts | 12 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 19 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 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 77° 6 NE 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 6 NE 1.1 ft
- 12:00 am 68° 4 NNE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 4 NNE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 66° 6 NE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 5 NE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 76° 6 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 5 NE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 57 / 79 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 3:34 am · 5:34 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 64 / 81 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.5 ft | 4:10 am · 6:30 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 63 / 82 °F | 6 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 4:52 am · 7:33 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 65 / 81 °F | 6 mph ENE | 1.7 ft | 5:43 am · 8:43 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 75 °F | 8 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 5:54 am · 8:56 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 62 / 77 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.2 ft | 7:44 am · 9:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 61 / 78 °F | 6 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 9:46 am · 10:48 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 78 °F | 7 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 11:12 am · 11:27 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 75 °F | 5 mph S | 2.6 ft | 12:11 pm · 12:00 am | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 73 °F | 3 mph W | 2.0 ft | 12:59 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 51 / 73 °F | 4 mph N | 1.3 ft | 12:28 am · 1:41 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 12:54 am · 2:20 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 73 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 1:19 am · 2:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 73 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 1:43 am · 3:36 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 64° / 81° 1.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 63° / 82° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 65° / 81° 1.7 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 66° / 75° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 62° / 77° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 61° / 78° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 64° / 78° 2.2 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 (78 °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 5:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Panacea
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:56 am
- Full dark 7:46 pm
- Civil dawn 7:24 am
- Civil dusk 7:18 pm
- Solar noon 1:21 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 5 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:21 pm
- Full dark 7:46 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,136 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Panacea
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:14–4:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:46–4:46 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:09–11:09 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 Panacea
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Rock Landing Boat Ramp and Pier at Panacea Facilities: 2 lanes · 13 trailer spaces · dock · fee 1.1 mi
- Bottoms Road Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · fee · in poor condition 1.9 mi
- St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - Otter Lake Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 6 trailer spaces 2.0 mi
- Levy Bay Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 4 trailer spaces · fee 2.2 mi
- Brothers Three Public Boat Ramp (aka. Roho Road) Facilities: 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · in poor condition 4.1 mi
- Lee Spears & Son Pay Ramp/spring Creek Facilities: 1 lane · 15 trailer spaces · restrooms · lighting · fee · in poor condition 4.5 mi
- Mashes Sands Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 3 lanes · 12 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 5.1 mi
- Ochlockonee Bay Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 8 trailer spaces · dock · free · in poor condition 5.3 mi
- Shell Point Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 20 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 5.9 mi
- Ochlockonee River State Park - Accessible Boat Ramp and Kayak Launch Facilities: 2 lanes · 6 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 6.2 mi
- Marina 1.1 mi
- Bayside Marina 3.8 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 1.9 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (800 ft from Panacea) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.9 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.9 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.9 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 1.9 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) 1.9 mi out. 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 PanaceaTides nearby
- Skipper1.8 mi
- Surf4.1 mi
- Spring Creek4.7 mi
- Live Oak Island6.8 mi
- Saint Teresa8.3 mi
- Alligator Harbor8.8 mi
- Wakulla Beach9.2 mi
- Alligator Point9.8 mi
- Carrabelle21 mi
- Eastpoint36 mi
Panacea at a glance
- Town or city of about 816 people. Coordinates: 30.037° N, 84.388° W.
- It is 390 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 22 min later and sets 12 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Panacea, is 0.6 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about PanaceaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Panacea?
Today in Panacea there are high tides at 3:34 am (4.2 ft) and 5:34 pm (3.4 ft) and low tides at 11:05 am and 10:25 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Panacea?
At 6:54 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:18 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Panacea?
At 7:49 am. First light comes at 6:57 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 2:14–4:14 am, Minor 10:09–11:09 am, Major 2:46–4:46 pm, Minor 8:20–9:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Panacea?
Overcast, from 57 °F to 79 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Panacea?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.1 ft waves with a period of 2.6 s from the northeast. The water is 71.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Panacea?
The best time to visit Panacea is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 73 °F to 85 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 8 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 Panacea (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).