Econfina River king tides 2026–27
The highest tides NOAA predicts for Econfina River over the next 12 months, one per spring tide, at Econfina River. The biggest is 4.7 ft on Tue, Aug 31, 2027 at 3:06 PM, about 1.4 ft above a typical high tide.
Next big tide: Sat, Apr 10, 2027 at 4:52 PM, 4.0 ft.
Highest tides
| Date | Time | Height | Above a typical high | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 10, 2027 | 4:52 PM | 4.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 4 days after the new moon |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | 3:24 PM | 4.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 1 day after the full moon |
| Sat, May 8, 2027 | 4:02 PM | 4.1 ft | 0.8 ft | 2 days after the new moon |
| Sun, Jun 6, 2027 | 4:01 PM | 4.2 ft | 0.9 ft | 2 days after the new moon |
| Mon, Jul 5, 2027 | 4:06 PM | 4.4 ft | 1.2 ft | 2 days after the new moon |
| Tue, Aug 3, 2027 | 4:03 PM | 4.6 ft | 1.4 ft | 1 day after the new moon |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2027 | 3:35 PM | 4.0 ft | 0.8 ft | 1 day after the full moon |
| Tue, Aug 31, 2027 | 3:06 PM | 4.7 ft | 1.4 ft | on the new moon |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 | 5:27 AM | 4.0 ft | 0.8 ft | |
| Wed, Sep 29, 2027 | 2:56 PM | 4.4 ft | 1.2 ft | on the new moon |
These are astronomical predictions. An onshore wind, heavy rain or a storm can push water a foot or more higher, and that is when king tides flood low roads, docks and marsh-front yards. Check the forecast the week before.
Lowest tides
The same spring tides drain the water lowest. Good days for shelling, walking sandbars and exploring the flats; mind the time and the incoming tide.
| Date | Time | Height | Below a typical low | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | 9:31 AM | −0.8 ft | 1.5 ft | 1 day after the full moon |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | 9:33 AM | −1.2 ft | 1.9 ft | 1 day after the full moon |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | 9:20 AM | −0.8 ft | 1.5 ft | on the new moon |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | 9:20 AM | −1.3 ft | 2.1 ft | on the full moon |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | 8:59 AM | −0.8 ft | 1.5 ft | 1 day before the new moon |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | 8:15 AM | −1.1 ft | 1.8 ft | 1 day before the full moon |
What is a king tide?
“King tide” is the everyday name for the highest tides of the year. They come with the new or full moon (spring tides) when the moon is also at its closest to Earth, and they are strongest in the months when the sun lines up too. They are entirely predictable, which is why the dates above are known a year ahead.
King tides in nearby towns
- St. Marks · 19 mi
- Steinhatchee · 41 mi
- Carrabelle · 47 mi
- Apalachicola · 68 mi
- Cedar Key · 83 mi
- Cape San Blas · 91 mi
From NOAA tide predictions for Econfina River. Heights are feet above mean lower low water (MLLW). Not for navigation.