Saint James City tides today
- Tide now 2.4 ft ↑ rising · high 2:38 am (3.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 4:40–5:40 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 9:00 am–2:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 78 °F smooth · 3.2 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 74 °F from the NE, gusts 24 · clear
- Sun 7:36 am–6:48 pm 11 h 12 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:54 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:54 pm
- Best time to dive 10:00–11:30 am great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 am today. NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Today in Saint James City there are high tides at 2:38 am (3.1 ft) and 5:40 pm (1.9 ft) and low tides at 10:42 am and 9:18 pm. Tide coefficient 81. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 2:38 am. The sun rises at 7:36 am and sets at 6:48 pm: 11 h 12 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:54 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:08 am to 5:08 am and from 3:41 pm to 5:41 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northeast (13 mph). Clear, 74 °F.
Fishing in Saint James City today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 5:40 pm, coefficient 75
- Major period 3:41–5:41 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light offshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (1.0 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 81 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 pm to 5:40 pm, combines the 5:40 pm high tide and a major period. Also good from 11:00 am to 11:40 am, with the 10:42 am low tide and moonset.
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 Saint James City
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 78 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 10:42 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 78 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 7 · SPF 50
Max UV 7 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 10:42 am
Low tide at 10:42 am and 9:18 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:38 am and 5:40 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 78 °F and low tide at 10:42 am, though with light 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 Saint James City
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- Calusa Point 1.2 mi · N
- Dixie Beach 4.3 mi · SE
- Parking
- Bowman's Beach Park 5.7 mi · SW
- 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 Saint James City
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 2:38 am 3.1 ft · coef. 81
- ▼ Low tide 10:42 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 5:40 pm 1.9 ft · coef. 75
- ▼ Low tide 9:18 pm 1.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 19 min to high tide at 2:38 am.
Tide coefficient 81 for the 2:38 am high tide and 75 for the 5:40 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.3 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 August 11 (3.1 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, 3.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 35, 1.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:36 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 2:38 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 10:42 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 5:40 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:18 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 81 | 84% | Major periods 3:08 am · 3:41 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:36 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 3:23 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 11:45 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 7:01 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 9:59 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 70 | 74% | Major periods 4:13 am · 4:44 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:37 am · 6:46 pm | High tide 4:16 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 12:49 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:18 pm · 1.8 ft | — | Coef. 60 | 63% | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:38 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 12:10 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 4:29 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 12:51 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:21 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:40 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:38 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 12:46 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:12 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 1:51 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 8:59 pm · 2.0 ft | Coef. 56 | 41% | Major periods 6:06 am · 6:30 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:39 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 2:05 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 7:51 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 2:46 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:28 pm · 2.2 ft | Coef. 63 | 30% | Major periods 6:54 am · 7:17 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:40 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 3:11 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:17 am · 2.3 ft | Low tide 3:34 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 9:55 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 71 | 21% | Major periods 7:40 am · 8:02 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 St. James City station (NOAA), 0.5 mi from Saint James City. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Saint James City
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.4 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 Thursday 29: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (smooth).
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 80.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−1.4 °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 12:18 am (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 Saint James City today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:42 am): little current from 10:20 am to 11:00 am
- 0.3 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:38 am (2:20–3:00 am), low tide 10:42 am (10:20–11:00 am), high tide 5:40 pm (4:50–7:10 pm) and low tide 9:18 pm (7:50–10:30 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 77.4–78.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:12 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:54 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 4:20 pm to 5:30 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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- Wreck 7.5 mi
- Wreck 8.4 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Sanibel Reef 5.9 mi
- Causeway Reef #27 7.6 mi
- Belton Johnson Reef 8.9 mi
- Big Carlos Bridge 11 mi
- Redfish Pass Reef 11 mi
- J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge 3.3 mi
- Flicker Marine 6.4 mi
- Island Coast Excursions Inc. 9.5 mi
- Scubavice Diving Center 11 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 Saint James City
Now in Saint James City
- Low / high
- 73 / 88 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 5%
- Clouds
- 3%
- Humidity
- 87%
- Dew pointDew point
- 71 °F
- Visibility
- 9.1 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 28
- 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: +0.07 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 75° | 74° | 73° | 75° | 84° | 88° | 82° | 78° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 NE | 13 NE | 10 NE | 11 NE | 8 NE | 7 NE | 15 ENE | 13 NE |
| Gusts | 25 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 18 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 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 |
- 12:00 am 75° 14 NE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 am 74° 13 NE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 73° 10 NE 1.3 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 11 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 84° 8 NE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 88° 7 NE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 82° 15 ENE 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 78° 13 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 73 / 88 °F | 15 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 2:38 am · 5:40 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 72 / 87 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 3:23 am · 7:01 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 73 / 86 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 4:16 am · 8:18 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 84 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 4:29 am · 8:21 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 83 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 6:12 am · 8:59 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 83 °F | 11 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 7:51 am · 9:28 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 83 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 9:17 am · 9:55 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 71 / 82 °F | 10 mph SSW | 2.0 ft | 10:24 am · 10:21 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 69 / 81 °F | 9 mph WNW | 4.3 ft | 11:21 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 66 / 80 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.0 ft | 12:14 pm · 11:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 80 °F | 10 mph N | 0.9 ft | 1:02 pm · 11:38 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 74 °F | 7 mph N | 0.8 ft | 1:46 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 61 / 78 °F | 7 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | 12:04 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 63 / 76 °F | 6 mph NNW | 0.6 ft | 12:32 am · 3:10 pm |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 72° / 87° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 73° / 86° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 72° / 84° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 71° / 83° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 83° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 70° / 83° 0.9 ft
- Thu 5 Heavy drizzle 71° / 82° 2.0 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, warmer than normal for late October (+4.6 °F; normal high: 83 °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 12:18 am (local time).
The sun in Saint James City
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:39 pm
- Civil dawn 7:12 am
- Civil dusk 7:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:12 pm (50° high)
- Daylight 11 h 12 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:16 pm
- Full dark 7:39 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,047 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Saint James City
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:08–5:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:41–5:41 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:57–11:57 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:24–10:24 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Saint James City
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Sanibel Fishing Pier 4.9 mi
- Bayview Fishing Pier 8.1 mi
- Mantanzas Pass Fishing Pier 8.2 mi
- Cape Coral Fishing Pier 8.5 mi
- Monroe Canal Marina Facilities: 1 lane · 12 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee · in poor condition 0.6 mi
- Kayak/Canoe Launch 3.4 mi
- Sanibel Island Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 42 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 4.0 mi
- Marina 4.2 mi
- Tarpon Point Marina 5.6 mi
- Tackle Craft of Pine Island 0.3 mi
- Old Pine Island Marine & Tackle 0.7 mi
- Fuel dock 5.4 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 1.8 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Saint James City) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.8 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 1.8 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) 1.8 mi out. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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 5.0 mi southeast
- 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 Saint James CityTides nearby
- Punta Rassa4.1 mi
- Sanibel4.8 mi
- Blind Pass6.3 mi
- Captiva7.1 mi
- Iona7.3 mi
- Redfish Pass8.4 mi
- Pine Island Center8.4 mi
- Fort Myers Beach8.5 mi
- Matlacha9.1 mi
- Cape Coral9.2 mi
Saint James City at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,784 people. Coordinates: 26.498° N, 82.078° W.
- It is 127 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 8 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, St. James City, is 0.5 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Fishin Fever Marina (0.7 mi), Brass Clete Marina (0.9 mi), Dixie Beach (4.3 mi).
Questions about Saint James CityQuestions
What time is high tide today in Saint James City?
Today in Saint James City there are high tides at 2:38 am (3.1 ft) and 5:40 pm (1.9 ft) and low tides at 10:42 am and 9:18 pm. Tide coefficient 81.
What time is sunset today in Saint James City?
At 6:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Saint James City?
At 7:36 am. First light comes at 6:45 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:08–5:08 am, Minor 10:57–11:57 am, Major 3:41–5:41 pm, Minor 9:24–10:24 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Saint James City?
Light drizzle, from 73 °F to 88 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northeast (13 mph) and a 5% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Saint James City?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 3.2 s from the north-northeast. The water is 77.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Saint James City?
The best time to visit Saint James City is from November to April: highs of 72 °F to 82 °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 St. James City (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).