Pretty Bayou tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 11:49 pm (2.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:50 pm–12:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–4:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.7 ft · 75 °F smooth · 2.7 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 9 mph · 70 °F from the NE, gusts 15 · mainly clear
- Sun 6:54 am–5:59 pm 11 h 5 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:55 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:55 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:40 am–1:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Pretty Bayou there is high tide at 11:49 pm (2.2 ft) and low tide at 10:38 am. Tide coefficient 119. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:49 pm. The sun rises at 6:54 am and sets at 5:59 pm: 11 h 5 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:55 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:19 am to 3:19 am and from 1:51 pm to 3:51 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph). Mainly clear, 70 °F.
Fishing in Pretty Bayou today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 10:38 am
- Minor period 9:15–10:15 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light cross-shore wind (10 mph) and calm sea (0.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 119 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 11:40 am, combines the 10:38 am low tide and moonset. Also good from 10:50 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:49 pm high tide. Also good from 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, Atlantic Spanish mackerel, spot and spotted seatrout. October is one of the months when these are seen most: sheepshead. What you can catch
Beach day in Pretty Bayou
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 76 °F: pleasant
- Calm for swimming: 0.8 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.8 ft
0.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 10:38 am
Low tide at 10:38 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:49 pm.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, a calm sea and water at 76 °F, though with moderate 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 Pretty Bayou
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- Delwood Beach 4.0 mi · S
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
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Tides in Pretty Bayou
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 10:38 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:49 pm 2.2 ft · coef. 119
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 0 min to high tide at 11:49 pm.
Tide coefficient 119 for the 11:49 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.3 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 2 (2.2 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.1 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 come from October 28 to 30 (coefficient 120, 2.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 0.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:54 am · 5:59 pm | Low tide 10:38 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:49 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 119 | 91% | Major periods 1:19 am · 1:51 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 6:55 am · 5:58 pm | Low tide 11:52 am · -0.2 ft | — | Coef. 120 | 83% | Major periods 2:23 am · 2:56 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:55 am · 5:57 pm | High tide 12:43 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 12:57 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 120 | 74% | Major periods 3:28 am · 4:00 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:56 am · 5:56 pm | High tide 1:40 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 1:52 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 115 | 63% | Major periods 4:30 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:57 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 1:37 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 1:36 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 104 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:28 am · 4:55 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:58 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 2:32 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 2:04 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 86 | 40% | Major periods 5:21 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:59 am · 4:54 pm | High tide 3:24 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 1:58 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 63 | 30% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:32 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 Sulphur Point station (NOAA), 2.4 mi from Pretty Bayou. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Pretty Bayou
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.3 ft
- Significant0.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 2.1 ft with a period of 5 s, from the southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
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 6:49 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PACF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Pretty Bayou today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:38 am): little current from 10:00 am to 11:10 am
- 0.2 ft swell at 6 s from the south: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (10 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 10:38 am (10:00–11:10 am) and high tide 11:49 pm (11:30 pm–12:10 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 75.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:23 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:55 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Saint Andrew's Bay 1.8 mi
- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 2.3 mi
- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Life Boats (Bay) 5.6 mi
- Spanish Shanty Barge (Bay) 5.9 mi
- Jr Scientists In The Sea 1.8 mi
- Scuba Dive Panama City Beach 2.3 mi
- Panama City Diving 3.9 mi
- Dive Locker 4.1 mi
- Diver's Den 4.4 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 Pretty Bayou
Now in Pretty Bayou
- Low / high
- 58 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 30%
- Humidity
- 36%
- Dew pointDew point
- 41 °F
- Visibility
- 34 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 63° | 60° | 59° | 64° | 77° | 80° | 72° | 66° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NE | 6 NE | 8 NE | 9 NE | 11 NNE | 12 NE | 9 NE | 9 NE |
| Gusts | 13 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 |
| Waves | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.6 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 72° 9 NE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 66° 9 NE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 11 NE 0.6 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 9 NE 0.6 ft
- 6:00 am 65° 11 NE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 8 NE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 8 NE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 11 NE 0.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 58 / 80 °F | 13 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 11:49 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 64 / 82 °F | 11 mph NE | 0.7 ft | — | |
| Fri 30 | 67 / 83 °F | 11 mph NE | 0.7 ft | 12:43 am | |
| Sat 31 | 70 / 81 °F | 14 mph E | 1.0 ft | 1:40 am | |
| Sun 1 | 70 / 76 °F | 15 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 1:37 am | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 78 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 2:32 am | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 79 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 3:24 am | |
| Wed 4 | 68 / 78 °F | 17 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 4:24 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 65 / 75 °F | 13 mph SW | 3.8 ft | 7:47 am · 8:04 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 73 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.7 ft | 8:04 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 73 °F | 8 mph N | 1.2 ft | 8:02 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 72 °F | 7 mph NNE | 0.6 ft | 8:21 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 53 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 8:54 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.4 ft | 9:34 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 64° / 82° 0.7 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 67° / 83° 0.7 ft
- Sat 31 Light showers 70° / 81° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 70° / 76° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 67° / 78° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 66° / 79° 2.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 68° / 78° 2.8 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, warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °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 6:49 pm (local time).
The sun in Pretty Bayou
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:01 am
- Full dark 6:52 pm
- Civil dawn 6:29 am
- Civil dusk 6:23 pm
- Solar noon 12:27 pm (47° high)
- Daylight 11 h 5 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 6:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,048 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pretty Bayou
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:19–3:19 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:51–3:51 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:15–10:15 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:25–8:25 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 Pretty Bayou
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- NOAA Pier 3.4 mi
- NOAA - NMFS 3.5 mi
- USCG 4.0 mi
- Pier A 4.6 mi
- Shoreline Circle Public Boat Ramp (Pretty Bayou) Facilities: 1 lane · 2 trailer spaces · dock · free 0.6 mi
- Lake Huntington Park Primitive Boat Launch Facilities: 1 lane · free · in poor condition 1.6 mi
- St. Andrews City Marina Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 12 trailer spaces · dock · free 1.9 mi
- Carl Gray Park Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 13 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 2.1 mi
- Historic Saint Andrews Marina 2.0 mi
- Marina 2.3 mi
- Howell Tackle Supply 1.2 mi
- Fish Now PCB 2.0 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. Boat ramp facilities: FWC-FWRI (Florida).
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.4 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (0.75 mi from Pretty Bayou) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.95 mi
- 33 ft deep1.4 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.3 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.3 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.95 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.4 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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) 2.3 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 Pretty BayouTides nearby
- Panama City3.4 mi
- Upper Grand Lagoon3.5 mi
- Lynn Haven4.4 mi
- Lower Grand Lagoon4.9 mi
- Springfield5.9 mi
- Panama City Beach6.6 mi
- Parker7.2 mi
- Callaway8.1 mi
- Tyndall Air Force Base9.4 mi
- Laguna Beach14 mi
Pretty Bayou at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,206 people. Coordinates: 30.197° N, 85.697° W.
- It is 454 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 27 min later and sets 17 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Sulphur Point, is 2.4 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Pretty BayouQuestions
What time is high tide today in Pretty Bayou?
Today in Pretty Bayou there is high tide at 11:49 pm (2.2 ft) and low tide at 10:38 am. Tide coefficient 119.
What time is sunset today in Pretty Bayou?
At 5:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:23 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pretty Bayou?
At 6:55 am. First light comes at 6:02 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 1:19–3:19 am, Minor 9:15–10:15 am, Major 1:51–3:51 pm, Minor 7:25–8:25 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Pretty Bayou?
Overcast, from 58 °F to 80 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Pretty Bayou?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.7 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the east-northeast. The water is 75.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pretty Bayou?
The best time to visit Pretty Bayou is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 72 °F to 83 °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 Sulphur Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).