Ridgecrest tides today
- Tide now 1.8 ft ↓ falling · low 8:35 pm (1.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:20–9:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–1:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 75 °F slight · 3.3 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 79 °F from the NE, gusts 26 · overcast
- Sun 7:40 am–6:50 pm 11 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:50 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:40–11:10 am great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 am tomorrow. NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Today in Ridgecrest there are high tides at 1:38 am (3.2 ft) and 4:12 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 9:29 am and 8:35 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:35 pm. The sun rises at 7:40 am and sets at 6:50 pm: 11 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:07 am to 4:07 am and from 2:39 pm to 4:39 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.8 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northeast (12 mph). Overcast, 79 °F.
Fishing in Ridgecrest today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:12 pm, coefficient 86
- Major period 2:39–4:39 pm
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), moderate offshore wind (14 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: 91 (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 8:35 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell. Also good from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, with the 9:29 am low tide, moonset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, spotted seatrout, ladyfish 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 Ridgecrest
Is it a beach day?
5 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.
- Sunny
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 9:29 am: more sand
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 14 mph
Moderate offshore wind (14 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 8:35 pm
Low tide at 9:29 am and 8:35 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:38 am and 4:12 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, water at 74 °F and low tide at 9:29 am, 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 Ridgecrest
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- Belleair Beach 3.3 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Clearwater Beach 6.2 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Wheelchair access
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 Ridgecrest
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:38 am 3.2 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 9:29 am -0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:12 pm 2.0 ft · coef. 86
- ▼ Next low tide 8:35 pm 1.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 44 min to low tide at 8:35 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 1:38 am high tide and 86 for the 4:12 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.5 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 (3.3 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-1.0 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 98, 3.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 28, 1.9 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 | 7:40 am · 6:50 pm | High tide 1:38 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 9:29 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 4:12 pm · 2.0 ft | Low tide 8:35 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 91 | 91% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:39 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:40 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 2:16 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 10:24 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:28 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 9:08 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:44 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:41 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 3:02 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 11:25 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:47 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 9:49 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 69 | 74% | Major periods 4:16 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:42 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 4:03 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 12:34 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:13 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:53 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 56 | 63% | Major periods 5:18 am · 5:48 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:42 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 4:22 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 12:51 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:17 pm · 1.9 ft | — | Coef. 48 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:43 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:43 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 12:01 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 6:00 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 2:02 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:56 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 52 | 41% | Major periods 6:09 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:44 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 2:06 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 7:55 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 2:58 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 9:26 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 61 | 30% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:20 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 Indian Rocks Beach station (Inside, NOAA), 3.1 mi from Ridgecrest. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Clearwater Beach reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Ridgecrest
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.9 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.8 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 76.8 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.9 °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 buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 42098, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Ridgecrest today
Surf today
Poor- 0.7–1.1 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest, short: weak, messy waves
- 1.3 ft wind swell at 3 s: messy waves
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph): a bit of chop
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:29 am)
Rip 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.
Surf height from the NWS, today: up to 1.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:16 am · sunrise 7:40 am · sunset 6:50 pm · last light 7:14 pm
- Tide: high 1:38 am (3.2 ft), low 9:29 am (-0.3 ft), high 4:12 pm (2.0 ft) and low 8:35 pm (1.2 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 74.1 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 4 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window is 7:16 am to 11:00 am, though with small waves, a short-period swell and wind swell.
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.
Diving in Ridgecrest today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:29 am): little current from 9:10 am to 9:50 am
- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 1:38 am (1:20–2:00 am), low tide 9:29 am (9:10–9:50 am), high tide 4:12 pm (3:20–4:50 pm) and low tide 8:35 pm (8:10–9:00 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 74.1 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:14 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 am to 10:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 3:20 pm to 4:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell and the sun high, though with moderate wind and 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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- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Sand Key Nourishment Reef, IMR#1-7 3.0 mi
- Pier-60 5.7 mi
- Down Under Dive Service, Inc 0.8 mi
- Mark Scott's Diving Adventures 1.0 mi
- Sunshine Scuba School 1.3 mi
- Subsea Global Solutions SGS Tampa 4.2 mi
- Spearfishing Specialties 4.3 mi
- Tanks-A-Lot Dive Charters 5.3 mi
- Suncoast Dive Center 5.4 mi
- Mac's Sports Inc. 6.0 mi
- Jim's Dive Shop 6.2 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 Ridgecrest
Now in Ridgecrest
- Low / high
- 66 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 92%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 66 °F
- Visibility
- 17 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 50
- 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 | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 69° | 67° | 66° | 68° | 81° | 82° | 79° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 NNE | 7 NNE | 6 NNE | 7 NNE | 13 NE | 13 NNE | 12 NE | 11 NE |
| Gusts | 28 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 29 |
| Waves | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 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° 12 NE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 11 NE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 9 NE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 8 NE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 7 NNE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 74° 10 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 10 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 11 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 66 / 83 °F | 14 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | 1:38 am · 4:12 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 71 / 85 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 2:16 am · 5:28 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 85 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 3:02 am · 6:47 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 71 / 85 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 4:03 am · 8:13 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 80 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 4:22 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 68 / 80 °F | 9 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 6:00 am · 8:56 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 80 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 7:55 am · 9:26 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 67 / 81 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 9:23 am · 9:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 68 / 79 °F | 10 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 10:31 am · 10:13 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 66 / 77 °F | 8 mph W | 3.9 ft | 11:26 am · 10:34 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 76 °F | 8 mph N | 2.6 ft | 12:11 pm · 10:58 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 76 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 12:50 pm · 11:24 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 70 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 1:26 pm · 11:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 68 °F | 8 mph N | 1.0 ft | 2:03 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 71° / 85° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 70° / 85° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 71° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 71° / 80° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 68° / 80° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 80° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 67° / 81° 0.8 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, wetter and a near-normal sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (81 °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 Ridgecrest
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:48 am
- Full dark 7:42 pm
- Civil dawn 7:16 am
- Civil dusk 7:14 pm
- Solar noon 1:15 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 10 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:18 pm
- Full dark 7:42 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,244 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Ridgecrest
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:07–4:07 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:39–4:39 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:56–10:56 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 Ridgecrest
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing pier #5 3.6 mi
- Pier 60 Fishing Pier 5.7 mi
- Pier #4 3.5 mi
- USCG 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Belleair Causeway Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 10 lanes · 106 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 1.9 mi
- Harbor Marina 4.7 mi
- Belleair Causeway Boat Ramp 1.9 mi
- Beach N Baits 1.5 mi
- Bluffs Tackle and Marine 1.5 mi
- Belleair Bait and Tackle 1.9 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).
Tides near RidgecrestTides nearby
- Largo1.3 mi
- Harbor Bluffs1.6 mi
- Belleair Bluffs1.8 mi
- Belleair2.7 mi
- Belleair Shores2.8 mi
- Belleair Beach2.9 mi
- Indian Rocks Beach3.2 mi
- Indian Shores3.6 mi
- Seminole4.1 mi
- Clearwater4.7 mi
Ridgecrest at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,558 people. Coordinates: 27.898° N, 82.805° W.
- It is 218 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 13 min later and sets 8 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Indian Rocks Beach, is 3.1 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about RidgecrestQuestions
What time is high tide today in Ridgecrest?
Today in Ridgecrest there are high tides at 1:38 am (3.2 ft) and 4:12 pm (2.0 ft) and low tides at 9:29 am and 8:35 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Ridgecrest?
At 6:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Ridgecrest?
At 7:40 am. First light comes at 6:49 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 2:07–4:07 am, Minor 9:56–10:56 am, Major 2:39–4:39 pm, Minor 8:20–9:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Ridgecrest?
Overcast, from 66 °F to 83 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northeast (12 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Ridgecrest?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the north-northeast. The water is 74.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Ridgecrest?
The best time to visit Ridgecrest is from February to May and from November to December: highs of 72 °F to 87 °F, about 7 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 Indian Rocks Beach (Inside) (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).