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Florida Tides & Weather
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Apalachicola
Times are local to this area. Tide station: APALACHICOLA (8728690).
Today forecast
80°F
Tropical Storm Conditions Possible
Wind: E 25 to 40 mph
Rain chance: 100%
Forecast temperature, not a live thermometer reading.
Next high tide
1.9 ft
Fri, Oct 9 · 4:14 PM EDT
Predicted height above the MLLW tide reference.
Next low tide
0.6 ft
Fri, Oct 9 · 9:57 AM EDT
Predicted height above the MLLW tide reference.
Upcoming tides
| Tide | Local date and time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Fri, Oct 9 · 9:57 AM EDT | 0.6 ft |
| High | Fri, Oct 9 · 4:14 PM EDT | 1.9 ft |
| Low | Fri, Oct 9 · 10:22 PM EDT | 1.0 ft |
| High | Sat, Oct 10 · 3:40 AM EDT | 1.9 ft |
| Low | Sat, Oct 10 · 10:40 AM EDT | 0.4 ft |
| High | Sat, Oct 10 · 5:11 PM EDT | 1.9 ft |
| Low | Sat, Oct 10 · 10:45 PM EDT | 1.2 ft |
| High | Sun, Oct 11 · 3:52 AM EDT | 2.0 ft |
Predictions are for the named station. Nearby beaches, rivers, and passes may have different times and heights.
Five-day weather outlook
Fri, Oct 980°F / 76°F
Today: 80°F
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 3 and 4 inches possible.
Wind: E 25 to 40 mph · Rain chance: 100%
Tonight: 76°F
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 9pm and 5am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 3 and 4 inches possible.
Wind: SSE 25 to 40 mph · Rain chance: 84%
Sat, Oct 1081°F / 74°F
Saturday: 81°F
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wind: SSW 15 to 25 mph · Rain chance: 74%
Saturday Night: 74°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wind: SW 10 to 15 mph · Rain chance: 37%
Sun, Oct 1182°F / 70°F
Sunday: 82°F
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wind: W 5 to 10 mph · Rain chance: 27%
Sunday Night: 70°F
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wind: NW 5 to 10 mph · Rain chance: 2%
Mon, Oct 1283°F / 70°F
Columbus Day: 83°F
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Wind: NNW 5 mph · Rain chance: 0%
Monday Night: 70°F
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wind: NW 5 mph · Rain chance: 0%
Tue, Oct 1383°F / 71°F
Tuesday: 83°F
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Wind: NNW 5 mph · Rain chance: 0%
Tuesday Night: 71°F
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wind: NNW 5 mph · Rain chance: 0%
NWS forecast issued Oct 9 · 7:15 AM EDT. Open a day for day and night details.
Plan your fishing trip
Tide predictions show water levels, not current speed. Wind and rain can change local conditions. This land-area forecast does not show offshore wave heights.
Check official forecasts and alerts before leaving. For offshore trips, check the marine forecast too.
Tide predictions: NOAA CO-OPS. Weather forecasts: National Weather Service. Data refreshes about every 10 minutes while this page is open.