St. Petersburg Pier fishing today
- Best time tomorrow 11:00 am–12:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Tide now 1.9 ft ↑ rising · high 3:10 am (3.0 ft)
- Waves · water 1.1 ft · 75 °F smooth · 2.6 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 16 mph · 73 °F from the NE, gusts 32 · clear
- Sun 7:39 am–6:49 pm 11 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:49 pm
- Coefficient 84 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 2:07–4:07 am today's activity: medium
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 am tomorrow. NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Today in St. Petersburg Pier there is high tide at 2:30 am (2.9 ft) and low tide at 10:41 am. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 3:10 am. The sun rises at 7:39 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 11 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 2:38 pm to 4:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.1 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northeast (16 mph). Clear, 73 °F.
Fishing in St. Petersburg Pier today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:30 am, coefficient 84
- Major period 2:07–4:07 am
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light onshore wind (12 mph) and calm sea (1.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 am to 3:30 am, combines the 2:30 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 9:40 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:41 am low tide and moonset, though with moderate wind.
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
About St. Petersburg PierThe pier
3.5 mi from St. Petersburg. Tides, weather and sun in St. Petersburg →
Data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata: some may be missing or out of date. Check the rules and hours on site. Wikipedia · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beach day in St. Petersburg Pier
Is it a beach day?
6 good hours- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (nice)
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 19 mph
Fresh onshore wind (19 mph): blowing sand.
- Tide & sand 10:41 am
Low tide at 10:41 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:30 am.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, brings beach weather, a calm sea and water at 75 °F, though with moderate wind. 9:00 am to 11:00 am can also work, with sunshine, a calm sea, water at 75 °F and low tide at 10:41 am, 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 St. Petersburg Pier
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Spa Beach 0.3 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Bahama Beach 4.2 mi · S
- South Beach 6.0 mi · SW
- Showers
- 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
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near St. Petersburg Pier
Webcams provided by windy.com — add a webcam
Tides in St. Petersburg Pier
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:30 am 2.9 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 10:41 am -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 23 min to high tide at 3:10 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 2:30 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.1 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 June 15 (3.0 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-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 8 to 10 (coefficient 94, 2.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 38, 1.9 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 2:30 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 10:41 am · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:39 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 3:10 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 11:39 am · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 76 | 84% | Major periods 3:11 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:40 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 3:58 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 12:43 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 65 | 74% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:41 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 4:58 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 1:53 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 55 | 63% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 5:16 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 2:03 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:31 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:42 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 1:03 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 6:53 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 3:07 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:31 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 59 | 41% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:43 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 2:56 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 8:45 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 3:58 pm · 0.5 ft | High tide 10:47 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 70 | 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 St. Petersburg station (NOAA), 0.9 mi from St. Petersburg Pier. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at St. Petersburg Pier
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.6 ft with a period of 3 s, from the 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 77.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.0 °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 10:47 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 St. Petersburg Pier today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate onshore wind (13 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 2:30 am (2:10–2:50 am) and low tide 10:41 am (10:26–11:00 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 74.7 °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, 4:40 pm to 6:50 pm, combines little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 10:10 am to 11:00 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with fresh wind.
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
- Wreck 1.8 mi
- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- St. Petersburg Bay Reef 1.7 mi
- Picnic Island Reef (Bay) 5.6 mi
- St Pete SCUBA 3.7 mi
- SeaVision USA 4.5 mi
- Letts Dive 5.1 mi
- Gulfport Dive Center 5.1 mi
- Aquatic Obsessions Scuba 6.0 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 St. Petersburg Pier
Now in St. Petersburg Pier
- Low / high
- 69 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.02 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 2%
- Humidity
- 78%
- Dew pointDew point
- 66 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 51
- 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 (+0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 71° | 70° | 69° | 72° | 82° | 82° | 79° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 14 NNE | 12 NNE | 12 NNE | 14 NNE | 17 NE | 16 NE | 13 NNE | 15 NE |
| Gusts | 27 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 29 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.3 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 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 73° 16 NE 1.0 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 13 NNE 1.0 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 12 NNE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 74° 12 NNE 0.9 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 10 NE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 10 NE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 13 NE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 13 NE 1.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 69 / 82 °F | 19 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 2:30 am | |
| Thu 29 | 72 / 85 °F | 16 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 3:10 am | |
| Fri 30 | 73 / 85 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 3:58 am | |
| Sat 31 | 74 / 84 °F | 15 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 4:58 am | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 80 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 5:16 am · 10:31 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 71 / 80 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 6:53 am · 10:31 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 80 °F | 9 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 8:45 am · 10:47 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 81 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.7 ft | 10:25 am · 11:04 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 71 / 79 °F | 10 mph SSW | 1.4 ft | 11:40 am · 11:21 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 77 °F | 8 mph W | 2.6 ft | 12:42 pm · 11:38 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 66 / 76 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 1:38 pm · 11:56 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 64 / 76 °F | 8 mph N | 1.1 ft | 2:32 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 72 °F | 8 mph N | 1.0 ft | 12:17 am · 3:28 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 73 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | 12:41 am |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 73° / 85° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 74° / 84° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 72° / 80° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 71° / 80° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 80° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 70° / 81° 0.7 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 agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and wetter. See the outlook →
- 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 10:47 pm (local time).
The sun in St. Petersburg Pier
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:47 am
- Full dark 7:41 pm
- Civil dawn 7:15 am
- Civil dusk 7:13 pm
- Solar noon 1:14 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 11 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 92,354,256 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in St. Petersburg Pier
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
- 2:38–4:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:55–10:55 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 St. Petersburg Pier
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Saint Pete Pier 0.2 mi
- St Pete Pier Transient Dock 0.3 mi
- Quay Wall North 0.5 mi
- Fishing Deck 0.0 mi
- Demens Landing Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 15 trailer spaces · dock · lighting · free 0.4 mi
- Coffee Pot Bayou Public Boat Ramp (Small Boats) Facilities: 1 lane · 6 trailer spaces · dock · free 2.0 mi
- Crisp Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 25 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 2.1 mi
- St Petersburg Municipal Marina 0.5 mi
- St Petersburg Central Yacht Basin 0.5 mi
- St Petersburg North Yacht Basin 0.5 mi
- Gator Jim's Tackle 0.0 mi
- 4th Street Tackle 2.8 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: 16 ft at 950 ft from shore and 17 ft at 3.1 mi. Right off the beach it already drops to about 14 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep950 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 14 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 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.
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 St. Petersburg PierTides nearby
- St. Petersburg3.5 mi
- Gulfport5.3 mi
- Gandy6.6 mi
- South Pasadena7.2 mi
- St. Pete Beach8.0 mi
- Tierra Verde8.4 mi
- Port Tampa8.5 mi
- Treasure Island9.0 mi
- Feather Sound9.4 mi
- John's Pass9.8 mi
St. Petersburg Pier at a glance
- Pier. Coordinates: 27.773° N, 82.622° W.
- It is 204 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 12 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- 3.5 mi from St. Petersburg.
- The nearest tide station, St. Petersburg, is 0.9 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Central Yacht Basin (0.4 mi), North Yacht Basin (0.4 mi), South Yacht Basin (0.6 mi), St Petersburg Port (0.9 mi).
Questions about St. Petersburg PierQuestions
Where is St. Petersburg Pier?
A pier 3.5 mi from St. Petersburg, in Florida (United States). The coast faces east.
Can you fish at St. Petersburg Pier?
OpenStreetMap doesn't say whether fishing is allowed. Check the rules on site and the local fishing license: they can change.
What time is high tide today in St. Petersburg Pier?
Today in St. Petersburg Pier there is high tide at 2:30 am (2.9 ft) and low tide at 10:41 am. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in St. Petersburg Pier?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in St. Petersburg Pier?
At 7:39 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 9:55–10:55 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in St. Petersburg Pier?
Light drizzle, from 69 °F to 82 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northeast (16 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in St. Petersburg Pier?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.1 ft waves with a period of 2.6 s from the northeast. The water is 75.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit St. Petersburg Pier?
The best time to visit St. Petersburg Pier is from February to April and from November to December: highs of 73 °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. Petersburg (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).