Punta Rassa tides today
- Tide now 2.0 ft ↓ falling · low 8:41 pm (1.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:20–9:20 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach day 3:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 78 °F slight · 3.3 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 81 °F from the NNE, gusts 17 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:35 am–6:48 pm 11 h 14 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:50 pm
- Best time to dive 4:30–6:50 pm great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 am tomorrow. NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Today in Punta Rassa there are high tides at 1:21 am (3.1 ft) and 4:12 pm (2.2 ft) and low tides at 9:15 am and 8:41 pm. Tide coefficient 90. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:41 pm. The sun rises at 7:35 am and sets at 6:48 pm: 11 h 14 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:04 am to 4:04 am and from 2:36 pm to 4:36 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (11 mph). Light drizzle, 81 °F.
Fishing in Punta Rassa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:12 pm, coefficient 85
- Major period 2:36–4:36 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), moderate offshore wind (13 mph) and some swell (1.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 90 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:10 pm to 4:40 pm, combines the 4:12 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 8:20 pm to 9:20 pm, with the 8:41 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell. Also good from 12:30 am to 2:30 am, with the 1:21 am high tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, striped mullet, lane snapper and gray snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and common snook. What you can catch
Beach day in Punta Rassa
Is it a beach day?
4 good hoursRip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 89 °F: beach weather
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Calm for swimming: 2.0 ft waves; moderate rip current risk (NWS)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.0 ft
2.0 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate offshore wind (17 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 8:41 pm
Low tide at 9:15 am and 8:41 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:21 am and 4:12 pm.
The best window, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather and water at 78 °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 Punta Rassa
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- West Bunche Beach 2.1 mi · E
- Dixie Beach 2.7 mi · SW
- Parking
- Bunche Beach 3.0 mi · E
- Parking
- Calusa Point 4.2 mi · NW
- Cape Coral Yacht club beach 5.3 mi · NE
- 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
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Tides in Punta Rassa
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:21 am 3.1 ft · coef. 90
- ▼ Low tide 9:15 am -0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:12 pm 2.2 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Next low tide 8:41 pm 1.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 49 min to low tide at 8:41 pm.
Tide coefficient 90 for the 1:21 am high tide and 85 for the 4:12 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.4 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 (3.2 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-1.1 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 95, 3.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 32, 1.7 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 | 7:35 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 1:21 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 9:15 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 4:12 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 8:41 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 90 | 91% | Major periods 2:04 am · 2:36 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:35 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 1:59 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:09 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:20 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 9:25 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:40 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 2:45 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 11:07 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:33 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 10:26 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 71 | 74% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:37 am · 6:46 pm | High tide 3:44 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 12:11 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 7:51 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 11:54 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 59 | 63% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:37 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 4:09 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 12:20 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:52 pm · 2.1 ft | — | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:39 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 12:33 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:31 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 1:26 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 8:33 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 58 | 41% | Major periods 6:05 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 1:52 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:06 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 2:23 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:06 pm · 2.4 ft | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:17 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 Punta Rassa station (NOAA), 0.1 mi from Punta Rassa. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Punta Rassa
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.4 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (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 79.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.6 °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 5:52 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station FMRF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Punta Rassa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (4:12 pm): little current from 3:30 pm to 4:50 pm
- 0.8 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the northwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 1:21 am (1:00–1:50 am), low tide 9:15 am (9:00–9:30 am), high tide 4:12 pm (3:30–4:50 pm) and low tide 8:41 pm (7:50–9:20 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 77.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:12 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 6:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 2:20 pm to 3:30 pm, with little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 8:40 am to 9:40 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.
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 4.4 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Sanibel Reef 5.6 mi
- Causeway Reef #27 6.1 mi
- Big Carlos Bridge 8.0 mi
- M.A.Y. Reef 9.3 mi
- May Reef 9.8 mi
- J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 6.6 mi
- Flicker Marine 5.3 mi
- Island Coast Excursions Inc. 7.3 mi
- Scubavice Diving Center 8.1 mi
- Dean's Dive Center 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 Punta Rassa
Now in Punta Rassa
- Low / high
- 71 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 19%
- Clouds
- 36%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 33
- 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: +0.03 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 | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 71° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 78° | 83° | 81° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 13 NNE | 14 NNE | 12 NNE | 13 NNE | 17 NE | 14 NE | 11 NNE | 8 NE |
| Gusts | 31 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.3 ft | 2.0 ft | 1.8 ft | 2.0 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 81° 11 NNE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 8 NE 2.0 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 7 NE 1.8 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 7 NE 1.5 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 7 NNE 1.4 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 10 NE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 11 NE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 10 NNE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 83 °F | 17 mph NNE | 2.4 ft | 1:21 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 72 / 86 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 1:59 am · 5:20 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 86 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 2:45 am · 6:33 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 85 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 3:44 am · 7:51 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 73 / 83 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 4:09 am · 7:52 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 82 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.9 ft | 6:31 am · 8:33 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 83 °F | 9 mph N | 1.3 ft | 8:06 am · 9:06 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 83 °F | 9 mph ESE | 1.3 ft | 9:19 am · 9:36 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 71 / 82 °F | 12 mph SW | 2.7 ft | 10:22 am · 10:03 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 69 / 81 °F | 10 mph WNW | 4.9 ft | 11:14 am · 10:29 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 66 / 80 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 11:58 am · 10:54 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 80 °F | 8 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 12:38 pm · 11:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 74 °F | 7 mph N | 0.8 ft | 1:17 pm · 11:40 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 78 °F | 7 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | 1:59 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 72° / 86° 1.8 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 72° / 86° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 73° / 85° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Heavy drizzle 73° / 83° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 71° / 82° 1.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 83° 1.3 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 70° / 83° 1.3 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.
- 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 5:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Punta Rassa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:44 am
- Full dark 7:39 pm
- Civil dawn 7:11 am
- Civil dusk 7:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:12 pm (50° high)
- Daylight 11 h 14 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:17 pm
- Full dark 7:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,297 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Punta Rassa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:04–4:04 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:36–4:36 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:49–10:49 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 Punta Rassa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Sanibel Fishing Pier 2.3 mi
- Mantanzas Pass Fishing Pier 4.2 mi
- Cape Coral Fishing Pier 5.3 mi
- Jetty 0.3 mi
- Punta Rassa Boat Ramp Facilities: 4 lanes · 93 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 0.2 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Kayak Launch 2.8 mi
- Marina 0.0 mi
- Marina 1.4 mi
- Bait Box 3.4 mi
- Bait N Wait 4.0 mi
- Fuel dock 3.6 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 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (650 ft from Punta Rassa) out to sea, heading south.
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.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Sanibel Island Light 2.4 mi south
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 6 s · Fl(2) W 6s
- Range
- 13 nautical miles (15 mi)
- Light height
- 102 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 98 ft
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Punta RassaTides nearby
- Sanibel2.8 mi
- Iona3.7 mi
- Saint James City4.1 mi
- Fort Myers Beach4.5 mi
- Harlem Heights5.6 mi
- Cape Coral6.5 mi
- Cypress Lake7.8 mi
- McGregor7.9 mi
- Whiskey Creek9.6 mi
- Blind Pass10 mi
Punta Rassa at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,750 people. Coordinates: 26.488° N, 82.012° W.
- It is 123 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 6 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Punta Rassa, is 0.1 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Dixie Beach (2.7 mi), Bunche Beach (2.9 mi), Tarpon Point Marina (3.6 mi), Peppertree Pointe Marina (4.5 mi).
Questions about Punta RassaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Punta Rassa?
Today in Punta Rassa there are high tides at 1:21 am (3.1 ft) and 4:12 pm (2.2 ft) and low tides at 9:15 am and 8:41 pm. Tide coefficient 90.
What time is sunset today in Punta Rassa?
At 6:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Punta Rassa?
At 7:35 am. First light comes at 6:44 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 2:04–4:04 am, Minor 9:49–10:49 am, Major 2:36–4:36 pm, Minor 8:20–9:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Punta Rassa?
Light drizzle, from 71 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (11 mph) and a 19% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Punta Rassa?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the north-northeast. The water is 77.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Punta Rassa?
The best time to visit Punta Rassa is from November to April: highs of 73 °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 Punta Rassa (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).