Port Charlotte Tide Charts & Fishing
Tuesday, September 29 · NOAA station 8725744 (Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor)
Tides live · forecast as of 3:01 PM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.7 ft
▲ Rising · 0.3 ft/hr
Next high
6:33 PM
1.6 ft · in 3h 32m
Next low
11:04 PM
1.3 ft · in 8h 3m
Wind
5 mph WSW
Light breeze
Fishing score
58 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 4:21 AM | 2.3 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 12:12 PM | 0.1 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 6:33 PM | 1.6 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 11:04 PM | 1.3 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 4:52 AM | 2.4 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 1:07 PM | 0.1 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 7:54 PM | 1.4 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 11:08 PM | 1.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Port Charlotte
Today in Port Charlotte, high tide arrives at 4:21 AM (2.3 ft) and again at 6:33 PM (1.6 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:12 PM (0.1 ft) and again at 11:04 PM (1.3 ft). That's a 2.1-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 7:19 AM and sets at 7:16 PM, under a waning gibbous (89% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 4:52 AM (2.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
58/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:30 AM – 8:30 AMVery Good
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMGood
outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:19 AM
- Sunset
- 7:16 PM
Waning Gibbous
89% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
80°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 5 mph WSWgusts 6
- Waves
- 0.5 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 86°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
81° / 72°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Wed, Sep 30
86° / 71°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Thu, Oct 1
90° / 73°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Fri, Oct 2
91° / 76°
Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Sat, Oct 3
90° / 75°
Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Sun, Oct 4
91° / 75°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Oct 5
92° / 76°
Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
What's Biting at Punta Gorda
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Line & Leader
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Line & Leader
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Soft Baits
Zoom Fluke 4" — Smokin' Shad, 10-Pack
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Punta Gorda Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Port Charlotte today?
High tide in Port Charlotte today is at 4:21 AM (2.3 ft) and again at 6:33 PM (1.6 ft), measured at NOAA station 8725744 (Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor).
›What time is low tide in Port Charlotte today?
Low tide in Port Charlotte today is at 12:12 PM (0.1 ft) and again at 11:04 PM (1.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Port Charlotte today?
Today's best fishing window at Port Charlotte is 6:30 AM–8:30 AM (rated Very Good, 70/100), 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 Port Charlotte in September?
In September, the most active species at Port Charlotte are Common Snook, Redfish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Port Charlotte?
Yes — Punta Gorda (NOAA station 8725744) is the closest official tide prediction station to Port Charlotte, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Port Charlotte plan around.
›How accurate is this Port Charlotte tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8725744 (Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor) 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 Punta Gorda
This is the live tide dashboard for Punta Gorda, built on NOAA station 8725744 (Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor) on the Gulf 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. Punta Gorda is the closest NOAA tide station to Port Charlotte, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Port Charlotte, these are the tide predictions to plan around.