Seaside tides today
- Tide now 2.2 ft ↓ falling · low 11:21 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:20 am–12:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 76 °F smooth · 2.9 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 63 °F from the NE, gusts 21 · clear
- Sun 6:57 am–5:59 pm 11 h 3 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:00 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:00 pm
- Best time to dive 10:10 am–1:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Seaside there is high tide at 12:20 am (2.2 ft) and low tide at 11:21 am. Tide coefficient 114. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:21 am. The sun rises at 6:57 am and sets at 5:59 pm: 11 h 3 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:00 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:25 am to 4:25 am and from 2:58 pm to 4:58 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 1.2 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph). Clear, 63 °F.
Fishing in Seaside today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 11:21 am
- Minor period 10:26–11:26 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light offshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (1.2 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 114 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:20 am to 12:20 pm, combines the 11:21 am low tide and moonset. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:20 am, with the 12:20 am high tide.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, southern flounder, longfin inshore squid and Florida pompano. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and southern flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Seaside
Is it a beach day?
8 good hoursRip current risk today: moderate (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
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 11:21 am: more sand
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.0 ft
1.0 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 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 11:21 am
Low tide at 11:21 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:20 am.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, water at 77 °F and low tide at 11:21 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 Seaside
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- Seacrest Beach 4.7 mi · E
- 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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Webcams near Seaside
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Tides in Seaside
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:20 am 2.2 ft · coef. 114
- ▼ Next low tide 11:21 am -0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 10 h 51 min to low tide at 11:21 am.
Tide coefficient 114 for the 12:20 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.3 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 July 13 (2.2 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.0 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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, 2.3 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 0.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:57 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 12:20 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 11:21 am · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 114 | 83% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:58 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:57 am · 5:59 pm | High tide 1:16 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 12:28 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 115 | 74% | Major periods 3:30 am · 4:01 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:58 am · 5:58 pm | High tide 2:12 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 1:23 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 109 | 63% | Major periods 4:32 am · 5:01 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:59 am · 4:57 pm | High tide 2:03 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 1:10 pm · 0.1 ft | — | Coef. 97 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:30 am · 4:57 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:00 am · 4:56 pm | High tide 2:53 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 1:49 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 40% | Major periods 5:22 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:01 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 3:50 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:07 pm · 0.6 ft | — | Coef. 55 | 30% | Major periods 6:11 am · 6:34 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:01 am · 4:55 pm | High tide 5:11 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 1:52 pm · 0.8 ft | High tide 9:13 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 25 | 20% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:19 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
Seaside has no station of its own, so we use the tide at West Bay Creek (NOAA), 17 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Seaside
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces south 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.1 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water about normal for late October.
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 12:30 am (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PCBF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Seaside today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 11:21 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
Rip current risk today: moderate (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: 1.0 ft
- Light: First light 6:32 am · sunrise 6:57 am · sunset 5:59 pm · last light 6:24 pm
- Tide: high 12:20 am (2.2 ft) and low 11:21 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 76.5 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 2 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 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 Seaside today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:21 am): little current from 10:50 am to 12:00 pm
- 0.5 ft swell at 5 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (8 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:20 am (12:00–12:40 am) and low tide 11:21 am (10:50 am–12:00 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 76.5 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:24 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:00 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:10 am to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- Grayton Turtle Reef 1.0 mi
- UMA 2022 Super Reef 1.2 mi
- 2018 UWMA Grayton Beach 1.2 mi
- 2024 UMA Deployment (7 sculptures) 1.2 mi
- Grayton Beach Center Patch 1.3 mi
- Richard Scott Spence Memorial Reef 1.4 mi
- Santa Clara Center Patch 1.8 mi
- 2021 Santa Clara Nearshore Reef (SW) 1.8 mi
- Seagrove Reef 2.9 mi
- Blue Mountain Center Patch 3.5 mi
- Deer Lake Center Patch 4.2 mi
- Dive 30a 1.8 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 Seaside
Now in Seaside
- Low / high
- 59 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 17%
- Humidity
- 52%
- Dew pointDew point
- 45 °F
- Visibility
- 22 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 41
- 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 | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 63° | 61° | 59° | 68° | 79° | 82° | 75° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NE | 8 NE | 7 NE | 11 ENE | 8 ENE | 8 NE | 5 NE | 9 NE |
| Gusts | 20 | 26 | 17 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.9 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 63° 10 NE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 8 NE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 7 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 11 ENE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 8 ENE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 82° 8 NE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 75° 5 NE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 71° 9 NE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 59 / 82 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 12:20 am | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 81 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.3 ft | 1:16 am | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 80 °F | 13 mph E | 1.5 ft | 2:12 am | |
| Sun 1 | 66 / 77 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.5 ft | 2:03 am | |
| Mon 2 | 63 / 78 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.1 ft | 2:53 am | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 78 °F | 14 mph E | 2.2 ft | 3:50 am | |
| Wed 4 | 65 / 78 °F | 18 mph SE | 3.1 ft | 5:11 am · 9:13 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 75 °F | 16 mph SW | 4.3 ft | 9:48 am · 9:01 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 57 / 72 °F | 11 mph WNW | 5.1 ft | 8:07 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 72 °F | 10 mph NNW | 4.4 ft | 8:20 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 53 / 72 °F | 11 mph N | 2.3 ft | 8:50 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 72 °F | 7 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 9:23 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 72 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.1 ft | 9:58 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 51 / 72 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.9 ft | 10:36 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 65° / 81° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 67° / 80° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 66° / 77° 2.5 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 63° / 78° 2.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 63° / 78° 2.2 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 65° / 78° 3.1 ft
- Thu 5 Thunderstorm 62° / 75° 4.3 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.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+5.3 °F; normal high: 76 °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 12:30 am (local time).
The sun in Seaside
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:04 am
- Full dark 6:52 pm
- Civil dawn 6:32 am
- Civil dusk 6:24 pm
- Solar noon 12:28 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 3 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 6:52 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,775 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Seaside
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:25–4:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:58–4:58 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:26–11:26 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:30–9:30 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 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Seaside
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Grayton Beach State Park Boat Ramp (Small Boats) Facilities: Temporarily closed · 1 lane · 12 trailer spaces · restrooms · fee · in poor condition 0.9 mi
- Point Washington Public Boat Ramp (aka Harbor Island Ferry) Facilities: 1 lane · 6 trailer spaces · dock · lighting · free 3.9 mi
- Thomas Pilcher Park on the Clyde B. Wells Bridge - Boat Ramp Facilities: 4 lanes · 20 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 5.6 mi
- Charles E Cessna Landing Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 13 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 7.5 mi
- Grady Brown Bayfield Park - Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 24 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 7.7 mi
- North County Highway 393 Boat Launch Facilities: 1 lane · free 8.5 mi
- Get the Gaff Sport Fishing Charters 3.9 mi
- Bay Baits 4.9 mi
- Bj's Bait and Feed 8.7 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
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 1,150 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.35 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1,150 ft
- 33 ft deep0.35 mi
- 66 ft deep2.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1,150 ft): 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. 33 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.4 mi): for deeper dives, 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 SeasideTides nearby
- Santa Rosa Beach7.3 mi
- Miramar Beach13 mi
- Laguna Beach14 mi
- Destin22 mi
- Panama City Beach22 mi
- Niceville24 mi
- Eglin Village26 mi
- Eglin Air Force Base26 mi
- Upper Grand Lagoon26 mi
- Lower Grand Lagoon26 mi
Seaside at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,000 people. Coordinates: 30.321° N, 86.142° W.
- It is 480 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 29 min later and sets 18 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, West Bay Creek, is 17 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about SeasideQuestions
What time is high tide today in Seaside?
Today in Seaside there is high tide at 12:20 am (2.2 ft) and low tide at 11:21 am. Tide coefficient 114.
What time is sunset today in Seaside?
At 5:59 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:24 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Seaside?
At 6:57 am. First light comes at 6:04 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:25–4:25 am, Minor 10:26–11:26 am, Major 2:58–4:58 pm, Minor 8:30–9:30 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Seaside?
Partly cloudy, from 59 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Seaside?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the northeast. The water is 76.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Seaside?
The best time to visit Seaside is from April to May and from October to November: highs of 71 °F to 83 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 8 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 West Bay Creek (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).