Matanzas Inlet Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8720692 (Matanzas Inlet, State Road A1A Bridge)
Tides live · forecast as of 5:49 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.3 ft
▲ Rising · 0.6 ft/hr
Next high
10:40 AM
4.2 ft · in 4h 50m
Next low
5:24 PM
1.1 ft · in 11h 34m
Wind
9 mph NW
Light breeze · gusts 16
Fishing score
60 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 4:15 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 10:40 AM | 4.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 5:24 PM | 1.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 10:56 PM | 3.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 5:01 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 11:24 AM | 4.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 6:09 PM | 1.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 11:43 PM | 3.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Matanzas Inlet
Today in Matanzas Inlet, high tide arrives at 10:40 AM (4.2 ft) and again at 10:56 PM (3.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:15 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 5:24 PM (1.1 ft). That's a 3.3-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 5:30 PM, under a waxing crescent (13% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 5:01 AM (1.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
76/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMExcellent
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVery Good
strong incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:48 AM
- Sunset
- 5:30 PM
Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
55°F
Partly cloudy
- Wind
- 9 mph NWgusts 16
- Waves
- 2.0 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 75°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
68° / 52°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
59° / 43°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
69° / 48°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
71° / 62°
Very Good
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
72° / 61°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
72° / 63°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
75° / 67°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Matanzas Inlet
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 8720692; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:30 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:29 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 5:29 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 5:28 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 5:27 PM |
What's Biting at Matanzas Inlet
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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Line & Leader
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Matanzas Inlet Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Matanzas Inlet today?
High tide in Matanzas Inlet today is at 10:40 AM (4.2 ft) and again at 10:56 PM (3.3 ft), measured at NOAA station 8720692 (Matanzas Inlet, State Road A1A Bridge).
›What time is low tide in Matanzas Inlet today?
Low tide in Matanzas Inlet today is at 4:15 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 5:24 PM (1.1 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Matanzas Inlet today?
Today's best fishing window at Matanzas Inlet is 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (rated Excellent, 80/100), 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 Matanzas Inlet in November?
In November, the most active species at Matanzas Inlet are Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Palm Coast?
Yes — Matanzas Inlet (NOAA station 8720692) is the closest official tide prediction station to Palm Coast, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Palm Coast plan around.
›How accurate is this Matanzas Inlet tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8720692 (Matanzas Inlet, State Road A1A Bridge) 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 Matanzas Inlet
This is the live tide dashboard for Matanzas Inlet, built on NOAA station 8720692 (Matanzas Inlet, State Road A1A Bridge) on the Atlantic Coast. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day. Matanzas Inlet is the closest NOAA tide station to Palm Coast, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Palm Coast, these are the tide predictions to plan around.