Rocky Bayou Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8729479 (Rocky Bayou, Choctawhatchee Bay)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 8:51 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.3 ft
▲ Rising · 0.6 ft/hr
Next high
10:20 AM
4.8 ft · in 1h 28m
Next low
5:20 PM
-0.4 ft · in 8h 28m
Wind
7 mph NW
Light breeze · gusts 12
Fishing score
74 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 4:40 AM | 2.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 10:20 AM | 4.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 5:20 PM | -0.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 12:10 AM | 4.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 5:40 AM | 2.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 11:00 AM | 4.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 6:00 PM | -0.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Rocky Bayou
Today in Rocky Bayou, high tide arrives at 10:20 AM (4.8 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:40 AM (2.1 ft) and again at 5:20 PM (-0.4 ft). That's a 5.2-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:10 AM and sets at 4:49 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 12:10 AM (4.7 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
70/ 100
Best windows today
- 1:30 PM – 3:30 PMExcellent
- 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:10 AM
- Sunset
- 4:49 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
60°F
Clear
- Wind
- 7 mph NWgusts 12
- Waves
- 0.7 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 72°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
65° / 43°
Excellent
Best: 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Sat, Nov 14
58° / 38°
Excellent
Best: 2:30 PM–4:30 PM
Sun, Nov 15
65° / 40°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
56° / 45°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
61° / 47°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
69° / 54°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
76° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Rocky Bayou
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 8729479; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:10 AM↓ 4:49 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:11 AM↓ 4:49 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:11 AM↓ 4:48 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:12 AM↓ 4:48 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:13 AM↓ 4:47 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:14 AM↓ 4:47 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:15 AM↓ 4:46 PM |
What's Biting at Rocky Bayou
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.
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.
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Rocky Bayou Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Rocky Bayou today?
High tide in Rocky Bayou today is at 10:20 AM (4.8 ft), measured at NOAA station 8729479 (Rocky Bayou, Choctawhatchee Bay).
›What time is low tide in Rocky Bayou today?
Low tide in Rocky Bayou today is at 4:40 AM (2.1 ft) and again at 5:20 PM (-0.4 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Rocky Bayou today?
Today's best fishing window at Rocky Bayou is 1:30 PM–3:30 PM (rated Excellent, 80/100), driven by strong outgoing tide. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Rocky Bayou in November?
In November, the most active species at Rocky Bayou are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Gulf Flounder. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Destin?
Yes — Rocky Bayou (NOAA station 8729479) is the closest official tide prediction station to Destin, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Destin plan around.
›How accurate is this Rocky Bayou tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8729479 (Rocky Bayou, Choctawhatchee Bay) 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 Rocky Bayou
This is the live tide dashboard for Rocky Bayou, built on NOAA station 8729479 (Rocky Bayou, Choctawhatchee Bay) on the Florida Panhandle. 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. Rocky Bayou is the closest NOAA tide station to Destin, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Destin, these are the tide predictions to plan around.