Apollo Beach Tide Charts & Fishing
Tuesday, September 29 · NOAA station 8726537 (Apollo Beach, Hillsborough Bay)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 12:54 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.2 ft
▼ Falling · 0.9 ft/hr
Next high
10:40 AM
5.1 ft · in 9h 45m
Next low
4:00 AM
0.4 ft · in 3h 5m
Wind
4 mph SE
Light breeze
Fishing score
70 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 4:00 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 10:40 AM | 5.1 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 5:00 PM | 1.2 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 10:50 PM | 4.1 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 4:50 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 11:20 AM | 5.1 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 5:50 PM | 0.8 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Apollo Beach
Today in Apollo Beach, high tide arrives at 10:40 AM (5.1 ft) and again at 10:50 PM (4.1 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:00 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 5:00 PM (1.2 ft). That's a 4.8-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 7:21 AM and sets at 7:17 PM, under a waning gibbous (93% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 4:50 AM (0.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
70/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMExcellent
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:21 AM
- Sunset
- 7:17 PM
Waning Gibbous
93% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
71°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 4 mph SEgusts 5
- Waves
- 0.3 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 84°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
87° / 69°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Sep 30
87° / 70°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Thu, Oct 1
90° / 74°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Fri, Oct 2
90° / 76°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Sat, Oct 3
90° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Oct 4
91° / 74°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Mon, Oct 5
90° / 78°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
What's Biting at Apollo Beach
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.
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Season: March – October (check season closures)
Baits: Live pilchards, Swimbaits, Topwater plugs
Work dock lights, mangrove edges, and passes on moving water. Summer beach snook cruise the first trough at first light.
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.
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Season: April – August migration
Baits: Live crabs, Threadfin herring, Swimbaits
Stake out passes and beaches during the spring migration — hill tides in the Keys are legendary. Bow to the king when it jumps.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Line & Leader
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Line & Leader
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Soft Baits
Zoom Fluke 4" — Smokin' Shad, 10-Pack
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Apollo Beach Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Apollo Beach today?
High tide in Apollo Beach today is at 10:40 AM (5.1 ft) and again at 10:50 PM (4.1 ft), measured at NOAA station 8726537 (Apollo Beach, Hillsborough Bay).
›What time is low tide in Apollo Beach today?
Low tide in Apollo Beach today is at 4:00 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 5:00 PM (1.2 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Apollo Beach today?
Today's best fishing window at Apollo Beach is 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (rated Excellent, 89/100), driven by strong incoming tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Apollo Beach in September?
In September, the most active species at Apollo Beach are Common Snook, Redfish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Apollo Beach tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8726537 (Apollo Beach, Hillsborough Bay) 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 Apollo Beach
Apollo Beach is one of the Gulf Coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8726537 (Apollo Beach, Hillsborough Bay) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites.