Sunny Isles Tide Charts & Fishing
Saturday, August 15 · NOAA station 8723087 (Sunny Isles, Biscayne Creek)sample data — live feed unavailable
Updated 6:47 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.8 ft
▲ Rising · 1.2 ft/hr
Next high
11:20 AM
4.8 ft · in 4h 32m
Next low
4:40 PM
2.7 ft · in 9h 52m
Wind
8 mph ESE
Light breeze · gusts 13
Fishing score
94 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 4:10 AM | -0.9 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 11:20 AM | 4.8 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Low | 4:40 PM | 2.7 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | High | 9:50 PM | 4.8 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 5:00 AM | -0.8 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 12:10 PM | 4.9 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | Low | 5:30 PM | 2.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | High | 10:50 PM | 4.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Sunny Isles
Today in Sunny Isles, high tide arrives at 11:20 AM (4.8 ft) and again at 9:50 PM (4.8 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 4:10 AM (-0.9 ft) and again at 4:40 PM (2.7 ft). That's a 5.7-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 7:56 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 low tide at 5:00 AM (-0.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
94/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMExcellent
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMVery Good
strong incoming tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:53 AM
- Sunset
- 7:56 PM
Waxing Crescent
5% illuminated
Spring tides — strong water movement. Prime solunar days.
Conditions
82°F
Mostly clear
- Wind
- 8 mph ESEgusts 13
- Waves
- 1.6 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 89°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
91° / 80°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16
90° / 82°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Mon, Aug 17
92° / 82°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Tue, Aug 18
95° / 84°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Wed, Aug 19
95° / 84°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Thu, Aug 20
92° / 84°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Fri, Aug 21
89° / 85°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
What's Biting at Sunny Isles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Surf Rods
Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Rod — 7 ft, 2-Piece
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Line & Leader
Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Braid — 20 lb, 300 yd
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Line & Leader
Sufix Wind-On Fluorocarbon Leader — 50 lb, 11 yd
A braided loop on one end means you connect to your main line without a knot or a swivel, and the leader winds straight through the guides onto the reel.
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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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Sunny Isles Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Sunny Isles today?
High tide in Sunny Isles today is at 11:20 AM (4.8 ft) and again at 9:50 PM (4.8 ft), measured at NOAA station 8723087 (Sunny Isles, Biscayne Creek).
›What time is low tide in Sunny Isles today?
Low tide in Sunny Isles today is at 4:10 AM (-0.9 ft) and again at 4:40 PM (2.7 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Sunny Isles today?
Today's best fishing window at Sunny Isles is 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (rated Excellent, 92/100), driven by strong 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 Sunny Isles in August?
In August, the most active species at Sunny Isles are Common Snook, Tarpon, Mangrove Snapper. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Hallandale Beach?
Yes — Sunny Isles (NOAA station 8723087) is the closest official tide prediction station to Hallandale Beach, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Hallandale Beach plan around.
›How accurate is this Sunny Isles tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8723087 (Sunny Isles, Biscayne 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 Sunny Isles
Sunny Isles is one of the Atlantic Coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8723087 (Sunny Isles, Biscayne Creek) — 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. Sunny Isles is the closest NOAA tide station to Hallandale Beach, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Hallandale Beach, these are the tide predictions to plan around.