Channel Two Tide Charts & Fishing
Tuesday, September 29 · NOAA station 8723869 (Channel Two, west side, Hawk Channel)
Tides live · forecast as of 10:50 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.9 ft
▲ Rising · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
11:42 AM
2.0 ft · in 51m
Next low
4:40 PM
0.6 ft · in 5h 49m
Wind
17 mph SE
Fresh breeze
Fishing score
46 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 5:05 AM | 0.1 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 11:42 AM | 2.0 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 4:40 PM | 0.6 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 11:06 PM | 2.7 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 5:57 AM | 0.1 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 12:35 PM | 1.8 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 5:14 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 11:49 PM | 2.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Channel Two
Today in Channel Two, high tide arrives at 11:42 AM (2.0 ft) and again at 11:06 PM (2.7 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 5:05 AM (0.1 ft) and again at 4:40 PM (0.6 ft). That's a 2.6-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 7:11 PM, under a waning gibbous (90% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 5:57 AM (0.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
46/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:30 AM – 8:30 AMVery Good
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMVery Good
incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:14 AM
- Sunset
- 7:11 PM
Waning Gibbous
90% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
79°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 17 mph SEgusts 17
- Waves
- 1.0 ft @ 2s
- Water temp
- 86°F
Fresh breeze — Casting gets harder — fish the lee
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
83° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Wed, Sep 30
84° / 75°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Thu, Oct 1
84° / 79°
Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Fri, Oct 2
85° / 83°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sat, Oct 3
84° / 83°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Oct 4
84° / 83°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Oct 5
84° / 83°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
What's Biting at Channel Two
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.
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
Season: Spring and fall, tide-dependent
Baits: Live shrimp, Small crabs, Bonefish jigs
Pole or wade the flats on a flooding tide and look for tails and nervous water. Long, quiet casts — the gray ghost spooks at shadows.
Mangrove Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Season: Year-round, best in summer
Baits: Live shrimp, Pilchards, Cut bait on light leader
Fish structure — docks, bridges, mangrove roots — with the lightest leader you can get away with. They see everything.
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
Season: Spring and fall on the flats
Baits: Live crabs, Crab flies, Small jigs
A live crab drifted ahead of a tailing fish is the classic play. The most maddening — and most rewarding — fish on the flats.
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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Line & Leader
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Line & Leader
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Nets & Landing
Attwood Fold-N-Stow Fishing Net — Medium
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Channel Two Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Channel Two today?
High tide in Channel Two today is at 11:42 AM (2.0 ft) and again at 11:06 PM (2.7 ft), measured at NOAA station 8723869 (Channel Two, west side, Hawk Channel).
›What time is low tide in Channel Two today?
Low tide in Channel Two today is at 5:05 AM (0.1 ft) and again at 4:40 PM (0.6 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Channel Two today?
Today's best fishing window at Channel Two is 6:30 AM–8:30 AM (rated Very Good, 69/100), driven by 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 Channel Two in September?
In September, the most active species at Channel Two are Bonefish, Mangrove Snapper, Permit, Common Snook. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Islamorada?
Yes — Channel Two (NOAA station 8723869) is the closest official tide prediction station to Islamorada, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Islamorada plan around.
›How accurate is this Channel Two tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8723869 (Channel Two, west side, Hawk Channel) 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 Two
This is the live tide dashboard for Channel Two, built on NOAA station 8723869 (Channel Two, west side, Hawk Channel) on the Florida Keys. 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. Channel Two is the closest NOAA tide station to Islamorada, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Islamorada, these are the tide predictions to plan around.