Whale Harbor Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8723795 (Whale Harbor, Windley Key, Hawk Channel)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 9:50 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
2.5 ft
▼ Falling · 0.5 ft/hr
Next high
5:40 PM
5.3 ft · in 7h 49m
Next low
11:30 AM
2.0 ft · in 1h 39m
Wind
8 mph N
Light breeze
Fishing score
66 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 6:20 AM | 4.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 11:30 AM | 2.0 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 5:40 PM | 5.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 12:40 AM | -0.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 7:30 AM | 4.1 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 12:20 PM | 2.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 6:20 PM | 5.4 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Whale Harbor
Today in Whale Harbor, high tide arrives at 6:20 AM (4.0 ft) and again at 5:40 PM (5.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 11:30 AM (2.0 ft). That's a 3.3-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 5:35 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 12:40 AM (-0.4 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
63/ 100
Best windows today
- 4:00 AM – 6:00 AMVery Good
- 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:37 AM
- Sunset
- 5:35 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
78°F
Clear
- Wind
- 8 mph Ngusts 11
- Waves
- 0.7 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 82°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
80° / 74°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
75° / 68°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
76° / 67°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
78° / 74°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
79° / 76°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
78° / 74°
Excellent
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Thu, Nov 19
78° / 76°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Whale Harbor
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 8723795; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:37 AM↓ 5:35 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:38 AM↓ 5:35 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:39 AM↓ 5:34 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:39 AM↓ 5:34 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:40 AM↓ 5:34 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:33 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:41 AM↓ 5:33 PM |
What's Biting at Whale Harbor
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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Nets & Landing
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Whale Harbor Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Whale Harbor today?
High tide in Whale Harbor today is at 6:20 AM (4.0 ft) and again at 5:40 PM (5.3 ft), measured at NOAA station 8723795 (Whale Harbor, Windley Key, Hawk Channel).
›What time is low tide in Whale Harbor today?
Low tide in Whale Harbor today is at 11:30 AM (2.0 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Whale Harbor today?
Today's best fishing window at Whale Harbor is 7:30 PM–9:30 PM (rated Very Good, 73/100), driven by strong outgoing tide. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Whale Harbor in November?
In November, the most active species at Whale Harbor are Bonefish. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Islamorada?
Yes — Whale Harbor (NOAA station 8723795) is the closest official tide prediction station to Islamorada, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Islamorada plan around.
›How accurate is this Whale Harbor tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8723795 (Whale Harbor, Windley Key, Hawk Channel) 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 Whale Harbor
Whale Harbor is one of the Florida Keys tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8723795 (Whale Harbor, Windley Key, Hawk Channel) — 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. Whale Harbor is the closest NOAA tide station to Islamorada, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Islamorada, these are the tide predictions to plan around.
Tide Stations Near Whale Harbor
- Whale Harbor Channelnear Islamorada<0.5 mi SW
- Snake Creek, Hwy. 1 bridge, Windley Keynear Islamorada1.5 mi NE
- Snake Creek, USCG Station, Plantation Keynear Islamorada1.6 mi NE
- Islamoradanear Tavernier1.8 mi SW
- Upper Matecumbe Keynear Islamorada2.3 mi SW
- Little Basinnear Islamorada2.6 mi SW
- Yacht Harbornear Tavernier3.0 mi NE
- Shell Key Channelnear Islamorada3.7 mi SW