Crystal River Tide Charts & Fishing
Tuesday, September 29 · NOAA station 8727343 (Kings Bay)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 12:55 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
6.2 ft
▼ Falling · 0.3 ft/hr
Next high
1:40 PM
3.0 ft · in 12h 45m
Next low
7:40 AM
-0.1 ft · in 6h 45m
Wind
4 mph SE
Light breeze · gusts 11
Fishing score
52 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 12:20 AM | 6.3 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 7:40 AM | -0.1 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 1:40 PM | 3.0 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 6:20 PM | 1.5 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 1:10 AM | 6.2 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 8:30 AM | -0.1 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 2:30 PM | 3.2 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 7:20 PM | 1.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Crystal River
Today in Crystal River, high tide arrives at 12:20 AM (6.3 ft) and again at 1:40 PM (3.0 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 7:40 AM (-0.1 ft) and again at 6:20 PM (1.5 ft). That's a 6.4-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 7:18 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 1:10 AM (6.2 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
52/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMExcellent
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:22 AM
- Sunset
- 7:18 PM
Waning Gibbous
93% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
70°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 4 mph SEgusts 11
- Waves
- 0.7 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 83°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
88° / 66°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Sep 30
88° / 71°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Oct 1
90° / 73°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Fri, Oct 2
93° / 74°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Oct 3
90° / 76°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Oct 4
90° / 74°
Excellent
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Mon, Oct 5
89° / 75°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
What's Biting at Kings Bay
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.
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.
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.
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
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Line & Leader
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Soft Baits
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Kings Bay Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Crystal River today?
High tide in Crystal River today is at 12:20 AM (6.3 ft) and again at 1:40 PM (3.0 ft), measured at NOAA station 8727343 (Kings Bay).
›What time is low tide in Crystal River today?
Low tide in Crystal River today is at 7:40 AM (-0.1 ft) and again at 6:20 PM (1.5 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Crystal River today?
Today's best fishing window at Crystal River is 4:00 AM–6:00 AM (rated Excellent, 83/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Crystal River in September?
In September, the most active species at Crystal River are Common Snook, Redfish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Crystal River?
Yes — Kings Bay (NOAA station 8727343) is the closest official tide prediction station to Crystal River, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Crystal River plan around.
›How accurate is this Crystal River tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8727343 (Kings 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 Kings Bay
This is the live tide dashboard for Kings Bay, built on NOAA station 8727343 (Kings Bay) on the Gulf 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. Kings Bay is the closest NOAA tide station to Crystal River, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Crystal River, these are the tide predictions to plan around.