Rotonda West tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↑ rising · high 2:21 am (2.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:30–7:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 78 °F slight · 3.1 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 78 °F from the NE, gusts 25 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:36 am–6:49 pm 11 h 13 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:50 pm
- Best time to dive 6:30–7:10 pm 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 Rotonda West there is high tide at 1:41 am (2.2 ft) and low tide at 9:58 am. Tide coefficient 109. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:21 am. The sun rises at 7:36 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 13 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:05 am to 4:05 am and from 2:37 pm to 4:37 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). Mainly clear, 78 °F.
Fishing in Rotonda West today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 9:58 am
- Minor period 9:51–10:51 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), moderate offshore wind (14 mph) and calm sea (1.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 109 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 10:50 am, combines the 9:58 am low tide and moonset, though with moderate wind. Also good from 12:40 am to 1:30 am, with the 1:41 am high tide. Also good from 6:30 pm to 7:10 pm, with sunset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: gray snapper, sheepshead, common snook and crevalle jack. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common snook and striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Rotonda West
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 83 °F: beach weather
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- Calm for swimming: 1.8 ft waves; moderate rip current risk (NWS)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.8 ft
1.8 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 20 mph
Fresh offshore wind (20 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:58 am
Low tide at 9:58 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:41 am.
The best window, 4:00 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 Rotonda West
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- Englewood Beach 4.8 mi · NW
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 Rotonda West
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:41 am 2.2 ft · coef. 109
- ▼ Low tide 9:58 am -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 8 h 26 min to high tide at 2:21 am.
Tide coefficient 109 for the 1:41 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.4 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 November 26 (2.3 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed, mainly diurnal: on many days there is only one high and one low tide.
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 29 to 30 (coefficient 115, 2.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 1.0 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 | 7:36 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 1:41 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 9:58 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 109 | 91% | Major periods 2:05 am · 2:37 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:37 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 2:21 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 10:59 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 115 | 84% | Major periods 3:09 am · 3:42 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:38 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 3:06 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 12:04 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 114 | 74% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:45 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:38 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 3:59 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 1:09 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 108 | 63% | Major periods 5:16 am · 5:45 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:39 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 4:06 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 1:09 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 94 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:40 am · 5:45 pm | High tide 5:41 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 2:03 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:46 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 41% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:40 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 1:53 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 7:25 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 2:47 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:39 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 48 | 30% | Major periods 6:55 am · 7:18 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 Don Pedro Island State Park station (NOAA), 2.1 mi from Rotonda West. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Rotonda West
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
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: 1.8 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 79.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.1 °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 5:55 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station VENF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Rotonda West today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:58 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
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 7:13 am · sunrise 7:36 am · sunset 6:49 pm · last light 7:13 pm
- Tide: high 1:41 am (2.2 ft) and low 9:58 am (-0.1 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 77.2 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 3 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:13 am to 11:00 am, 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.
Diving in Rotonda West today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.6 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 1:41 am (1:26–1:56 am) and low tide 9:58 am (9:43–10:13 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 77.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:13 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 5:30 pm, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 6:30 pm to 7:10 pm, with 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
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- Englewood Fish Haven 4.9 mi
- Manasota Key Mitigation (Reef B) 5.2 mi
- Novak Reef 04-Buoy#1 5.6 mi
- Tremblay Reef Barge 7.6 mi
- Mary's Reef 7.9 mi
- Gasparilla Mitgation Reef Center 9.0 mi
- Stump Pass 7 Mile Reef 9.3 mi
- M-14 9.3 mi
- Danger Reef 11 mi
- M-13 Site 11 mi
- Cape Haze (B) 12 mi
- Gaspar's Dive N Board 3.3 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). Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in Rotonda West
Now in Rotonda West
- Low / high
- 71 / 84 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 18%
- Clouds
- 24%
- Humidity
- 84%
- Dew pointDew point
- 72 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 43
- 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). 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 | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Overcast | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 74° | 72° | 72° | 73° | 83° | 84° | 78° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 11 NE | 12 NNE | 11 NNE | 13 NNE | 20 NE | 18 NE | 12 NE | 10 NE |
| Gusts | 33 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
| Waves | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.6 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 78° 12 NE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 10 NE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 7 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 7 NE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 6 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 76° 10 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 13 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 12 NE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 71 / 84 °F | 20 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 1:41 am | |
| Thu 29 | 72 / 87 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 2:21 am | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 86 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 3:06 am | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 86 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 3:59 am | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 83 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 4:06 am | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 82 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 5:41 am · 9:46 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 83 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 7:25 am · 9:39 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 68 / 83 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 8:57 am · 9:47 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 69 / 82 °F | 13 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 10:15 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 67 / 81 °F | 10 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 11:25 am · 10:25 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 80 °F | 9 mph N | 3.1 ft | 12:28 pm · 10:51 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 80 °F | 9 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 1:26 pm · 11:17 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 74 °F | 6 mph N | 1.9 ft | 2:22 pm · 11:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 75 °F | 6 mph N | 1.2 ft | — |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 72° / 87° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 71° / 86° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 72° / 86° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 71° / 83° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 69° / 82° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 83° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 68° / 83° 1.0 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.
- 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 5:55 pm (local time).
The sun in Rotonda West
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:40 pm
- Civil dawn 7:13 am
- Civil dusk 7:13 pm
- Solar noon 1:13 pm (50° high)
- Daylight 11 h 13 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:17 pm
- Full dark 7:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,278 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Rotonda West
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:05–4:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:37–4:37 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:51–10:51 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 Rotonda West
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Red trail 3.7 mi
- Lemon Bay Fishing 7.2 mi
- Boat ramp 2.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- South Gulf Cove Park Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 12 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · free 3.4 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Placida Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 5 lanes · 50 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · free 3.7 mi
- Ainger Creek Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 24 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · free 4.3 mi
- Butterford Waterway Park Facilities: 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · dock · free 4.7 mi
- Marina 1.5 mi
- Uncle Henry's Marina 5.6 mi
- TNT Bait & Tackle 7.5 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 2.7 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (2.2 mi from Rotonda West) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.4 mi
- 33 ft deep2.7 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 0.4 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 2.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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 Rotonda WestTides nearby
- Grove City3.1 mi
- Manasota Key4.8 mi
- Englewood6.6 mi
- Punta Gorda Isles13 mi
- Port Charlotte14 mi
- South Venice14 mi
- Charlotte Park15 mi
- Charlotte Harbor15 mi
- Bokeelia15 mi
- Venice Gardens15 mi
Rotonda West at a glance
- Town or city of about 8,759 people. Coordinates: 26.884° N, 82.290° W.
- It is 151 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 10 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Don Pedro Island State Park, is 2.1 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Yacht Basin (2.1 mi), Kettle Harbor (2.3 mi), Stump Pass Marina (2.8 mi), Ainger Creek Marina (4.3 mi).
Questions about Rotonda WestQuestions
What time is high tide today in Rotonda West?
Today in Rotonda West there is high tide at 1:41 am (2.2 ft) and low tide at 9:58 am. Tide coefficient 109.
What time is sunset today in Rotonda West?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Rotonda West?
At 7:37 am. First light comes at 6:46 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 2:05–4:05 am, Minor 9:51–10:51 am, Major 2:37–4:37 pm, Minor 8:20–9:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Rotonda West?
Light drizzle, from 71 °F to 84 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northeast (12 mph) and a 18% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Rotonda West?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the north-northeast. The water is 77.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Rotonda West?
The best time to visit Rotonda West 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 Don Pedro Island State Park (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).