Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge) Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8728711 (Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge))sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:51 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.8 ft
▲ Rising · 1.0 ft/hr
Next high
1:40 PM
4.5 ft · in 3h 49m
Next low
7:30 PM
1.5 ft · in 9h 39m
Wind
5 mph NW
Light breeze · gusts 14
Fishing score
77 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 12:30 AM | 4.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 7:10 AM | 0.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:40 PM | 4.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 7:30 PM | 1.5 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 1:20 AM | 4.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 7:50 AM | 0.5 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 2:20 PM | 4.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 8:30 PM | 1.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge)
Today in Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge), high tide arrives at 12:30 AM (4.9 ft) and again at 1:40 PM (4.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 7:10 AM (0.2 ft) and again at 7:30 PM (1.5 ft). That's a 4.7-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 5:45 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 1:20 AM (4.6 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
82/ 100
Best windows today
- 8:30 AM – 10:30 AMVery Good
- 3:30 PM – 5:30 PMVery Good
strong incoming tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:03 AM
- Sunset
- 5:45 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
63°F
Clear
- Wind
- 5 mph NWgusts 14
- Waves
- 0.9 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 73°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
68° / 45°
Very Good
Best: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
59° / 38°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
66° / 39°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
66° / 46°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
63° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
67° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
79° / 61°
Excellent
Best: 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
7-Day Tide Table for Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge)
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 8728711; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 7:03 AM↓ 5:45 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 7:04 AM↓ 5:44 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 7:04 AM↓ 5:44 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 7:05 AM↓ 5:43 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 7:06 AM↓ 5:43 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 7:07 AM↓ 5:43 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 7:08 AM↓ 5:42 PM |
What's Biting at Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge)
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current FWC regulations before keeping any fish.
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.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
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.
Gulf Flounder
Paralichthys albigutta
Season: Spring and fall, best in the fall run
Baits: Bull minnows, Live shrimp, Gulp on a jighead
Drag baits slowly across sandy potholes and channel edges. Count to three on the bite before setting — they chew first.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Soft Baits
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge) Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge) today?
High tide in Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge) today is at 12:30 AM (4.9 ft) and again at 1:40 PM (4.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 8728711 (Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge)).
›What time is low tide in Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge) today?
Low tide in Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge) today is at 7:10 AM (0.2 ft) and again at 7:30 PM (1.5 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge) today?
Today's best fishing window at Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge) is 8:30 AM–10:30 AM (rated Very Good, 79/100), driven by strong incoming tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge) in November?
In November, the most active species at Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge) are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Gulf Flounder. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge) tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8728711 (Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge)) 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 Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge)
This is the live tide dashboard for Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge), built on NOAA station 8728711 (Apalachicola River (A&N RR bridge)) on the Florida Panhandle. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day.