Shield Point Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 8729747 (Shield Point, Blackwater River)
Updated 5:45 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.0 ft
▼ Falling · 0.1 ft/hr
Next high
3:42 PM
1.4 ft · in 9h 56m
Next low
8:19 AM
0.8 ft · in 2h 33m
Wind
2 mph WSW
Calm · gusts 8
Fishing score
61 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 4:53 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 8:19 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 3:42 PM | 1.4 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 9:29 PM | 0.8 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 4:08 AM | 1.2 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 9:24 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 5:08 PM | 1.1 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 9:09 PM | 0.9 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Shield Point
Today in Shield Point, high tide arrives at 4:53 AM (1.0 ft) and again at 3:42 PM (1.4 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 8:19 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 9:29 PM (0.8 ft). That's a 0.6-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 7:30 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 4:08 AM (1.2 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
61/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMGood
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMVery Good
dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:14 AM
- Sunset
- 7:30 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
78°F
Clear
- Wind
- 2 mph WSWgusts 8
- Waves
- 0.6 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 86°F
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
100° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
98° / 79°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
103° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Aug 18
100° / 78°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Wed, Aug 19
103° / 76°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Aug 20
100° / 76°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Fri, Aug 21
97° / 79°
Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
What's Biting at Shield Point
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 Shield Point 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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Shield Point Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Shield Point today?
High tide in Shield Point today is at 4:53 AM (1.0 ft) and again at 3:42 PM (1.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 8729747 (Shield Point, Blackwater River).
›What time is low tide in Shield Point today?
Low tide in Shield Point today is at 8:19 AM (0.8 ft) and again at 9:29 PM (0.8 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Shield Point today?
Today's best fishing window at Shield Point is 6:00 PM–8:00 PM (rated Very Good, 66/100), driven by dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Shield Point in August?
In August, the most active species at Shield Point are Redfish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Shield Point tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8729747 (Shield Point, Blackwater River) 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 Shield Point
Shield Point is one of the Florida Panhandle tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8729747 (Shield Point, Blackwater River) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites.