Plantation Island tides today
- Tide now 2.6 ft ↓ falling · low 11:44 pm (1.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:10–6:50 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 79 °F calm (rippled) · 3.1 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 11 mph · 84 °F from the NNE, gusts 17 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:32 am–6:47 pm 11 h 15 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:49 pm
- Best time to dive 4:50–6:40 pm great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 2:00 am tomorrow. NWS Miami FL
- Coastal Flood Statement: water may run a little higher than normal at high tide. Until 8:00 pm tomorrow. NWS Miami FL
Today in Plantation Island there are high tides at 3:13 am (3.4 ft) and 5:49 pm (2.6 ft) and low tides at 11:59 am and 11:44 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:44 pm. The sun rises at 7:32 am and sets at 6:47 pm: 11 h 15 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:01 am to 4:01 am and from 2:33 pm to 4:33 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (11 mph). Light drizzle, 84 °F.
Fishing in Plantation Island today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:49 pm, coefficient 87
- Sunset at 6:47 pm, golden hour from 6:15 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (0.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:10 pm to 6:50 pm, combines the 5:49 pm high tide and sunset. Also worth a try from 2:10 am to 4:00 am, with the 3:13 am high tide and a major period, though with moderate wind. Also good from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, with the 11:59 am low tide.
Species with the most records nearby: lane snapper, sheepshead, common snook and swordfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: lane snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Plantation Island
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.0 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 79 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 11:59 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 79 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Offshore breeze (12 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:44 pm
Low tide at 11:59 am and 11:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:13 am and 5:49 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 79 °F and low tide at 11:59 am, though with light offshore wind. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea and water at 79 °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 Plantation Island
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Tides in Plantation Island
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:13 am 3.4 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 11:59 am -0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:49 pm 2.6 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 11:44 pm 1.0 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 47 min to low tide at 11:44 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 3:13 am high tide and 87 for the 5:49 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.7 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 (3.6 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-0.7 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 25 to 27 (coefficient 97, 3.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 18 (coefficient 35, 2.1 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 | 7:32 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 3:13 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 11:59 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 5:49 pm · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:44 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 91 | 91% | Major periods 2:01 am · 2:33 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:32 am · 6:46 pm | High tide 3:50 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 12:51 pm · -0.2 ft | High tide 6:56 pm · 2.5 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 3:05 am · 3:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:33 am · 6:45 pm | Low tide 12:28 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 4:38 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 1:48 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:09 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 71 | 74% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:41 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:33 am · 6:44 pm | Low tide 1:23 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:43 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 2:52 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 9:21 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 60 | 63% | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:34 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 1:45 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 6:30 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 3:03 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:21 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:35 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 3:24 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 8:22 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 4:11 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:08 pm · 2.5 ft | Coef. 57 | 41% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:27 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:35 am · 5:42 pm | Low tide 4:41 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:48 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 5:10 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:48 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 64 | 30% | Major periods 6:51 am · 7:15 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 Everglades City station (NOAA), 1.3 mi from Plantation Island. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Naples (Outer Coast) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Plantation Island
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.6 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 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 81.1 °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 5:57 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station RKXF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Plantation Island today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:59 am): little current from 11:40 am to 12:14 pm
- 0.3 ft swell at 2 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:13 am (2:58–4:00 am), low tide 11:59 am (11:40 am–12:14 pm), high tide 5:49 pm (5:20–6:20 pm) and low tide 11:44 pm (11:10–11:59 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.24 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 78.8 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:10 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 12:30 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:50 pm to 6:40 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell, 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
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Plantation Island.
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Weather in Plantation Island
Now in Plantation Island
- Low / high
- 73 / 90 °F
- Rain
- 0.22 in · 31%
- Clouds
- 24%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 14 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: +0.04 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 74° | 74° | 74° | 76° | 83° | 90° | 83° | 79° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 NNE | 15 NNE | 10 NNE | 10 NNE | 8 NE | 10 ENE | 11 NNE | 8 ENE |
| Gusts | 37 | 31 | 25 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 19 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 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 83° 11 NNE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 79° 8 ENE 0.2 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 5 NE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 4 N 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 73° 5 NNE 0.3 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 7 NNE 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 85° 7 NE 0.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 6 NNE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 73 / 90 °F | 15 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 3:13 am · 5:49 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 73 / 87 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.6 ft | 3:50 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 87 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.5 ft | 4:38 am · 8:09 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 87 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.6 ft | 5:43 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 85 °F | 10 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 6:30 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 85 °F | 10 mph N | 0.9 ft | 8:22 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 85 °F | 8 mph N | 0.5 ft | 9:48 am · 10:48 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 85 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 11:08 am · 11:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 84 °F | 10 mph SW | 1.1 ft | 12:15 pm · 11:54 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 69 / 83 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.1 ft | 1:07 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 66 / 82 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 12:23 am · 1:49 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 83 °F | 9 mph N | 1.8 ft | 12:51 am · 2:26 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 78 °F | 7 mph NW | 1.2 ft | 1:18 am · 3:03 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 80 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.9 ft | 1:43 am · 3:42 pm |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 73° / 87° 0.6 ft
- Fri 30 Drizzle 72° / 87° 0.5 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 73° / 87° 0.6 ft
- Sun 1 Thunderstorm 73° / 85° 0.9 ft
- Mon 2 Heavy drizzle 71° / 85° 0.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 85° 0.5 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 69° / 85° 0.3 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 temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.9 °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 5:57 pm (local time).
The sun in Plantation Island
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:41 am
- Full dark 7:37 pm
- Civil dawn 7:08 am
- Civil dusk 7:10 pm
- Solar noon 1:09 pm (51° high)
- Daylight 11 h 15 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:15 pm
- Full dark 7:37 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,341 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Plantation Island
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:01–4:01 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:33–4:33 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:45–10:45 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:19–9:19 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 Plantation Island
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Glades Haven RV Park, Bait and Tackle Facilities: 1 lane · restrooms · dock · fee 1.0 mi
- Everglades Rod & Gun Club Hotel Facilities: 2 lanes · 6 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 1.4 mi
- The Fishing Hole Facilities: 1 lane · 16 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 2.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.5 mi
- Big Cypress National Preserve - Halfway Creek - Seagrape Boat Launch Facilities: 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · restrooms · free 4.1 mi
- Kayak slipway 6.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.5 mi
- Everglades Bait & Tackle 1.2 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 2.2 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.7 mi from Plantation Island) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 2.2 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 2.2 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) 2.2 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 Plantation IslandTides nearby
- Everglades City1.1 mi
- Chokoloskee2.4 mi
- Goodland18 mi
- Marco Island23 mi
- Marco24 mi
- East Naples32 mi
- Naples33 mi
Plantation Island at a glance
- Town or city of about 163 people. Coordinates: 25.847° N, 81.369° W.
- It is 73 mi west of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 5 min later and sets 5 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Everglades City, is 1.3 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Plantation IslandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Plantation Island?
Today in Plantation Island there are high tides at 3:13 am (3.4 ft) and 5:49 pm (2.6 ft) and low tides at 11:59 am and 11:44 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Plantation Island?
At 6:47 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:10 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Plantation Island?
At 7:32 am. First light comes at 6:41 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 2:01–4:01 am, Minor 9:45–10:45 am, Major 2:33–4:33 pm, Minor 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Plantation Island?
Drizzle, from 73 °F to 90 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (11 mph) and a 31% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Plantation Island?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the north-northwest. The water is 79.3 °F.
When is the best time to visit Plantation Island?
The best time to visit Plantation Island is from November to April: highs of 76 °F to 84 °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 Everglades City (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).