Punta Gorda, FL - Station ID: 8725744
| Established: | Jun 20, 1977 |
| Time Meridian: | 75° W |
| Present Installation: | Oct 07, 1981 |
| Date Removed: | 1981-12-22 |
| Water Level Max (ref MHHW): | N/A |
| Water Level Min (ref MLLW): | N/A |
| Mean Range: | 1.25 ft. |
| Diurnal Range: | 1.96 ft. |
| Latitude | 26° 55.7' N |
| Longitude | 82° 3.9' W |
| NOAA Chart#: | 11426 |
| Met Site Elevation: | ft. above |
How to reach: To reach the tidal bench marks from the town of Punta Gorda, proceed 0.3 km (0.2 mi) along Taylor Street from the courthouse, then turn left and proceed west along West Retta Esplanade for 1.8 km (1.1 mi) to the intersection with Maude Street, then turn left and proceed north on Maude Street until it reaches a dead end. The tide gage and staff were located near the Gulf Dil Docks. The bench marks are located in the vicinity of the seawall near Maude Street and the intersection of Berry Street and Retta Esplanade.