Water Temperature of Tampa Bay in Palmetto, FL

Current Water Temperature

69.4°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 5:42 PM EST

Today's Tides

 High: February 18, 1:08 AM, 1.8 ft
Low: February 18, 8:06 AM, -0.4 ft
 High: February 18, 2:24 PM, 1.2 ft
Low: February 18, 7:47 PM, 0.2 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Port Manatee; Piney Point, FL; Saint Petersburg, FL

Tampa Bay

Station Name: Port Manatee
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
525 Coastal St
Palmetto, FL 34221
Manatee County

GPS Coordinates: 27.638333, -82.562500

Nearby Water Temperatures

Tampa Bay, Saint Petersburg, FL (9.3 mi)
Manatee River, Rye, FL (14.7 mi)
Old Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL (15.2 mi)
Alafia River, Gibsonton, FL (18.8 mi)
East Bay, Tampa, FL (21.5 mi)
Alafia River, Riverview, FL (21.5 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (21.9 mi)
Gulf of Mexico, Egmont Key, FL (22.8 mi)
Alafia River, Lithia, FL (23.5 mi)
Alafia River, Lithia, FL (26.9 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (27 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (27.2 mi)
Sulphur Springs, Tampa, FL (27.3 mi)
Sulphur Springs, Tampa, FL (27.3 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (27.6 mi)

Weather for Palmetto, Florida

Current Weather

77.5°F
Sunny
Sunny
79.3°F
80.6°F
66%
SW 10.7 mph
14.6 mph
78.7°F
62.5°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1017 mbar
0.5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 83°F
L: 63°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 80°F
L: 64°F
Mist
Fri
H: 77°F
L: 61°F
Mist
Sat
H: 81°F
L: 60°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 77°F
L: 60°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.35 μg/m3
PM10: 10.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 213.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:24 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 7:46 AM
Moon Transit: 1:42 PM
Moonset: 7:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:50 AM - 4:20 AM
1:12 PM - 3:42 PM

Minor Periods

7:16 PM - 8:46 PM
7:16 AM - 8:46 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
82.9°F
63.1°F
70.7°F
76%
0 in
0%
0%
13 mph
1.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.87 μg/m3
PM10: 8.51 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:24 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 7:46 AM
Moon Transit: 1:42 PM
Moonset: 7:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:50 AM - 4:20 AM
1:12 PM - 3:42 PM

Minor Periods

7:16 PM - 8:46 PM
7:16 AM - 8:46 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
79.7°F
63.9°F
69°F
88%
0 in
0%
0%
13.4 mph
1.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.17 μg/m3
PM10: 10.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 166.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 8:17 AM
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
3:37 PM - 6:07 PM

Minor Periods

8:16 PM - 9:46 PM
7:47 AM - 9:17 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, February 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Mist
77.2°F
60.8°F
67°F
88%
0 in
0%
0%
12.1 mph
1.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.71 μg/m3
PM10: 9.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 8:49 AM
Moon Transit: 3:14 PM
Moonset: 9:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:44 PM - 5:14 PM

Minor Periods

9:18 PM - 10:48 PM
8:19 AM - 9:49 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Mist
81.3°F
59.9°F
67.1°F
83%
0 in
0%
0%
11.2 mph
1.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.76 μg/m3
PM10: 9.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.23 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:02 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 9:22 AM
Moon Transit: 4:03 PM
Moonset: 10:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:10 AM - 6:40 AM
3:33 PM - 6:03 PM

Minor Periods

10:22 PM - 11:52 PM
8:52 AM - 10:22 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
76.7°F
59.6°F
67.4°F
74%
0.04 in
89%
0%
20.8 mph
1.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.77 μg/m3
PM10: 9.84 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 10:00 AM
Moon Transit: 4:55 PM
Moonset: 11:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:00 AM - 7:30 AM
4:25 PM - 6:55 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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