Sutherlands Still Tide Charts & Fishing
Tuesday, September 29 · NOAA station 8720782 (Sutherlands Still, Dunns Creek)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 12:55 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.3 ft
▼ Falling · 0.7 ft/hr
Next high
8:10 AM
4.1 ft · in 7h 15m
Next low
2:50 AM
1.6 ft · in 1h 55m
Wind
4 mph SSW
Calm
Fishing score
63 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 2:50 AM | 1.6 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 8:10 AM | 4.1 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Low | 2:40 PM | 0.1 ft |
| Tue, Sep 29 | High | 9:30 PM | 5.4 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 3:50 AM | 1.7 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 9:00 AM | 3.7 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Low | 3:20 PM | -0.0 ft |
| Wed, Sep 30 | High | 10:30 PM | 5.7 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Sutherlands Still
Today in Sutherlands Still, high tide arrives at 8:10 AM (4.1 ft) and again at 9:30 PM (5.4 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 2:50 AM (1.6 ft) and again at 2:40 PM (0.1 ft). That's a 5.3-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 7:18 AM and sets at 7:14 PM, under a waning gibbous (93% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 3:50 AM (1.7 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
63/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMVery Good
- 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMExcellent
strong incoming tide · dusk bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 7:18 AM
- Sunset
- 7:14 PM
Waning Gibbous
93% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
72°F
Clear
- Wind
- 4 mph SSWgusts 5
- Waves
- —
Calm — Glass — perfect for topwater
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
87° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Wed, Sep 30
86° / 71°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Oct 1
93° / 73°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Fri, Oct 2
93° / 75°
Excellent
Best: 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
Sat, Oct 3
85° / 75°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Oct 4
96° / 74°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Oct 5
91° / 74°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
What's Biting at Sutherlands Still
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Sutherlands Still Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Sutherlands Still today?
High tide in Sutherlands Still today is at 8:10 AM (4.1 ft) and again at 9:30 PM (5.4 ft), measured at NOAA station 8720782 (Sutherlands Still, Dunns Creek).
›What time is low tide in Sutherlands Still today?
Low tide in Sutherlands Still today is at 2:50 AM (1.6 ft) and again at 2:40 PM (0.1 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Sutherlands Still today?
Today's best fishing window at Sutherlands Still is 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (rated Excellent, 90/100), driven by strong incoming tide, dusk bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Sutherlands Still in September?
In September, the most active species at Sutherlands Still are Common Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Sutherlands Still tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8720782 (Sutherlands Still, Dunns 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 Sutherlands Still
This is the live tide dashboard for Sutherlands Still, built on NOAA station 8720782 (Sutherlands Still, Dunns Creek) on the Atlantic Coast. 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.