Safety Harbor tides today
- Tide now 1.8 ft ↓ falling · low 10:14 pm (1.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:00–5:10 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–2:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.8 ft · 74 °F slight · 3.3 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 76 °F from the NNE, gusts 29 · overcast
- Sun 7:39 am–6:49 pm 11 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:49 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:20–2:00 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 Safety Harbor there are high tides at 4:20 am (3.3 ft) and 7:19 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 12:17 pm and 10:14 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:14 pm. The sun rises at 7:39 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:49 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 gentle breeze from the north-northeast (11 mph). Overcast, 76 °F.
Fishing in Safety Harbor today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 7:19 pm, coefficient 89
- Sunset at 6:49 pm, golden hour from 6:17 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light cross-shore wind (11 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: 93 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:20 pm to 7:10 pm, combines the 7:19 pm high tide, sunset and some swell. Also good from 3:20 am to 4:10 am, with the 4:20 am high tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, spotted seatrout, tarpon and common snook. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common snook and striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Safety Harbor
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 82 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 12:17 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. 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 15 mph
Moderate onshore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:14 pm
Low tide at 12:17 pm and 10:14 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:20 am and 7:19 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 74 °F and low tide at 12:17 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 Safety Harbor
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Tides in Safety Harbor
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:20 am 3.3 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 12:17 pm -0.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 7:19 pm 1.8 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 10:14 pm 1.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 26 min to low tide at 10:14 pm.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 4:20 am high tide and 89 for the 7:19 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.0 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 December 24 (3.6 ft) and the lowest, on June 14 (-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, 3.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 33, 2.2 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 | 7:39 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 4:20 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 12:17 pm · -0.7 ft | High tide 7:19 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 10:14 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 93 | 91% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:39 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:40 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 4:59 am · 3.4 ft | Low tide 1:09 pm · -0.6 ft | — | — | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:41 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 5:44 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 2:09 pm · -0.4 ft | — | — | Coef. 73 | 74% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:41 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 6:35 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 3:17 pm · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 60 | 63% | Major periods 5:18 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:42 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 6:39 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 3:26 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 51 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:43 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 8:13 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 4:27 pm · 0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 49 | 41% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:43 am · 5:45 pm | High tide 12:09 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 4:46 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 9:57 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 5:22 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 56 | 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 Safety Harbor station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from Safety Harbor. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Safety Harbor
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-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 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 76.5 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.0 °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 7:48 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.
Diving in Safety Harbor today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:17 pm): little current from 12:00 pm to 12:32 pm
- 0.9 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (15 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:20 am (4:00–4:40 am), low tide 12:17 pm (12:00–12:32 pm), high tide 7:19 pm (6:40–8:40 pm) and low tide 10:14 pm (8:50–11:10 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 73.9 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:13 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:40 am to 12:50 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also good from 6:00 pm to 7:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, 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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- Courtney Campbell Site (Bay) 5.2 mi
- Pier-60 8.4 mi
- Jonesing To Scuba 3.7 mi
- Mac's Sports Inc. 3.8 mi
- Heroes Dive Center 4.0 mi
- Epic Diving FL 4.3 mi
- Down Under Dive Service Inc 6.0 mi
- Tanks-A-Lot Dive Charters 6.7 mi
- Good Roll Model 6.8 mi
- Tanked Up Scuba Center 7.3 mi
- Ez Scuba Diving 7.7 mi
- Spearfishing Specialties 8.5 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 Safety Harbor
Now in Safety Harbor
- Low / high
- 66 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 98%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 50
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | 70° | 68° | 66° | 69° | 81° | 80° | 78° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NNE | 9 NNE | 8 NNE | 8 NNE | 15 NE | 13 NE | 12 NE | 12 NE |
| Gusts | 28 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 30 |
| 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 |
- 9:00 pm 74° 12 NE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 9 NE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 7 NE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 8 NNE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 74° 10 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 12 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 12 NE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 13 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 66 / 82 °F | 15 mph NNE | 1.8 ft | 4:20 am · 7:19 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 71 / 85 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 4:59 am | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 85 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 5:44 am | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 85 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 6:35 am | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 80 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 6:39 am | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 80 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 8:13 am | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 81 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 12:09 am · 9:57 am | |
| Wed 4 | 68 / 82 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 12:19 am · 11:46 am | |
| Thu 5 | 68 / 80 °F | 10 mph SW | 2.4 ft | 12:33 am · 1:17 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 66 / 78 °F | 8 mph NW | 3.9 ft | 12:51 am · 2:22 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 76 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.6 ft | 1:11 am · 3:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 60 / 77 °F | 8 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 1:33 am · 4:08 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 70 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.4 ft | 1:57 am · 4:51 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 68 °F | 8 mph N | 1.0 ft | 2:22 am · 5:30 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 71° / 85° 1.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 71° / 85° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 72° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 71° / 80° 1.6 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 69° / 80° 1.7 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 81° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 68° / 82° 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 →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (82 °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 7:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Safety Harbor
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:48 am
- Full dark 7:41 pm
- Civil dawn 7:15 am
- Civil dusk 7:13 pm
- Solar noon 1:15 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 10 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:17 pm
- Full dark 7:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,251 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Safety Harbor
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
- 8:19–9:19 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 Safety Harbor
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing pier 2.0 mi
- Fishing pier #5 5.9 mi
- Dunedin Municipal Pier 6.3 mi
- Safety Harbor Pier 0.5 mi
- Safety Harbor Municipal Marina - Boat Ramp Facilities: Temporarily closed · 2 lanes · 9 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · free 0.4 mi
- Safety Harbor City Park - Alligator Lake Small Boat Launch Facilities: 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · dock · free 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Safety Harbor Marina 0.4 mi
- Marina 4.4 mi
- Tampa Bay Flats Fishing 0.4 mi
- Clearwater Bait and Tackle 2.4 mi
- Fuel dock 7.0 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
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 2.9 mi from shore the water is still only about 4.3 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.3 mi from Safety Harbor) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.7 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.9 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 2.7 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 2.9 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 2.9 mi 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 Safety HarborTides nearby
- Oldsmar3.4 mi
- South Highpoint5.2 mi
- Dunedin5.3 mi
- Feather Sound6.3 mi
- Clearwater6.7 mi
- Town 'n' Country7.2 mi
- Ozona7.4 mi
- Palm Harbor7.4 mi
- Belleair7.9 mi
- Largo8.1 mi
Safety Harbor at a glance
- Town or city of about 17,454 people. Coordinates: 27.991° N, 82.693° W.
- It is 217 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 13 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Safety Harbor, is 0.5 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about Safety HarborQuestions
What time is high tide today in Safety Harbor?
Today in Safety Harbor there are high tides at 4:20 am (3.3 ft) and 7:19 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 12:17 pm and 10:14 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Safety Harbor?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Safety Harbor?
At 7:40 am. First light comes at 6:48 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 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Safety Harbor?
Overcast, from 66 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (11 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Safety Harbor?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.8 ft waves with a period of 3.3 s from the north-northeast. The water is 74.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Safety Harbor?
The best time to visit Safety Harbor is from February to April and from November to December: 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 Safety Harbor (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).