Sun City tides today
- Tide now 0.4 ft ↓ falling · low 11:56 am (-0.1 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:00 am–12:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 0.8 ft · 75 °F smooth · 2.3 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 72 °F from the NNE, gusts 23 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:39 am–6:48 pm 11 h 9 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:53 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:53 pm
- Best time to dive 10:40 am–1:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Sun City there is high tide at 2:41 am (2.1 ft) and low tide at 11:56 am. Tide coefficient 76. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 11:56 am. The sun rises at 7:39 am and sets at 6:48 pm: 11 h 9 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:53 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:10 am to 5:10 am and from 3:42 pm to 5:42 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is smooth, with 0.8 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (11 mph). Mainly clear, 72 °F.
Fishing in Sun City today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 11:56 am
- Minor period 11:02 am–12:02 pm (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light cross-shore wind (11 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 76 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, combines the 11:56 am low tide and moonset. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with the 2:41 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, tarpon, gray snapper 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 Sun City
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 91 °F: beach weather
- Cross-shore breeze (11 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.9 ft
0.9 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Cross-shore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:56 am
Low tide at 11:56 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:41 am.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, a calm sea and water at 76 °F.
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 Sun City
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- Bahia Beach 3.5 mi · N
- 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 Sun City
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Tides in Sun City
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:41 am 2.1 ft · coef. 76
- ▼ Next low tide 11:56 am -0.1 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 2 h 57 min to low tide at 11:56 am.
Tide coefficient 76 for the 2:41 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.2 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 (2.2 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-0.5 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, 1.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 38, 1.4 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 | 7:39 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 2:41 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 11:56 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 76 | 84% | Major periods 3:10 am · 3:42 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:39 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 3:29 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 1:00 pm · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 66 | 74% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:46 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:40 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 4:29 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 2:10 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 55 | 63% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:46 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 4:47 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 2:20 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:02 pm · 1.2 ft | — | Coef. 51 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:41 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 1:20 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 6:24 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 3:24 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 10:02 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 59 | 41% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:42 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 3:13 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 8:16 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 4:15 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:18 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 70 | 30% | Major periods 6:56 am · 7:19 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:43 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 4:32 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 9:56 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 4:57 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 10:35 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 79 | 21% | Major periods 7:42 am · 8:04 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 Cockroach Bay station (NOAA), 1.5 mi from Sun City. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the St. Petersburg reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Sun City
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces northwest 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 Monday 2: 1.3 ft with a period of 3 s, from the east-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 76.5 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.1 °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 8:59 am (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 Sun City today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:56 am): little current from 11:20 am to 12:20 pm
- 0.2 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (11 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:41 am (2:10–3:20 am) and low tide 11:56 am (11:20 am–12:20 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 75.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:12 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:53 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:50 pm, with 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 7.8 mi
- Wreck 7.8 mi
- Wreck 8.5 mi
- Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) #4 5.2 mi
- Bahia Beach Reef (Bay), #1 5.3 mi
- Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) #5 5.3 mi
- Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) 5.3 mi
- Bahia Beach Reef (Bay), Reef#2 5.3 mi
- Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) #3 5.4 mi
- Bahia Beach Reef (Bay) ,Reef#1 5.4 mi
- Unique Scuba 9.1 mi
- Black Jack Tech Diving 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 Sun City
Now in Sun City
- Low / high
- 70 / 87 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 7%
- Clouds
- 36%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 9.1 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 43
- 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: +0.06 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 | Mainly clear | Overcast | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 72° | 71° | 71° | 72° | 81° | 87° | 83° | 76° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 NE | 10 NNE | 9 NNE | 11 NNE | 10 NE | 10 NE | 9 NE | 10 NE |
| Gusts | 28 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 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 am 72° 11 NNE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 81° 10 NE 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 10 NE 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 9 NE 0.9 ft
- 9:00 pm 76° 10 NE 0.8 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 9 NNE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 10 NE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 11 NE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 70 / 87 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.1 ft | 2:41 am | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 84 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.0 ft | 3:29 am | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 83 °F | 16 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 4:29 am | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 79 °F | 15 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 4:47 am · 10:02 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 80 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 6:24 am · 10:02 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 82 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 8:16 am · 10:18 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 68 / 82 °F | 8 mph E | 0.6 ft | 9:56 am · 10:35 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 69 / 80 °F | 11 mph WSW | 1.2 ft | 11:11 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 67 / 78 °F | 11 mph NW | 2.1 ft | 12:13 pm · 11:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 76 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.1 ft | 1:09 pm · 11:27 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 75 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 2:03 pm · 11:48 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 78 °F | 7 mph E | 0.5 ft | 2:59 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 76 °F | 6 mph NW | 0.4 ft | 12:12 am | |
| Wed 11 | 57 / 81 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.6 ft | 12:39 am |
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 71° / 84° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 72° / 83° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 71° / 79° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 69° / 80° 1.3 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 82° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 68° / 82° 0.6 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 69° / 80° 1.2 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, warmer than normal for late October (+5.5 °F; normal high: 81 °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 8:59 am (local time).
The sun in Sun City
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:47 am
- Full dark 7:40 pm
- Civil dawn 7:15 am
- Civil dusk 7:12 pm
- Solar noon 1:14 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 9 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:16 pm
- Full dark 7:40 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,020 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Sun City
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:10–5:10 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:42–5:42 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:02 am–12:02 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:23–10:23 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 Sun City
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Boat ramp 2.2 mi
- Domino Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 8 trailer spaces · dock · lighting · fee 2.3 mi
- Wildcat Creek Park Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 12 trailer spaces · fee · in poor condition 2.6 mi
- Cockroach Bay Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 30 trailer spaces · lighting · fee 2.6 mi
- Ruskin Commongood Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 6 trailer spaces · dock · fee 3.9 mi
- Canoe/Kayak Launch 4.6 mi
- E. G. Simmons Park - Boat Ramp Facilities: 4 lanes · 62 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee 4.7 mi
- canoe/kayak launch 4.9 mi
- Little Harbor Marina 3.3 mi
- Swanys bait house 2.2 mi
- Ruskin Bait & Tackle 3.2 mi
- 5 Boys Bait & Tackle 4.1 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 2.7 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (2.3 mi from Sun City) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep2.1 mi
- 33 ft deep2.7 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 2.1 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.7 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
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 Sun CityTides nearby
- Gulf City2.2 mi
- Ruskin4.0 mi
- Apollo Beach7.9 mi
- North Ruskin7.9 mi
- Adamsville11 mi
- Memphis11 mi
- Ellenton11 mi
- Palmetto12 mi
- Port Tampa13 mi
- Gibsonton13 mi
Sun City at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 27.678° N, 82.479° W.
- It is 193 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 11 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Cockroach Bay, is 1.5 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces northwest.
Questions about Sun CityQuestions
What time is high tide today in Sun City?
Today in Sun City there is high tide at 2:41 am (2.1 ft) and low tide at 11:56 am. Tide coefficient 76.
What time is sunset today in Sun City?
At 6:48 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:12 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Sun City?
At 7:39 am. First light comes at 6:48 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 3:10–5:10 am, Minor 11:02 am–12:02 pm, Major 3:42–5:42 pm, Minor 9:23–10:23 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Sun City?
Light drizzle, from 70 °F to 87 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (11 mph) and a 7% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Sun City?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.8 ft waves with a period of 2.3 s from the northeast. The water is 75.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Sun City?
The best time to visit Sun City is from February to May and from November to December: highs of 73 °F to 86 °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 Cockroach Bay (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).