Okaloosa Island Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 8729547 (Okaloosa Island)
Updated 5:47 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.7 ft
· Slack water
Next high
11:56 AM
1.2 ft · in 6h 9m
Next low
5:50 AM
0.7 ft · in 3m
Wind
1 mph NNW
Calm · gusts 10
Fishing score
60 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 2:40 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 5:50 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 11:56 AM | 1.2 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 6:47 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 2:42 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 7:01 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 3:22 PM | 0.9 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 6:36 PM | 0.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Okaloosa Island
Today in Okaloosa Island, high tide arrives at 2:40 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 11:56 AM (1.2 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 5:50 AM (0.7 ft) and again at 6:47 PM (0.7 ft). That's a 0.5-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 7:28 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 2:42 AM (1.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
60/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMGood
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMGood
dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:13 AM
- Sunset
- 7:28 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
79°F
Clear
- Wind
- 1 mph NNWgusts 10
- Waves
- 0.9 ft @ 5s
- Water temp
- 87°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
91° / 79°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
91° / 81°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
97° / 79°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Tue, Aug 18
99° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Aug 19
97° / 77°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Thu, Aug 20
96° / 75°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Fri, Aug 21
94° / 81°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
What's Biting at Okaloosa Island
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.
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.
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.
Gulf Flounder
Paralichthys albigutta
Season: Spring and fall, best in the fall run
Baits: Bull minnows, Live shrimp, Gulp on a jighead
Drag baits slowly across sandy potholes and channel edges. Count to three on the bite before setting — they chew first.
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.
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
TheAnglerStore →Matched to the species feeding at Okaloosa Island right now.
Surf Rods
Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Rod — 7 ft, 2-Piece
Okuma build the Tundra as a surf series and say so themselves — they describe it as favoured by catfish anglers and cost-conscious surf anglers.
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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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Terminal Tackle
Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp Offset Circle Sea Hook — 4/0, 50-Pack
The circle hook does the work for you: no strike, just let the rod load and the hook finds the corner of the jaw on its own.
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
Eight inches of stainless with an internal spring that holds the jaws open, so you can work one-handed while the other hand is busy holding a fish.
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Okaloosa Island Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Okaloosa Island today?
High tide in Okaloosa Island today is at 2:40 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 11:56 AM (1.2 ft), measured at NOAA station 8729547 (Okaloosa Island).
›What time is low tide in Okaloosa Island today?
Low tide in Okaloosa Island today is at 5:50 AM (0.7 ft) and again at 6:47 PM (0.7 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Okaloosa Island today?
Today's best fishing window at Okaloosa Island is 5:00 AM–7:00 AM (rated Good, 61/100), driven by dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Okaloosa Island in August?
In August, the most active species at Okaloosa Island are Redfish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Fort Walton Beach?
Yes — Okaloosa Island (NOAA station 8729547) is the closest official tide prediction station to Fort Walton Beach, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Fort Walton Beach plan around.
›How accurate is this Okaloosa Island tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8729547 (Okaloosa Island) 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 Okaloosa Island
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Okaloosa Island as part of its Florida Panhandle station network. This page tracks station 8729547 (Okaloosa Island) 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. Okaloosa Island is the closest NOAA tide station to Fort Walton Beach, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Fort Walton Beach, these are the tide predictions to plan around.