TideAhead
FloridaNOAA 8724698

Loggerhead Key, Dry Tortugas Tides & Coastal Conditions

Official tide predictions, weather observations and forecasts, marine-grid context, astronomy, and jurisdiction-specific rules for this NOAA station.

All official layers availableUpdated 4:36 AM EDT

Current Conditions

Tide predictions are relative to MLLW. NWS point and marine-grid forecasts can differ at exposed shorelines.

Estimated tide now
1.4ft
falling · Station 8724698
Next low tide
10:13 AM
Wed, Aug 50.2 ft
Next high tide
4:46 PM
Wed, Aug 50.8 ft
Current Weather
84°F

Mostly Clear

Observed

ESE 9 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Station 8724698 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft0.2 ft0.8 ft0.7 ft1.7 ft0.1 ft1.8 ft-0.1 ft1.9 ftWed, Aug 54:30 AMWed, Aug 54:30 PMThu, Aug 64:30 AMThu, Aug 64:30 PMFri, Aug 74:30 AM
Official NOAA predicted heights relative to MLLW. Times are shown in the place's local timezone.

Weather, Light & Marine

Conditions that affect shoreline access, small craft, fishing and surf.

Air

Temperature84°FObserved

Humidity74%Observed

Pressure1017 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedESE 9 mphObserved

Gusts9 mphModel

Rain chance19%Model

Marine

Wave height1.0 ftModel

DirectionNot Published by NWS

WaterUnavailable
Sun & Moon

Sunrise7:02 AM

Sunset8:13 PM

MoonWaning Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Wed, Aug 5, 20264:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms84°FSE 10 mph9 mph19%
Wed, Aug 5, 20265:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms83°FE 10 mph10 mph19%
Wed, Aug 5, 20266:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms82°FE 10 mph10 mph19%
Wed, Aug 5, 20267:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms82°FE 10 mph10 mph19%
Wed, Aug 5, 20268:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms84°FE 10 mph12 mph45%
Wed, Aug 5, 20269:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms85°FE 10 mph12 mph45%
Wed, Aug 5, 202610:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms86°FE 10 mph12 mph45%
Wed, Aug 5, 202611:00 AMChance Showers And Thunderstorms85°FE 10 mph13 mph45%
Wed, Aug 5, 202612:00 PMChance Showers And Thunderstorms86°FE 10 mph13 mph45%
Wed, Aug 5, 20261:00 PMChance Showers And Thunderstorms85°FE 10 mph13 mph45%
Wed, Aug 5, 20262:00 PMChance Showers And Thunderstorms85°FE 10 mph12 mph45%
Wed, Aug 5, 20263:00 PMChance Showers And Thunderstorms86°FE 10 mph12 mph45%

Fishing, Crabbing & Surfing Analysis

Transparent environmental scores based on tide, wind and marine conditions. These are not user reports, catch guarantees or substitutes for official closures and safety guidance.

76/100 · Good
Fishing
Environmental planning guidance, not a catch guarantee.

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind9 mph sustained wind
  • Mostly dry19% precipitation chance
  • Falling tideConditions vary by species and shoreline structure
69/100 · Good
Crabbing
Conditions are secondary to seasons, closures and safety.

Best planning window

Near slack water, if the marine area is open

  • Regulations requiredConfirm the marine area is open before setting gear
  • Moderate tidal exchange1.2 ft range in the next cycle
23/100 · Poor
Surfing
Offshore model guidance with nearshore uncertainty.

Best planning window

Compare swell direction, local wind and tide before leaving

  • Limited swell1.0 ft NWS forecast waves
  • Wave period not publishedThe surf score uses available NWS wave height and local wind only
  • Nearshore uncertaintyOffshore model conditions are not the same as breaking-wave height at this beach
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission fishing rulesFlorida · state or territoryNOAA Fisheries federal recreational fishing resourcesU.S. federal waters · federalNational Weather Service rip-current safetyUnited States · safety
Nearby NOAA Tide Stations
Official station locations from the national NOAA CO-OPS tide-prediction catalog.

Garden Key, Dry Tortugas

NOAA 8724697 · FL

3.1 mi

Smith Shoal Light

NOAA 8724671 · FL

63.0 mi

Sand Key Lighthouse, Sand Key Channel

NOAA 8724635 · FL

66.6 mi

KEY WEST

NOAA 8724580 · FL

70.1 mi

Fleming Key, north end

NOAA 8724571 · FL

70.7 mi

Key West, south side, White Street Pier

NOAA 8724557 · FL

71.7 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictionsofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 4:36 AM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 4:36 AM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 4:36 AM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Aug 5 at 4:36 AM

Not for navigation. Conditions can change faster than source update intervals. Always check local warnings, closures and on-site conditions.