Lake Worth Pier (ocean) Tide Charts & Fishing
Tuesday, September 29 · NOAA station 8722670 (Lake Worth Pier (ocean))
Tides live · forecast as of 6:24 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.2 ft
▲ Rising · 0.8 ft/hr
Next high
10:31 AM
3.7 ft · in 4h 7m
Next low
4:41 PM
0.5 ft · in 10h 17m
Wind
5 mph W
Light breeze
Fishing score
83 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 4:00 AM | 0.1 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 10:31 AM | 3.7 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 4:41 PM | 0.5 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 10:39 PM | 3.2 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 4:47 AM | 0.1 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 11:22 AM | 3.7 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 5:34 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 11:29 PM | 3.1 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Lake Worth Pier (ocean)
Today in Lake Worth Pier (ocean), high tide arrives at 10:31 AM (3.7 ft) and again at 10:39 PM (3.2 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:00 AM (0.1 ft) and again at 4:41 PM (0.5 ft). That's a 3.6-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 7:11 AM and sets at 7:08 PM, under a waning gibbous (91% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 4:47 AM (0.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
83/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMExcellent
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMVery Good
strong incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:11 AM
- Sunset
- 7:08 PM
Waning Gibbous
91% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
72°F
Clear
- Wind
- 5 mph Wgusts 8
- Waves
- 1.8 ft @ 8s
- Water temp
- 86°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
85° / 71°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Sep 30
81° / 73°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Thu, Oct 1
87° / 79°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Fri, Oct 2
84° / 81°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Sat, Oct 3
87° / 81°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Sun, Oct 4
88° / 82°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Oct 5
88° / 82°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
What's Biting at Lake Worth Pier (ocean)
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
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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 Pier (ocean) Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Lake Worth Pier (ocean) today?
High tide in Lake Worth Pier (ocean) today is at 10:31 AM (3.7 ft) and again at 10:39 PM (3.2 ft), measured at NOAA station 8722670 (Lake Worth Pier (ocean)).
›What time is low tide in Lake Worth Pier (ocean) today?
Low tide in Lake Worth Pier (ocean) today is at 4:00 AM (0.1 ft) and again at 4:41 PM (0.5 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Lake Worth Pier (ocean) today?
Today's best fishing window at Lake Worth Pier (ocean) is 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (rated Excellent, 82/100), 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 Lake Worth Pier (ocean) in September?
In September, the most active species at Lake Worth Pier (ocean) are Common Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Boynton Beach?
Yes — Lake Worth Pier (ocean) (NOAA station 8722670) is the closest official tide prediction station to Boynton Beach, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Boynton Beach plan around.
›How accurate is this Lake Worth Pier (ocean) tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8722670 (Lake Worth Pier (ocean)) 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 Pier (ocean)
Lake Worth Pier (ocean) is one of the Atlantic Coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8722670 (Lake Worth Pier (ocean)) — 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. Lake Worth Pier (ocean) is the closest NOAA tide station to Boynton Beach, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Boynton Beach, these are the tide predictions to plan around.