Laird Bayou Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8729045 (Laird Bayou, East Bay)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 8:51 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
5.1 ft
▼ Falling · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
9:00 PM
4.2 ft · in 12h 8m
Next low
2:50 PM
0.4 ft · in 5h 58m
Wind
5 mph NW
Light breeze · gusts 11
Fishing score
56 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 1:40 AM | 1.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 8:10 AM | 5.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 2:50 PM | 0.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 9:00 PM | 4.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 2:50 AM | 1.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 8:50 AM | 4.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 3:30 PM | 0.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 9:50 PM | 4.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Laird Bayou
Today in Laird Bayou, high tide arrives at 8:10 AM (5.3 ft) and again at 9:00 PM (4.2 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 1:40 AM (1.3 ft) and again at 2:50 PM (0.4 ft). That's a 4.8-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:05 AM and sets at 4:46 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 2:50 AM (1.3 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
65/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMExcellent
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:05 AM
- Sunset
- 4:46 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
61°F
Clear
- Wind
- 5 mph NWgusts 11
- Waves
- 0.8 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 74°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
66° / 43°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
58° / 38°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
67° / 40°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
61° / 48°
Very Good
Best: 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Tue, Nov 17
61° / 53°
Very Good
Best: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Wed, Nov 18
68° / 56°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
78° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Laird Bayou
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 8729045; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:05 AM↓ 4:46 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:06 AM↓ 4:46 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:07 AM↓ 4:45 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:08 AM↓ 4:45 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:09 AM↓ 4:44 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:09 AM↓ 4:44 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:10 AM↓ 4:43 PM |
What's Biting at Laird Bayou
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Soft Baits
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Laird Bayou Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Laird Bayou today?
High tide in Laird Bayou today is at 8:10 AM (5.3 ft) and again at 9:00 PM (4.2 ft), measured at NOAA station 8729045 (Laird Bayou, East Bay).
›What time is low tide in Laird Bayou today?
Low tide in Laird Bayou today is at 1:40 AM (1.3 ft) and again at 2:50 PM (0.4 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Laird Bayou today?
Today's best fishing window at Laird Bayou is 4:00 AM–6:00 AM (rated Excellent, 83/100), 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 Laird Bayou in November?
In November, the most active species at Laird Bayou are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Gulf Flounder. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Panama City?
Yes — Laird Bayou (NOAA station 8729045) is the closest official tide prediction station to Panama City, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Panama City plan around.
›How accurate is this Laird Bayou tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8729045 (Laird Bayou, East 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 Laird Bayou
Laird Bayou is one of the Florida Panhandle tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8729045 (Laird Bayou, East Bay) — 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. Laird Bayou is the closest NOAA tide station to Panama City, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Panama City, these are the tide predictions to plan around.