Explore / Station 8730561
Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL
30.3102°N · 87.5193°W
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| Datum | ft |
|---|---|
| STND | 0 |
| MHHW | 30.32 |
| MHW | 30.3 |
| DTL | 29.92 |
| MTL | 29.92 |
| MSL | 29.91 |
| MLW | 29.54 |
| MLLW | 29.53 |
| GT | 0.79 |
| MN | 0.76 |
| DHQ | 0.02 |
| DLQ | 0.02 |
| NAVD88 | 29.59 |
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Tide times for Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL
Today, Wednesday, July 8, in Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL, high tide is at 8:17 AM (0.7 ft), and low tide is at 8:58 PM (0.1 ft) (CDT). Sunrise is at 5:55 AM and sunset is at 7:56 PM CDT. Heights are in feet above MLLW, the chart datum.
The moon is a last quarter today, 46% illuminated.
7-day tide table (CDT)
| Day | High tides | Low tides | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed, Jul 8 | 8:17 AM (0.7 ft) | 8:58 PM (0.1 ft) | 5:55 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Thu, Jul 9 | 8:46 AM (0.8 ft) | 9:29 PM (-0.1 ft) | 5:56 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Fri, Jul 10 | 9:29 AM (1.0 ft) | 10:16 PM (-0.2 ft) | 5:56 AM | 7:56 PM |
| Sat, Jul 11 | 10:20 AM (1.0 ft) | 11:10 PM (-0.2 ft) | 5:57 AM | 7:55 PM |
| Sun, Jul 12 | 11:16 AM (1.1 ft) | — | 5:57 AM | 7:55 PM |
| Mon, Jul 13 | 12:12 PM (1.1 ft) | 12:10 AM (-0.3 ft) | 5:58 AM | 7:55 PM |
| Tue, Jul 14 | 1:03 PM (1.0 ft) | 1:13 AM (-0.3 ft) | 5:59 AM | 7:55 PM |
NOAA harmonic predictions for station 8730561, datum MLLW, station local time. Updated daily. Predictions are for planning, not navigation.
Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL tide questions
- What time is high tide in Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL today?
- High tide in Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL today (Wednesday, July 8) is at 8:17 AM (0.7 ft), local station time (CDT). Heights are measured in feet above MLLW.
- What time is low tide in Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL today?
- Low tide in Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL today (Wednesday, July 8) is at 8:58 PM (0.1 ft), local station time (CDT).
- How big are the tides in Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL this week?
- Over the next seven days the water at Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL spans 1.4 ft — from a low of -0.3 ft at 12:10 AM on Mon, Jul 13 to a high of 1.1 ft at 12:12 PM on Mon, Jul 13.
- When is the next minus tide at Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL?
- The next minus tide at Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL is -0.1 ft at 9:29 PM on Thu, Jul 9. Minus tides drop below the MLLW zero line and expose the most shoreline — the best windows for tidepooling, clamming, and beachcombing.
- How accurate are tide predictions for Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL?
- Predictions come from NOAA harmonic analysis of long-term water level records at this station, which is why tide tables can be published years in advance. Astronomical timing is very reliable, but actual water level can run higher or lower with sustained wind, barometric pressure, and river flow — Perigee overlays live observed water levels on the chart above so you can see today's difference.
About station 8730561
Arnica Bay, Mill Point, AL is NOAA tide station 8730561, at 30.3102°N, 87.5193°W, in service since 2021. Perigee charts its tide predictions and six-minute water level observations live from NOAA CO-OPS, alongside wind, temperature, and the sun and moon over this spot. The mean tidal range here is 0.8 ft (great diurnal range 0.8 ft). Tides here are diurnal — a single high and a single low most days. Everything on this page is also available from the free Perigee API and MCP server. Browse every gauge on this coast on the Alabama tide charts page, or read how tide predictions work.
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