South Beach tides today
- Tide now 0.5 ft ↓ falling · low 8:32 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:10–9:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today High rip current risk
- Waves · water 6.3 ft · 78 °F moderate · 9.8 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 77 °F from the NE, gusts 22 · light drizzle
- Surf today 4.5–6.9 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 5:00–6:00 pm
- Sun 7:29 am–6:40 pm 11 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:40 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:40 pm
- Coastal Flood Warning: significant flooding along the shore at high tide. Until Fri 30, 2:00 am. NWS Melbourne FL
- Rip Current Statement: dangerous rip currents at the beaches: swimming is risky. Until Sat 31, 2:00 am. NWS Melbourne FL
- High Surf Advisory: large breaking waves: take care on beaches, jetties and rocks. Until Fri 30, 2:00 am. NWS Melbourne FL
Also in effect: Small Craft Advisory.
Today in South Beach there are high tides at 1:11 am (1.0 ft) and 1:56 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 8:01 am and 8:32 pm. Tide coefficient 88. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:32 pm. The sun rises at 7:29 am and sets at 6:40 pm: 11 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:40 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:57 am to 3:57 am and from 2:29 pm to 4:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 6.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph). Light drizzle, 77 °F.
Fishing in South Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 1:56 pm, coefficient 87
- Major period 2:29–4:29 pm
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light onshore wind (7 mph) and 7.3 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 88 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, combines the 1:56 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 8:10 pm to 9:10 pm, with the 8:32 pm low tide and moonrise, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, striped mullet, spot and red drum. October is one of the months when these are seen most: red drum and gray snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in South Beach
Is it a beach day?
- Official statement: Rip Current Statement (NWS Melbourne FL)
- Official statement: High Surf Advisory (NWS Melbourne FL)
Rip current risk today: high · tomorrow: high (NWS, statement in effect)
Stay out of the water: rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. If one catches you, don't swim against it: swim parallel to the shore and wave for help.
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 83 °F: beach weather
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 77 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 8:01 am: more sand
- Rain (3.28 in)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 8.4 ft
8.4 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 77 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 16 mph
Moderate onshore wind (16 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:32 pm
Low tide at 8:01 am and 8:32 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:11 am and 1:56 pm.
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 South Beach
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Tides in South Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:11 am 1.0 ft · coef. 88
- ▼ Low tide 8:01 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:56 pm 1.1 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Next low tide 8:32 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 37 min to low tide at 8:32 pm.
Tide coefficient 88 for the 1:11 am high tide and 87 for the 1:56 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.1 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a small 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 October 27 (1.1 ft) and the lowest, on June 15 (-0.3 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
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 26 to 28 (coefficient 89, 1.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 40, 0.4 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 | 7:29 am · 6:40 pm | High tide 1:11 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 8:01 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 1:56 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 8:32 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 88 | 91% | Major periods 1:57 am · 2:29 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:30 am · 6:40 pm | High tide 2:01 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 8:52 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 9:24 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 3:01 am · 3:33 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:31 am · 6:39 pm | High tide 2:55 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:48 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 3:44 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:23 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 4:06 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:31 am · 6:38 pm | High tide 3:54 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 10:50 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:43 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:29 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 5:08 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:32 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 3:59 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:59 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:46 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:39 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:33 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:33 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 5:08 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 12:09 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:49 pm · 1.0 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 41% | Major periods 5:58 am · 6:23 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 12:47 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:18 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 1:16 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:50 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:47 am · 7:10 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 Oslo station (NOAA), 0.8 mi from South Beach. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Government Cut reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at South Beach
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.1 ft
- Significant6.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest13 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 13 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 13 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves ease over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 9.1 ft with a period of 10 s, from the east-northeast (rough).
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 79.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
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 buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 41114, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in South Beach today
Surf today
Fair- 4.5–6.9 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 6.4 ft swell at 8 s from the east-northeast, a bit short
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph): a bit of chop
- Falling tide (low tide at 8:32 pm)
Rip current risk today: high · tomorrow: high (NWS, statement in effect)
Stay out of the water: rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. If one catches you, don't swim against it: swim parallel to the shore and wave for help.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 8.0–9.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:06 am · sunrise 7:29 am · sunset 6:40 pm · last light 7:04 pm
- Tide: high 1:11 am (1.0 ft), low 8:01 am (-0.0 ft), high 1:56 pm (1.1 ft) and low 8:32 pm (0.3 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 77.0 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 510 kJ · High power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, has a good size. 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with big surf. 10:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with a good size, though with big surf.
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 South Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around high tide (1:56 pm): little current from 12:50 pm to 3:20 pm
- 7.2 ft swell at 8 s from the east-northeast: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the south-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:11 am (11:50 pm–2:40 am), low tide 8:01 am (6:40–9:00 am), high tide 1:56 pm (12:50–3:20 pm) and low tide 8:32 pm (7:10–9:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 7.7 ft at 9 s), rain (1.10 in) and wind over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 77.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:04 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:40 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:40 pm to 3:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with a big swell. Also worth a look from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with light wind and weak current, though with a big swell.
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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Urca de Lima 6.4 mi
- Wreck 8.7 mi
- Mitigation Reefballs Reef #2 2.3 mi
- FP&L Experimental Reef 5.3 mi
- FP&L/Fit Experimental 6.2 mi
- Ft. Pierce Reef Site 6.2 mi
- Two Bridges Reef 7.1 mi
- Ft. Pierce Fish Haven 7.7 mi
- Wendy's Reef 8.4 mi
- EASE - Eastern Academy of Scuba Education 4.1 mi
- Dive Odyssea 9.5 mi
- Treasure Coast Dive Center 12 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 South Beach
Now in South Beach
- Low / high
- 75 / 77 °F
- Rain
- 3.83 in · 65%
- Clouds
- 58%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 8.1 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 35
- 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 (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.03 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 | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Drizzle | Light drizzle | Light drizzle |
| Temperature | 76° | 75° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° | 77° | 77° |
| Wind (mph) | 23 NE | 24 NNE | 18 NE | 15 NE | 11 NNE | 7 ENE | 10 ENE | 18 ENE |
| Gusts | 35 | 37 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 11 | 22 | 32 |
| Waves | 9.1 ft | 8.8 ft | 8.5 ft | 8.3 ft | 7.8 ft | 7.0 ft | 6.3 ft | 6.0 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.54 in | 0.04 in | 0.94 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 77° 10 ENE 6.3 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 18 ENE 6.0 ft
- 12:00 am 76° 16 ENE 6.0 ft
- 3:00 am 76° 7 NNE 6.3 ft
- 6:00 am 75° 13 NNE 6.0 ft
- 9:00 am 78° 12 NE 5.6 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 15 NE 5.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 17 NE 5.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 75 / 77 °F | 24 mph NE | 9.1 ft | 1:11 am · 1:56 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 75 / 81 °F | 18 mph NE | 6.4 ft | 2:01 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 75 / 81 °F | 17 mph ENE | 5.1 ft | 2:55 am · 3:44 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 76 / 81 °F | 20 mph ENE | 5.1 ft | 3:54 am · 4:43 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 75 / 79 °F | 19 mph E | 5.2 ft | 3:59 am · 4:46 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 72 / 79 °F | 15 mph E | 5.2 ft | 5:08 am · 5:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 71 / 80 °F | 13 mph NE | 4.7 ft | 6:18 am · 6:50 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 72 / 81 °F | 11 mph NE | 5.0 ft | 7:23 am · 7:45 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 71 / 80 °F | 11 mph SSW | 3.8 ft | 8:22 am · 8:36 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 70 / 79 °F | 10 mph SW | 3.7 ft | 9:13 am · 9:22 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 68 / 78 °F | 10 mph N | 2.7 ft | 9:59 am · 10:04 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 66 / 78 °F | 10 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 10:41 am · 10:44 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 76 °F | 7 mph NW | 3.2 ft | 11:20 am · 11:22 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 79 °F | 8 mph WSW | 3.5 ft | 11:58 am · 11:59 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 75° / 81° 6.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 75° / 81° 5.1 ft
- Sat 31 Heavy drizzle 76° / 81° 5.1 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 75° / 79° 5.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light showers 72° / 79° 5.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 71° / 80° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 72° / 81° 5.0 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, cooler than normal for late October (−5.7 °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 5:55 pm (local time).
The sun in South Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:38 am
- Full dark 7:32 pm
- Civil dawn 7:06 am
- Civil dusk 7:04 pm
- Solar noon 1:05 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 11 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:08 pm
- Full dark 7:32 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,410 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in South Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:57–3:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:29–4:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:45–10:45 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:10–9:10 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 South Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Lagoon Overlook 1.9 mi
- T-3 8.9 mi
- T-2 8.9 mi
- T-1 8.9 mi
- Oslo Road Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · free 1.3 mi
- Round Island Park Facilities: 2 lanes · 12 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · free 2.3 mi
- Riverside Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 24 trailer spaces · restrooms · lighting · free 4.2 mi
- Marina 4.6 mi
- Marina 4.8 mi
- Professional Outfitters 2.1 mi
- King Pompano Bait and Tackle Shop 2.5 mi
- Fuel dock 9.1 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 1.2 mi out for 33 ft of water. Right off the beach it already drops to about 12 ft.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from South Beach) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deep1.2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 12 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.2 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 South BeachTides nearby
- Vero Beach4.6 mi
- Saint Lucie7.0 mi
- Fort Pierce North8.2 mi
- Indian River Shores9.0 mi
- Fort Pierce10 mi
- Wabasso12 mi
- Wabasso Beach12 mi
- Fort Pierce South13 mi
- Orchid13 mi
- North Beach14 mi
South Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 3,501 people. Coordinates: 27.591° N, 80.344° W.
- It is 126 mi north of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min earlier than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Oslo, is 0.8 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces east.
Questions about South BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in South Beach?
Today in South Beach there are high tides at 1:11 am (1.0 ft) and 1:56 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 8:01 am and 8:32 pm. Tide coefficient 88.
What time is sunset today in South Beach?
At 6:40 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:04 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in South Beach?
At 7:30 am. First light comes at 6:39 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 1:57–3:57 am, Minor 9:45–10:45 am, Major 2:29–4:29 pm, Minor 8:10–9:10 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in South Beach?
Drizzle, from 75 °F to 77 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (10 mph) and a 65% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in South Beach?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.3 ft waves with a period of 9.8 s from the east-northeast. The water is 77.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit South Beach?
The best time to visit South Beach is from November to April: highs of 73 °F to 82 °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 Oslo (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).