Gustavia king tides 2026–27
The highest tides NOAA predicts for Gustavia over the next 12 months, one per spring tide, at St. Barthelemy. The biggest is 2.1 ft on Sat, Jul 31, 2027 at 7:03 PM, about 0.8 ft above a typical high tide.
Next big tide: Thu, Oct 29, 2026 at 10:38 AM, 1.9 ft.
Highest tides
| Date | Time | Height | Above a typical high | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | 10:38 AM | 1.9 ft | 0.6 ft | 3 days after the full moon |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | 9:29 AM | 1.9 ft | 0.6 ft | 2 days after the full moon |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | 8:33 AM | 1.8 ft | 0.5 ft | on the full moon |
| Sat, Jun 5, 2027 | 8:59 PM | 1.7 ft | 0.4 ft | 1 day after the new moon |
| Sat, Jul 3, 2027 | 8:01 PM | 2.0 ft | 0.7 ft | on the new moon |
| Sat, Jul 17, 2027 | 7:24 PM | 1.7 ft | 0.4 ft | 1 day before the full moon |
| Sat, Jul 31, 2027 | 7:03 PM | 2.1 ft | 0.8 ft | 1 day before the new moon |
| Sat, Aug 14, 2027 | 6:36 PM | 1.7 ft | 0.4 ft | 2 days before the full moon |
| Sat, Aug 28, 2027 | 5:54 PM | 2.1 ft | 0.8 ft | 3 days before the new moon |
| Fri, Sep 24, 2027 | 3:37 PM | 1.9 ft | 0.6 ft |
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, Dec 23, 2026 | 10:34 PM | −0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | on the full moon |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | 9:37 PM | −0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | 1 day before the full moon |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | 7:36 PM | −0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 4 days before the full moon |
| Sun, Apr 11, 2027 | 1:53 PM | −0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | |
| Sat, May 8, 2027 | 12:05 PM | −0.5 ft | 0.5 ft | 2 days after the new moon |
| Sat, Jun 5, 2027 | 11:12 AM | −0.4 ft | 0.5 ft | 1 day after the new 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
- Codrington · 70 mi
From NOAA tide predictions for St. Barthelemy. Heights are feet above mean lower low water (MLLW). Not for navigation.