Soldier Key Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8723303 (Soldier Key)
Tides live · forecast as of 9:49 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.8 ft
▲ Rising · 0.3 ft/hr
Next high
11:26 AM
2.1 ft · in 1h 36m
Next low
5:56 PM
0.6 ft · in 8h 6m
Wind
7 mph NNW
Light breeze
Fishing score
65 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 5:27 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 11:26 AM | 2.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 5:56 PM | 0.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 11:28 PM | 2.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 6:08 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 12:09 PM | 2.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 6:41 PM | 0.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Soldier Key
Today in Soldier Key, high tide arrives at 11:26 AM (2.1 ft) and again at 11:28 PM (2.0 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 5:27 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 5:56 PM (0.6 ft). That's a 1.8-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 5:32 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 6:08 AM (0.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
58/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:00 AM – 9:00 AMVery Good
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMGood
incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:36 AM
- Sunset
- 5:32 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
78°F
Clear
- Wind
- 7 mph NNWgusts 9
- Waves
- 0.7 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 82°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
79° / 72°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
72° / 65°
Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
75° / 64°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
77° / 71°
Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
77° / 74°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
79° / 74°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
76° / 73°
Good
Best: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM
7-Day Tide Table for Soldier Key
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 8723303; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:36 AM↓ 5:32 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:37 AM↓ 5:32 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:31 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:31 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:39 AM↓ 5:31 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:40 AM↓ 5:31 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:30 PM |
What's Biting at Soldier Key
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.
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.
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.
Mangrove Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
Season: Year-round, best in summer
Baits: Live shrimp, Pilchards, Cut bait on light leader
Fish structure — docks, bridges, mangrove roots — with the lightest leader you can get away with. They see everything.
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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Soldier Key Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Soldier Key today?
High tide in Soldier Key today is at 11:26 AM (2.1 ft) and again at 11:28 PM (2.0 ft), measured at NOAA station 8723303 (Soldier Key).
›What time is low tide in Soldier Key today?
Low tide in Soldier Key today is at 5:27 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 5:56 PM (0.6 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Soldier Key today?
Today's best fishing window at Soldier Key is 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (rated Very Good, 69/100), driven by incoming 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 Soldier Key in November?
In November, the most active species at Soldier Key are Florida Pompano, Spanish Mackerel. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Key Biscayne?
Yes — Soldier Key (NOAA station 8723303) is the closest official tide prediction station to Key Biscayne, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Key Biscayne plan around.
›How accurate is this Soldier Key tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8723303 (Soldier Key) 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 Soldier Key
Soldier Key is one of the Atlantic Coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8723303 (Soldier Key) — 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. Soldier Key is the closest NOAA tide station to Key Biscayne, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Key Biscayne, these are the tide predictions to plan around.