Pelican Islands Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8762481 (Pelican Islands, Timbalier Bay)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 8:51 AM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.3 ft
▲ Rising · 0.1 ft/hr
Next high
2:40 PM
3.5 ft · in 5h 48m
Next low
7:50 PM
1.3 ft · in 10h 58m
Wind
11 mph N
Moderate breeze
Fishing score
61 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:40 AM | 5.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:40 AM | 0.3 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 2:40 PM | 3.5 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 7:50 PM | 1.3 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 2:30 AM | 5.6 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:20 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 3:30 PM | 3.9 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:00 PM | 1.4 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Pelican Islands
Today in Pelican Islands, high tide arrives at 1:40 AM (5.9 ft) and again at 2:40 PM (3.5 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 8:40 AM (0.3 ft) and again at 7:50 PM (1.3 ft). That's a 5.6-foot swing — big, fast-moving water that concentrates feeding fish.
The sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 5:08 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 2:30 AM (5.6 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
53/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMExcellent
- 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:23 AM
- Sunset
- 5:08 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
65°F
Clear
- Wind
- 11 mph Ngusts 11
- Waves
- 1.2 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 73°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
71° / 61°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sat, Nov 14
63° / 57°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
68° / 62°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
70° / 59°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
69° / 61°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
71° / 66°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
71° / 67°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Pelican Islands
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 8762481; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:23 AM↓ 5:08 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:24 AM↓ 5:07 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:25 AM↓ 5:07 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:26 AM↓ 5:06 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:26 AM↓ 5:06 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:27 AM↓ 5:05 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:28 AM↓ 5:05 PM |
What's Biting at Pelican Islands
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current LDWF 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.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Season: Spring and fall; the fall run to the passes is the event
Baits: Live mud minnows, Finger mullet, Gulp! shrimp on a jig head
Drag a bait slowly along the bottom at channel edges, jetty rocks and the down-current side of structure on an outgoing tide. In the fall, flounder stack in passes and inlets on their way to the Gulf or ocean; fish the drop-offs then.
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Season: Fall through spring; big drum run the passes in late winter
Baits: Blue crab halves, Dead shrimp, Clams
A bottom fish that feeds by feel, so scent beats action: crab or shrimp on a fish-finder rig, left still on a channel edge, jetty or bridge. The late-winter run of 30-plus pound drum through Gulf and Atlantic passes is a shore-fishable event; keep the small ones, release the big breeders.
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.
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Pelican Islands Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Pelican Islands today?
High tide in Pelican Islands today is at 1:40 AM (5.9 ft) and again at 2:40 PM (3.5 ft), measured at NOAA station 8762481 (Pelican Islands, Timbalier Bay).
›What time is low tide in Pelican Islands today?
Low tide in Pelican Islands today is at 8:40 AM (0.3 ft) and again at 7:50 PM (1.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Pelican Islands today?
Today's best fishing window at Pelican Islands is 5:00 AM–7:00 AM (rated Excellent, 88/100), driven by strong outgoing 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 Pelican Islands in November?
In November, the most active species at Pelican Islands are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Southern Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Pelican Islands tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8762481 (Pelican Islands, Timbalier 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 Pelican Islands
NOAA maintains tide predictions for Pelican Islands as part of its Central Coast station network. This page tracks station 8762481 (Pelican Islands, Timbalier Bay) live: today's highs and lows, the week ahead, sun and moon, and the conditions that decide whether it's worth wetting a line — all in one view.