Tropical Homesites Landing Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8725439 (Tropical Homesites Landing, Pine Island)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:51 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
3.9 ft
▲ Rising · 0.9 ft/hr
Next high
12:10 PM
5.1 ft · in 2h 18m
Next low
6:50 PM
0.6 ft · in 8h 58m
Wind
8 mph NNE
Light breeze
Fishing score
81 /100
Excellent
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 5:40 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 12:10 PM | 5.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 6:50 PM | 0.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 12:50 AM | 4.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 6:30 AM | 1.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 12:50 PM | 5.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 7:40 PM | 0.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Tropical Homesites Landing
Today in Tropical Homesites Landing, high tide arrives at 12:10 PM (5.1 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 5:40 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 6:50 PM (0.6 ft). That's a 4.5-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 5:38 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 12:50 AM (4.0 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
74/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:30 AM – 9:30 AMExcellent
- 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMVery Good
strong incoming tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:46 AM
- Sunset
- 5:38 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
72°F
Mostly clear
- Wind
- 8 mph NNEgusts 10
- Waves
- 1.8 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 80°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
78° / 65°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
68° / 55°
Excellent
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
75° / 51°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
77° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
80° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
79° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
79° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Tropical Homesites Landing
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 8725439; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:46 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:47 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:48 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:49 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:50 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
What's Biting at Tropical Homesites Landing
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.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Tropical Homesites Landing Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Tropical Homesites Landing today?
High tide in Tropical Homesites Landing today is at 12:10 PM (5.1 ft), measured at NOAA station 8725439 (Tropical Homesites Landing, Pine Island).
›What time is low tide in Tropical Homesites Landing today?
Low tide in Tropical Homesites Landing today is at 5:40 AM (0.9 ft) and again at 6:50 PM (0.6 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Tropical Homesites Landing today?
Today's best fishing window at Tropical Homesites Landing is 7:30 AM–9:30 AM (rated Excellent, 81/100), driven by strong incoming tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Tropical Homesites Landing in November?
In November, the most active species at Tropical Homesites Landing are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Matlacha?
Yes — Tropical Homesites Landing (NOAA station 8725439) is the closest official tide prediction station to Matlacha, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Matlacha plan around.
›How accurate is this Tropical Homesites Landing tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8725439 (Tropical Homesites Landing, Pine Island) 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 Tropical Homesites Landing
Tropical Homesites Landing is one of the Gulf Coast tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8725439 (Tropical Homesites Landing, Pine Island) — 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. Tropical Homesites Landing is the closest NOAA tide station to Matlacha, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Matlacha, these are the tide predictions to plan around.