Gomez Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 8722414 (Gomez, South Jupiter Narrows)
Updated 6:47 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
-0.1 ft
▼ Falling · 0.1 ft/hr
Next high
12:52 PM
1.7 ft · in 6h 5m
Next low
7:22 AM
-0.2 ft · in 35m
Wind
5 mph SW
Light breeze
Fishing score
64 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 12:27 AM | 1.7 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 7:22 AM | -0.2 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 12:52 PM | 1.7 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 7:44 PM | 0.0 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 1:09 AM | 1.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 8:08 AM | -0.1 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 1:38 PM | 1.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 8:31 PM | 0.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Gomez
Today in Gomez, high tide arrives at 12:27 AM (1.7 ft) and again at 12:52 PM (1.7 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 7:22 AM (-0.2 ft) and again at 7:44 PM (0.0 ft). That's a 1.9-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 7:57 PM, under a waxing crescent (5% illuminated). With the moon near its spring-tide phase, expect stronger-than-average water movement all week.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 1:09 AM (1.7 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
64/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMVery Good
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMVery Good
outgoing tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:52 AM
- Sunset
- 7:57 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
79°F
Clear
- Wind
- 5 mph SWgusts 9
- Waves
- 1.3 ft @ 6s
- Water temp
- 85°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
90° / 79°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
90° / 77°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Aug 17
95° / 79°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Aug 18
94° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Aug 19
94° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Aug 20
93° / 79°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Fri, Aug 21
90° / 79°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
What's Biting at Gomez
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Line & Leader
Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid — 20 lb, 300 yd
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Line & Leader
Sufix Wind-On Fluorocarbon Leader — 50 lb, 11 yd
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Soft Baits
Zoom Fluke 4" — Smokin' Shad, 10-Pack
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Gomez Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Gomez today?
High tide in Gomez today is at 12:27 AM (1.7 ft) and again at 12:52 PM (1.7 ft), measured at NOAA station 8722414 (Gomez, South Jupiter Narrows).
›What time is low tide in Gomez today?
Low tide in Gomez today is at 7:22 AM (-0.2 ft) and again at 7:44 PM (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 Gomez today?
Today's best fishing window at Gomez 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 Gomez in August?
In August, the most active species at Gomez are Common Snook, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Hobe Sound?
Yes — Gomez (NOAA station 8722414) is the closest official tide prediction station to Hobe Sound, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Hobe Sound plan around.
›How accurate is this Gomez tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8722414 (Gomez, South Jupiter Narrows) 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 Gomez
This is the live tide dashboard for Gomez, built on NOAA station 8722414 (Gomez, South Jupiter Narrows) on the Atlantic Coast. 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. Gomez is the closest NOAA tide station to Hobe Sound, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Hobe Sound, these are the tide predictions to plan around.