Channel entrance Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8729136 (Channel entrance)
Tides live · forecast as of 3:21 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.1 ft
▼ Falling · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
11:21 PM
1.6 ft · in 19h 60m
Next low
10:21 AM
-0.0 ft · in 6h 60m
Wind
8 mph N
Light breeze · gusts 13
Fishing score
50 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 10:21 AM | -0.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 11:21 PM | 1.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 11:03 AM | -0.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 11:58 PM | 1.5 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Channel entrance
Today in Channel entrance, high tide arrives at 11:21 PM (1.6 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:21 AM (-0.0 ft). That's a 1.6-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:06 AM and sets at 4:47 PM, under a waxing crescent (13% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 11:03 AM (-0.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
60/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMVery Good
- 3:30 PM – 5:30 PMGood
dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:06 AM
- Sunset
- 4:47 PM
Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
55°F
Clear
- Wind
- 8 mph Ngusts 13
- Waves
- 1.5 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 74°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
67° / 47°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
59° / 43°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
65° / 46°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
64° / 51°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
70° / 57°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
74° / 55°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
77° / 59°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Channel entrance
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 8729136; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:06 AM↓ 4:47 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:07 AM↓ 4:47 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:08 AM↓ 4:46 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:09 AM↓ 4:46 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:10 AM↓ 4:45 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:10 AM↓ 4:45 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:11 AM↓ 4:44 PM |
What's Biting at Channel entrance
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.
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Channel entrance Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Channel entrance today?
High tide in Channel entrance today is at 11:21 PM (1.6 ft), measured at NOAA station 8729136 (Channel entrance).
›What time is low tide in Channel entrance today?
Low tide in Channel entrance today is at 10:21 AM (-0.0 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Channel entrance today?
Today's best fishing window at Channel entrance is 5:00 AM–7:00 AM (rated Very Good, 67/100), 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 Channel entrance in November?
In November, the most active species at Channel entrance are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Gulf Flounder. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Panama City?
Yes — Channel entrance (NOAA station 8729136) is the closest official tide prediction station to Panama City, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Panama City plan around.
›How accurate is this Channel entrance tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8729136 (Channel entrance) 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 Channel entrance
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Channel entrance as part of its Florida Panhandle station network. This page tracks station 8729136 (Channel entrance) 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. Channel entrance is the closest NOAA tide station to Panama City, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Panama City, these are the tide predictions to plan around.