Jacksonville tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↓ falling · low 9:14 pm (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:40–6:50 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves 4.1 ft slight · 6.2 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 73 °F from the ENE, gusts 19 · light drizzle
- Sun 7:27 am–6:20 pm 10 h 53 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:06 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:06 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until Fri 30, 12:00 am. NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Today in Jacksonville there are high tides at 12:37 am (1.1 ft) and 2:15 pm (1.2 ft) and low tides at 8:02 am and 9:14 pm. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:14 pm. The sun rises at 7:27 am and sets at 6:20 pm: 10 h 53 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:06 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:45 am to 3:45 am and from 2:17 pm to 4:17 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 4.1 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (11 mph). Light drizzle, 73 °F.
Fishing in Jacksonville today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 2:17–4:17 pm
- Steady pressure (30.24 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (3.9 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:20 pm to 4:20 pm, combines a major period and some swell. Also good from 1:40 am to 3:40 am, with a major period and some swell. Also good from 5:40 pm to 6:50 pm, with sunset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic croaker, weakfish, summer flounder and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and black sea bass. What you can catch
The tide barely moves in Jacksonville, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Jacksonville
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Cross-shore breeze (12 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Swim with care: 4.1 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.1 ft
4.1 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Cross-shore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand
Jacksonville has almost no tide: the beach stays the same all day.
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 Jacksonville
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Jacksonville.
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Webcams near Jacksonville
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Tides in Jacksonville
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:37 am 1.1 ft
- ▼ Low tide 8:02 am 0.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:15 pm 1.2 ft
- ▼ Next low tide 9:14 pm 0.6 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 20 min to low tide at 9:14 pm.
In Jacksonville the astronomical tide is very small: about 0.9 ft between high and low tide. Here the sea level is moved mostly by wind and air pressure (storm surge), which can raise or lower it more than the tide itself.
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 12 (1.3 ft) and the lowest, on February 12 (-0.5 ft).
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 and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Tide 5 | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:27 am · 6:20 pm | High tide 12:37 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 8:02 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 2:15 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 9:14 pm · 0.6 ft | — | 91% | Major periods 1:45 am · 2:17 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:28 am · 6:19 pm | High tide 1:28 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 8:52 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:06 pm · 1.2 ft | Low tide 10:11 pm · 0.5 ft | — | 84% | Major periods 2:49 am · 3:21 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 2:23 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 9:45 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 3:58 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 11:09 pm · 0.5 ft | — | 74% | Major periods 3:53 am · 4:25 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 3:20 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:40 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:52 pm · 1.1 ft | — | — | 63% | Major periods 4:56 am · 5:25 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 5:16 pm | Low tide 12:05 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:21 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 10:40 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:48 pm · 1.0 ft | Low tide 11:59 pm · 0.4 ft | Last quarter | Major periods 4:53 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:31 am · 5:15 pm | High tide 4:26 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 11:43 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:46 pm · 1.0 ft | — | — | 41% | Major periods 5:46 am · 6:11 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:32 am · 5:14 pm | Low tide 12:51 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:38 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 12:48 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:41 pm · 1.0 ft | — | 30% | Major periods 6:35 am · 6:58 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 Jacksonville station (TICON-4), 0.3 mi from Jacksonville. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Jacksonville
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.0 ft
- Significant4.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest8.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 8.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 8.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces south 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 Tuesday 3: 5.0 ft with a period of 8 s, from the east-southeast (moderate).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:54 pm (local time).
Diving in Jacksonville today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 3.8 ft surface waves
- Light offshore wind (11 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.8 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:46 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:06 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 12:50 pm, combines light wind and the sun high.
In Jacksonville the tide barely moves the water, so there's no slack to wait for: swell, wind and current are what count.
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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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). Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Jacksonville
Now in Jacksonville
- Low / high
- 53 / 74 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 4%
- Clouds
- 44%
- Humidity
- 63%
- Dew pointDew point
- 60 °F
- Visibility
- 17 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · 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: −0.12 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 | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 53° | 59° | 60° | 61° | 72° | 74° | 70° | 65° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NW | 6 NNE | 5 NNE | 7 NNE | 11 NE | 11 NE | 9 NE | 8 NE |
| Gusts | 6 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 |
| Waves | 3.2 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.6 ft | 3.8 ft | 3.9 ft | 4.1 ft | 4.3 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 70° 9 NE 4.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 65° 8 NE 4.3 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 5 NNE 4.6 ft
- 3:00 am 60° 5 NNE 4.6 ft
- 6:00 am 60° 5 NNE 4.3 ft
- 9:00 am 64° 5 NNE 4.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 7 NE 3.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 79° 7 NE 3.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 53 / 74 °F | 12 mph NE | 4.5 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 60 / 79 °F | 7 mph NE | 4.7 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 55 / 80 °F | 4 mph NNE | 3.7 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 55 / 72 °F | 9 mph NE | 3.7 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 74 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.5 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 58 / 73 °F | 10 mph ENE | 3.7 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 77 °F | 12 mph NE | 5.1 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 77 °F | 12 mph ENE | 5.1 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 76 °F | 11 mph SE | 5.1 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 74 °F | 8 mph SW | 3.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 71 °F | 8 mph NNW | 3.3 ft | |
| Sun 8 | 49 / 62 °F | 11 mph NNE | 4.2 ft | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 64 °F | 11 mph N | 3.4 ft | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 69 °F | 8 mph N | 2.8 ft |
- Thu 29 Overcast 60° / 79° 4.7 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 55° / 80° 3.7 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 55° / 72° 3.7 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 53° / 74° 3.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 58° / 73° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 58° / 77° 5.1 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 59° / 77° 5.1 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.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.1 °F; normal high: 72 °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 4:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Jacksonville
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:31 am
- Full dark 7:15 pm
- Civil dawn 7:01 am
- Civil dusk 6:46 pm
- Solar noon 12:53 pm (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 53 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:45 pm
- Full dark 7:15 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,608 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Jacksonville
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:45–3:45 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:17–4:17 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:54–10:54 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:36–8:36 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 Jacksonville
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Boat ramp 0.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.1 mi
- Boat ramp 3.9 mi
- Boat ramp 6.6 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- Marina 3.9 mi
- Gottschalk Marina 6.5 mi
- The Hook Up bait and tackle. Jacksonville 1.0 mi
- Pumpkin Center Bait & Tackle 4.4 mi
- Soggy Bottom Bait & Tackle 6.4 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 0 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (0.85 mi from Jacksonville) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.85 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.85 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 0.85 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) 0.85 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
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 JacksonvilleTides nearby
- Sneads Ferry14 mi
- North Topsail Beach18 mi
- Swansboro18 mi
- Cedar Point21 mi
- Cape Carteret21 mi
- Bogue23 mi
- Surf City24 mi
- Emerald Isle28 mi
- Broad Creek28 mi
- Topsail Beach29 mi
Jacksonville at a glance
- Town or city of about 67,357 people. Coordinates: 34.754° N, 77.430° W.
- The nearest tide station, Jacksonville, is 0.3 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about JacksonvilleQuestions
What time is sunset today in Jacksonville?
At 6:20 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:46 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Jacksonville?
At 7:28 am. First light comes at 6:32 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 1:45–3:45 am, Minor 9:54–10:54 am, Major 2:17–4:17 pm, Minor 7:36–8:36 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Jacksonville?
Light drizzle, from 53 °F to 74 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-northeast (11 mph) and a 4% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Jacksonville?
Slight (Douglas 3): 4.1 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the east-southeast.
When is the best time to visit Jacksonville?
The best time to visit Jacksonville is from April to May and in October: highs of 75 °F to 81 °F, about 9 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: Jacksonville station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).