Tampa tides today
- Tide now 1.7 ft ↑ rising · high 6:57 pm (1.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:20–7:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.2 ft · 76 °F smooth · 2.4 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 15 mph · 79 °F from the NE, gusts 29 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:38 am–6:49 pm 11 h 10 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:48 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:48 pm
- Best time to dive 5:30–6:50 pm good day · 8/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 am tomorrow. NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Today in Tampa there are high tides at 3:19 am (3.3 ft) and 6:57 pm (1.9 ft) and low tides at 11:26 am and 9:22 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 6:57 pm. The sun rises at 7:38 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 10 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:48 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:06 am to 4:06 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 1.2 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northeast (15 mph). Mainly clear, 79 °F.
Fishing in Tampa today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:19 am, coefficient 84
- Major period 2:06–4:06 am
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), light offshore wind (9 mph) and calm sea (0.9 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, 2:20 am to 4:10 am, combines the 3:19 am high tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 6:20 pm to 7:10 pm, with the 6:57 pm high tide and sunset, though with moderate wind. Also good from 8:30 pm to 9:20 pm, with the 9:22 pm low tide and moonrise.
Species with the most records nearby: tarpon, sheepshead, common snook and red drum. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common snook and striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Tampa
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 11:26 am: more sand
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 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 18 mph
Fresh offshore wind (18 mph): blowing sand. Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:22 pm
Low tide at 11:26 am and 9:22 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:19 am and 6:57 pm.
The best window, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 76 °F and low tide at 11:26 am, though with moderate 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 Tampa
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Tides in Tampa
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:19 am 3.3 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 11:26 am -0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 6:57 pm 1.9 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 9:22 pm 1.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 4 min to high tide at 6:57 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 3:19 am high tide and 79 for the 6:57 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.4 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 (3.3 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-0.7 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 95, 2.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 37, 2.3 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 | 7:38 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 3:19 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 11:26 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 6:57 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:22 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:39 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 3:59 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 12:23 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 8:16 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 9:41 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 75 | 84% | Major periods 3:10 am · 3:42 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:40 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 4:45 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 1:27 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 65 | 74% | Major periods 4:14 am · 4:46 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:40 am · 6:46 pm | High tide 5:39 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 2:36 pm · 0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 55 | 63% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:46 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 5:45 pm | High tide 5:48 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 2:45 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 10:41 pm · 2.0 ft | — | Coef. 51 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:14 am · 5:41 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:42 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 2:15 am · 1.2 ft | High tide 8:09 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 3:47 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 11:05 pm · 2.1 ft | Coef. 60 | 41% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:42 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 3:51 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 10:07 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 4:40 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 11:32 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 71 | 30% | Major periods 6:56 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
Tides from the Hillsborough River Entrance station (NOAA), 0.2 mi from Tampa. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the East Bay reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Tampa
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.6 ft
- Significant1.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest2.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 2.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 2.6 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 Wednesday 28: 1.2 ft with a period of 2 s, from the northeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 3.1 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
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 77.4 °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 4:52 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations TPAF1 and EBEF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Tampa today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:26 am): little current from 11:10 am to 11:50 am
- 0.1 ft swell at 2 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (15 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:19 am (3:04–3:34 am), low tide 11:26 am (11:10–11:50 am), high tide 6:57 pm (6:10–7:12 pm) and low tide 9:22 pm (9:07–10:10 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 75.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:13 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:48 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 12:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 5:30 pm to 6:50 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate 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
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- Wreck 2.7 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- Ballast Point Pier (Bay) 4.3 mi
- Howard Franklin Site (Bay) 6.4 mi
- World Of Water, Inc. 1.0 mi
- World of Water 2.3 mi
- Divers Direct 2.9 mi
- Trilogy Dive Center 3.3 mi
- Depth Perception Dive Center 3.5 mi
- Adventures Under the Sea 3.7 mi
- Dive With Dylan 4.8 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). 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 Tampa
Now in Tampa
- Low / high
- 68 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 28%
- Humidity
- 69%
- Dew pointDew point
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 14 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 55
- 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). 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 | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 71° | 69° | 69° | 71° | 82° | 81° | 79° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 NNE | 9 NNE | 8 NNE | 11 NNE | 15 NE | 14 NE | 13 NE | 11 NE |
| Gusts | 27 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 |
| Waves | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 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 |
- 6:00 pm 79° 13 NE 1.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 11 NE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 am 74° 8 NE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 8 NNE 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 8 NNE 0.7 ft
- 9:00 am 74° 10 NNE 0.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 11 NE 0.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 86° 12 NE 0.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 68 / 82 °F | 18 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 3:19 am · 6:57 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 72 / 86 °F | 12 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 3:59 am · 8:16 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 86 °F | 12 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 4:45 am | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 85 °F | 13 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 5:39 am | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 81 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 5:48 am · 10:41 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 81 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 8:09 am · 11:05 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 82 °F | 8 mph NE | 0.9 ft | 10:07 am · 11:32 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 68 / 83 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.7 ft | 11:29 am · 11:58 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 68 / 82 °F | 9 mph SW | 1.2 ft | 12:33 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 66 / 80 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.4 ft | 12:23 am · 1:27 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 77 °F | 7 mph N | 1.4 ft | 12:47 am · 2:15 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 74 °F | 6 mph N | 1.1 ft | 1:06 am · 3:01 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 72 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 1:20 am · 3:48 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 69 °F | 7 mph N | 0.9 ft | 1:33 am · 4:38 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 72° / 86° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 71° / 86° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 72° / 85° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light showers 72° / 81° 1.0 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 70° / 81° 1.2 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 82° 0.9 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 68° / 83° 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.
- 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 4:52 pm (local time).
The sun in Tampa
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:47 am
- Full dark 7:40 pm
- Civil dawn 7:14 am
- Civil dusk 7:13 pm
- Solar noon 1:14 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 10 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 92,354,267 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Tampa
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:06–4:06 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
- 8:18–9:18 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 Tampa
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing pier 4.0 mi
- Jetty 9.2 mi
- Pat's Hole 0.7 mi
- Fishing Dock 8.7 mi
- Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Rick's On The River - Marina - Bar - Grill Facilities: 1 lane · 12 trailer spaces · restrooms · lighting · fee 1.4 mi
- Pointe Marina 0.6 mi
- Marjorie Park Marina 1.2 mi
- One Stop Bait Shop 1.4 mi
- Southeastern Fishing Tackle 1.6 mi
- Tight Lines Bait Bus 2.0 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 0.3 mi from shore and 2.6 ft at 0.65 mi.
From the shoreline (0.45 mi from Tampa) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.65 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.65 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.65 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 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: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.65 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) 0.65 mi out.
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 TampaTides nearby
- Gary1.9 mi
- Port Sutton3.6 mi
- Bayshore Beautiful4.0 mi
- Interbay5.4 mi
- Rattlesnake5.7 mi
- Port Tampa7.1 mi
- Gibsonton8.0 mi
- Town 'n' Country8.5 mi
- Adamsville10 mi
- Gandy11 mi
Tampa at a glance
- Town or city of about 414,547 people. Coordinates: 27.948° N, 82.458° W.
- It is 205 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 12 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Hillsborough River Entrance, is 0.2 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Harbor Island Marina (0.8 mi), Ybor Turning Basin (2.0 mi).
Questions about TampaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Tampa?
Today in Tampa there are high tides at 3:19 am (3.3 ft) and 6:57 pm (1.9 ft) and low tides at 11:26 am and 9:22 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Tampa?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Tampa?
At 7:39 am. First light comes at 6:47 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 2:06–4:06 am, Minor 9:55–10:55 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 8:18–9:18 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Tampa?
Overcast, from 68 °F to 82 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northeast (15 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Tampa?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.2 ft waves with a period of 2.4 s from the northeast. The water is 75.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Tampa?
The best time to visit Tampa is from February to April and from November to December: highs of 74 °F to 83 °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 Hillsborough River Entrance (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).