North Anclote Key Tide Charts & Fishing
Tuesday, September 29 · NOAA station 8726942 (North Anclote Key)
Tides live · forecast as of 12:54 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
3.7 ft
▲ Rising · 0.1 ft/hr
Next high
1:12 AM
3.7 ft · in 17m
Next low
8:50 AM
0.1 ft · in 7h 55m
Wind
8 mph SW
Light breeze
Fishing score
48 /100
Fair
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 1:12 AM | 3.7 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 8:50 AM | 0.1 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 2:50 PM | 2.9 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 8:18 PM | 1.5 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 1:42 AM | 3.8 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 9:43 AM | 0.1 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 3:58 PM | 2.5 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 8:44 PM | 1.6 ft |
Today's Tide Times in North Anclote Key
Today in North Anclote Key, high tide arrives at 1:12 AM (3.7 ft) and again at 2:50 PM (2.9 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 8:50 AM (0.1 ft) and again at 8:18 PM (1.5 ft). That's a 3.7-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 7:19 PM, under a waning gibbous (93% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 1:42 AM (3.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
48/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMVery Good
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMVery Good
outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:23 AM
- Sunset
- 7:19 PM
Waning Gibbous
93% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
82°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 8 mph SWgusts 8
- Waves
- 0.7 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 83°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
83° / 76°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Wed, Sep 30
83° / 77°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Thu, Oct 1
86° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Fri, Oct 2
87° / 79°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Sat, Oct 3
86° / 80°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Sun, Oct 4
83° / 79°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Mon, Oct 5
82° / 80°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
What's Biting at North Anclote 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Surf Rods
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Soft Baits
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North Anclote Key Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in North Anclote Key today?
High tide in North Anclote Key today is at 1:12 AM (3.7 ft) and again at 2:50 PM (2.9 ft), measured at NOAA station 8726942 (North Anclote Key).
›What time is low tide in North Anclote Key today?
Low tide in North Anclote Key today is at 8:50 AM (0.1 ft) and again at 8:18 PM (1.5 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in North Anclote Key today?
Today's best fishing window at North Anclote Key is 5:00 AM–7:00 AM (rated Very Good, 77/100), driven by outgoing 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 North Anclote Key in September?
In September, the most active species at North Anclote Key are Common Snook, Redfish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Tarpon Springs?
Yes — North Anclote Key (NOAA station 8726942) is the closest official tide prediction station to Tarpon Springs, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Tarpon Springs plan around.
›How accurate is this North Anclote Key tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8726942 (North Anclote Key) 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 North Anclote Key
North Anclote Key is one of the Gulf Coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8726942 (North Anclote Key) — 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. North Anclote Key is the closest NOAA tide station to Tarpon Springs, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Tarpon Springs, these are the tide predictions to plan around.