Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- High5:36 AM1.9 ft
- Low12:33 PM0.8 ft
- High7:17 PM1.6 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low12:19 AM1.1 ft
- High6:47 AM2.0 ft
- Low1:13 PM0.8 ft
- High7:45 PM1.8 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 5:36 AM | 1.9 ft |
| Low | 12:33 PM | 0.8 ft |
| High | 7:17 PM | 1.6 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing6:30 to 8:00 PM
Today's best window (6:00 to 7:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 12:33 PM low. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shellingNo daylight low today
No daylight low today.
- Surfing4:00 to 7:00 PM
Mid tide from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. We don't track swell, so check a surf forecast too.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 9:00 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing7:00 to 8:00 AM
Dawn light with the outgoing tide around the 1:13 PM low. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shellingNo daylight low today
No daylight low today.
- Surfing4:00 to 6:00 PM
Mid tide from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. We don't track swell, so check a surf forecast too.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 10:00 AM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 20 | H5:36a1.9 | L12:33p0.8 | H7:17p1.6 | 1.2 | |
| WedOct 21 | L12:19a1.1 | H6:47a2.0 | L1:13p0.8 | H7:45p1.8 | 1.2 |
| ThuOct 22 | L1:15a1.0 | H7:46a2.0 | L1:47p0.8 | H8:13p1.9 | 1.2 |
| FriOct 23 | L2:03a0.7 | H8:39a2.0 | L2:18p0.8 | H8:42p2.1 | 1.4 |
| SatOct 24 | L2:47a0.5 | H9:28a2.0 | L2:49p0.8 | H9:13p2.2 | 1.7 |
| SunOct 25 | L3:30a0.3 | H10:17a2.0 | L3:20p0.8 | H9:46p2.4 | 2.1 |
| MonOct 26 | L4:14a0.1 | H11:05a1.9 | L3:52p0.8 | H10:23p2.5 | 2.4 spring tide |
King tides Oct 25 to Oct 31. The year's highest tides at this station, from our scan of NOAA predictions. About king tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8724580.
Nearby stations
Currents
Ft. Taylor, 0.6 mile N of
- Slack1:35 AM
- Max flood4:23 AM 0.3 kn
- Slack6:26 AM
- Max ebb9:57 AM 0.8 kn
- Slack1:51 PM
- Max flood5:27 PM 0.4 kn
- Slack7:29 PM
- Max ebb11:18 PM 0.9 kn
Current predictions for Ft. Taylor, 0.6 mile N of, 0.2 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- Every 6 minutes
- Coordinates
- 24.556° N, 81.808° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8724580
About the tides at Key West
Key West has a mixed tide. The two daily highs, and especially the two lows, can differ a lot in height. The mean range is small, about 1.3 ft, so wind and pressure can matter as much as the tide itself. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 1.8 ft. The next spring tides peak on October 28, with a range of 2.6 ft. Neap tides follow today, when the range shrinks to 1.2 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 2.5 ft on October 28, and the lowest is −0.7 ft on January 21.
Key West is a NOAA water level station with a live gauge, updated every 6 minutes. Predictions come from the station's own tide records. It also reports water temperature, wind and air pressure. It was established in 1913. The nearest other station is Key West, south side, White Street Pier, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 53 min earlier. For tidal currents, see Ft. Taylor, 0.6 mile N of.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.