Jacksonville Tide Charts & Fishing
Monday, September 28 · NOAA station 8720218 (Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock))
Tides live · forecast as of 5:06 PM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.8 ft
▲ Rising · 0.5 ft/hr
Next high
10:41 PM
5.3 ft · in 5h 35m
Next low
4:21 AM
0.3 ft · in 11h 15m
Wind
8 mph SSW
Light breeze
Fishing score
70 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 28 | Low | 3:40 AM | 0.3 ft |
| Mon, Sep 28 | High | 10:20 AM | 5.8 ft |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Low | 4:13 PM | 0.6 ft |
| Mon, Sep 28 | High | 10:41 PM | 5.3 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 4:21 AM | 0.3 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 11:06 AM | 5.9 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 5:01 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 11:27 PM | 5.1 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Jacksonville
Today in Jacksonville, high tide arrives at 10:20 AM (5.8 ft) and again at 10:41 PM (5.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 3:40 AM (0.3 ft) and again at 4:13 PM (0.6 ft). That's a 5.5-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 7:14 PM, under a waning gibbous (94% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 4:21 AM (0.3 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
70/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMExcellent
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:17 AM
- Sunset
- 7:14 PM
Waning Gibbous
94% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
90°F
Clear
- Wind
- 8 mph SSWgusts 11
- Waves
- 1.4 ft @ 5s
- Water temp
- 82°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
90° / 66°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Sep 29
86° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Sep 30
86° / 71°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Thu, Oct 1
88° / 76°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Fri, Oct 2
91° / 79°
Excellent
Best: 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Sat, Oct 3
91° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Oct 4
94° / 75°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
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.
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.
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.
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
Same darting soft-jerkbait profile in the standard body, in a translucent shad pattern that covers most clear-water situations.
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Terminal Tackle
Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp Offset Circle Sea Hook — 4/0, 50-Pack
The circle hook does the work for you: no strike, just let the rod load and the hook finds the corner of the jaw on its own.
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
Eight inches of stainless with an internal spring that holds the jaws open, so you can work one-handed while the other hand is busy holding a fish.
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Jacksonville Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Jacksonville today?
High tide in Jacksonville today is at 10:20 AM (5.8 ft) and again at 10:41 PM (5.3 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 3:40 AM (0.3 ft) and again at 4:13 PM (0.6 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, 91/100), 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 September?
In September, the most active species at Jacksonville are Redfish, Gulf Flounder. 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.