Sugarloaf Key Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8724327 (Sugarloaf Key, east side, Tarpon Creek)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:51 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.5 ft
▼ Falling · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
9:30 PM
6.4 ft · in 11h 38m
Next low
2:10 PM
0.2 ft · in 4h 18m
Wind
9 mph W
Light breeze
Fishing score
58 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 3:40 AM | 1.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 8:30 AM | 2.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 2:10 PM | 0.2 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 9:30 PM | 6.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 4:30 AM | 1.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 9:30 AM | 2.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 3:00 PM | 0.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 10:20 PM | 6.3 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Sugarloaf Key
Today in Sugarloaf Key, high tide arrives at 8:30 AM (2.8 ft) and again at 9:30 PM (6.4 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 3:40 AM (1.2 ft) and again at 2:10 PM (0.2 ft). That's a 6.2-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:40 AM and sets at 5:39 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 4:30 AM (1.1 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
60/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMVery Good
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dusk bite window
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:40 AM
- Sunset
- 5:39 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
91°F
Mostly clear
- Wind
- 9 mph Wgusts 12
- Waves
- 0.7 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 82°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
89° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
92° / 76°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
94° / 77°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
95° / 79°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
92° / 80°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
90° / 80°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
89° / 78°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Sugarloaf 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 8724327; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:40 AM↓ 5:39 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:39 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:39 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:42 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:43 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:44 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
What's Biting at Sugarloaf 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.
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
Season: Spring and fall, tide-dependent
Baits: Live shrimp, Small crabs, Bonefish jigs
Pole or wade the flats on a flooding tide and look for tails and nervous water. Long, quiet casts — the gray ghost spooks at shadows.
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.
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
Season: Spring and fall on the flats
Baits: Live crabs, Crab flies, Small jigs
A live crab drifted ahead of a tailing fish is the classic play. The most maddening — and most rewarding — fish on the flats.
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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Sugarloaf Key Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Sugarloaf Key today?
High tide in Sugarloaf Key today is at 8:30 AM (2.8 ft) and again at 9:30 PM (6.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 8724327 (Sugarloaf Key, east side, Tarpon Creek).
›What time is low tide in Sugarloaf Key today?
Low tide in Sugarloaf Key today is at 3:40 AM (1.2 ft) and again at 2:10 PM (0.2 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Sugarloaf Key today?
Today's best fishing window at Sugarloaf Key is 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (rated Excellent, 89/100), driven by strong incoming tide, dusk bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Sugarloaf Key in November?
In November, the most active species at Sugarloaf Key are Bonefish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Big Pine Key?
Yes — Sugarloaf Key (NOAA station 8724327) is the closest official tide prediction station to Big Pine Key, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Big Pine Key plan around.
›How accurate is this Sugarloaf Key tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8724327 (Sugarloaf Key, east side, Tarpon Creek) 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 Sugarloaf Key
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Sugarloaf Key as part of its Florida Keys station network. This page tracks station 8724327 (Sugarloaf Key, east side, Tarpon Creek) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view. Sugarloaf Key is the closest NOAA tide station to Big Pine Key, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Big Pine Key, these are the tide predictions to plan around.
Tide Stations Near Sugarloaf Key
- Tarpon Creeknear Big Pine Key<0.5 mi W
- Sugarloaf Key, Pirates Covenear Big Pine Key1.8 mi N
- Gopher Keynear Big Pine Key1.8 mi NE
- Cudjoe Key, Pirates Covenear Big Pine Key2.3 mi N
- Cudjoe Key, Cudjoe Baynear Big Pine Key2.5 mi NE
- Park Channel Bridge2.6 mi NW
- Key Loisnear Big Pine Key2.9 mi SE
- North Harris Channel3.2 mi NW