Captiva Island (outside) Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 12 · NOAA station 8725383 (Captiva Island (outside))
Tides live · forecast as of 7:01 PM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.6 ft
· Slack water
Next high
12:18 AM
2.5 ft · in 5h 17m
Next low
8:33 AM
0.2 ft · in 13h 32m
Wind
5 mph W
Light breeze
Fishing score
61 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 7:49 AM | 0.0 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 3:16 PM | 1.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 6:36 PM | 1.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 12:18 AM | 2.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:33 AM | 0.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 4:13 PM | 1.7 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 7:01 PM | 1.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Captiva Island (outside)
Today in Captiva Island (outside), high tide arrives at 3:16 PM (1.8 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 7:49 AM (0.0 ft) and again at 6:36 PM (1.6 ft). That's a 1.8-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 5:39 PM, under a waxing crescent (10% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 12:18 AM (2.5 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
61/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMVery Good
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMGood
outgoing tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:45 AM
- Sunset
- 5:39 PM
Waxing Crescent
10% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
72°F
Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 5 mph Wgusts 9
- Waves
- 0.5 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 80°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
78° / 72°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Fri, Nov 13
76° / 67°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
67° / 54°
Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
75° / 53°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
78° / 59°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
72° / 65°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
79° / 65°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Captiva Island (outside)
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 8725383; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 12 |
| ↑ 6:45 AM↓ 5:39 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 5:39 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
What's Biting at Captiva Island (outside)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Tools
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Captiva Island (outside) Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Captiva Island (outside) today?
High tide in Captiva Island (outside) today is at 3:16 PM (1.8 ft), measured at NOAA station 8725383 (Captiva Island (outside)).
›What time is low tide in Captiva Island (outside) today?
Low tide in Captiva Island (outside) today is at 7:49 AM (0.0 ft) and again at 6:36 PM (1.6 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Captiva Island (outside) today?
Today's best fishing window at Captiva Island (outside) is 4:00 AM–6:00 AM (rated Very Good, 67/100), driven by outgoing tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Captiva Island (outside) in November?
In November, the most active species at Captiva Island (outside) are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Sanibel?
Yes — Captiva Island (outside) (NOAA station 8725383) is the closest official tide prediction station to Sanibel, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Sanibel plan around.
›How accurate is this Captiva Island (outside) tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8725383 (Captiva Island (outside)) 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 Captiva Island (outside)
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Captiva Island (outside) as part of its Gulf Coast station network. This page tracks station 8725383 (Captiva Island (outside)) 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. Captiva Island (outside) is the closest NOAA tide station to Sanibel, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Sanibel, these are the tide predictions to plan around.