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FloridaNOAA 8729501

Valparaiso 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 10:46 PM CDT

Current Conditions

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

Estimated tide now
0.5ft
falling · Station 8729501
Next low tide
12:40 AM
Thu, Sep 240.5 ft
Next high tide
12:25 PM
Thu, Sep 240.8 ft
Current Weather
84°F

Clear

Observed

E 8 mph

Observed
Tide Forecast
NOAA Valparaiso · Station 8729501 · MLLW datum · local time
currentOfficial NOAA curve
-1 ft-0.3 ft0.5 ft1.3 ft2 ft0.5 ft0.8 ft0.6 ft0.7 ft0.6 ft0.7 ft0.6 ft0.8 ftWed, Sep 2310:30 PMThu, Sep 2410:30 AMThu, Sep 2410:30 PMFri, Sep 2510:30 AMFri, Sep 2510:30 PM
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

Humidity66%Observed

Pressure1017 mbObserved

Wind

SustainedE 8 mphObserved

Gusts13 mphModel

Rain chance0%Model

Marine

Wave height0.0 ftModel

DirectionCalm / No DirectionModel

WaterUnavailable
Sun & Moon

Sunrise6:35 AM

Sunset6:41 PM

MoonWaxing Gibbous

Hourly Forecast
Model
National Weather Service point forecast when the live feed is available.
Local date & timeConditionsTempWindGustsRain
Wed, Sep 23, 202610:00 PMMostly Clear79°FNE 5 mph13 mph0%
Wed, Sep 23, 202611:00 PMClear77°FNE 5 mph15 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 202612:00 AMClear77°FE 5 mph16 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20261:00 AMClear75°FE 5 mph16 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20262:00 AMMostly Clear75°FE 5 mph16 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20263:00 AMMostly Clear74°FE 5 mph15 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20264:00 AMMostly Clear73°FNE 5 mph15 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20265:00 AMMostly Clear73°FNE 5 mph15 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20266:00 AMSunny72°FNE 5 mph15 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20267:00 AMSunny72°FNE 5 mph15 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20268:00 AMSunny74°FNE 10 mph16 mph0%
Thu, Sep 24, 20269:00 AMSunny76°FNE 10 mph15 mph0%

Fishing, Crabbing & Surfing Analysis

These scores use the available tide, wind, and marine data. They do not predict catches, report local activity, or replace safety notices.

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

Best planning window

2 hours around the next tide change

  • Manageable wind8 mph sustained wind
  • Mostly dry0% precipitation chance
  • Falling tideConditions vary by species and shoreline structure
83/100 · Very 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
  • Calm surface8 mph wind favors safer gear handling
  • Moderate tidal exchange0.4 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 swell0.0 ft NWS forecast waves
  • Short period0s dominant period
  • 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.

Rocky Bayou, Choctawhatchee Bay

NOAA 8729479 · FL

2.8 mi

Shalimar, Garnier Bayou

NOAA 8729538 · FL

7.3 mi

East Pass (Destin)

NOAA 8729511 · FL

7.6 mi

Okaloosa Island

NOAA 8729547 · FL

9.8 mi

Mary Esther, Santa Rosa Sound

NOAA 8729572 · FL

11.5 mi

Driftwood Point, Choctawhatchee Bay

NOAA 8729425 · FL

12.6 mi

Sources And Confidence

NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions at Valparaisoofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 10:46 PM

National Weather Service observation and hourly forecastofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 10:46 PM

National Weather Service coastal marine gridofficial-forecast

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 10:46 PM

U.S. Naval Observatory astronomical applicationsofficial-calculation

Fetched Wed, Sep 23 at 10:46 PM

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