West Bradenton tides today
- Tide now 1.6 ft ↑ rising · high 1:48 am (2.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:20–7:10 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 76 °F slight · 2.9 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 10 mph · 78 °F from the NNE, gusts 25 · overcast
- Sun 7:38 am–6:50 pm 11 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:50 pm
- Best time to dive 4:20–6:50 pm great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 am tomorrow. NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Today in West Bradenton there is high tide at 1:08 am (2.9 ft) and low tide at 9:53 am. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:48 am. The sun rises at 7:38 am and sets at 6:50 pm: 11 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:50 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 slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (10 mph). Overcast, 78 °F.
Fishing in West Bradenton today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 9:53 am
- Minor period 9:54–10:54 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), moderate onshore wind (14 mph) and calm sea (1.4 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:50 am to 10:50 am, combines the 9:53 am low tide and moonset, though with moderate wind. Also good from 12:10 am to 2:10 am, with the 1:08 am high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 6:20 pm to 7:10 pm, with sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: sheepshead, gray snapper, lane snapper and ladyfish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and common snook. What you can catch
Beach day in West Bradenton
Is it a beach day?
7 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.5 ft waves
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 9:53 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.5 ft
1.5 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °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 9:53 am
Low tide at 9:53 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:08 am.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 75 °F and low tide at 9:53 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 West Bradenton
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- Seven Pines 3.3 mi · NW
- Manatee County Beach 6.1 mi · W
- 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 West Bradenton
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Tides in West Bradenton
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:08 am 2.9 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 9:53 am -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 7 h 53 min to high tide at 1:48 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 1:08 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.0 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 (2.9 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-0.8 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 | 7:38 am · 6:50 pm | High tide 1:08 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:53 am · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 2:07 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:39 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 1:48 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 10:51 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 2:36 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 11:55 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 66 | 74% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:47 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:40 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 3:36 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 1:05 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 56 | 63% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:47 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 3:54 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 1:15 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 9:09 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 51 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:42 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 12:15 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 5:31 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 2:19 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:09 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 59 | 41% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:33 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:42 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 2:08 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 7:23 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 3:10 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:25 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:56 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 Palma Sola Bay station (North, NOAA), 2.1 mi from West Bradenton. 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 West Bradenton
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces north 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 stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 1.7 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
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 77.5 °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 5:55 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 West Bradenton today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.5 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (10 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the south-southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 1:08 am (12:50–1:30 am) and low tide 9:53 am (9:30–10:10 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 75.0 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:14 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:20 pm to 6:50 pm, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 9:00 am to 10:20 am, with slack water at low 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 7.8 mi
- Wreck 8.6 mi
- Wreck 8.9 mi
- Manatee River-Emerson Point,04-18 2.8 mi
- Southeast Tampa Bay, Site 01-07 Reefballs 4.8 mi
- Southeast Tampa Bay Bridge Reef 4.8 mi
- Scuba Quest Bradenton 1.2 mi
- Born Blue Diving & Charters 2.5 mi
- Dive Adventures 3.6 mi
- Blue Water Explorers 5.7 mi
- Sea Kat Divers 5.7 mi
- Beach Bum Divers 6.1 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 West Bradenton
Now in West Bradenton
- Low / high
- 69 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 7%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 70%
- Dew pointDew point
- 67 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 52
- 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 | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 71° | 69° | 69° | 72° | 82° | 83° | 78° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 NNE | 9 NNE | 8 NNE | 11 NNE | 15 NE | 14 NE | 10 NNE | 10 NE |
| Gusts | 25 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 30 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 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 78° 10 NNE 1.7 ft
- 9:00 pm 75° 10 NE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 73° 9 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 73° 8 NE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 am 72° 8 NE 1.1 ft
- 9:00 am 74° 9 NE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 82° 12 NE 1.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 85° 12 NE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 69 / 83 °F | 16 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 1:08 am | |
| Thu 29 | 72 / 85 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 1:48 am | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 85 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.2 ft | 2:36 am | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 85 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.2 ft | 3:36 am | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 81 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.4 ft | 3:54 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 80 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 5:31 am · 9:09 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 81 °F | 8 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 7:23 am · 9:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 67 / 81 °F | 9 mph SE | 0.8 ft | 9:03 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 69 / 80 °F | 11 mph SW | 2.0 ft | 10:18 am · 9:59 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 67 / 78 °F | 9 mph W | 4.4 ft | 11:20 am · 10:16 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 64 / 77 °F | 8 mph N | 4.4 ft | 12:16 pm · 10:34 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 77 °F | 8 mph NNE | 3.3 ft | 1:10 pm · 10:55 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 59 / 72 °F | 8 mph N | 2.5 ft | 2:06 pm · 11:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 73 °F | 7 mph N | 1.8 ft | 11:46 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 72° / 85° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 71° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 72° / 85° 1.2 ft
- Sun 1 Showers 71° / 81° 1.4 ft
- Mon 2 Showers 69° / 80° 1.6 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 81° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 67° / 81° 0.8 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 5:55 pm (local time).
The sun in West Bradenton
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:47 am
- Full dark 7:41 pm
- Civil dawn 7:15 am
- Civil dusk 7:14 pm
- Solar noon 1:14 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 11 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:18 pm
- Full dark 7:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,257 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in West Bradenton
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
- 9:54–10:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:20–9:20 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 West Bradenton
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Pier 2.6 mi
- Riverwalk Gateway 2.6 mi
- Jetty 2.3 mi
- Jetty 2.4 mi
- kayak launch 0.5 mi
- Warner's Bayou Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 3 lanes · 24 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · free 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Bradenton Yacht Club 1.6 mi
- Twin Dolphin Marina 2.5 mi
- Slayer Premium Fishing Tackle 2.6 mi
- Palmetto Bait & Tackle 2.7 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.85 mi from shore and 0.7 ft at 2.2 mi.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from West Bradenton) out to sea, heading northwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.85 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 2.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.85 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 2.2 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) 2.2 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland.
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 West BradentonTides nearby
- Bradenton2.4 mi
- Palmetto2.9 mi
- Memphis4.0 mi
- Cortez5.0 mi
- Ellenton5.5 mi
- Bayshore Gardens5.5 mi
- Bradenton Beach5.7 mi
- Holmes Beach6.0 mi
- Longboat Key6.8 mi
- Whitfield6.9 mi
West Bradenton at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,192 people. Coordinates: 27.503° N, 82.614° W.
- It is 191 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 12 min later and sets 8 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Palma Sola Bay, is 2.1 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces north.
Questions about West BradentonQuestions
What time is high tide today in West Bradenton?
Today in West Bradenton there is high tide at 1:08 am (2.9 ft) and low tide at 9:53 am. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in West Bradenton?
At 6:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in West Bradenton?
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 9:54–10:54 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 8:20–9:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in West Bradenton?
Overcast, from 69 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (10 mph) and a 7% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in West Bradenton?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 2.9 s from the north-northeast. The water is 75.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit West Bradenton?
The best time to visit West Bradenton 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 Palma Sola Bay (North) (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).