Long Shoal Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 8726604 (Long Shoal, MacDill AFB)
Updated 6:46 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.8 ft
▼ Falling · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
4:28 PM
2.8 ft · in 9h 42m
Next low
10:45 AM
0.7 ft · in 3h 59m
Wind
6 mph E
Light breeze
Fishing score
71 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 4:31 AM | 2.3 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 10:45 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 4:28 PM | 2.8 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 11:23 PM | 0.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 4:52 AM | 2.4 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 11:34 AM | 0.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 5:21 PM | 2.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 11:44 PM | 0.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Long Shoal
Today in Long Shoal, high tide arrives at 4:31 AM (2.3 ft) and again at 4:28 PM (2.8 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:45 AM (0.7 ft) and again at 11:23 PM (0.5 ft). That's a 2.3-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 8:08 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 4:52 AM (2.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
71/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMVery Good
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMVery Good
outgoing tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:00 AM
- Sunset
- 8:08 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
78°F
Clear
- Wind
- 6 mph Egusts 8
- Waves
- 0.1 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 89°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
93° / 77°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
94° / 79°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Mon, Aug 17
95° / 82°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Tue, Aug 18
95° / 82°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Wed, Aug 19
96° / 83°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Thu, Aug 20
95° / 81°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Fri, Aug 21
94° / 82°
Good
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
What's Biting at Long Shoal
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
Gear for These Conditions
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Soft Baits
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Long Shoal Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Long Shoal today?
High tide in Long Shoal today is at 4:31 AM (2.3 ft) and again at 4:28 PM (2.8 ft), measured at NOAA station 8726604 (Long Shoal, MacDill AFB).
›What time is low tide in Long Shoal today?
Low tide in Long Shoal today is at 10:45 AM (0.7 ft) and again at 11:23 PM (0.5 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Long Shoal today?
Today's best fishing window at Long Shoal is 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (rated Very Good, 74/100), driven by outgoing 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 Long Shoal in August?
In August, the most active species at Long Shoal are Common Snook, Redfish, Tarpon. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Tampa?
Yes — Long Shoal (NOAA station 8726604) is the closest official tide prediction station to Tampa, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Tampa plan around.
›How accurate is this Long Shoal tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8726604 (Long Shoal, MacDill AFB) 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 Long Shoal
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Long Shoal as part of its Gulf Coast station network. This page tracks station 8726604 (Long Shoal, MacDill AFB) 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. Long Shoal is the closest NOAA tide station to Tampa, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Tampa, these are the tide predictions to plan around.