Tampa Bay Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8726520 (St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay)
Tides live · forecast as of 5:41 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
1.7 ft
▼ Falling · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
3:01 AM
2.4 ft · in 21h 19m
Next low
10:47 AM
-0.0 ft · in 5h 5m
Wind
10 mph NNE
Moderate breeze · gusts 17
Fishing score
61 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 2:16 AM | 2.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 10:47 AM | -0.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 3:01 AM | 2.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 11:37 AM | 0.0 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Tampa Bay
Today in Tampa Bay, high tide arrives at 2:16 AM (2.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 10:47 AM (-0.0 ft). That's a 2.6-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:50 AM and sets at 5:39 PM, under a waxing crescent (13% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 3:01 AM (2.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
68/ 100
Best windows today
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 AMVery Good
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMGood
outgoing tide · dawn bite window
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:50 AM
- Sunset
- 5:39 PM
Waxing Crescent
13% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
66°F
Overcast
- Wind
- 10 mph NNEgusts 17
- Waves
- 1.6 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 77°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
76° / 61°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
63° / 52°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
71° / 56°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
74° / 64°
Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
73° / 67°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
77° / 67°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
78° / 68°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Tampa Bay
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 8726520; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 5:39 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:51 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:52 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:53 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
What's Biting at Tampa Bay
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.
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.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
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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Tampa Bay Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Tampa Bay today?
High tide in Tampa Bay today is at 2:16 AM (2.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 8726520 (St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay).
›What time is low tide in Tampa Bay today?
Low tide in Tampa Bay today is at 10:47 AM (-0.0 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Tampa Bay today?
Today's best fishing window at Tampa Bay is 6:00 AM–8:00 AM (rated Very Good, 70/100), driven by outgoing tide, dawn bite window. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Tampa Bay in November?
In November, the most active species at Tampa Bay are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Tampa Bay tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8726520 (St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay) 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 Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is an inshore fishery on an industrial scale: four hundred square miles of grass flats, mangrove shorelines, and bridge spans. The Skyway Fishing Pier — the world's longest — puts anglers over tarpon-grade water for a few dollars, while the flats from Fort De Soto to Weedon Island hold redfish, snook, and trout every month of the year.
Tide Stations Near Tampa Bay
- Point Pinellasnear St. Petersburg4.2 mi S
- Tierra Verdenear St. Pete Beach7.5 mi SW
- Long Keynear St. Pete Beach7.7 mi W
- Old Port Tampanear St. Petersburg8.1 mi NE
- Port Manateenear Bradenton9.3 mi SE
- Shell Pointnear Apollo Beach9.4 mi E
- Cockroach Baynear Apollo Beach9.5 mi SE
- Johns Passnear St. Pete Beach9.6 mi W