Oak Landing Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 8720305 (Oak Landing, ICWW)
Updated 4:20 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.3 ft
▼ Falling · 1.3 ft/hr
Next high
1:59 PM
4.6 ft · in 9h 39m
Next low
7:12 AM
-0.2 ft · in 2h 52m
Wind
2 mph SW
Calm
Fishing score
87 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 1:30 AM | 4.8 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 7:12 AM | -0.2 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 1:59 PM | 4.6 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 7:36 PM | 0.0 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 2:15 AM | 4.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 7:56 AM | -0.0 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 2:46 PM | 4.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 8:26 PM | 0.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Oak Landing
Today in Oak Landing, high tide arrives at 1:30 AM (4.8 ft) and again at 1:59 PM (4.6 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 7:12 AM (-0.2 ft) and again at 7:36 PM (0.0 ft). That's a 4.9-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
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 high tide at 2:15 AM (4.5 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
87/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMExcellent
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMExcellent
strong outgoing tide · 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
75°F
Clear
- Wind
- 2 mph SWgusts 5
- Waves
- 0.7 ft @ 8s
- Water temp
- 84°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
89° / 74°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
96° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Aug 17
100° / 81°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Tue, Aug 18
105° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Aug 19
105° / 79°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Aug 20
105° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Fri, Aug 21
99° / 77°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
What's Biting at Oak Landing
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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Oak Landing Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Oak Landing today?
High tide in Oak Landing today is at 1:30 AM (4.8 ft) and again at 1:59 PM (4.6 ft), measured at NOAA station 8720305 (Oak Landing, ICWW).
›What time is low tide in Oak Landing today?
Low tide in Oak Landing today is at 7:12 AM (-0.2 ft) and again at 7:36 PM (0.0 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Oak Landing today?
Today's best fishing window at Oak Landing is 4:00 AM–6:00 AM (rated Excellent, 86/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Oak Landing in August?
In August, the most active species at Oak Landing 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 — Oak Landing (NOAA station 8720305) 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 Oak Landing tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8720305 (Oak Landing, ICWW) 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 Oak Landing
This is the live tide dashboard for Oak Landing, built on NOAA station 8720305 (Oak Landing, ICWW) 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. Oak Landing 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.