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Apalachicola, FLStation ID: 8728690
Station Information

Latitude: 29° 43.6' N Mean Range: 1.11 ft.
Longitude: 84° 58.9' W Diurnal Range: 1.61 ft.
Established: May 1 1967
Present Installation: Sep 22 1989
NOAA Chart #: 11401
Time Meridian: 75 W
            
Water Level Station Image for Apalachicola, FL

Data Types Available:

Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Wind
Air Temperature
Water Temperature
Barometric Pressure

Station and Bench Mark Drawing

Click HERE for Drawing
(Not for navigational use)

Station Location Chartlet

Click HERE for Map
(Not for navigational use)

EPOCH Update Information:

EPOCH Datum Comparison: Click HERE - check datum differences between the old epoch (1960-1978) and the new epoch (1983-2001)
Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: Click HERE - bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Superceded Datums: Click HERE - datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Mean Sea Level Differences List: Click HERE - mean sea level differences between the two epochs for all stations.
Mean Sea Level Difference:
for 8728690 Apalachicola, FL
1983-20011960-1978Difference:
5.20 ft. 5.06 ft. 0.14 ft.

Location:

To reach the tidal bench marks from the Post Office at the corner of Commerce and D Streets in Apalachicola, proceed north along D Street one block to Water Street, then NW along Water Street for 0.24 km (0.15 mi) to the U.S. Coast Guard Light Attendant Station. The bench marks are located throughout the city. The tide gage and staff are located at the east corner of the Coast Guard dock.
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