Key Biscayne Yacht Club Tide Charts & Fishing
Tuesday, September 29 · NOAA station 8723232 (Key Biscayne Yacht Club, Biscayne Bay)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 12:55 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.1 ft
▲ Rising · 1.1 ft/hr
Next high
3:20 AM
5.5 ft · in 2h 25m
Next low
9:40 AM
1.9 ft · in 8h 45m
Wind
8 mph W
Light breeze
Fishing score
74 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 3:20 AM | 5.5 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 9:40 AM | 1.9 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 2:30 PM | 3.7 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 9:00 PM | -0.3 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 4:10 AM | 5.8 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 10:40 AM | 1.9 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 3:20 PM | 3.5 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 9:40 PM | -0.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Key Biscayne Yacht Club
Today in Key Biscayne Yacht Club, high tide arrives at 3:20 AM (5.5 ft) and again at 2:30 PM (3.7 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 9:40 AM (1.9 ft) and again at 9:00 PM (-0.3 ft). That's a 5.8-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 7:09 PM, under a waning gibbous (93% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 4:10 AM (5.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
74/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMExcellent
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:12 AM
- Sunset
- 7:09 PM
Waning Gibbous
93% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
81°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 8 mph Wgusts 8
- Waves
- 0.9 ft @ 6s
- Water temp
- 86°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
82° / 78°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Sep 30
82° / 75°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Oct 1
86° / 80°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Fri, Oct 2
87° / 83°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Sat, Oct 3
87° / 84°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Oct 4
87° / 83°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Oct 5
86° / 83°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
What's Biting at Key Biscayne Yacht Club
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Surf Rods
Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Rod — 7 ft, 2-Piece
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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
A braided loop on one end means you connect to your main line without a knot or a swivel, and the leader winds straight through the guides onto the reel.
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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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Key Biscayne Yacht Club Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Key Biscayne Yacht Club today?
High tide in Key Biscayne Yacht Club today is at 3:20 AM (5.5 ft) and again at 2:30 PM (3.7 ft), measured at NOAA station 8723232 (Key Biscayne Yacht Club, Biscayne Bay).
›What time is low tide in Key Biscayne Yacht Club today?
Low tide in Key Biscayne Yacht Club today is at 9:40 AM (1.9 ft) and again at 9:00 PM (-0.3 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Key Biscayne Yacht Club today?
Today's best fishing window at Key Biscayne Yacht Club is 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (rated Excellent, 82/100), driven by strong outgoing 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 Key Biscayne Yacht Club in September?
In September, the most active species at Key Biscayne Yacht Club are Common Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Coral Gables?
Yes — Key Biscayne Yacht Club (NOAA station 8723232) is the closest official tide prediction station to Coral Gables, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Coral Gables plan around.
›How accurate is this Key Biscayne Yacht Club tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8723232 (Key Biscayne Yacht Club, Biscayne Bay) 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 Key Biscayne Yacht Club
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Key Biscayne Yacht Club as part of its Atlantic Coast station network. This page tracks station 8723232 (Key Biscayne Yacht Club, Biscayne Bay) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view. Key Biscayne Yacht Club is the closest NOAA tide station to Coral Gables, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Coral Gables, these are the tide predictions to plan around.