Redfish Pass Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8725441 (Redfish Pass, Captiva Island (north end))
Tides live · forecast as of 4:28 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.5 ft
▼ Falling · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
4:54 PM
1.6 ft · in 12h 25m
Next low
9:04 AM
0.2 ft · in 4h 35m
Wind
17 mph NW
Fresh breeze
Fishing score
57 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:05 AM | 2.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 9:04 AM | 0.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 4:54 PM | 1.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 7:14 PM | 1.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 1:45 AM | 2.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:51 AM | 0.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 5:56 PM | 1.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 7:58 PM | 1.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Redfish Pass
Today in Redfish Pass, high tide arrives at 1:05 AM (2.3 ft) and again at 4:54 PM (1.6 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 9:04 AM (0.2 ft) and again at 7:14 PM (1.6 ft). That's a 2.2-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 5:39 PM, under a waxing crescent (13% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 1:45 AM (2.3 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
57/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMGood
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMGood
dawn bite window
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:46 AM
- Sunset
- 5:39 PM
Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
75°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 17 mph NWgusts 20
- Waves
- 2.2 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 79°F
Fresh breeze — Casting gets harder — fish the lee
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
77° / 70°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
70° / 57°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
75° / 51°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
78° / 59°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
76° / 65°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
79° / 65°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
82° / 67°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Redfish Pass
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8725441; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 5:39 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
What's Biting at Redfish Pass
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Surf Rods
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Redfish Pass Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Redfish Pass today?
High tide in Redfish Pass today is at 1:05 AM (2.3 ft) and again at 4:54 PM (1.6 ft), measured at NOAA station 8725441 (Redfish Pass, Captiva Island (north end)).
›What time is low tide in Redfish Pass today?
Low tide in Redfish Pass today is at 9:04 AM (0.2 ft) and again at 7:14 PM (1.6 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Redfish Pass today?
Today's best fishing window at Redfish Pass is 5:30 AM–7:30 AM (rated Good, 63/100), driven by dawn bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Redfish Pass in November?
In November, the most active species at Redfish Pass are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Matlacha?
Yes — Redfish Pass (NOAA station 8725441) is the closest official tide prediction station to Matlacha, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Matlacha plan around.
›How accurate is this Redfish Pass tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8725441 (Redfish Pass, Captiva Island (north end)) 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 Redfish Pass
This is the live tide dashboard for Redfish Pass, built on NOAA station 8725441 (Redfish Pass, Captiva Island (north end)) 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. Redfish Pass is the closest NOAA tide station to Matlacha, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Matlacha, these are the tide predictions to plan around.
Tide Stations Near Redfish Pass
- Captiva Islandnear Matlacha2.0 mi S
- North Captiva Islandnear Matlacha4.0 mi N
- Captiva Island (outside)near Sanibel5.0 mi S
- Galt Islandnear Sanibel6.1 mi SE
- Tropical Homesites Landingnear Matlacha7.2 mi E
- Pinelandnear Matlacha8.0 mi N
- St. James Citynear Sanibel8.2 mi SE
- Matlacha Pass (bascule bridge)near Cape Coral9.7 mi NE