Lake Worth Creek Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 8722512 (Lake Worth Creek, Day Beacon 19, ICWW)
Updated 6:49 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
-0.0 ft
▲ Rising · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
11:48 AM
2.6 ft · in 4h 59m
Next low
6:15 PM
0.0 ft · in 11h 26m
Wind
4 mph SSW
Calm · gusts 9
Fishing score
69 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 5:53 AM | -0.2 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 11:48 AM | 2.6 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 6:15 PM | 0.0 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 12:05 AM | 2.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 6:39 AM | -0.1 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 12:34 PM | 2.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 7:02 PM | 0.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Lake Worth Creek
Today in Lake Worth Creek, high tide arrives at 11:48 AM (2.6 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 5:53 AM (-0.2 ft) and again at 6:15 PM (0.0 ft). That's a 2.8-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 7:57 PM, under a waxing crescent (5% illuminated). With the moon near its spring-tide phase, expect stronger-than-average water movement all week.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 12:05 AM (2.6 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
69/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AMVery Good
- 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMVery Good
incoming tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:52 AM
- Sunset
- 7:57 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
80°F
Mostly clear
- Wind
- 4 mph SSWgusts 9
- Waves
- 1.6 ft @ 5s
- Water temp
- 85°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
91° / 80°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
89° / 77°
Very Good
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
95° / 82°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Tue, Aug 18
96° / 81°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Wed, Aug 19
96° / 81°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Aug 20
95° / 81°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Fri, Aug 21
92° / 82°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
What's Biting at Lake Worth Creek
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Line & Leader
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Line & Leader
Sufix Wind-On Fluorocarbon Leader — 50 lb, 11 yd
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Soft Baits
Zoom Fluke 4" — Smokin' Shad, 10-Pack
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Lake Worth Creek Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Lake Worth Creek today?
High tide in Lake Worth Creek today is at 11:48 AM (2.6 ft), measured at NOAA station 8722512 (Lake Worth Creek, Day Beacon 19, ICWW).
›What time is low tide in Lake Worth Creek today?
Low tide in Lake Worth Creek today is at 5:53 AM (-0.2 ft) and again at 6:15 PM (0.0 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 Worth Creek today?
Today's best fishing window at Lake Worth Creek is 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (rated Very Good, 75/100), driven by incoming tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Lake Worth Creek in August?
In August, the most active species at Lake Worth Creek are Common Snook, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Jupiter?
Yes — Lake Worth Creek (NOAA station 8722512) is the closest official tide prediction station to Jupiter, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Jupiter plan around.
›How accurate is this Lake Worth Creek tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8722512 (Lake Worth Creek, Day Beacon 19, ICWW) 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 Worth Creek
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Lake Worth Creek as part of its Atlantic Coast station network. This page tracks station 8722512 (Lake Worth Creek, Day Beacon 19, ICWW) 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. Lake Worth Creek is the closest NOAA tide station to Jupiter, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Jupiter, these are the tide predictions to plan around.