Arnica Bay Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8730561 (Arnica Bay, Mill Point)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 8:50 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.3 ft
▲ Rising · 0.6 ft/hr
Next high
10:20 AM
4.8 ft · in 1h 30m
Next low
5:20 PM
-0.4 ft · in 8h 30m
Wind
11 mph NNW
Moderate breeze
Fishing score
71 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 4:40 AM | 2.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 10:20 AM | 4.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 5:20 PM | -0.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 12:10 AM | 4.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 5:40 AM | 2.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 11:00 AM | 4.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 6:00 PM | -0.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Arnica Bay
Today in Arnica Bay, high tide arrives at 10:20 AM (4.8 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:40 AM (2.0 ft) and again at 5:20 PM (-0.4 ft). That's a 5.2-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 4:54 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 12:10 AM (4.7 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
67/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:30 AM – 8:30 AMVery Good
- 1:30 PM – 3:30 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:14 AM
- Sunset
- 4:54 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
60°F
Clear
- Wind
- 11 mph NNWgusts 15
- Waves
- 0.7 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 72°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
66° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
60° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
Sun, Nov 15
64° / 40°
Excellent
Best: 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
Mon, Nov 16
53° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
57° / 47°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
71° / 48°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
76° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Arnica Bay
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8730561; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:14 AM↓ 4:54 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:15 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:15 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:16 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:17 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:18 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:19 AM↓ 4:51 PM |
What's Biting at Arnica Bay
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current Alabama Marine Resources regulations before keeping any fish.
Florida Pompano
Trachinotus carolinus
Season: Fall – spring surf runs
Baits: Sand fleas, Fresh shrimp, Pompano jigs
Surf fish the troughs on an incoming tide with sand fleas — the Florida winter classic. Look for diving birds over sandbars.
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
Season: Spring and fall runs
Baits: Silver spoons, Gotcha plugs, Live pilchards
Find birds working bait and cast fast-moving metal through the frenzy. Wire or heavy fluoro — their teeth are scissors.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus cavalla
Season: Spring and fall, when water is in the 70s
Baits: Live menhaden or bluefish, Slow-trolled ribbonfish, Spoons
From ocean piers, the classic setup is a live bait suspended off the end on a trolley rig under a float. Wire leader and treble stinger hooks; a king hits from behind and bites a bait in half. From a boat, slow-troll live baits along color changes and over nearshore structure.
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Season: Spring migration along the beaches, again in the fall
Baits: Live eels, Live pinfish or menhaden, Big bucktail jigs
A sight-fishing target that cruises just under the surface along the beach, often shadowing rays, turtles or buoys. From a pier or jetty, watch the up-current side and have a heavy jig ready to pitch. They follow a hooked fish to the boat and can be caught in pairs.
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Arnica Bay Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Arnica Bay today?
High tide in Arnica Bay today is at 10:20 AM (4.8 ft), measured at NOAA station 8730561 (Arnica Bay, Mill Point).
›What time is low tide in Arnica Bay today?
Low tide in Arnica Bay today is at 4:40 AM (2.0 ft) and again at 5:20 PM (-0.4 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Arnica Bay today?
Today's best fishing window at Arnica Bay is 1:30 PM–3:30 PM (rated Excellent, 80/100), driven by strong outgoing tide. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Arnica Bay in November?
In November, the most active species at Arnica Bay are Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, King Mackerel. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Orange Beach?
Yes — Arnica Bay (NOAA station 8730561) is the closest official tide prediction station to Orange Beach, Alabama, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Orange Beach plan around.
›How accurate is this Arnica Bay tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8730561 (Arnica Bay, Mill Point) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Arnica Bay
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Arnica Bay as part of its gulf-beaches station network. This page tracks station 8730561 (Arnica Bay, Mill Point) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view. Arnica Bay is the closest NOAA tide station to Orange Beach, Alabama — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Orange Beach, these are the tide predictions to plan around.