Lignumvitae Key Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 12 · NOAA station 8723825 (Lignumvitae Key, west side, Florida Bay)
Tides live · forecast as of 6:42 PM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.4 ft
· Slack water
Next high
11:41 PM
1.0 ft · in 4h 58m
Next low
8:00 AM
0.1 ft · in 13h 17m
Wind
13 mph WNW
Moderate breeze
Fishing score
57 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 7:16 AM | 0.1 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 12:38 PM | 0.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 6:18 PM | 0.4 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 11:41 PM | 1.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:00 AM | 0.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:19 PM | 0.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 6:49 PM | 0.4 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Lignumvitae Key
Today in Lignumvitae Key, high tide arrives at 12:38 PM (0.6 ft) and again at 11:41 PM (1.0 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 7:16 AM (0.1 ft) and again at 6:18 PM (0.4 ft). That's a 0.9-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 5:36 PM, under a waxing crescent (10% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 8:00 AM (0.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
57/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMGood
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMGood
dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:37 AM
- Sunset
- 5:36 PM
Waxing Crescent
10% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
81°F
Clear
- Wind
- 13 mph WNWgusts 14
- Waves
- 0.8 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 83°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
82° / 78°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Fri, Nov 13
80° / 74°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
74° / 68°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
76° / 68°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
77° / 75°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
78° / 75°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
78° / 74°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Lignumvitae Key
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 8723825; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 12 |
| ↑ 6:37 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:35 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:39 AM↓ 5:35 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:40 AM↓ 5:34 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:40 AM↓ 5:34 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:34 PM |
What's Biting at Lignumvitae Key
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.
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
Season: Spring and fall, tide-dependent
Baits: Live shrimp, Small crabs, Bonefish jigs
Pole or wade the flats on a flooding tide and look for tails and nervous water. Long, quiet casts — the gray ghost spooks at shadows.
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.
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
Season: Spring and fall on the flats
Baits: Live crabs, Crab flies, Small jigs
A live crab drifted ahead of a tailing fish is the classic play. The most maddening — and most rewarding — fish on the flats.
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.
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Line & Leader
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Nets & Landing
Attwood Fold-N-Stow Fishing Net — Medium
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Lignumvitae Key Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Lignumvitae Key today?
High tide in Lignumvitae Key today is at 12:38 PM (0.6 ft) and again at 11:41 PM (1.0 ft), measured at NOAA station 8723825 (Lignumvitae Key, west side, Florida Bay).
›What time is low tide in Lignumvitae Key today?
Low tide in Lignumvitae Key today is at 7:16 AM (0.1 ft) and again at 6:18 PM (0.4 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Lignumvitae Key today?
Today's best fishing window at Lignumvitae Key is 5:30 AM–7:30 AM (rated Good, 62/100), driven by dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Lignumvitae Key in November?
In November, the most active species at Lignumvitae Key are Bonefish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Islamorada?
Yes — Lignumvitae Key (NOAA station 8723825) is the closest official tide prediction station to Islamorada, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Islamorada plan around.
›How accurate is this Lignumvitae Key tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8723825 (Lignumvitae Key, west side, Florida 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 Lignumvitae Key
Lignumvitae Key is one of the Florida Keys tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8723825 (Lignumvitae Key, west side, Florida 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. Lignumvitae Key is the closest NOAA tide station to Islamorada, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Islamorada, these are the tide predictions to plan around.
Tide Stations Near Lignumvitae Key
- Lignumvitae Key, NE side, Florida Baynear Islamorada0.7 mi E
- Indian Key Anchoragenear Islamorada2.2 mi S
- Indian Keynear Islamorada2.4 mi SE
- Matecumbe Bightnear Islamorada2.5 mi S
- Shell Keynear Islamorada2.6 mi NE
- Upper Matecumbe Keynear Islamorada2.9 mi E
- Shell Key Channelnear Islamorada3.0 mi E
- Matecumbe Harbornear Islamorada4.0 mi SW