Jacksonville Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8720218 (Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock))
Tides live · forecast as of 3:35 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.0 ft
▼ Falling · 0.2 ft/hr
Next high
10:57 AM
5.1 ft · in 7h 22m
Next low
4:00 AM
1.0 ft · in 25m
Wind
5 mph NNW
Light breeze · gusts 22
Fishing score
58 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 4:00 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 10:57 AM | 5.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 5:04 PM | 1.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 11:10 PM | 4.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 4:41 AM | 1.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 11:38 AM | 4.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 5:50 PM | 1.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 11:54 PM | 4.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Jacksonville
Today in Jacksonville, high tide arrives at 10:57 AM (5.1 ft) and again at 11:10 PM (4.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:00 AM (1.0 ft) and again at 5:04 PM (1.2 ft). That's a 4.1-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 5:29 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 4:41 AM (1.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
50/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMExcellent
- 12:30 PM – 2:30 PMVery Good
strong incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:50 AM
- Sunset
- 5:29 PM
Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
54°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 5 mph NNWgusts 22
- Waves
- 1.6 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 74°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
67° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
59° / 40°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
65° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
69° / 59°
Very Good
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
70° / 61°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
70° / 64°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
74° / 68°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Jacksonville
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 8720218; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 5:29 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 5:29 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:53 AM↓ 5:27 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 5:27 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 5:27 PM |
What's Biting at Jacksonville
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Rod — 7 ft, 2-Piece
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Soft Baits
Zoom Fluke 4" — Smokin' Shad, 10-Pack
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Terminal Tackle
Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp Offset Circle Sea Hook — 4/0, 50-Pack
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Jacksonville Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Jacksonville today?
High tide in Jacksonville today is at 10:57 AM (5.1 ft) and again at 11:10 PM (4.3 ft), measured at NOAA station 8720218 (Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock)).
›What time is low tide in Jacksonville today?
Low tide in Jacksonville today is at 4:00 AM (1.0 ft) and again at 5:04 PM (1.2 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Jacksonville today?
Today's best fishing window at Jacksonville is 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (rated Excellent, 84/100), driven by strong 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 Jacksonville in November?
In November, the most active species at Jacksonville are Redfish, Gulf Flounder, Sheepshead, Spotted Seatrout, Florida Pompano. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Jacksonville tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8720218 (Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock)) 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 Jacksonville
Jacksonville's fishing runs on the St. Johns River: the huge granite jetties at Mayport funnel redfish, flounder, and sheepshead on every tide swing, while the marsh creeks behind the beaches hold tailing reds on flood tides. Fall brings the bull red run at the river mouth — heavyweight fish measured in decades, not inches.
Tide Stations Near Jacksonville
- Mayport (Ferry Depot)near Jacksonville Beach<0.5 mi SW
- Mayport Naval Station, Water Treatment Docknear Jacksonville Beach0.9 mi E
- Pablo Creek entrancenear Jacksonville Beach1.9 mi SW
- Mayport Naval Station, Degausing Structurenear Jacksonville Beach2.0 mi E
- Sisters Creeknear Jacksonville Beach2.0 mi NW
- Little Talbot Islandnear Jacksonville Beach2.6 mi NE
- Fort George Islandnear Jacksonville Beach3.0 mi N
- Simpson Creek4.6 mi N