Plantation tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 11:06 pm (2.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:40–5:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 2.2 ft · 82 °F slight · 3.6 s from the east
- Wind · air 10 mph · 78 °F from the ENE, gusts 15 · clear sky
- Sun 7:27 am–6:44 pm 11 h 17 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:48 pm
- Diving tomorrow 4:30–6:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Coastal Flood Warning: significant flooding along the shore at high tide. Until 5:00 am tomorrow. NWS Key West FL
Today in Plantation there are high tides at 11:01 am (3.1 ft) and 11:06 pm (2.9 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 4:45 pm. Tide coefficient 87. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:06 pm. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:44 pm: 11 h 17 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:58 am to 3:58 am and from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (10 mph). Clear sky, 78 °F.
Fishing in Plantation today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 4:45 pm
- Major period 2:30–4:30 pm
- Steady pressure (29.88 inHg), moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph) and some swell (1.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 87 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:40 pm to 4:30 pm, combines the 4:45 pm low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 10:00 am to 10:40 am, with the 11:01 am high tide, moonset and some swell. Also worth a try from 3:10 am to 4:00 am, with the 4:14 am low tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: yellowtail snapper, gray snapper, mutton snapper and great barracuda. What you can catch
Beach day in Plantation
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 90 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.9 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 81 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 4:45 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.9 ft
1.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low 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 16 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 4:14 am
Low tide at 4:14 am and 4:45 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:01 am and 11:06 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 81 °F and low tide at 4:45 pm, though with moderate 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
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- Lifeguard
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Florida (Florida Healthy Beaches Program).
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Tides in Plantation
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:14 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:01 am 3.1 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 4:45 pm 0.7 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:06 pm 2.9 ft · coef. 85
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 13 min to high tide at 11:06 pm.
Tide coefficient 87 for the 11:01 am high tide and 85 for the 11:06 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.1 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 (3.2 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-0.8 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 89, 3.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 1.2 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 · 6:44 pm | Low tide 4:14 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:01 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 4:45 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 11:06 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 87 | 91% | Major periods 1:58 am · 2:30 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:28 am · 6:44 pm | Low tide 5:05 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:54 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 5:37 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 12:00 am · 2.8 ft | Coef. 82 | 84% | Major periods 3:02 am · 3:34 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 6:43 pm | Low tide 6:01 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:49 pm · 2.9 ft | Low tide 6:36 pm · 0.9 ft | — | Coef. 76 | 74% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:38 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:42 pm | High tide 12:59 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:03 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:48 pm · 2.8 ft | Low tide 7:42 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 5:09 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 5:42 pm | High tide 1:04 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:12 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:51 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:52 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:30 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 2:13 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:22 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 2:54 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:00 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:59 am · 6:24 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:31 am · 5:40 pm | High tide 3:23 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 9:29 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 3:55 pm · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:01 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:48 am · 7:11 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 Plantation Key station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from Plantation. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Government Cut reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Plantation
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.1 ft
- Significant2.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest4.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 4.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 4.7 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 Monday 2: 3.3 ft with a period of 4 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 83.5 °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 6:53 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station LONF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Plantation today
Surf today
Poor- Barely any waves (1.0 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:01 am)
- Light: First light 7:04 am · sunrise 7:27 am · sunset 6:44 pm · last light 7:08 pm
- Tide: low 4:14 am (-0.0 ft), high 11:01 am (3.1 ft), low 4:45 pm (0.7 ft) and high 11:06 pm (2.9 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 80.4 °F–81.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 4 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
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 Plantation today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (11:01 am): little current from 10:40 am to 11:30 am
- 0.9 ft swell at 3 s from the north: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.6 mph current toward the north (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 4:14 am (3:50–4:30 am), high tide 11:01 am (10:40–11:30 am), low tide 4:45 pm (4:20–5:10 pm) and high tide 11:06 pm (10:30–11:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Rain (0.61 in) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 80.4–81.5 °F: a shorty or a rash guard.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:08 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at high 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
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- Burr Fish (9P6) Fish seen: Tomtate, Blue Striped Grunt, Striped Parrotfish, Caranx ruber 5.4 mi
- Conch Shallow (9S4) Fish seen: Bluehead Wrasse, Redband Parrotfish, Bicolor Damselfish, Slippery Dick 5.9 mi
- Conch Deep (9D4) Fish seen: Masked Goby, Bluehead Wrasse, Bicolor Damselfish, Redband Parrotfish 6.7 mi
- Two Patches (9P5) Fish seen: Striped Parrotfish, Blue Striped Grunt, Haemulon flavolineatum, Redband Parrotfish 7.7 mi
- Alligator Deep (7D1) Fish seen: Bluehead Wrasse, Bicolor Damselfish, Redband Parrotfish, Yellowhead Wrasse 9.7 mi
- USS Alligator Shipwreck 9.6 mi
- Davis Reef 4.6 mi
- Eagle 7.4 mi
- Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park 9.7 mi
- Florida Keys Dive Center 2.0 mi
- Captain Slate's Scuba Adventures 2.2 mi
- Conch Republic Divers 2.3 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). 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 Plantation
Now in Plantation
- Low / high
- 75 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 27%
- Clouds
- 10%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 9.4 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 (+0.03 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 75° | 75° | 76° | 78° | 82° | 83° | 79° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 NE | 10 N | 13 E | 9 N | 12 NE | 16 NE | 11 ENE | 10 NE |
| Gusts | 27 | 15 | 25 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
| Waves | 2.8 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.9 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.2 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° 11 ENE 2.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 10 NE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 7 NNE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 6 NNE 2.0 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 9 NNE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 77° 8 NNE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 8 NNE 1.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 83° 6 E 1.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 75 / 83 °F | 17 mph NE | 2.8 ft | 11:01 am · 11:06 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 75 / 83 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.2 ft | 11:54 am · 12:00 am | |
| Fri 30 | 76 / 83 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 12:49 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 78 / 84 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 12:59 am · 1:48 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 77 / 83 °F | 11 mph E | 2.8 ft | 1:04 am · 1:51 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 76 / 82 °F | 12 mph ENE | 3.3 ft | 2:13 am · 2:54 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 75 / 82 °F | 10 mph N | 2.9 ft | 3:23 am · 3:55 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 75 / 82 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.0 ft | 4:28 am · 4:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 76 / 82 °F | 8 mph SSW | 0.9 ft | 5:27 am · 5:41 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 74 / 81 °F | 8 mph WNW | 2.8 ft | 6:18 am · 6:27 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 73 / 81 °F | 10 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 7:04 am · 7:09 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 70 / 81 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 7:46 am · 7:49 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 79 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.5 ft | 8:25 am · 8:27 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 79 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.1 ft | 9:03 am · 9:04 pm |
- Thu 29 Heavy drizzle 75° / 83° 2.2 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 76° / 83° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 78° / 84° 1.9 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 77° / 83° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 76° / 82° 3.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 75° / 82° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 75° / 82° 2.0 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 rain today. See the models →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (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 6:53 pm (local time).
The sun in Plantation
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:37 am
- Full dark 7:35 pm
- Civil dawn 7:04 am
- Civil dusk 7:08 pm
- Solar noon 1:06 pm (52° high)
- Daylight 11 h 17 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:13 pm
- Full dark 7:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,396 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Plantation
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:58–3:58 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:30–4:30 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:39–10:39 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:18–9:18 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
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Cheeca Lodge Pier 6.6 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Islamorada Founders Park and Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 24 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 1.3 mi
- Islamorada - East Ridge Road Public Boat Ramp (No Parking - Small Boats Only) 1.9 mi
- Plantation Tropical Preserve Paddle Craft Launch 2.2 mi
- Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina 1.3 mi
- Tavernier Creek Marina 2.3 mi
- Florida Keys Fly Shop 0.8 mi
- Islamorada Fishing Outfitters 1.9 mi
- Anglers Cafe Islamorada & Live Bait 2.1 mi
- Angler Eddy's Live Bait & Tackle 2.1 mi
- Fish the Jackpot 2.1 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: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1,050 ft from Plantation) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.7 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. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.7 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- 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 PlantationTides nearby
- Plantation Key0.8 mi
- Plantation Key Colony1.6 mi
- Tavernier3.4 mi
- Islamorada5.9 mi
- Matecumbe6.9 mi
- Rock Harbor9.0 mi
- Key Largo10 mi
- Lower Matecumbe Beach14 mi
- Jewfish18 mi
- Garden Cove18 mi
Plantation at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,885 people. Coordinates: 24.976° N, 80.552° W.
- It is 60 mi south of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Plantation Key, is 0.2 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Cowpens Anchorage (1.0 mi).
Questions about PlantationQuestions
What time is high tide today in Plantation?
Today in Plantation there are high tides at 11:01 am (3.1 ft) and 11:06 pm (2.9 ft) and low tides at 4:14 am and 4:45 pm. Tide coefficient 87.
What time is sunset today in Plantation?
At 6:44 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:08 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Plantation?
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 1:58–3:58 am, Minor 9:39–10:39 am, Major 2:30–4:30 pm, Minor 8:18–9:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Plantation?
Light drizzle, from 75 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (10 mph) and a 27% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Plantation?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.2 ft waves with a period of 3.6 s from the east. The water is 81.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Plantation?
The best time to visit Plantation is from November to April: highs of 76 °F to 83 °F, about 6 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 Plantation Key (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).