Lake Forest Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8720216 (Lake Forest, Ribault River)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:50 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.7 ft
▲ Rising · 0.3 ft/hr
Next high
10:30 AM
4.8 ft · in 40m
Next low
5:20 PM
-0.4 ft · in 7h 30m
Wind
5 mph NW
Light breeze
Fishing score
70 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 4:40 AM | 2.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 10:30 AM | 4.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 5:20 PM | -0.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 12:10 AM | 4.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 5:40 AM | 2.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 11:10 AM | 4.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 6:10 PM | -0.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Lake Forest
Today in Lake Forest, high tide arrives at 10:30 AM (4.8 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:40 AM (2.0 ft) and again at 5:20 PM (-0.4 ft). That's a 5.2-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 5:30 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 12:10 AM (4.7 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
61/ 100
Best windows today
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMVery Good
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:51 AM
- Sunset
- 5:30 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
62°F
Clear
- Wind
- 5 mph NWgusts 10
- Waves
- —
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
68° / 49°
Excellent
Best: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sat, Nov 14
60° / 40°
Excellent
Best: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Sun, Nov 15
67° / 44°
Excellent
Best: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Mon, Nov 16
69° / 56°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
67° / 58°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
70° / 64°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
77° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Lake Forest
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 8720216; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 5:30 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 5:30 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 5:29 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:53 AM↓ 5:29 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:55 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:55 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
What's Biting at Lake Forest
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Lake Forest Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Lake Forest today?
High tide in Lake Forest today is at 10:30 AM (4.8 ft), measured at NOAA station 8720216 (Lake Forest, Ribault River).
›What time is low tide in Lake Forest today?
Low tide in Lake Forest today is at 4:40 AM (2.0 ft) and again at 5:20 PM (-0.4 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Lake Forest today?
Today's best fishing window at Lake Forest is 6:30 PM–8:30 PM (rated Excellent, 82/100), driven by strong incoming tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Lake Forest in November?
In November, the most active species at Lake Forest are Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Lake Forest tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8720216 (Lake Forest, Ribault River) 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 Lake Forest
Lake Forest is one of the Atlantic Coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8720216 (Lake Forest, Ribault River) — 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.