Mayport Naval Station Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 8720214 (Mayport Naval Station, Degausing Structure)
Updated 6:45 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.2 ft
▲ Rising · 1.2 ft/hr
Next high
10:57 AM
5.3 ft · in 4h 11m
Next low
4:59 PM
-0.1 ft · in 10h 13m
Wind
4 mph WSW
Light breeze · gusts 11
Fishing score
94 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 4:33 AM | -0.4 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 10:57 AM | 5.3 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 4:59 PM | -0.1 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 11:15 PM | 5.3 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 5:18 AM | -0.2 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 11:46 AM | 5.3 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 5:53 PM | 0.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Mayport Naval Station
Today in Mayport Naval Station, high tide arrives at 10:57 AM (5.3 ft) and again at 11:15 PM (5.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:33 AM (-0.4 ft) and again at 4:59 PM (-0.1 ft). That's a 5.7-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:52 AM and sets at 8:07 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 low tide at 5:18 AM (-0.2 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
94/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMExcellent
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:52 AM
- Sunset
- 8:07 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
74°F
Clear
- Wind
- 4 mph WSWgusts 11
- Waves
- 0.7 ft @ 8s
- Water temp
- 83°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
91° / 74°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
95° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
101° / 78°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Tue, Aug 18
106° / 75°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Aug 19
105° / 77°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Thu, Aug 20
106° / 76°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Fri, Aug 21
97° / 75°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
What's Biting at Mayport Naval Station
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
Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Rod — 7 ft, 2-Piece
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Line & Leader
Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid — 20 lb, 300 yd
Seven HMPE fibers plus one GORE Performance Fiber, braided at 32 picks per inch. The GORE fiber is what makes this line quiet through the guides and stubborn…
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Line & Leader
Sufix Wind-On Fluorocarbon Leader — 50 lb, 11 yd
A braided loop on one end means you connect to your main line without a knot or a swivel, and the leader winds straight through the guides onto the reel.
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Soft Baits
Zoom Fluke 4" — Smokin' Shad, 10-Pack
Same darting soft-jerkbait profile in the standard body, in a translucent shad pattern that covers most clear-water situations.
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Mayport Naval Station Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Mayport Naval Station today?
High tide in Mayport Naval Station today is at 10:57 AM (5.3 ft) and again at 11:15 PM (5.3 ft), measured at NOAA station 8720214 (Mayport Naval Station, Degausing Structure).
›What time is low tide in Mayport Naval Station today?
Low tide in Mayport Naval Station today is at 4:33 AM (-0.4 ft) and again at 4:59 PM (-0.1 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Mayport Naval Station today?
Today's best fishing window at Mayport Naval Station is 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (rated Excellent, 93/100), driven by strong 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 Mayport Naval Station in August?
In August, the most active species at Mayport Naval Station are Common Snook, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Jacksonville Beach?
Yes — Mayport Naval Station (NOAA station 8720214) is the closest official tide prediction station to Jacksonville Beach, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Jacksonville Beach plan around.
›How accurate is this Mayport Naval Station tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8720214 (Mayport Naval Station, Degausing Structure) 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 Mayport Naval Station
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Mayport Naval Station as part of its Atlantic Coast station network. This page tracks station 8720214 (Mayport Naval Station, Degausing Structure) 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. Mayport Naval Station is the closest NOAA tide station to Jacksonville Beach, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Jacksonville Beach, these are the tide predictions to plan around.