Cape Coral Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8725418 (Iona Shores)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:50 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.3 ft
▼ Falling · 0.6 ft/hr
Next high
6:20 PM
5.5 ft · in 8h 30m
Next low
12:00 PM
1.5 ft · in 2h 10m
Wind
6 mph NNE
Light breeze
Fishing score
71 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 12:30 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 6:40 AM | 3.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 12:00 PM | 1.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 6:20 PM | 5.5 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 1:20 AM | -0.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 7:40 AM | 3.8 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 12:40 PM | 1.8 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 7:00 PM | 5.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Cape Coral
Today in Cape Coral, high tide arrives at 6:40 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 6:20 PM (5.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:30 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 12:00 PM (1.5 ft). That's a 5.1-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 5:38 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 1:20 AM (-0.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
66/ 100
Best windows today
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMVery Good
- 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMVery Good
strong incoming tide
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:45 AM
- Sunset
- 5:38 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
72°F
Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 6 mph NNEgusts 8
- Waves
- 1.5 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 80°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
78° / 62°
Very Good
Best: 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
Sat, Nov 14
68° / 54°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
75° / 51°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
77° / 62°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
81° / 68°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
80° / 68°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
79° / 69°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Cape Coral
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 8725418; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:45 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
What's Biting at Iona Shores
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.
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Iona Shores Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Cape Coral today?
High tide in Cape Coral today is at 6:40 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 6:20 PM (5.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 8725418 (Iona Shores).
›What time is low tide in Cape Coral today?
Low tide in Cape Coral today is at 12:30 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 12:00 PM (1.5 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Cape Coral today?
Today's best fishing window at Cape Coral is 2:30 PM–4:30 PM (rated Very Good, 77/100), driven by strong incoming tide. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Cape Coral in November?
In November, the most active species at Cape Coral are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Cape Coral?
Yes — Iona Shores (NOAA station 8725418) is the closest official tide prediction station to Cape Coral, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Cape Coral plan around.
›How accurate is this Cape Coral tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8725418 (Iona Shores) 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 Iona Shores
Iona Shores is one of the Gulf Coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8725418 (Iona Shores) — 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. Iona Shores is the closest NOAA tide station to Cape Coral, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Cape Coral, these are the tide predictions to plan around.
Tide Stations Near Iona Shores
- Cape Coral Bridgenear Fort Myers3.5 mi NE
- Punta Rassanear Sanibel3.8 mi SW
- Matanzas Pass (fixed bridge) Estero Islandnear Fort Myers Beach4.5 mi S
- Estero Islandnear Fort Myers Beach6.4 mi SE
- Hendry Creeknear Fort Myers Beach6.5 mi SE
- Tropical Homesites Landingnear Matlacha7.3 mi W
- St. James Citynear Sanibel7.5 mi W
- Galt Islandnear Sanibel8.8 mi W