Gulf Shores Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8731439 (Gulf Shores, ICWW)
Tides live · forecast as of 1:00 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.5 ft
· Slack water
Next high
1:10 AM
1.5 ft · in 24h 9m
Next low
1:10 PM
0.1 ft · in 12h 9m
Wind
6 mph N
Light breeze · gusts 15
Fishing score
46 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 12:10 AM | 1.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 1:10 PM | 0.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 1:10 AM | 1.5 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 1:50 PM | 0.1 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Gulf Shores
Today in Gulf Shores, high tide arrives at 12:10 AM (1.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:10 PM (0.1 ft). That's a 1.4-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 4:55 PM, under a waxing crescent (12% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 1:10 AM (1.5 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
46/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMVery Good
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMGood
dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:14 AM
- Sunset
- 4:55 PM
Waxing Crescent
12% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
53°F
Clear
- Wind
- 6 mph Ngusts 15
- Waves
- 1.1 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 72°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
65° / 44°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
60° / 39°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
62° / 47°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
56° / 49°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
68° / 51°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
72° / 53°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
74° / 56°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Gulf Shores
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 8731439; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:14 AM↓ 4:55 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:15 AM↓ 4:54 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:16 AM↓ 4:54 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:17 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:18 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:18 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:19 AM↓ 4:52 PM |
What's Biting at Gulf Shores
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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Gulf Shores Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Gulf Shores today?
High tide in Gulf Shores today is at 12:10 AM (1.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 8731439 (Gulf Shores, ICWW).
›What time is low tide in Gulf Shores today?
Low tide in Gulf Shores today is at 1:10 PM (0.1 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Gulf Shores today?
Today's best fishing window at Gulf Shores is 5:00 AM–7:00 AM (rated Very Good, 66/100), driven by dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Gulf Shores in November?
In November, the most active species at Gulf Shores are Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, King Mackerel. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Gulf Shores tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8731439 (Gulf Shores, ICWW) 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 Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are Alabama's Gulf beaches, and the Gulf State Park Pier is the best-known place to fish them from shore. The surf holds pompano, whiting and redfish, the pier adds Spanish and king mackerel and spring cobia, and Perdido Pass at Orange Beach is the inlet that connects the back bays to the Gulf. The tide station is on the Intracoastal Waterway behind the beach rather than on the beach itself.