Gulfport tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↑ rising · high 11:58 pm (2.5 ft)
- Best time to fish 2:10–4:10 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 0.9 ft · 72 °F smooth · 3.4 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 6 mph · 73 °F from the SE, gusts 10 · clear sky
- Sun 7:08 am–6:12 pm 11 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:09 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:09 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:00 am–1:00 pm great day · 9/10
Today in Gulfport there is high tide at 11:58 pm (2.5 ft) and low tide at 9:23 am. Tide coefficient 115. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:58 pm. The sun rises at 7:08 am and sets at 6:12 pm: 11 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:09 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:34 am to 3:34 am and from 2:05 pm to 4:05 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.9 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph). Clear sky, 73 °F.
Fishing in Gulfport today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 9:23 am
- Minor period 9:30–10:30 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (0.8 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 115 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 10:20 am, combines the 9:23 am low tide and moonset. Also good from 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 11:00 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:58 pm high tide.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, striped mullet, Atlantic croaker and red drum. What you can catch
Beach day in Gulfport
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 78 °F: pleasant
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.9 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
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 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 9:23 am
Low tide at 9:23 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:58 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 71 °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 Gulfport
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Gulfport.
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Tides in Gulfport
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 9:23 am -0.2 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:58 pm 2.5 ft · coef. 115
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 8 h 4 min to high tide at 11:58 pm.
Tide coefficient 115 for the 11:58 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.7 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 May 19 (2.6 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.2 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
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 come from October 28 to 30 (coefficient 116, 2.7 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 26, 0.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:08 am · 6:12 pm | Low tide 9:23 am · -0.2 ft | High tide 11:58 pm · 2.5 ft | — | Coef. 115 | 91% | Major periods 1:34 am · 2:05 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:09 am · 6:11 pm | Low tide 10:35 am · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 116 | 83% | Major periods 2:38 am · 3:10 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:09 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 12:47 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 12:12 pm · -0.2 ft | — | Coef. 116 | 74% | Major periods 3:42 am · 4:14 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:10 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 1:39 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 1:48 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 111 | 63% | Major periods 4:44 am · 5:14 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:11 am · 5:09 pm | High tide 1:35 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 1:53 pm · 0.1 ft | — | Coef. 100 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:42 am · 5:09 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:12 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 2:33 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 2:34 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 81 | 40% | Major periods 5:35 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:12 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 3:34 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 2:41 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:37 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 56 | 30% | Major periods 6:23 am · 6:46 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 Gulfport Harbor station (NOAA), 0.8 mi from Gulfport. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Gulfport
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.4 ft
- Significant0.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest1.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 1.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 1.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast 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 build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.3 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-southeast (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 73.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
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 3:54 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station WYCM6, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Gulfport today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.8 ft sets): flat
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:23 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 6:43 am · sunrise 7:08 am · sunset 6:12 pm · last light 6:37 pm
- Tide: low 9:23 am (-0.2 ft) and high 11:58 pm (2.5 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 71.1 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 1 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has glassy water, though with barely any waves.
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.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Gulfport today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:23 am): little current from 9:00 am to 9:50 am
- 0.4 ft swell at 4 s from the southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.5 mph current toward the east-southeast, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 9:23 am (9:00–9:50 am) and high tide 11:58 pm (11:40 pm–12:13 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 71.1 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:09 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 10:50 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 11:50 am to 12:40 pm, with little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Wreck 3.3 mi
- Wreck 7.4 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Urie Pier South 0.7 mi
- Moses Pier 0.8 mi
- Thornton Avenue 1.0 mi
- Libby Milner-Roland Pier 1.1 mi
- Kelly Avenue 1.4 mi
- Fournier Avenue 1.8 mi
- Hewes Avenue 2.0 mi
- VA Hospital 2.4 mi
- USM 2.8 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. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Gulfport
Now in Gulfport
- Low / high
- 56 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 9%
- Humidity
- 66%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 2 · 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 (−0.01 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 60° | 58° | 56° | 62° | 74° | 73° | 69° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NNW | 3 N | 5 NE | 7 NE | 6 ENE | 8 SE | 5 SSE | 3 NNW |
| Gusts | 5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 3 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.6 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft | 0.8 ft | 0.7 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 |
- 3:00 pm 73° 8 SE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 5 SSE 0.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 3 NNW 0.7 ft
- 12:00 am 60° 6 NNE 0.7 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 6 NNE 0.9 ft
- 6:00 am 55° 7 NE 1.0 ft
- 9:00 am 61° 7 NE 1.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 7 ENE 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 56 / 75 °F | 8 mph ENE | 0.9 ft | 11:58 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 55 / 77 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.0 ft | — | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 77 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | 12:47 am | |
| Sat 31 | 66 / 76 °F | 14 mph E | 1.4 ft | 1:39 am | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 75 °F | 12 mph ENE | 2.0 ft | 1:35 am | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 75 °F | 13 mph E | 3.1 ft | 2:33 am | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 76 °F | 17 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 3:34 am · 10:37 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 75 °F | 15 mph SSE | 2.6 ft | 9:28 am · 9:48 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 73 °F | 11 mph W | 2.2 ft | 11:56 am · 7:32 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 70 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.3 ft | 7:29 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 70 °F | 9 mph NE | 2.2 ft | 8:02 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 65 °F | 6 mph N | 1.6 ft | 8:39 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 50 / 73 °F | 7 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 9:17 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 52 / 74 °F | 5 mph N | 0.8 ft | 9:56 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 55° / 77° 1.0 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 77° 1.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 66° / 76° 1.4 ft
- Sun 1 Drizzle 67° / 75° 2.0 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 64° / 75° 3.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 65° / 76° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Showers 64° / 75° 2.6 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (77 °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 3:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Gulfport
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:15 am
- Full dark 7:05 pm
- Civil dawn 6:43 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:40 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 4 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:39 pm
- Full dark 7:05 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,818 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Gulfport
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:34–3:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:05–4:05 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:30–10:30 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:39–8:39 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 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 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 Gulfport
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- West Side Pier 1.1 mi
- Bayou Bluff Pier 4.5 mi
- Causeway Park Short Pier 7.7 mi
- Causeway Park Long Pier 7.8 mi
- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Causeway Park Boat Ramp 7.7 mi
- Boat ramp 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.8 mi
- Marina 6.6 mi
- Willie's Fuel and Bait 3.3 mi
- Pro Fishing Tacle 9.2 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.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.6 mi from Gulfport) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 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. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- 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 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther 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.
Nearest lighthouse
Gulfport Harbor Light 0.2 mi southeast
- Light
- A white flash every 4 s · Fl W 4s
- Light height
- 46 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 49 ft
- Built
- 2011
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near GulfportTides nearby
- Long Beach3.8 mi
- Pass Christian9.9 mi
- De Lisle10 mi
- Henderson Point12 mi
- Biloxi13 mi
- D'Iberville13 mi
- Saint Martin14 mi
- Bay Saint Louis15 mi
- Gulf Hills16 mi
- Ocean Springs16 mi
Gulfport at a glance
- Town or city of about 71,856 people. Coordinates: 30.367° N, 89.093° W.
- The nearest tide station, Gulfport Harbor, is 0.8 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Bert Jones Yacht Harbor (0.4 mi), Long Beach Harbor (3.3 mi).
Questions about GulfportQuestions
What time is high tide today in Gulfport?
Today in Gulfport there is high tide at 11:58 pm (2.5 ft) and low tide at 9:23 am. Tide coefficient 115.
What time is sunset today in Gulfport?
At 6:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Gulfport?
At 7:09 am. First light comes at 6:16 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 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 1:34–3:34 am, Minor 9:30–10:30 am, Major 2:05–4:05 pm, Minor 7:39–8:39 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Gulfport?
Overcast, from 56 °F to 75 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (6 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Gulfport?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.9 ft waves with a period of 3.4 s from the east-southeast. The water is 71.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Gulfport?
The best time to visit Gulfport is from October to November and from March to May: highs of 71 °F to 83 °F, about 8 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 Gulfport Harbor (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).